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Raquel Aceituno

The eternal question ... where to next?

I live for my passion: travelling. I aim to travel to every country in the world and inspire you to do the same! Nature, learning about new cultures, speaking several languages & blending in with locals, are my key drivers! During my trips, I seek adventures. I always put myself out of my comfort zone and have never regretted it! I am also an advocate of preserving and protecting our planet.

We are a project from travellers to travellers and we can't wait to take you on the best adventure ever!

I am from a wee town in Badajoz, Portugal borders. However, I consider myself a world citizen!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Spain and Portugal"

How did you get involved in travel?

"In 2014 I decided to grab my suitcase and moved to Scotland seeking for new challenges. I have been based up there for 8 years working on Tourism and at the same time traveling the world whenever I had the opportunity.

I combine my knowledge and background in Tourism with my personal vision of the world, to share with you my travel experiences in the most genuine and honest way possible."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"mmm .... tough question!
Spain is the land of contrast and my very own place in the world, but If I had to name a feeling that would be called Granada. The scent of incense, Arabian flavours from ancient cultures and Alhambra became the most spectacular scenario to enjoy over and over again."

Raquel is part of the following groups: Portugal Travel Agents, Spain Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Raquel

Raquel was wonderful…. The trip was wonderful... Too pricy……
Portugal | Sep 17 - Sep 22, 2023

L
Lin B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023

Raquel was wonderful. The trip was wonderful. But, I must say, it was too pricy for what we received. Five nights of hotel, three taxi rides and four tours for two people should not have cost $5000. We’ve taken many tours in different parts of the world and this seems extra pricy. So I can’t recommend to our friends, unless they are cognizant of the price and only book if they think it is reasonable. But other than the cost, it was an excellent trip. Thank you Requel. read more

Raquel was wonderful. The trip was wonderful. But, I must say, it was too pricy for what we received. Five nights of hotel, three taxi rides and four tours for two people should not have cost $5000. We’ve taken many tours in different parts of the world and this seems extra pricy. So I can’t recommend to our friends, unless they are cognizant of the price and only book if they think it is reasonable. But other than the cost, it was an excellent trip. Thank you Requel.

Hotel Reviews
Cascais Miragem
Cascais - Portugal

Wonderful breakfast and views.

PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

It was OK.

Activity Reviews
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Portugal
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

Very nice tour. However, we’re now in Florence on our own and booked a similar food tour here which was phenomenal compared to the one in Lisbon.

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Great guide! And great that it was a private tour.

Portuguese Wine Tasting with a Sommelier
Lisbon
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno

Perfect in Portugal
Portugal | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2023

Cynthia
Cynthia W.
Fremont, CA | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

The trip has far exceeded any possible expectations from the sights the hotels and the people. Sofia and Carl were wonderful hosts who shared their home and special traditional dishes (one of the best of the entire trip!) that I’ll try to replicate. Luis took us for the day to a private wine tour where Catarina at the winery was delightfully refreshing with vast information on sustainability and the new vs old processes at the vineyards. The tour was fun and the pairings were very nice. We... read more

The trip has far exceeded any possible expectations from the sights the hotels and the people. Sofia and Carl were wonderful hosts who shared their home and special traditional dishes (one of the best of the entire trip!) that I’ll try to replicate. Luis took us for the day to a private wine tour where Catarina at the winery was delightfully refreshing with vast information on sustainability and the new vs old processes at the vineyards. The tour was fun and the pairings were very nice. We then went to the farm of a husband and wife school teachers at the small 200 tree olive farm told stories of the farm from his grandfather and their love and genuine appreciation of their roots and history was just so wonderful. They have 13 trees that are 2000 years old! We learned how to taste olive oil and purchased a few small bottles that we'll share with our story. And it all just got better! Hard to believe BUT Paulo was simply amazing sharing his knowledge of the castles, the history of the country, and his own personal life taking care to be sure we were okay along the steep hilly hike. He packed a homemade lunch that was so delicious and special. It was a day we all thoroughly enjoyed and was forever memorable. In Porto we started with an e-bike tour through town that was so much fun, racing downhill and enjoying the beautiful neighborhoods. Next, Nuno was very kind, gentle, and conscientious of everyone's well-being as he guided us through the National Forest where we hiked two areas and swam in two different water holes that were secluded, tranquil, and pristine. We took the train from Porto to Lisbon which was simple and comfortable - a nice way to go! Simply spectacular- everything !!! THANK YOU 🙏🏽

Hotel Reviews
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Coimbra

The rooms are spectacular - very spacious and light. The hospitality was wonderful and the location was perfect!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very fresh, airy, light-filled, and comfortable
Tivoli Sintra
Sintra

Nice people in the heart of Sintra. Wonderful views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
in the heart of town - accessible to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
They were very thoughtful to have ready an extra bed in the perfect space for our son
PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

They made us feel like family visiting! I was very comfortable, clean, and in a good location. The dining room has the best pizza ever!!

Authenticity & Character
the views were wonderful
Location
great location! we were quite comfortable going for a hot dog 3 blocks away at 1:30 am!
Staff
they made us feel like family
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean and comfortable with great views
Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
Porto

The hotel was nice comfortable and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Portugal

This was a nice start to our visit - a quick tour of the local highlights

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hugo seemed very knowledgeable
Transport
Dinner With a Local
Lisbon

Sofia and Carlos were absolutely lovely - very hospitable and they shared their wonderful stories of their life in Portugal. It all sounded amazing. Sofia made a home-cooked meal that was the best meal of our entire trip! We won't forget this visit ever!

Quality of Experience
This experience afforded us an authentic view of the culture and food of Portugal.
Food
The food was amazing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos and Sofia were engaging and informative.
Transport
We too Uber to this destination.
Excursion to Alentejo - Jeep Safari Through a Cork Fork & Visit to an Olive Oil Estate
Lisbon

This was an amazing eco-friendly experience starting with the Jeep ride through the vineyards and then to their nature preserve. It was wonderful to hear how they were training the vineyards to grow deeper roots to access water so that no external watering would be needed. Then on the wonderful Olive Oil farm, where they produce the "Amor e' Cego" olive oil the traditional way eschewing modern mass farming techniques. João's message was inspirational and the tasting was intense. Finally, we went on a Cork tour where we all learned something about Cork and the multitude of products it can be made into. Did you know that the Cork tree is harvestable in 9 to 12 years? It is also sustainable without harming the tree.

Quality of Experience
It was a top-notch exprience unlike any other.
Food
They provided a wonderful cheese and Iberian ham plate and delicious wine from their vineyard.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Luis was personable and incredibly knowledgeable on all of the facets of the multiple excursions. Wonderful guide and driver!
Transport
Luis was great and the vehicle spacious.
Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets
Portugal

Sintra was a magical experience made even more so by our fabulous guide, Paulo. He took us on the hidden route up to the castle while many others waited in cars. It was fantastic walking amongst there's ancient walls and then the castle was incredible. After the strenuous ascent, Palo made us a satisfying lunch of Iberian meats, cheeses, and wine. After we descended fully we had a small taste of the local liquor, ginjinha, and of course an espresso. It was incredible.

Quality of Experience
Paulo was an eclectic soul with a fascinating background and his depth of wisdom about Sintra was as breathtaking as the views and hike.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Paulo is truly amazing and his picnic was authentic and delicious. A very caring person.
Transport
Paulo had a nice car and spoke eloquently about the amazing things along the way.
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto

This was our first time on an e-bike and it was great. Our guide knew his stuff and we rode the entire way along the river. We stopped along the way for photos and some history lessons. Then we went through the park seeing the famous Rooster/ chickens roaming about in the verdant flora.

Quality of Experience
Very fun ride!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was really patient, fun, and knowledgeable.
Transport
Loved the e-bikes! What a great way to see the city.
Hiking & Cultural Excursion in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Porto

Peneda-Gerês National Park is an amazing nature preserve with a tranquil water pool, secluded and welcoming for a quick soak. We learned about the wolf trap and reviewed the ruins of the trap. Then it was time for a hand-prepared lunch with an assortment of Portuguese foods, soup, and desserts. Finally, on the way back we hiked down to a few more pools and all took a good long peaceful soak. We also saw a working water-powered Olive press that was still revitalized each season by the locals for use. A great memory that we will never forget.

Quality of Experience
The trip into Partugal's natural forest was serene. The soaks in the natural pools are incredible.
Food
The meal they made for us after the hike was authentic and tasty.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It was Nuno's last day but he was attentive, held a wealth of knowledge, and very caring for each person.
Transport
A bit tight in the very back.
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Sep 25, 2023

Hi Cynthia! Thank you for your kind words and review! It was a pleasure to organize this trip for you and your family, where you were able to discover the highlights and remote paths of Portugal, inside and out. We will make sure to take into consideration your experiences in the different hotels, and tell our local guides the great job they do! :) Hoping to cross paths in the future again. All my best for you and your family, Raquel

Hi Raquel, ...
Spain | Aug 21 - Sep 4, 2023

John
John H.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Hi Raquel,
We had an amazing holiday and wanted to thank you for all your help. Here is our feedback. We hope you find it useful and would be glad to clarify anything if that would be helpful. Hotels -
Madrid - the Pestana Plaza Mayor was wonderful. It was a great location and not too noisy despite our room overlooking the square which was great for people watching... read more

Hi Raquel,
We had an amazing holiday and wanted to thank you for all your help. Here is our feedback. We hope you find it useful and would be glad to clarify anything if that would be helpful. Hotels -
Madrid - the Pestana Plaza Mayor was wonderful. It was a great location and not too noisy despite our room overlooking the square which was great for people watching in the few times we were relaxing in the room. The food was wonderful and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was lovely and spacious.

Sevilla - the H10 Casa de la Plata was exceptional. The staff were first rate and very helpful. The room was amazing, particularly the bathroom. The breakfast was first rate and a very pleasant environment (we ate in the courtyard). We also thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop pool and bar area. It also is in a great location.

Granada - the Eurostars Puerta Real was generally fine - a great location and helpful staff. The cleanliness of the room left a bit to be desired, particularly the fact that the two water glasses were dirty when we arrived. This was quickly addressed however. We were very disappointed that the rooftop was closed for repairs throughout our stay but that can happen; we got our great views of the city elsewhere.

Barcelona - The Majestic was a real highlight. A beautiful room in a beautiful hotel. The bathroom was exceptional. The breakfasts were exceptional and the breakfast staff very attentive and pleasant. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar. Staff were generally very helpful and efficient. The location suited us very well though we are sure there would have been other good options in Barcelona (we effectively picked this one ourselves and were not disappointed).

Guides / events

Madrid - Geza - old town - as previously expressed, Geza was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He was very knowledgeable, but he is also very engaging and an interesting person to get to meet. Highly recommend.

Sevilla -
Raoul - another excellent guide. Charming and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We were sad to have our time together come to an end. Highly recommend.

Nico - Tapas - We had a good time with him. He is a bit “young” which came across as being a bit full of himself (not a big knock on him though and we are much older so we are sure it was a bit of a stretch for him). We suspect he will mature into a wonderful guide and is definitely worth keeping on your roster. Also, he likely would have done better with a bigger group (not just the two of us); the bigger group would have brought more of its own energy. We had a very pleasant evening with him.

Rhonda and countryside towns - Ramon - we had a great time with Ramon. He is on the quiet side in quite an endearing way, but also still very engaging and knowledgeable. Excellent! We would highly recommend him.

Granada - we do not remember the name of our guide at Alhambra and Generalife. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. He had the tough job of trying to get the whole tour done in the prescribed time. We recommend adding at least an extra half an hour to avoid the guide having to be constantly pushing the group a bit.
An incredible and magical place which we saw well with the guide’s help. We would recommend him.

Barcelona -
Caroline - Tapas Crawl - she was delightful and did a great job of getting our group (which was wonderful, fun loving, diverse and interesting) to gel and not to lose any of us along the way ;). It was a great evening and we would highly recommend Caroline.

Dani - Gaudi - Dani (not sure that is the correct spelling) was exceptional. Extremely well informed, passionate about Gaudi, very engaging. There was a lot to cover and he did an exceptional job. The 4 hours flew by and we learned so much from him. Very highly recommend.

Girona - David - he was charming and well informed. This would be a tough guide assignment….you are with the people a long time, have to balance the interests of the group and keep to the time schedule. He managed it very well (though we wish we had had more time in Girona….one of the many reasons we need to come back to Spain). We would highly recommend him.

Transportation
Trains - overall things went very smoothly. The trains left on time and arrived pretty close to on time. We had a bad experience on the trip to Sevilla….the workers at the Madrid station were very disorganized. It would have helped if we had been advised in advance that this was not a direct route and that Sevilla was not the final destination. The workers were only calling the name of the final destination. I think you should try to provide this additional information to clients in the future to avoid stress and the potential for missing the train (which we almost did even though we arrived at least 30 minutes early); we and others got conflicting information from train station employees. Knowing that our stop was one along the way to another final destination would have helped immensely. Otherwise, this was a good way to get around. The final trip from Barcelona to Madrid was great, close to the scheduled arrival time - a great way for us to go. We got to the Madrid airport in very good time.

Flight to Barcelona - very straightforward and uneventful. Worked very well.

Car transport - all of your private drivers were excellent. Right on time, courteous and drove well / safely. Having these definitely enhanced our trip.

We had an amazing trip and our only regret was that we did not have more time…we would have loved to spend more time in each of the cities we stayed, but also that we had had more time in each of the places we went on day trips. Which means we will have to come back. The allocation of time was very good and we thank you for your invaluable help on that front as well as on all other aspects of our trip. Thank you so much for all of your assistance. It has been a genuine pleasure. All the best

Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

This is an excellent tour of the area near Plaza Mayor and the Placio Real and the old city nearby. Our guide, Geza, was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Spain

This was a very entertaining show. We apparently saw two of the leading flamenco dancers in the country. The singers and musicians were also excellent

Quality of Experience
Barcelona Sailboat Experience & Spanish Guitar Concert
Barcelona

This was an amazing experience. The sailboat was great and not overcrowded. The staff on the boat were friendly and attentive. The food and beverage offerings were good. The views of Barcelona at sunset were wonderful. But the real highlight of the evening was the guitarist…he was truly exceptional. We would highly recommend this sailing experience to anyone.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Barcelona & Gaudí; An Architecture Walk
Barcelona

This guided tour is not to be missed! Our guide, Dani (might be Danny), was absolutely amazing. You will take in much of Guadi’s highest works and come to really understand what a true genius he was. A key highlight of our whole trip.

Quality of Experience
You will be moved by the beauty of La Sagrada Familia. The fact that workers are still working painstakingly to complete the cathedral as Guadi had envisioned over a hundred years ago is utterly amazing. Gaudi’s emphasis on nature and light stand in sharp contrast to many of the other cathedral’s in Spain and elsewhere and is truly honouring of God.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dani (Danny) was so passionate about Guadi, so engaging and well spoken you cannot help but be fully enthralled and learn a great deal about Guadi as a person and as a genius in multiple fields.
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Sep 12, 2023

Dear John, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on our platform, I really appreciate your words and I will pass them on to our local guides, drivers and hotel staff. They will be so happy to hear that you had such a great time exploring Spain accompanied by them :) I really hope that we will work together in the future to create a new adventure. It is been a pleasure! All the best for you and Afson x Raquel

All drivers were courteous and prompt and som...
Portugal | Jul 11 - Jul 27, 2023

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Wendy M.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023

All drivers were courteous and prompt and some were most entertaining. We trusted them to get us safely to our destinations. Your staff made speedy contact as necessary but really everything went without a hitch. Vivenda Miranda was heavenly. The tours of Porto were memorable as were the areas around our hotel.
We touched 13 countries in almost three months of travel. Our favourite is Portugal! Please thank Racquel and her support team.
Wendy McTavish

Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 31, 2023

Dear Wendy, first of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share with me your experiences during your trip as well as on the kimkim platform. I will make sure to pass your words on to our team, drivers and guides. I am so glad that you and Peter had such a great time in Portugal, over the 13 countries you have visited! Hopefully, in the future, we will have the chance to work together on another adventure. I wish you all the best. Be safe :) x Raquel

Overall good
Spain | Jul 9 - Jul 16, 2023

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Manpreet S.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023

The excursions were good and fun. The sunset cruise was not good. We were back at port before the sun even set! And we had to go out and get dinner afterwards because definitely not enough food was served on the boat. read more

The excursions were good and fun. The sunset cruise was not good. We were back at port before the sun even set! And we had to go out and get dinner afterwards because definitely not enough food was served on the boat.

Activity Reviews
Lanzarote Wine Experience & Tapas
Lanzarote

Cheryl was awesome! The wineries she took us to see were great and she was knowledgeable on most everything.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Cruise
Lanzarote

We were back at port before the sun even set! The food was terrible and there definitely was not enough of it. The crew was very nice though and we had no issues with them. Folks should know that maybe you will see some dolphins but not the sun set.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Stargazing Tenerife
Tenerife

Ben was a great story teller. He kept you captivated with all the history of the Guanche! The food and wine was good as well.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine Tasting & Tapas Trike Tour
Tenerife

It was a fun experience. You only visit one winery though. The food served there was pretty good though.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 21, 2023

Hi Manpreet, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your experiences with Cheryl and Ben, I will make sure to pass your words on to our guides! I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the Sunset cruise as you were not able to watch the sun goes down. Regarding the food, in the tour description, you could see that they serve snacks, not a proper dinner. I hope we can get in touch in the future to plan another adventure. All the best, Raquel

Monday-Friday Barcelona
Spain | May 15 - May 20, 2023

Emilie
Emilie S.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Thank you Raquel for a well planned itinerary- we enjoyed everywhere we went, hotel was in a safe neighborhood with excellent amenities and fabulous buffet breakfast including gluten free and vegan options. We knew it would be a super busy 5 days but easily got to our timed destinations. We started with going on our own to Montejuic funicular before La Sagrada Familia. Loved Parc Guell and Casa Batlló, the gold ticket was wonderful. We loved the private tour of the Gothic area with Albert, he... read more

Thank you Raquel for a well planned itinerary- we enjoyed everywhere we went, hotel was in a safe neighborhood with excellent amenities and fabulous buffet breakfast including gluten free and vegan options. We knew it would be a super busy 5 days but easily got to our timed destinations. We started with going on our own to Montejuic funicular before La Sagrada Familia. Loved Parc Guell and Casa Batlló, the gold ticket was wonderful. We loved the private tour of the Gothic area with Albert, he was fantastic. Our long day trip with Matt to Girona and Figueres to see the Dali museum was excellent and especially enjoyed our hike to Montserrat with Jordo, he was very informative and got us down the mountain before it rained!! Wonderful trip to the Algarve, it was sunny during the day and rained in late afternoon and evening in spots. We are now on Lisbon. Thanks for all your help. We will recommend and use Kimkim again, best, Emilie

Hotel Review
Hotel Barcelona 1882
Barcelona

Great Breakfast, safe neighboorhood

Authenticity & Character
Great modern amenities, gym, fabulous breakfast
Location
La Sagrada Familia within walking distance
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great beds and pillows
Activity Reviews
Private Visit of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Albert was so knowledgeable in history and language, very personable from his hometown, Barcelona. Went to Picasso museum afterwards!! Bonus

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day trip to Medieval Girona & Dali Museum in Figueras
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Matt was wonderful driver and had so much more information about Girona and especially about Dali!
Transport
Clean, 8 people were all comfortable
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jun 07, 2023

Hi Emilie! Thanks so much for taking the time to share the highlights of your trip to Barcelona with your daughter. I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful trip! I will pass your words on to our guides, who will love to hear that they have contributed to a memorable trip. I wish you and your family all the best and hopefully, we can plan another adventure together in the future ;) Raquel

Our trip to Portugal was excellent ! Well pla...
Portugal | May 13 - May 20, 2023

Neville
Neville T.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 21, 2023

Our trip to Portugal was excellent ! Well planned with good guides provided especially Gustavo who drove us on a private tour to Douro Valley.....

Coimbra was super ! We didn't know much about it but both of us loved it.

Porto, wish we had a week in Porto! Sure to come back soon.

Obrigado Raquel...... read more

Our trip to Portugal was excellent ! Well planned with good guides provided especially Gustavo who drove us on a private tour to Douro Valley.....

Coimbra was super ! We didn't know much about it but both of us loved it.

Porto, wish we had a week in Porto! Sure to come back soon.

Obrigado Raquel......

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon

Average

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dona Inês
Coimbra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
TRYP Lisboa Aeroporto
Lisbon

Excellent !

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exe Almada Porto
Porto

Good city location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 22, 2023

Hi Neville, thanks so much for taking the time to share with us all your experience! I am glad to know that you and Benaifer had a great time in Portugal and that everything we planned exceeded your expectations. I will happily pass your words on to Gustavo. It was a pleasure creating this experience with you and hopefully, we get in touch again for future adventures :) All the best, Raquel

Easy planning for family of 5
Spain | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2023

Kristin
Kristin N.
Northfield, MN | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Having Raquel plan our trip for our family of five took the stress out of it and made the trip so much more enjoyable. She gave us several itineraries to choose from and balanced self guided and guided tours very well. We especially enjoyed our guide, Danny, in Barcelona. Barcelona was the highlight of our trip. The tapas welcome was also perfect for our arrival and welcome to Spain. I would definitely book another trip through Kim Kim and recommend it to others. read more

Having Raquel plan our trip for our family of five took the stress out of it and made the trip so much more enjoyable. She gave us several itineraries to choose from and balanced self guided and guided tours very well. We especially enjoyed our guide, Danny, in Barcelona. Barcelona was the highlight of our trip. The tapas welcome was also perfect for our arrival and welcome to Spain. I would definitely book another trip through Kim Kim and recommend it to others.

Hotel Review
Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid

Great front desk staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds and great location.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Hi Kristin, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your feedback, which I will make sure to forward to our team of local guides, especially to Danny who was very happy to show you around Barcelona! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed this adventure and it was my pleasure to help you with this trip. Best, Raquel :)

AMAZING 60th Birthday Trip to Portugal
Portugal | Mar 19 - Mar 27, 2023

Nancy
Nancy H.
Utica, NY | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

Our trip to Portugal was OUTSTANDING. I have always loved researching destinations, finding the perfect hotels and booking tours, but this trip was to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and I wanted it to be really special. I planned some of the trip and Raquel planned the rest. Everything Kim Kim planned was perfect. Working with Raquel was easy -- I changed my mind SEVEN times and each time she adjusted our itinerary without complaint. We had three private tours; Celia in Porto was... read more

Our trip to Portugal was OUTSTANDING. I have always loved researching destinations, finding the perfect hotels and booking tours, but this trip was to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and I wanted it to be really special. I planned some of the trip and Raquel planned the rest. Everything Kim Kim planned was perfect. Working with Raquel was easy -- I changed my mind SEVEN times and each time she adjusted our itinerary without complaint. We had three private tours; Celia in Porto was fabulous -- so much so that when the tour ended, we invited her to have a drink and spend time with us. The hotel in Coimbra was one beautiful and gorgeous and exactly our style and aesthetic. Our guide Jose in Lisbon was terrific. Paolo took us to Sintra for day trip and we met his wife, and had a wonderful experience. All the guides were highly vetted, super knowledgeable and really personable. The app makes communicating with Raquel easy and all information is at your fingertips. I will definitely use Kim Kim again!!

Hotel Reviews
Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Coimbra

Beautiful hotel with a fab roof top deck, a gorgeous lobby, restaurant and great staff. Outdoor courtyard was a real treat!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vincci Baixa
Lisbon

Nice hotel, very well situated, breakfast was great, nice staff, room was nice but tight. Bathrooms are fully mirrored and after a week of wine and cheese, that view wasn't ideal. :)))

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

Celia was amazing, smart, fun, a tiny energizer bunny with a great personality!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dinner With a Local
Lisbon

One of our favorite nights of the whole trip! Magarida and her family welcomed us into their home and we stayed for 4 hours of wine, conversation, a great homecooked meal and laughs. A real treat!

Quality of Experience
Food
Half Day Excursion to Sintra
Lisbon

What made this excursion phenomenal was Paolo - his knowledge of history and traditions was unbelievable. Thank you for a great day and a great meal!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 29, 2023

Hi Nancy, thanks so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I am glad to know that you and Eric had a great time in Portugal and that everything we planned met your expectations. I will pass your words on to our local guides, they will be happy to know that they have contributed to your special trip. It was a pleasure creating this experience with you and hopefully, we get in touch again for future adventures :) All the best, Raquel

Wonderful trip!
Portugal | Feb 26 - Mar 6, 2023

Shelly
Shelly B.
Parker, CO | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2023

We had a wonderful trip to Portugal! Many thanks to Raquel, who provided us with valuable guidance on what to include in our trip and helped us select tours that met our needs. We especially loved our guide, Paulo, who showed us around Sintra and Cascais. He was so warm and personable, and we even stopped to meet his wife in her local cafe in Sintra. We booked a day trip from Lisbon to Obidos and Nazare, ending in Coimbra, and our guide, Marta, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. ... read more

We had a wonderful trip to Portugal! Many thanks to Raquel, who provided us with valuable guidance on what to include in our trip and helped us select tours that met our needs. We especially loved our guide, Paulo, who showed us around Sintra and Cascais. He was so warm and personable, and we even stopped to meet his wife in her local cafe in Sintra. We booked a day trip from Lisbon to Obidos and Nazare, ending in Coimbra, and our guide, Marta, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The walking tour in Porto was very interesting, and we also loved our local guide, Kat.

Overall, it was a fabulous trip, and we definitely recommend using The KimKim Team to help you plan your travel!

Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 08, 2023

Hi Shelly, thanks so much for taking the time to share the highlights of your trip to Portugal with your family. I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful trip! I will pass your words on to our guides, who will love to hear that they have contributed to a memorable trip. It was my pleasure to plan out the trip with you :) All the best. Raquel

So grateful to have found Kimkim. Everything...
Spain | Dec 30 - Jan 10, 2023

Mareeni
Mareeni S.
Escondido, CA | Reviewed on Jan 21, 2023

So grateful to have found Kimkim. Everything was seamless. Great communication and wonderful ideas. The concert at Palau de la Musica was phenomenal. Pintxos tours sublime. Our guides Nereae and Diego so helpful and knowledgeable. read more

So grateful to have found Kimkim. Everything was seamless. Great communication and wonderful ideas. The concert at Palau de la Musica was phenomenal. Pintxos tours sublime. Our guides Nereae and Diego so helpful and knowledgeable.

Hotel Review
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao
Bilbao, Bizkaia

Breakfast was unbelievable! Rooms small but comfortable

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Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jan 23, 2023

Hi Maareni! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your feedback, which I will make sure to forward to our team of local guides, who were very happy to show you around Barcelona and Basque Country! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed this adventure and it was my pleasure to help you with this trip. Kind Regards, Raquel :)