Profile photo for Sophie Bonaque
1131 messages
active 11 mins ago

Sophie Bonaque

Hi, I’m Sophie and I look forward to creating your next adventure!
Born and raised near Lyon, I’ve always been in love with travelling. I spent most of my studies moving around in different areas of my beloved France. But my taste for adventures then took me to live under the beautiful and (often rainy) sky in the UK and then one year in the dry and magical deserts around Arizona... These wonderful experiences abroad taught me a lot about myself and how much I wanted to share my passion for unique trips with others!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in France and the UK! I have often created trips that wonder outside these borders though, so please do not hesitate to ask for neighbouring countries too. We are multilingual here in the office, so we can usually help you out!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"Travelling around France with my family as a kid gave me this first taste for adventure. Later, living abroad as a student confirmed my passion for embracing new cultures, discovering beautiful landscapes and trying something new every time.
I love planning incredible journeys for my family and friends. And I realized how much travel was an important part of my life. I’m always thinking about my next trip!
Today, this is more than a passion, it is my dream job and I’m living it!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It sounds cliché but discovering the Grand Canyon was a breath-taking experience. It really took me a moment to realize my luck and to dry the little tear of joy falling down my cheek. "

Top itineraries and travel advice
Family itineraries
Luxury itineraries

Recent trip reviews for Sophie

We were happy with how the trip was arranged ...
England | Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2026

T
Tom H.
Indianapolis, IN | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2026
We were happy with how the trip was arranged around all the priorities we expressed interest in and the guides and trip planning were excellent. Our only comment for improvement is a little more transparency on some of trip details that would have improved some of the train travel connections, as it was not always clear which exact train line we were looking for. It worked out fine, but there was a little anxiety when changing trains in the larger stations. The hotels were all great and... Read more

We were happy with how the trip was arranged around all the priorities we expressed interest in and the guides and trip planning were excellent. Our only comment for improvement is a little more transparency on some of trip details that would have improved some of the train travel connections, as it was not always clear which exact train line we were looking for. It worked out fine, but there was a little anxiety when changing trains in the larger stations. The hotels were all great and completely met our needs and expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico

The location was great and both the staff and the breakfasts were excellent. The hotel does not have AC, so the heat wave this summer in London created some stuffy conditions in the room, but not uncomfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to navigate to and from Victoria Station and local restaurants were plentiful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No. 15 by Guesthouse
Bath

This was probably the best hotel of our trip. The room was well appointed and overlooked the street (pedestrian and automobile traffic was no issue). There was a nice park right outside the rear entrance that was nice to relax in. The staff were helpful and the food excellent. Walking to and from central Bath was easy from its location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice location that was very accessible to the center of town, as well as two very nice parks close by.
Staff
Always pleasant and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Manor House Hotel
Moreton-in-Marsh

This hotel was very much in character with its surroundings in Moreton-in-Marsh. The staff were great and the room was quite nice. We took advantage of its proximity to the high-end restaurant Henne to enjoy a wonderful dinner one evening.

Authenticity & Character
A wonderful slice of English charm and hospitality.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Hotel Heathrow T5
London

The hotel is great, its modern and efficient, thus somewhat lacking in charm. Its proximity to Heathrow is its main advantage. We had no problems here, but no standout experiences either - it met all our expectations, it just didn't excel at anything.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Private Classic City Walking Tour of Bath
A Private Classic City Walking Tour of Bath
Bath

Our guide, Dan, was absolutely fantastic. He was very engaging, and was able to link his and our experiences to the elements of the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him. There were many highlights, but his choice of pub for dinner on the drive between Bath and Stonehenge was inspired - hard to beat a pub with about 700 years of service history.

Quality of Experience
Incredible knowledge and a very engaging personality.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I run out of superlatives with our guide.
Transport
Afternoon Tea at the Savoy Hotel
Afternoon Tea at the Savoy Hotel
London

A experience in and of itself. The tea was great and the accompanying selection of small sandwiches and desserts were wonderful. We were just a bit sluggish since we had just arrived in London with little if any sleep on the plane.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We struggled to find the proper entrance to approach using the map app on our phones and there was a queue for children's concert at the Savoy that created confusion about how to get to the restaurant.
Tickets to Windsor Castle
Tickets to Windsor Castle
England

The self-guided tour of the castle and grounds was great. There is almost always a queue for the Doll House, so come expecting that. We made some decisions about the order in which we proceeded through the grounds based on where larger groups were heading.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff throughout the castle and castle grounds were always happy to answer questions.
Transport
Using a city map app on our phone helped us make decisions about which underground lines and train lines were best based on our time of entry at Windsor. This was quite helpful to navigate London's public transportation system for novices.
Tower of London Tour with Beefeater
Tower of London Tour with Beefeater
London

We thoroughly enjoyed both the tour guide that preceded our entry into the Tower area and the Beefeater (Tower Guard) that provided the tour within the Tower castle area. Both were engaging and knowledgeable and very responsive to questions.

Quality of Experience
There is about a 15-20 minute pre-entry tour guide that escorts you to the meeting place with the Beefeater - he was very good at setting the stage for the second part of the tour. The Beefeater guide was similarly fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides blended humor with history - thoroughly enjoyable.
Transport
Standard transport through the London Underground.
Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
England

The driver was on-time at the station, were a little confused about where he was waiting for us and it took a while for us to find him.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Short trip between the station and hotel.
Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
England

Quick and efficient taxi service between the hotel and station.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private  Stonehenge Tour with Inner Circle access from Bath
Private Stonehenge Tour with Inner Circle access from Bath
Bath

Wonderful and enthralling experience. We had the same tour guide - Dan - for this as for the walking tour of Bath. Dan is fantastic and really gave us a detailed experience within the stone circle of Stonehenge.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dan was wonderful and helped us both understand the context of Stonehenge and shared some wonderful insight both on the ancient history, but also more recent history of visitors.
Transport
Entry into the Roman Baths
Entry into the Roman Baths
Bath

A must see and must do tour. It's self-guided, but informative and engaging tour of an unique aspect of English and Roman history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Less interactive staff than at other locations, but still very good.
Transport
A nice and pleasant walk from the hotel to the Roman baths.
Classic Cotswolds 1-day Private Tour
Classic Cotswolds 1-day Private Tour
England

Ian was our tour guide and he provided a fantastic tour for us, visiting several villages and other sights and unique areas of the Cotswolds. He was not quite the same outgoing personality as our guide for Bath and Stonehenge, but he was very good at getting around and helping us learn about the unique history and culture of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
London Globe Theatre Tour
London Globe Theatre Tour
England

This tour allows you to experience the reconstructed Globe theater and the learn the history of the original and the revival of the current theater.

Quality of Experience
Good tour - a little dry, but to be expected with a group of about 25 or so.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Easy use of the underground and walking to and from the stations to get to the theater.
Private Taxi at the station
Moreton-in-Marsh

Short trip between the station and our hotel. The same drive brought us to the Hidcote gardens tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private transfer
Private transfer
England

Taxi trip between the hotel and Hidcote Gardens

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private transfer
Private transfer
England

Taxi transfer from Hidcote Gardens back to the hotel. The driver was on time and efficient both coming and going to the gardens.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hidcote Gardens  Visit - Arts and Crafts inspired intricately designed spaces
Hidcote Gardens Visit - Arts and Crafts inspired intricately designed spaces
England

I think this would be a great addition to anyone's itinerary to experience these gardens at the height of their greenery. Unfortunately for us, the drought and heat in England at this time lessened the experience somewhat. Not a fault of anyone, just mother nature intervening.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Good taxi driver to and from the Gardens.
Local specialist: Sophie Bonaque
Sophie
Sophie Bonaque
Local specialist in Lyon, France | Replied on Aug 10, 2026
Hello Joyce and Tom,
I'm so happy to read through your detailed review (this is so helpful)! Thank you very much for taking the time to write it and for your precious comments. I'm thrilled it was a great experience for you! It was a pleasure organizing this beautiful trip for you!
I hope you will visit us again in the future, England has so many other rich and beautiful regions to explore! 😊We will be more than happy to host you in one the countries we specialize in (France, Ireland,...
Read more

Hello Joyce and Tom,
I'm so happy to read through your detailed review (this is so helpful)! Thank you very much for taking the time to write it and for your precious comments. I'm thrilled it was a great experience for you! It was a pleasure organizing this beautiful trip for you!
I hope you will visit us again in the future, England has so many other rich and beautiful regions to explore! 😊We will be more than happy to host you in one the countries we specialize in (France, Ireland, Belgium, Scotland, the Netherlands, etc.) Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in another destination.

Thank you again for your trust and for travelling with us!

I wish all the best,
Sophie at High Point Holidays

KimKim and Sophie Highly Recommended
France | Jun 2 - Jun 25, 2026

Dennis
Dennis R.
Oakland Park, FL, USA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
This was my first time using KimKim. I've visited about 50% of countries in the world so I've used hundreds of travel agencies. KimKim is the perfect way to organize a trip. I knew exactly which cities I wanted to visit in France and worked with Sophie who was based in Lyon. She organized hotels, car transportation, trains and tours that she recommended. We worked together providing each other feedback until we came up with a final plan. I was a solo traveler for this trip, so knowing I... Read more

This was my first time using KimKim. I've visited about 50% of countries in the world so I've used hundreds of travel agencies. KimKim is the perfect way to organize a trip. I knew exactly which cities I wanted to visit in France and worked with Sophie who was based in Lyon. She organized hotels, car transportation, trains and tours that she recommended. We worked together providing each other feedback until we came up with a final plan. I was a solo traveler for this trip, so knowing I could rely on Sophie for advice was very reassuring. Sophie stayed on top of any changes that were outside of our control and was quick to problem-solve when any snags were encountered. KimKim had a very user friendly app that made everything so clear and accessible. I would highly recommend KimKim and Sophie for your next travel plan.

Local specialist: Sophie Bonaque
Sophie
Sophie Bonaque
Local specialist in Lyon, France | Replied on Jul 01, 2026

Bonjour Dennis,

Thank you very much for your review and for your precious comments. I'm thrilled it was a great experience for you! It was a pleasure hosting you in my beloved country! I hope you will visit us again in the future, France has so many other rich and beautiful regions to explore! 😊

Thank you again for your trust and for travelling with us!

I wish all the best,
Sophie at High Point Holidays

Had a great time The accommodations/ drivers...
Scotland | May 1 - May 9, 2026

S
Scott H.
Lynn, MA | Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Had a great time
The accommodations/ drivers / pickup and drop off s were good
My only complaint was we had a changing of the guard tour but they only do the actual guard change on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and that wasn’t the day we had scheduled had we been told ahead of time we could have chosen another day or maybe a different excursion other then that we were happy with everything else

Local specialist: Sophie Bonaque
Sophie
Sophie Bonaque
Local specialist in Lyon, France | Replied on May 26, 2026

Hi Scott,
Thank you very much for your review and for your precious comments. I'm thrilled it was a great experience for you and your friends.
I'm really sorry about the confusion for your activity, "changing of the guard tour". I can assure you that we double-check the dates we propose for the tours to our travellers, and that the changing of the guard normally takes place on Sundays. We were not aware of this change. I really hope you had a great time despite this inconvenience.
Thank you again for travelling with us!

I wish all the best,
Sophie at High Point Holidays

The service provided by Sophie was fantastic....
France | Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2026

K
Keaton F.
France | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The service provided by Sophie was fantastic. Every logistical detail of the trip was taken care of and every excursion was an absolute blast.

Local specialist: Sophie Bonaque
Sophie
Sophie Bonaque
Local specialist in Lyon, France | Replied on Mar 16, 2026

Hi Keaton,
Thank you very much for your review and for your precious comments. I'm thrilled it was a great experience for the whole family!