Jessica Proietti

Our Italian vacation was amazing! Highlights were half day trip to the island of Procida, cooking class at the home of Manuela and Maurizio in Naples, food and wine tour with Tamara in Sorrento, tour of Pompeii with Mario and the exquisite hotel room and beach experience at La Tonnarella in Sorrento.
Arrividerci for now Italia but hope to return sometime!!!

Hotel Review

La Tonnarella

Sorrento

Beautiful room with balcony overlooking the sea. Lift down to beach.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast with Pompeii en route - 2 hrs stop

Italy

The driver, Vincenzo, was lovely and informative. The Pompeii tour guide, Mario, was out of this world. The absolute best tour guide. So knowledgeable and personable and knew all the ins and out of how to get around the site expertly.

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Transport

Evening Food&Wine Tour of Sorrento

Italy

Tamara was so so knowledgeable and just a pleasure. The food and wine were all superb.

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Private Cooking Class and Dining Experience at a Local's Home

Naples

Manuela and Maurizio are lovely people with a beautiful home. We greatly enjoyed our time with them, made delicious food and enjoyed homemade wine.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

See above

Hiking, Swimming in Procida - Self Guided

Italy

Absolutely amazing experience. Quiet, small, breathtaking island with perfect public beaches.

Quality of Experience

Transport

Easy and direct

We had an amazing time, this is our second time using KimKim to plan a large trip and it was for the most part seamless. Jessica and Storywalking were in contact with us constantly which was amazing. We could have used a little additional guidance in determining the best time to go to certain locations and the best way to organize that, (i.e. scheduling around afternoon reposo when everything is shut down) but we had an amazing time exploring Italy. Thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews

Albergo California

Positano

Authenticity & Character

Location

Amazing location with gorgeous views.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room while large, seemed a little dated compared to the other rooms the people in our party had.

Il Giardino di Venere

Palermo

The villa is beautiful and very spacious. The photos honestly don’t do it justice. The pool was used a lot. The location was good as well and walkable to the beach and restaurants and gelato.

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Location

Staff

They were very kind and welcoming

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Activity Review

Day Trip to Monreale & Cefalù

Italy

Monreale is amazing but there wasn’t enough time to go to both cities. We spent more time driving to Cefalù then we spent in the actual city. Both cities were must-see locations but we felt super rushed.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was so nice!

Transport

The guides are all very good. A concern was the lack of predictability because of lack of detail given.
Here’s some comments I made during the trip:

Capri, Pretty good. Wish I had more info about the boat. Very choppy after heavy breakfast and sore back but made it through. Got in a swim and spent an hour on Capri which was too touristy for me. Expensive and crowded. Paolo was a great guy but we had no idea it would be a small boat with just the two of us.

Had a rough time doing the blue grotto. Very rude guide, and very short time, tons of boats inside and difficult maneuvering. Would not recommend.

Pompeii was great. Antonio was a good driver but had a problem with the Pompeii guide at the end because she wouldn’t take a credit card, I didn’t have euros yet so got ripped off at the ATM. Then needed change and nobody would accommodate.

Finished our Amalfi coast tour. I must say it was unusual but interesting. We had two guides Aldo (driver) and Angelo (guide). We were in a van for 6.
Fun trip. For reference it would have been nice if he had beverages. Same with Antonio on drive from Naples. Black car service right? Paolo boat had soda, water and even Prosecco. It having to buy our own water on drives would have been nice.

Hotel Review

Hotel Continental

Sorrento

Very little fish on the breakfast buffet. This is a seafood town. Skip the balcony and save the money. Bed was a little hard, pillows were a little too soft, room was small. Balcony was very small. Only apps available on the TV were Netflix and YouTube.

Authenticity & Character

Decor

Location

Close to Taso Square.

Staff

Friendly, kind, and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathroom.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Tour: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

Italy

Everything was great. Aldo was a great driver. Angela was very animated and did a lot of singing as well as good information.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Capri Boat Tour and Blue Grotto

Italy

KimKim did not give us any information about the boat, which was small and extremely choppy and hard to endure. Blue grotto was a complete rip off not worth the experience. Do not recommend. Long waits unless you tip on top of the very expensive price Three minute experience and very crowded.

Quality of Experience

Different boat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Good service.

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento with Pompeii en route

Italy

Pompeii was great. Antonio was a good driver but had a problem with the guide at the end. Because she wouldn’t take a credit card, I didn’t have euros yet so got ripped off at the ATM. Then needed change and nobody would accommodate. Suggest offer a connection to a guide that takes credit for future clients.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

God was not preplanned. Would only take cash, which is a major problem.

Transport

We loved our half day with our guide, Saura. She gave us an interesting history lesson, a good overview of where to hike, great suggestions on how to get where we needed to be, and really useful tips on how to avoid crowds. Communicating with our local specialist was easy and she was very responsive. The hotel was amazing, the Cinque Terre card was a life saver, and the transportation a breeze. We had a fantastic trip. Thank you!!

Hotel Review

Hotel Bel Soggiorno

Genoa

Great location, thin walls, a little run down.

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Cinque Terre Trekking & Train Card

Italy

There is no way anyone should go to Cinque Terre without this card. Priceless.

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Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure

Italy

Our guide Saura was amazing. Sure not only led us on a trail, she explained the history and gave suggestions on other trails and transportation. She was very flexible and personable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hi Jessica, 4.29.2025

I’ve wanted to send you a note to say what an amazing experience we had in using Kim-Kim for our recent trip to Italy. What we were most impressed with was how easy it was to work with Kim-Kim and you especially. From day one we knew you were only an email away to any questions or changes we wanted to make to our trip to Italy.
Our amazing trip started when we landed in Rome around 10am and our driver was already there to greet us and retrieve our bags. Tired from our long flight the private driver greeted us with chilled bottles of water and some sweet treats, a very nice touch to begin our adventure. After a 40-minute drive from the airport we arrived at the Monti Palace Hotel in Rome. After checking in we were led to our room and saw that it was smaller than expected but very clean and the hotel was beyond our expectations. The bathroom was extremely large with an oversized shower and plenty of space to lay out our travel gear. We were so excited after arriving, we dropped our bags and headed out to explore Rome, we wandered the streets and didn’t return till 8pm. The next morning, we had our first breakfast at the roof top café. The Cafe included everything one could want and more, the view of Rome from the terrace dining room was breathtaking. Day two was our first tour that you had suggested of the trip, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We met our tour guide easily at a nearby park and waited for the others to arrive. All the guides from the entire trip were professional, friendly and spoke English well. Later that evening we had our walking food tour guided by Enzo who was born and raised in Campo and took us to many places that highlighted the food in Rome. Enzo was also an archologist, so he was able to give us a tremendous amount of background to the areas we were visiting throughout the tour. Day three was Highlights of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel we met our tour guide outside who gives tours the Vatican and Chapel daily, he was just as excited as we were to show us everything just as if it was his first tour ever given. His passion for history and arts really showed during the whole tour. Day three was one of the highlights from the trip, we made our short train ride to the Contadina Breakfast Farm Tour. I did not know what to expect to see on this tour but the views on the train ride were well worth the venture outside the city of Rome to Frascati. We were greeted by our host Oreste who was gracious and much of a Renaissance man, A baker, wine maker, guitar player and best of all an amazing storyteller. From the moment we entered his home we became part of his family, on the table they had an amazing breakfast of homemade cakes, cheeses, meats, wine and pastries. Oreste began to tell us about his family’s vineyard and his love of his country. He was soft-spoken and lived a simple life on his own terms. He told stories of harvesting grapes with his children during the day and sitting by the fire at night playing guitar and singing with family. After breakfast we hopped in his car and took a short drive to a nearby winery to tour the underground wine caves and take in the views from the hills overlooking the city of Rome, just an amazing experience for our last day in Rome! Now off to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast….
The next morning, we met our private driver who took us to the train station and again he arrived prompt, friendly and English speaking. We boarded our train, and we were off to Sorrento. We arrived at the Hotel Florida around 2 in the afternoon and had a free afternoon to explore. We asked the hotel front desk for some of the local’s favorite spots to eat nearby. We found ourselves at a small family run pizza shop and had a beautiful margarita pizza and soaked in the culture. Downtown Sorrento was close by, so we walked and explored the shops, ate gelato and walked the waterfront, the views were breathtaking and lots of pictures were taken. Waking up the next day we had our Capri boat ride and Blue Grotto tour. Our Captain greeted us, and we were off to Capri. It was breezy but the sun warmed us while we sailed across the water. We were dropped off and had the mid-morning to venture through the winding narrow streets of Capri. It was like stepping back in time and living in a different world. We headed back and boarded our boat for our trip around the island of Capri. Our captain had packed mozzarella and tomato sandwiches for lunch and refreshments to enjoy. Unfortunately, because of the high winds and rough water we could not enter the Blue Gratto, but we were able to look inside. We headed back and disembarked with another great day of memories.
The next day was a huge highlight of our trip when we met Enzo who would give us a private tour of the “Path of Lemons” in Ravello. We met Enzo at the top of the Ravello mountain and he would lead us 5000 steps down through the town to the ocean. Along the way he told stories of his childhood and gave us the history of living in the hills. He also pointed out plants and vegetables growing along the way. When we arrived at the small town below, we enjoyed Italian pastries and sipped expresso looking up at the mountain top where the day had started just a short time ago.
Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii were on day 8, we were joined by a group of 25-30 people then boarded a bus to head to Mount Vesuvius. We took in the view from the top of the mountain and looked down at the volcano from above. Lunch was at a nearby restaurant we were served a great lunch of pizza and then it was off to Pompeii.
Day 9 was a private tour with Ciro La Motta @taximistercabdriver, we explained that we had toured much of the area already and asked if we could stop at some other areas, which he thought would be interesting and beautiful. Ciro stopped at many churches, cliffs, waterways and beaches along the way that we had not seen before. But the highlight of the trip was when we were asked what kind of music we liked, I mentioned the Bee Gees and just like that Ciro cued up the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, he would have made all the Bee Gees happy with his cover. Ciro finished our tour with his rendition of Elvis’s Suspicious Minds. Another amazing Day!!!
The next morning, we headed back to Rome for our last night before heading back to the States. Jessica, I would just like to thank you and your whole team for everything you did. The hotels, transfers, tours and amazing people were all perfect, this is a trip that we will never forget. Please express to everyone how thrilled we were with their hospitality, kindness and the love they showed us.
We will be using Kim-Kim in the future for sure!!!!!
Thank You,
Carolle and Rich
Arrivederci!!!!

It’s genuinely hard to find the right words to explain just how incredible our recent trip to Napoli, Positano, and the Amalfi Coast was — all thanks to the phenomenal planning and support from Jessica at Storywalking.

From start to finish, every detail was perfectly curated. Jessica arranged wonderful hotel stays in both Napoli and Positano, offering comfort and charm with beautiful local character. But what truly made this journey exceptional were the experiences she lined up: a heartfelt cooking class on a local farm, a wine tasting at a breathtaking vineyard overlooking the Amalfi Coast, a dreamy boat ride to Capri and back, and a food tour in Napoli that was as authentic as it gets. Each experience felt personal, genuine, and deeply connected to the soul of the region.

One of the standout aspects of working with Jessica was how seamless everything felt. Daily reminders of the next day's itinerary and her constant availability for any help made this a true no-fuss, no-bother vacation. We never had to think twice about logistics — we simply showed up and enjoyed.

It wasn’t just a trip; it was an immersion. Storywalking didn’t just give us a vacation — they gave us a story worth telling (if only we could find the words to do it justice!).

Highly, highly recommended if you're looking for an authentic, stress-free, and unforgettable Italian experience. Grazie mille, Jessica!

Jessica you are the most amazing, most organized & interactive trip specialist I ever worked with. I cannot explain how great this trip was and going forward all my trips will be planned using Kimkim. Every person we interact with was great, treated us kindly, was always on time and went above and beyond to make sure our experience in Italy was great. Even when we went to the wrong address for a guided tour, I messaged the team and someone was available immediately to ensure we meet the tour guide. The best trip I ever had. Thank you team KimKim

Jessica did an amazing job with helping us plan our trip to Florence and Cinque Terra. Accommodations were spot on - perfect and fit exactly within our budget. would highly recommend both Jessica and the kimkim team / app should you need a local expert to hlpe you plan!

Hotel Review

7Florence B&B

Florence

PERFECT -- CLEAN - SAFE - EXPERT STAFF GREAT BREAKFAST TOO

Authenticity & Character

Location

CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING - train and even with parking close by

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Cinque Terre Day Trip From Florence

Florence

seamless from start to finish from the shuttle to the train - perfect!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

tonya spoke perfect english and was a expert tour guide!

Transport

clean comfortable safe