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Jane Davey

Born and raised in the UK, I’ve always had a love affair with the great outdoors. It’s no wonder I ended up in travel!

Growing up, family holidays meant exploring the UK with my parents and brother, often on a mission to track down my dad’s lost racing pigeons (yes, really!). Those little adventures sparked my curiosity for the country's remote corners, and that wanderlust has never left me.

These days, my heart is torn between the rugged beauty of the Peak District, the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, and the breathtaking mountains of Wales – where I’ve ticked off all the Welsh 3000-footers. In winter, I call the French Alps home, chasing the powder on the Paradiski slopes. The rest of the year, I split my time between my homes in France and the UK, with a special love for the Vanoise National Park, where I spend the summers exploring on an electric mountain bike.

When I’m not skiing down the Alps, you’ll find me hiking through the Peak District or pedaling through the Vanoise, always on the hunt for my next adventure.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"With an in-depth knowledge of the UK, I specialize in not only single destination but multi-destination, including England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
My favourite TV program is ‘All Creatures Great & Small’, filmed in and around Yorkshire.
As I have been traveling to France for many years, I have a passion for researching the 2nd World War, ski locations, and summer activities. My love of the French mountains and culture was the main reason that I moved there in 2021, but still visit the UK often.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"My Grandad was a coach driver and he traveled all over the World. On returning from his ‘trips’, he would always buy me a doll, in native costume, from the countries he had visited. I was in awe of his knowledge of how to find locations without a map. His passion and experiences inspired me to become a travel agent, as I love to find new places to explore."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I once traveled on a guided group tour on a Greek Caique Cruise boat, where we went island hopping. It was a rustic experience, and I met many people that had traveled. We slept above deck and looked at the stars whilst chatting about our travel experiences, swam in the sea and I saw a Manta Ray and giant starfish. We visited several destinations that were off the beaten track, met local people, and supported their economy directly, and I just took it all in."

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Recent trip reviews for Jane

UK Experience
France | Jun 11 - Jun 23, 2025

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Rob B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025
We had a good experience with the booking. Very accommodating as we built our itinerary and change suggestions. The Edinburgh hotel No11, was extremely good with the kids allergies and excellent food. The York Hotel was in the perfect location and they too were good about the kids allergies. The guide we had for the Rosslyn excursion was Excellent. It was the families favorite day. Overall a very good experience. The guidebook was very detailed and we liked everything it entailed. We... Read more

We had a good experience with the booking. Very accommodating as we built our itinerary and change suggestions. The Edinburgh hotel No11, was extremely good with the kids allergies and excellent food. The York Hotel was in the perfect location and they too were good about the kids allergies. The guide we had for the Rosslyn excursion was Excellent. It was the families favorite day. Overall a very good experience. The guidebook was very detailed and we liked everything it entailed. We liked the pickup from the airport and drop off at the end of the trip. We liked the personal guide and transport for Rossyln. For the Castle Howard excursion, we liked the personal transport and part self guided tour.
Thank you for everything. We will definitely use you again for our next trip.

Hotel Reviews
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh

Excellent food and accommodating food allergies.

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Galtres Lodge Hotel
York

Great location, food, and food allergy accommodation.

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The Cumberland
London

Staff not very friendly, seemed very impersonal. Had a strange smell in the lobby while we were there. Accused us of not paying for the room even though when we checked in they indicated it was paid in full. It was a decent location right next to the tube and Hyde Park.

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Activity Reviews
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
London

Very good guide. Informative. Wish we had more time to spend at the Tower (another hour at least).

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Castle Howard - Guided House Tour with Gardens Admission
Castle Howard - Guided House Tour with Gardens Admission
York

We liked the private transfer and the somewhat self guided tour in the house and then allowed us to explore the gardens and rest of the areas.

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Private 1/2 Day tour to Rosslyn chapel from Edinburgh
Private 1/2 Day tour to Rosslyn chapel from Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Best part of the trip. Guide was excellent!!

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Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
France
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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 27, 2025
Hi Rob Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your family’s journey, and I’m delighted to hear that the experience was smooth and enjoyable overall. I’m especially pleased to know that the hotels in Edinburgh and York were attentive to your children’s dietary needs and provided such a welcoming environment. I’m also thrilled that your Rosslyn Chapel excursion stood out as a favorite—the guide is truly exceptional, and I’m glad they... Read more

Hi Rob

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your family’s journey, and I’m delighted to hear that the experience was smooth and enjoyable overall.

I’m especially pleased to know that the hotels in Edinburgh and York were attentive to your children’s dietary needs and provided such a welcoming environment. I’m also thrilled that your Rosslyn Chapel excursion stood out as a favorite—the guide is truly exceptional, and I’m glad they made such a meaningful impression.

Thank you as well for your comments on the Castle Howard visit, your Royal London tour, and the private transfers. I’m so pleased the detailed guidebook and seamless airport transfers helped everything flow easily.

I'm sorry to hear that your experience at The Cumberland fell short of expectations. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention and will certainly take this into account when making future recommendations, as guest comfort and service are always a top priority.

It means a great deal to know you’d like to travel with us again—we would be absolutely delighted to help you plan your next adventure!

Warmest regards, Jane & The Team

All three guides were excellent — David in Lo...
England | Jun 9 - Jun 17, 2025

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Roger D.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
All three guides were excellent — David in London, Alfred in York and Jamie in Edinburgh. Read more

All three guides were excellent — David in London, Alfred in York and Jamie in Edinburgh.

Hotel Reviews
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Edinburgh

For what it is, a family hotel with minimum service, it worked very well for us. Room configurations, breakfast and location were just what we wanted.

Hilton York
York

Great location, very good lunch breakfast and dinner, with fine service.

Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London
London

Excellent city location, great breakfast and service.

Activity Reviews
Private visit of Mary King's Close
Private visit of Mary King's Close
Edinburgh

We felt that this time could have been better utilized in a personal tour of Edinburgh.

Private Day Trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, and Stirling
Private Day Trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, and Stirling
Edinburgh

An excellent view of the Lowlands, Sterling Castle and Loch Lomond with a high energy and very agreeable guide, Jamie McGregor.

Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh

We would have liked a personal tour for our 10 people of the Edinburgh Castle rather than the audio tour. Separately we felt that a personal tour of the Old Town, Prince Gardens, Princes Street, and maybe the New Town, would have added to our enjoyment.

Private Walking Tour of York
Private Walking Tour of York
York

A really excellent tour in a fascinating city with our great guide Alfred.

Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
England

For any vehicle to get the 80 yards from the side street on which our hotel was located to the adjacent main road took 15 minutes every morning due to the slow light. This made our train connection very tight, and the kids were unable to visit Harry Potter’s Platform 9 3/4.

Villages of the Cotswolds - private tour from London
Villages of the Cotswolds - private tour from London
London

Our Cotswolds trip was tailored specifically to our family needs since we have relatives the area.

Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
London

Could have used another 30 mins in the Tower. We did not see the Changing of the Guard as had been advertised since this currently occurs only Mon, Wed, Fri.

The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon
London

Really for kids only, and they enjoyed it greatly.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 25, 2025
Dear Roger Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed reflections on your recent journey through the UK! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed working with our expert guides—David, Alfred, and Jamie each take great pride in creating memorable experiences, and it’s wonderful to know they made such a strong impression on your family. Your hotel feedback is much appreciated, and we’re glad that the locations, service, and amenities suited your travel needs so... Read more

Dear Roger

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed reflections on your recent journey through the UK! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed working with our expert guides—David, Alfred, and Jamie each take great pride in creating memorable experiences, and it’s wonderful to know they made such a strong impression on your family.

Your hotel feedback is much appreciated, and we’re glad that the locations, service, and amenities suited your travel needs so well—especially in bustling cities like London, York, and Edinburgh.

It’s also fantastic to hear that many of the activities hit the right notes, especially the customized Cotswolds tour and the day trip to Loch Lomond and Stirling—Jamie will be especially pleased to know he made your day so enjoyable!

We genuinely value your thoughts on the other components of the trip. Your input helps us continue refining our itineraries to better fit the needs of each unique traveler. While not every element may have aligned perfectly, we’re proud of the care and effort that went into crafting a complex and personalized journey for your group. Your flexibility and involvement throughout the planning process allowed us to make adjustments along the way, and we hope that helped create a travel experience your family will remember fondly.

Wishing you many more wonderful adventures ahead—and should you decide to travel with us again, we’d love the opportunity to build on this experience with even greater personalization and insight.

Warm regards,
Jane & Salome

Fabulous Trip - Well Taken Care Of
England | Jun 8 - Jun 16, 2025

JoJo
JoJo H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025
Jane and her team did an amazing job setting up and organizing our trip. She listened to all our requirements, and we were able to everything on our wish list. She was even able to arrange a special tour to the White Cliffs of Dover with GoTours, even though they normally don’t do that tour on Sundays. All the tour guides were exceptional, especially Daniel in Glastonbury, David for Stonehenge & Crop Circles, and Christian for the White Cliffs of Dover. Thanks for a fabulous trip!!! Will... Read more

Jane and her team did an amazing job setting up and organizing our trip. She listened to all our requirements, and we were able to everything on our wish list. She was even able to arrange a special tour to the White Cliffs of Dover with GoTours, even though they normally don’t do that tour on Sundays. All the tour guides were exceptional, especially Daniel in Glastonbury, David for Stonehenge & Crop Circles, and Christian for the White Cliffs of Dover. Thanks for a fabulous trip!!! Will definitely use Kim Kim again.

Hotel Reviews
The Crown Hotel
Glastonbury

Excellent food, service & view of square, but noisy over the square due to traffic, restaurant patio and homeless people hanging out. Also very hard to get luggage up/down narrow, circular steps to the 3rd floor.

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The Royal Hotel
Bath

The rooms were nice & spacious, but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel due to being right across from the train station, every night had lack of hot water in showers, beds were hard and food was just fair.

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Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid
London

Good location, nicely updated rooms, but beds were hard, they have the bathroom light on motion sensor so you get blasted with light when trying to go to the bathroom during the night. AC wasn’t cool enough. Ordering Al Fresca dining was a bit unorganized - had to order from the bar area, then they had to keep calling down to the kitchen to see if food choices were available, couldn’t even get bread. We ordered the night before a Grab & Go Breakfast since we were leaving early, and they lost 2 of the 4 orders.

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 23, 2025
Dear JoJo Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review—it truly made my day! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that we were able to tick off everything on your wish list, including that special White Cliffs of Dover tour with GoTours. It was a pleasure arranging it all for you, and I’m especially happy to hear that the guides—Daniel, David, and Christian—made such a great impression. They’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your journey so memorable! Thank... Read more

Dear JoJo

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review—it truly made my day! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that we were able to tick off everything on your wish list, including that special White Cliffs of Dover tour with GoTours. It was a pleasure arranging it all for you, and I’m especially happy to hear that the guides—Daniel, David, and Christian—made such a great impression. They’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your journey so memorable!

Thank you also for your honest feedback on the hotels. I really appreciate you taking the time to share what worked and where there’s room for improvement—this helps us fine-tune future experiences for you and other travelers.

It was a true pleasure traveling with you, and I’m so pleased to hear you had a fabulous time. Looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure with KimKim when the travel bug bites again!

Warmest regards,
Jane

London/Paris in 10 days with 12 year old grandson
England | Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2025

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Lorna W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
This was a 10 day trip to London and Paris with my 12 year old grandson who has intense interests in history in general, and world war I & II especially. We had specific sites of interest that a normal group tour do not cover. I engaged Kim Kim for a customized itinerary. Jane was able to make an itinerary that covered all the places we specified within the time frame of our travel in a reasonable pace.
The private pickup to and from airports and train stations were extremely helpful. The...
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This was a 10 day trip to London and Paris with my 12 year old grandson who has intense interests in history in general, and world war I & II especially. We had specific sites of interest that a normal group tour do not cover. I engaged Kim Kim for a customized itinerary. Jane was able to make an itinerary that covered all the places we specified within the time frame of our travel in a reasonable pace.
The private pickup to and from airports and train stations were extremely helpful. The drivers were ontime, communicated ahead, and friendly, both in London and Paris. The daily itinerary including local tours were arranged very well, especially for most that the meeting point was only 5-10 min from the hotel.
The hotels were the quality we expected, the breakfasts were good, and the location ok. One thing about the hotel in London (Georgian House) that we did not realize while checking the website is that it is a hotel without elevators. We were also given a 'Harry Potter' theme room in the basement. The window cannot be open. It is charming in its decor that fits the period. It would have been a fun stay for a day or two, but being there for 5 days we felt very crammed, and sort of inconvenient. My grandson was NOT a Harry Potter fan, which I thought I mentioned in our planning conversation as well. But it worked out. The AC hotel in Paris was by comparison much more comfortable :)
The Normandy tour was the reason we detoured to Paris at the end of the trip. In the description on the roadblock, it mentioned it was a group tour, 15 people or less. The tour we were on was a huge group of 55-60 people. It was a bit overwhelming for the 12 year old to hear the narration in the big coach. Not sure how it was changed.
I really appreciate your team, Jane and Gabrielle (?) for your quick action in securing us the Leeds/Dover/ Canterbury tour which was canceled the last minute so we did not lose a day.
All in all, this was a memorable trip that we saw everything we planned to see (including the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris) . The trip went smoothly other than the two of us getting turned around by google map directions a few times. The 12 year old usually saved the day:)
Thank you Jane, Romane, and KimKim for a great job in helping out the logistics and clear communication.

Activity Reviews
Entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms
Entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms
London

The museum was very well planned, and interesting. It's well worth a visit if you are interested in Churchill's role in WWII and how he played it out.

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Flexi Fast Track Pass - London Eye entry tickets
Flexi Fast Track Pass - London Eye entry tickets
London

The Flexi Fast Track pass is a very convenient way to get to London Eye without a specified time.

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Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
London

It was fun to see the changing of the guards. We wish we had more time to visit the White Tower, which is very interesting for people with interest in military history, more so than the Crown Jewels. Wish the guide would point that out rather than giving the impression that it was a 11the century tower, seems nothing much to see. The walking tour or West Minister etc was a bit disappointing that we did not get to go inside the grounds.

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The boat ride on the Thames was fun, though short.
Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath  from London
Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath from London
London

Another rainy day. We were not able to see the changing of the guards in its full gala. The castle itself was impressive. Wish we could take pictures inside to remember it. The Roman Bath was a great learning experience for my grandson to experience how it was built, used, and preserved. He got a kick out of drinking Bath water at the end. Bath is another charming town to stroll around. Stonehenge was one of the highlights of our visit. It's amazing experience to see it up close.

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Very entertaining stories and anecdotes that made time pass during the long coach rides.
Transport
the coach does not have a back pocket at its seats, not very practical for long road trips.
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich River Boat Ride
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich River Boat Ride
London

The weather had a lot to do with the tour. It was a dreary day to visit Dover, so the White Cliff was not as impressive as we imagined. The Leeds castle was a beautiful place which we would not have visited had we not joined this trip. The Canterbury Cathedral is amazingly beautiful, even my 12 year old grandson was impressed. The city of Canterbury is charming, a nice town to walk around, window shopping and have some lunch or snacks. We did not join the tour that had the Greenwich River boat ride. The tour was canceled at the last minute. Not sure how often this happens. We were able to join a similar tour at the last minute thanks to the agent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was well organized and performed his duties efficiently.
Transport
comfortable coach.
Tickets to British Museum
Tickets to British Museum
London

We would go back anytime. Wish we could spend more time there.

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Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
England

The driver was on time (early), but very quiet and was not communicative in terms of giving more tips on navigating the train station. He also parked quite a bit from the actual train station, we weren't even sure if we were walking to the right building . He might not be able to park close because of parking restrictions. Not sure.

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Private transfer in Paris
Private transfer in Paris
Paris

the driver texted me a day ahead to assure me of time and place of pickup. The reassurance was very nice. He was right where we expected him, and answered my questions re getting around in Paris on public transport. Very helpful and friendly. His name is Thomas, I think.

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Discover Normandy Beaches and taste some cider from Paris
Discover Normandy Beaches and taste some cider from Paris
Paris

This trip was what my grandson wanted to do. Thus we made the trip to Paris so to join the tour. It was very an eye opener and something one would remember. The tour covered all the places in the itinerary. We just wished we could spend more time in Omaha Beach and visit the museum as well. We understand it's logistically not feasible. The lunch provided was good, at least we did not have to go find lunch on our own. The American Cemetery was a very poignant experience. The veterans there (cause of D-Day anniversary ) added to the experience.

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Transport
Very crowded coach.
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 20, 2025
HI Lorna Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that your special trip with your grandson was both memorable and meaningful. It was a joy helping craft an itinerary that matched your historical interests and made the most of your time in London and Paris. We're especially glad the smooth logistics and local guides contributed to a positive experience. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the hotel and group tour size—it's... Read more

HI Lorna

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review!

We're thrilled to hear that your special trip with your grandson was both memorable and meaningful. It was a joy helping craft an itinerary that matched your historical interests and made the most of your time in London and Paris. We're especially glad the smooth logistics and local guides contributed to a positive experience. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the hotel and group tour size—it's helpful in improving future experiences. Your grandson sounds like a fantastic travel companion and navigator!

Thank you again for booking with us and for sharing your journey.

Your photos are wonderful memories for you to share with your family.

Hope to see you again soon.

Best, Jane & Romane

Amazing trip to Scotland!
Scotland | May 26 - Jun 6, 2025

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Ann B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2025
I told my guides what we were most interested in doing and seeing, so having them send an initial plan that I could customize was great. Our accommodations were fantastic and met all of our needs above and beyond. My husband has been a reluctant traveler and he is already discussing going back. I believe the well planned details helped to make it not stressful. Additionally, having a one on one video call with Jane prior to our departure allowed for questions and additional information. Read more

I told my guides what we were most interested in doing and seeing, so having them send an initial plan that I could customize was great. Our accommodations were fantastic and met all of our needs above and beyond. My husband has been a reluctant traveler and he is already discussing going back. I believe the well planned details helped to make it not stressful. Additionally, having a one on one video call with Jane prior to our departure allowed for questions and additional information.

Hotel Reviews
Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Great location to the tram and within walking distance to key points of interest. Quiet retreat at night. Very good breakfast. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and offered everything we needed for our stay.

Cairngorm Hotel
Aviemore

We enjoyed the rustic character of this hotel. Located perfectly to the train station and walkable to restaurants/shopping. Breakfast was very good, staff was courteous. Buffet had a nice variety for starting our day.

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Palace Hotel & Spa - Best Western Inverness
Inverness

This hotel came along in our itinerary right when we needed the extra pampering Our room was spacious and comfortable. The welcome gifts were unexpected and extra special. The tea cakes at check in were a delicious treat and introduced us to this Scottish treat.

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Walkable to key points. Easy to navigate to Ness Island
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Bracken Hide
Portree

This was our favorite accommodation of the entire trip. The cabins were so cozy and the remote area added to the unique experience The sauna and plunge pool were a great way to end a long day of hikes.

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Location
Beautiful grounds and views. The restaurant on site and full bar lounge offered amazing food and drinks. Some of the best of our trip.
Staff
Our bartender was so helpful in choosing a local whisky to try. The gentleman who seated us for dinner and breakfast was wonderful. He offered tips of things to see during our visit.
LOCH LOMOND HOTEL
Balloch

Wonderful family room with plenty of room for us. The staff that checked us in were so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast each morning was delicious and our service was great.

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Kirknewton

Such a fun experience to stay in a castle like accommodation. We enjoyed the golf, spa, onsite bars and restaurants. It was located so close to the airport yet you felt remote in a beautiful country setting.

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Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh
Hill Trips Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
Hill Trips Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
Scotland

Very fun and unique experience. Beautiful area and lovely views. Walk to and from the reindeer was more uphill than I expected but the guides were great in not making you feel rushed.

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 11, 2025

HI Ann

I am loving the photos here! Thank you for working with us to provide a wonderful and memorable travel experience. We are delighted that you had a great time and have shared your reviews of the lodgings and experiences with us.

It has been a pleasure working with you and we would love for you to travel with us again.

Wishing you happiness and a lifetime of memories.

All the best, Jane, Marine-Héloise & The Team

Southern England with Kimkim
England | May 12 - May 20, 2025

Anna
Anna D.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 28, 2025
We found Kimkim's travel planning to be very helpful with regard to finding the hotels and arranging transportation during our stay. Jane was very patient and responsive during the planning process, and we were always able to reach either Jane or Pauline when we needed assistance during the trip.
The hotels were all very nice and unique. We especially liked the White Hart Royal hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh, as well as the afternoon tea there, which was lovely. We had no problem carrying...
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We found Kimkim's travel planning to be very helpful with regard to finding the hotels and arranging transportation during our stay. Jane was very patient and responsive during the planning process, and we were always able to reach either Jane or Pauline when we needed assistance during the trip.
The hotels were all very nice and unique. We especially liked the White Hart Royal hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh, as well as the afternoon tea there, which was lovely. We had no problem carrying our bags, but some people might need to know that there are no elevators in the first two hotels. The Park Plaza hotel in London was excellent, too, and the location was great. The drivers were all very prompt and courteous, and their vehicles were in great condition.
Regarding the road book, we have a few comments / suggestions:
- The book listed a specific time to go to Stonehenge (2 p.m.) and did not clarify that we could go at any time or that it would be better to go in the morning (10 a.m.), especially when the day's itinerary was revised to include Salisbury cathedral that afternoon.
- The staff at Salisbury cathedral said we did not need the "all-in-one" Stonehenge + cathedral ticket and that it should be refunded because the regular cathedral tour was unavailable during the flower festival. (We realize that Kimkim had to buy a special ticket for entry during the festival.)
- We did not realize there was a Stonehenge bus stop about one block from our hotel; the instructions sent us to the stop at the train station, a 15 to 20-minute walk.
- The book did not clarify the class of train ticket for the Oxford trip, coach or first. Fortunately, we sat in coach; for the price, first would have been a nice touch.
- Pauline provided very useful directions for taking the Underground from Paddington station to our hotel in London. Perhaps this could have been included in the road book, along with a one-day Underground pass, as well as information on how to pay for additional tickets (with a simple credit card swipe). We had no problem taking the Underground.
We will definitely consider using Kimkim for future travels!

Activity Reviews
Stonehenge tour from Salisbury
Stonehenge tour from Salisbury
Salisbury

It's always gratifying to see such a famous sight up close, in person. We enjoyed the walk through the field to get there.

Entry into the Roman Baths
Entry into the Roman Baths
Bath

The museum at the baths is very extensive and well worth the visit.

Full day in the Cotswolds with small group and driver/guide
Full day in the Cotswolds with small group and driver/guide
England

Jason, our driver, was the best! He conveyed a lot of information in a relaxed and entertaining manner. This was a good introduction to a very large area.

Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
London

Alex, our guide, was full of enthusiasm and made the tour fun even for those of us who weren't Harry Potter superfans. We discovered some new parts of London and enjoyed the walk very much as we learned a lot of new things.

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour
Oxford

This was one of our favorite activities. We enjoyed seeing the architecture and learning the history of the university. The walking tour was a good length, the student guide was very informative, and we got to go inside Trinity College. It happened to be graduation day, so the town was extremely crowded, but on the plus side, we got to see the students in their graduation gowns, and the atmosphere was happy and festive.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on May 30, 2025
Hi Anna Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey and appreciated the care and attention from both Jane and Pauline. It’s always wonderful to know our travelers felt supported throughout their trip — and it’s especially rewarding to hear that you found the accommodations and drivers to be both comfortable and reliable. We're so glad you especially enjoyed the White Hart Royal in Moreton-in-Marsh and the lovely... Read more

Hi Anna

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey and appreciated the care and attention from both Jane and Pauline. It’s always wonderful to know our travelers felt supported throughout their trip — and it’s especially rewarding to hear that you found the accommodations and drivers to be both comfortable and reliable.

We're so glad you especially enjoyed the White Hart Royal in Moreton-in-Marsh and the lovely afternoon tea — it’s a real gem, and your kind words mean a lot.

We also sincerely appreciate the helpful suggestions regarding the road book and ticket details — this kind of feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us refine the experience for future travelers.

One point we’d love to clarify with your help: you mentioned the “all-in-one” ticket for Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. Based on our records, we didn’t purchase that particular combined ticket for you. Could you kindly confirm whether perhaps the Cathedral staff might have referred to a different type of admission, or if there was any documentation provided to you that we could review? We want to ensure we fully understand the situation and follow up appropriately.

Again, thank you for traveling with us and for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure helping you plan this journey, and we’d be thrilled to work with you again on any future adventures!

Warmest regards,
Jane
Travel Specialist

Jane did a wonderful job helping our group of...
England | May 1 - May 18, 2025

William
William Y.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Jane did a wonderful job helping our group of five plan a three week trip to England that captured everyone's must see list and then some. Jane was very responsive, available and did everything we needed. The trip was fantastic and will be memories for a lifetime. Highly recommended!

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Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on May 22, 2025
Hi William, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us after your recent journey through the south of England. It was truly a pleasure getting to know you and planning this special trip for your group. We genuinely enjoyed every step of the process, and it means a great deal to know that you trusted us with such an important experience. Sarah, the team, and I would be absolutely delighted to work with you again—whether it’s returning to explore more of the UK or... Read more

Hi William,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us after your recent journey through the south of England. It was truly a pleasure getting to know you and planning this special trip for your group.

We genuinely enjoyed every step of the process, and it means a great deal to know that you trusted us with such an important experience. Sarah, the team, and I would be absolutely delighted to work with you again—whether it’s returning to explore more of the UK or venturing somewhere entirely new.

Wishing you all continued joy and safe travels until our paths cross again.

Warmest regards,
Jane & The Team

Jim and I are very grateful for the help Jane...
England | Mar 21 - Mar 27, 2025

Jessica
Jessica R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025
Jim and I are very grateful for the help Jane provided in putting together our holiday to London with our 11 yr old grandson, Fort.
We had a terrific experience. Regret we lost our first day, but know it was no one’s fault due to a fire at Heathrow. It took Jim until 3am that Thursday night to obtain flight verification to London and it ended up being by was of Frankfort Germany on Lufthansa. What a story!! We arrived in London the next day- mid morning.
Our guided tours to Royal London and...
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Jim and I are very grateful for the help Jane provided in putting together our holiday to London with our 11 yr old grandson, Fort.
We had a terrific experience. Regret we lost our first day, but know it was no one’s fault due to a fire at Heathrow. It took Jim until 3am that Thursday night to obtain flight verification to London and it ended up being by was of Frankfort Germany on Lufthansa. What a story!! We arrived in London the next day- mid morning.
Our guided tours to Royal London and Beatles Walking tour were exceptional. How amazing we ended up one on one with our guides. Fort loved both tours and enjoyed interacting with both men.

In retrospect, we probably had too much scheduled as we didn’t make it to a couple of places. But, everything we did was terrific AND only makes us and Fort want to return!!

Jim loved the Beatles tour… we all enjoyed it, but he loved it!! Loved Westminster Abbey. Cutty Sark was a huge hit and Greenwich was so interesting. We all loved Churchill Bunker- Jim and Fort stuck together to take it all in. Again, a great success.
Weather amazing- only rained when we were on train to Windsor- we were lucky! We actually headed to Windsor as soon as we got into our hotel. It didn’t give us a full day and we exited with guides…asking questions the whole way. It was still wonderful. The doll house will have to wait!! So proud we successfully navigated metro and train to get there!! We walked 10-12,000 steps daily…so we certainly saw and experienced a lot!!
Hotel was quite nice- accommodating, comfortable, good breakfast…lovely dining area.
(I know I’ve left out something…- forgive me if I did!!)
Thanks to Jane for her patience with us. We tried to make it perfect…and we we’ll say it was awfully close to it!!

Many thanks-

Jessica/ Jim Robinson

Hotel Review
The Clermont London, Charing Cross
London

Comfortable. Professional, clean, quiet, nice dining area, concierge was helpful-

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful diningroom, tall ceilings, beautiful staircase
Location
Great central location
Staff
Concierge was very helpful-
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
London

Lee Emmerson was a terrific guide- excellent tour…grandson really enjoyed being with him/

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We were fortunate to have our guides to ourselves…
Transport
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Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Apr 08, 2025

Hi Jessica, Jim & Fort

Thank you for taking the time to review your wonderful trip with us. It was a pleasure working with you all and we are delighted that despite your delay you made the most of your awesome trip.

Should you ever need us in the future then we would love to work with you again.

All the best, Jane & The Team

Jane and Celina were outstanding. They hel...
Scotland | Dec 25 - Jan 2, 2025

John
John H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2025
Jane and Celina were outstanding. They helped us with substantial last minute changes including adding an extra person and making sure all our lodging and activity reservations were modified to accommodate our request. We got great recommendations about things to do in Edinburgh. It is a fascinating city and we look forward to returning. Read more

Jane and Celina were outstanding.

They helped us with substantial last minute changes including adding an extra person and making sure all our lodging and activity reservations were modified to accommodate our request. We got great recommendations about things to do in Edinburgh. It is a fascinating city and we look forward to returning.

Hotel Review
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Great neighborhood near the university and across the street from the National Museum. Walk everywhere!
Staff
Helpful and courteous in every way.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Small group visit of Mary King's Close
Small group visit of Mary King's Close
Edinburgh

Fantastic experience. The perfect way to start your visit to Edinburgh. Learn history, geography, get oriented to the city.

Walk up Calton Hill
Walk up Calton Hill
Edinburgh

We should have done this earlier in our visit. A great way to see the city from a vantage point. And don't overlook the Old Calton Cemetery directly across as you approach on Princes Street.

A Show at the Edinburgh Playhouse
A Show at the Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh

This was a rousing show. Great performances in a wonderful venue.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jan 10, 2025

Hi John

Thank you for taking the time to review your wonderful trip. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family. We are delighted to know that you had the most amazing, memory-making time and your feedback is super helpful so thank you 🙏! The Hotel du Vin is a favorite of ours and we are super happy that you enjoyed it too!

We look forward to working with you again and wish you all the very best for future trips.

Thank you for choosing KimKim.

Kindest regards, Jane & Celina

The Best
England | Oct 15 - Oct 26, 2024

Racquel
Racquel g.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Hello,
This was just a delightful experience was the most amazing. Jane out did herself in every aspect of my experience bring to life history, beauty and romance. From each hotel to the tour guides was spectacular. Jane took each email and brought my dream to life.

I love each and everyone of our guide. however Nick which one I believe the last guide was just outstanding. his knowledge, to charismatic personality, to his time management was just epically exquisite.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 30, 2024

Hi Racquel

Welcome home after your awesome trip. Wow, it sure was a super experience for you both. The team and I are delighted that you had such a super time and it was an absolute pleasure to work with you both.

Thank you for the feedback and we are so happy that you met our wonderful guides too.

We would love to assist you in the future with any trips you have planned. Until then, all the best.

Jane, Marine-Héloise & The Team