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Hoa Tran

With the whole planning phrase, my job is to take the stress on and let my clients enjoy the process! I am passionate in making each travel plan unique and fascinating. We are each distinctive personal, so every single traveler expect their dream trip to enrich their own way of discovering the world. As the personal travel designer, I make sure all experience of our clients are the most fulfilling.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Completed package tour to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I am organized, sociable, and optimistic personnel. I love looking for small details to make things perfect so I find trip designing quite rewarding.
Travelling help me to broaden my vision and honor the diversity of life, creativity and looking the world at the bright side make my every moment educated. Both the passion for traveling and the creativity make my job performance outstanding."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Discover the old-time restaurant in the street of Saigon where I think I already known every corner. Strolling in old quarter Chiang Mai after dark reveal the new perspective of this charming town."

Hoa is part of the following groups: Cambodia Travel Agents, Vietnam Travel Agents, Thailand Travel Agents, Thailand Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Hoa

Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in hel...
Thailand | Jun 22 - Jul 3, 2025

D
Donald K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in helping plan our Thailand vacation! We appreciated her communication before, during, and after the trip. She would reach out daily to check on our group and address any issues that arose (there were none). Our tour guides Nana (Bangkok), Bam (Chiang Mai), and Billy (Krabi) took great care of everyone in the group, from the kids to the seniors. Also our guides during the excursions, Boy at Elephant Eco Valley and Mr. A at SeaKayak Krabi, were... Read more

Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in helping plan our Thailand vacation! We appreciated her communication before, during, and after the trip. She would reach out daily to check on our group and address any issues that arose (there were none).

Our tour guides Nana (Bangkok), Bam (Chiang Mai), and Billy (Krabi) took great care of everyone in the group, from the kids to the seniors. Also our guides during the excursions, Boy at Elephant Eco Valley and Mr. A at SeaKayak Krabi, were wonderful as well.

Hotel Reviews
Varana Krabi Hotel

Excellent breakfast buffet and restaurant. Great resort for active vacationers such as swimming, working out, yoga, rock climbing, Muay Thai boxing.

Authenticity & Character
Great for active people.
Location
Walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Staff
All the staff was friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Great location, only 15 minute walk to Terminal 21 shopping mall. Very busy hotel. Breakfast buffet staff were not very friendly though. Some guests were sitting with their bare feet on the couch and coffee table in the lounge area.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast dining staff could be friendlier.
Location
Close to 7-11 and Terminal 21 mall.
Staff
Breakfast dining staff could be nicer. It was very busy so maybe they were under a lot of stress.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and spacious.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Great location, only 15 minute walk to Terminal 21 shopping mall. Excellent breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Clean and modern design.
Location
Close to Terminal 21 mall.
Staff
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

Great location, only 15 minute walk to the night market. Good breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Only a 15 minute walk to the night market.
Staff
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
Activity Reviews
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Touch of Nature
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Touch of Nature
Chiang Mai

Great place to go hiking and learn about the Hmong people native to the area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tom Yum soup, fried fish.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

Wonderful activity for all ages and to buy souvenirs.

Quality of Experience
Food
Fried bananas, mango and sticky rice, noodles.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai Culture and Art
Chiang Mai Culture and Art
Chiang Mai

The kids enjoyed learning about the temple and the craftsmanship involved in the silver pieces. They loved making their own key chains out of aluminum.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-guided Bangkok Exploration
Self-guided Bangkok Exploration
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wat Umong & monk blessing
Wat Umong & monk blessing
Chiang Mai

Very interesting tour about the history of the temple.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Chiang Mai

Highlight of the trip. Learned how to take care of elephants, feed them, make paper from their poop, and bathe them.

Quality of Experience
Food
Fried rice, chicken satay.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our excursion guide Boy was very knowledgeable.
Transport
Phi Phi Islands Discovery by Private Premium Speedboat
Phi Phi Islands Discovery by Private Premium Speedboat
Krabi

Great place to play on the beach, snorkel, and dine on the beach.

Quality of Experience
Food
Pomelo salad
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Billy and the boat crew took excellent care of everyone.
Transport
Private Half Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Private Half Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Krabi

Fun activity for all ages. No paddling required if you hire a guide to paddle for you. Beautiful scenery. Lots of animals to see.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr. A and his crew were great. They were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful for people in our group that couldn’t paddle.
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

Great way to try the street food without the fear of getting sick.

Quality of Experience
Food
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 07, 2025

Hi Donald,
Thank you so much for such an amazing review! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your family's Thailand vacation, and I’m so happy that we were able to make it a memorable experience.
It’s wonderful to hear that Nana, Bam, Billy, Boy, and Mr. A helped make your trip even more special — they’ll be so happy to hear your kind words!
Wishing you and your family many more amazing adventures ahead. Hope to see you again soon in your next trip to my home country Vietnam🤗🥰
Warmest,
Hoa

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Unforgettable Experience
Thailand | Jun 2 - Jun 17, 2025

John
John P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
We recently returned from an unforgettable family vacation to Thailand and Cambodia, and we couldn’t be more grateful to KimKim (and Hoa) for making it such a smooth, enriching, and memorable experience. Traveling with our two children (ages 9 and 11), we had a packed itinerary with multiple hotel changes and transfers—but at every step, KimKim was there to ensure everything ran flawlessly. The local guides they arranged were knowledgeable, kind, and fantastic with our kids. We truly felt... Read more

We recently returned from an unforgettable family vacation to Thailand and Cambodia, and we couldn’t be more grateful to KimKim (and Hoa) for making it such a smooth, enriching, and memorable experience. Traveling with our two children (ages 9 and 11), we had a packed itinerary with multiple hotel changes and transfers—but at every step, KimKim was there to ensure everything ran flawlessly.

The local guides they arranged were knowledgeable, kind, and fantastic with our kids. We truly felt supported the entire time, which allowed us to relax and really immerse ourselves in the adventure. Each hotel was thoughtfully selected and a perfect match for our family’s needs—comfortable, welcoming, and well-located.

From cultural highlights to hidden gems, KimKim curated a well-paced and diverse experience that we’ll be talking about for years. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to travel with confidence, especially families seeking meaningful, well-supported journeys.

Thank you, KimKim, for helping us create such wonderful memories!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi John & Brittany,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!
I’m truly touched to hear how much your family enjoyed the journey through Thailand and Cambodia. I’m so glad you felt supported every step of the way. It means the world to know that the guides, hotels, and experiences felt just right for your family.
Wishing your family many more wonderful adventures ahead, and hope to see you and kids again one day🤗
Best,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

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Our family trip to Thailand was incredible. M...
Thailand | Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2025

Kristina
Kristina R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025

Our family trip to Thailand was incredible. Memories to last a lifetime! Hoa planned the perfect trip for us and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks for everything!!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi Kristina,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly our pleasure to help create such meaningful memories for your family in Thailand.
Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead. I’d be absolutely thrilled to assist with your next journey to Southeast Asia someday! 💛
Warmly,
Hoa

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We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Ov...
Thailand | May 20 - May 28, 2025

A
Alex W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 29, 2025
We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Overall, Kim Kim did an outstanding job booking our itinerary. Hoa Tran was our trip designer. Hoa and the rest of the team did an outstanding job. We researched different agencies comparing different cities, hotels and excursions to fit into our budget and our goals for the trip. Kim Kim / Exotic Voyages was not the lowest cost option, but they presented the best hotel options and offerings. Hoa was very patient with us throughout the process.... Read more

We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Overall, Kim Kim did an outstanding job booking our itinerary. Hoa Tran was our trip designer. Hoa and the rest of the team did an outstanding job.

We researched different agencies comparing different cities, hotels and excursions to fit into our budget and our goals for the trip. Kim Kim / Exotic Voyages was not the lowest cost option, but they presented the best hotel options and offerings. Hoa was very patient with us throughout the process. We went through at least 8 iterations of our itinerary before settling on the final plan and decision. Hoa was helpful and responsive throughout the process.

We started our trip at Chiang Mai. We were greeted at the airport by our local guide, Ms. Kanyavee (Mona), and the driver. The team promptly took us to our hotel and made sure that we were settled in. Mona was clear in guiding us through our the plan for the Doi Ithanon excursion. At Doi Ithanon, we saw a few waterfalls, saw how local villagers lived, and had a chance to enjoy a very nice lunch during the trip. At the end of our trip to Chiang Mai, Ms. Mona made sure that we got through our check-in for our next flight. She was super helpful with making sure that our luggage passed the inspection process.

After Chiang Mai, we spent three days in Krabi. On one of the days, we went to Hong Island on a speedboat. The speedboat ride was amazing. In terms of snorkling, the water was nice and warm. However, we only saw small fish, sea urchins and sea anemones. Our hotel had amazing food. On our last day, we asked to see if the driver can come a little later so that we could grab breakfast before we left for Bangkok. Hoa was accommodating and helped us make the change.

Our last visit was to Bangkok. We arrived around 1 PM. Despite that, our local guide, Ms Ae, got us checked in early. While our excursion into Chinatown wasn't supposed to start until 5 PM, Ms Ae took us to visit the local mall. We got in a quick bite, haircut, and shopping before our excursion. Make sure that you add Terminal 21 to your list of places to visit. The food court had a broad offering of food for ridiculously low prices. We ate for a party of 4 for about 500 bahts. Ms. Ae then took us to visit Chinatown. Our visit included two stops at Michelin starred restaurants. The noodle at the restaurant was one of our favorite dishes.

We visited the floating market and train market the next day, along with a visit to the Wat Pro temple in the afternoon. The markets were a treat. Wat Pro was also great. On our third day in Bangkok, we visit the temples at Ayutthaya. It was a nice excursion, but it was a 90 minutes ride from Bangkok. If we had known that you can visit an elephant sanctuary and ride elements, we would have added that to the itinerary. Note that the elephant sanctuary at Chiang Mai is about a 5 hours excursion. You can do a much less intensive event at Ayutthaya for less time.

On our final day, we were on our own. We wanted to keep one day for shopping in Bangkok before our departure. We also squeezed in dim sum at Sui San restaurant. Our tour guide then picked us up at the hotel to take us to the airport. Ms Ae made sure that we got through the check-in process, helped us with our VAT registration and directed us to the right gates before she left. Note that Ms Ae called the hotel manager on our behalf to allow us an extra 2 hours before check-out to give us time to shop in the morning.

Our local tour guides were phenomenal. If we could give them a 6 rating, we would. They not only provided us with incredible insights into the culture and history, but went out of their way to make sure that our stay was comfortable. They intervened with local businesses when we needed help communicating with them. Our trip would not have been as fun without them.

Finally, Hoa checked in with us constantly throughout our trip. She made herself available to us to help with anything we needed.

The Kim Kim team was incredible. We would highly recommend them. We will use them for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa has some nice features such as the Koi pool that greets you when you get there. The hotel is close to outside laundry services, hotels and shops. The downstairs restaurant was clean and provided good breakfast. The staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, however, there are a few quirks that require some getting used to. As it is common with Thai hotels, the bathroom and hallways were not air conditioned so the temperature in those spaces were much warmer than the rest of the rooms. The walls to the bathroom were glass with wallpaper covering. This means that if someone goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night and turns on the lights, you get a glow from the wall. Finally, some of the lights and the AC were controlled by a control panel that took some getting used to. Given the cleanliness, location and the overall condition of the unit, I would recommend this hotel to travelers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel is close to multiple restaurants and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean, but the control panel to control the lights and AC took some getting used to.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Our room was small and musty. Overall, it wasn't a comfortable living experience. Additionally, the hotel TV didn't have access to many cable channels. It also didn't have access to Netlix or other streaming services; therefore, we ended up using our laptop to watch TV. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of food options. However, while there was a lot of food, the quality wasn't great. The Asian "baos" din't taste fresh. The orange juice tasted like Tang. The other fruit juices weren't better. The pancake machine cooked up pancakes that had a rubbery texture. The gym offered decent equipment, but the room is way too warm.

Authenticity & Character
City hotel that is close to amenities
Location
About 10 minutes walk to the Sumkhivit subway. There are 3 7-elevens within 100 meter of the hotel. There are lots of bars and restaurant options nearby.
Staff
Staff were friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was small and musty. Additionally, they need to upgrade their TV options.
Varana Krabi Hotel

The Varana Krabi hotel provides a luxury, fitness oriented, and a beach front experience for anyone traveling to Krabi. The SALA restaurant offers a great breakfast food option. In fact, we would come back to this hotel in our future trips to Krabi.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel provides great fitness options.
Location
The hotel is right across from the beach. It's easy to take advantage of the water. It also offers a 50 meter pool so you have good options for swimming.
Staff
The staff were very helpful in making sure that we received what we needed. When our snorkeling tour vendor was late, they went out of their way to offer to call locally to make sure that our trip was going as scheduled. On our final day, we asked the hotel staff to bring our luggage to the front desk to facilitate the check-out process. The bell person not only did that, but loaded our luggage into the van that was taking us to the airport while we were eating our breakfast. The bell person drove his golf cart to the restaurant to pick us up to take us to the front desk for our check out. We didn't call for the service, but he heard our schedule and made sure that we were taken care of.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 29, 2025
Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review—reading about your journey through Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Bangkok truly made my day😍!
I'm especially happy to hear how well everything went on the ground. Ms. Mona and Ms. Ae are true stars, and it’s wonderful to hear they went above and beyond to take care of your family. I surely pass your compliments to them and believe they will be very happy.
Thank you also for your helpful feedback on the elephant experience in... Read more

Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review—reading about your journey through Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Bangkok truly made my day😍!
I'm especially happy to hear how well everything went on the ground. Ms. Mona and Ms. Ae are true stars, and it’s wonderful to hear they went above and beyond to take care of your family. I surely pass your compliments to them and believe they will be very happy.
Thank you also for your helpful feedback on the elephant experience in Ayutthaya—that’s incredibly valuable for future planning, and I’ll be sure to share it with other travelers.
Most of all, thank you for your trust. I’m thrilled that you will recommend us and use Kimkim again for future trips.
Wishing your family many more joyful journeys ahead!
Hoa

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Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonder...
Thailand | May 20 - May 28, 2025

J
Judy W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 29, 2025
Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonderful. We really appreciated AE who took us around Bangkok. She really went the extra mile to show us how to get around and gave us helpful info when we were on our own. Read more

Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonderful. We really appreciated AE who took us around Bangkok. She really went the extra mile to show us how to get around and gave us helpful info when we were on our own.

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

This hotel was centrally located where we could walk to many restaurants. The room was clean but did have some quirks like the TV was to the right of the bed and in front of the bed. It was also difficult to keep the room temperature to where we were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to many restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Varana Krabi Hotel

Although it rained during our time in Krabi, the Gym and Olympic size pool were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not as many restaurants near this hotel.
Staff
The staff was very accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. There were a lot of mosquitoes since we were on the 1st floor.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

The ventilation was not good at this hotel. Rooms smelled musty and felt damp.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We were able to get around easily from this hotel but traffic was horrendous at all times of the day.
Staff
Staff did not seem very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms felt old and the TV did not offer connection to Netflix.
Activity Reviews
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Krabi

We visited multiple islands but it felt rushed. There was not much to see when snorkeling.

Quality of Experience
It would have been better if we didn’t go during rainy season.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

We loved all the food that was recommended to us. The pork satay and crispy roast pork in a noodle soup were so delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
All the food was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
First time riding in a tuk tuk. It was a bit scary at times as we weaved in and out of traffic at high speeds.
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

We enjoyed seeing the train pass by but the people there were incredibly friendly which made the experience even better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

The reclining Buddha is a must see. It is difficult to imagine how big it is until you see it in person.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
The head of a Buddha that was inserted into the tree.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 29, 2025

Hi Judy & Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback on every part of your journey—it truly means the world to us❤️
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that your family had a wonderful time. It was such a joy helping you plan this adventure, and I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you and your girls back for another unforgettable experience in Southeast Asia.
Wishing you all the best until then!
Warm regards,
Hoa

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Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable o...
Thailand | May 9 - May 24, 2025

Irina
Irina D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 25, 2025
Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable of the history and traditions. The food choices were great Read more

Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable of the history and traditions. The food choices were great

Hotel Reviews
Victoria Xieng Thong
Luang Prabang
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Classic Hang Thung
Authenticity & Character
Location
Jo
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa De Pranakorn
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cape Panwa Hotel
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
Visit Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Halong Bay - Disembarking Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Halong Bay - Disembarking Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Water puppet show
Water puppet show
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
An Insight into The UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang
An Insight into The UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay & Monkey Beach) & Bamboo Island Discovery by Join-in Catamaran
Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay & Monkey Beach) & Bamboo Island Discovery by Join-in Catamaran
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Hi
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Continuing Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise 3D2N)
Continuing Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Live Like A Local
Full Day Live Like A Local
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Hike to Kuang Sy Waterfalls
Morning Hike to Kuang Sy Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local Morning Discovery
Local Morning Discovery
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave)
Day trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave)
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi History & Old Quarter
Hanoi History & Old Quarter
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 26, 2025

Hi Irina & Joseph,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the guides, food, and all the experiences throughout your trip. It sounds like you had a fantastic time exploring Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam!
It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure, and I hope we have the chance to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey in the future🥰
Warm wishes,
Hoa

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Traveling with children requires speciality knowledge. Our advisor was attentive, our guide was inappropriate. in Bangkok was not best suited to our needs.
Thailand | Mar 22 - Apr 4, 2025

Ivy
Ivy S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2025
Our tour guide in Bangkok was not best suited to our specific needs - she was not adept with young children and instead of having us aligned with a food tour specialist, she was also our guide for a night food tour which was not well designed (we do food tours all over the world and have had enough experience to know great). Additionally, the earthquake the hit Southeast Asia impacted our trip and we personally intervened to add some protections to our travel arrangement. Our service... Read more

Our tour guide in Bangkok was not best suited to our specific needs - she was not adept with young children and instead of having us aligned with a food tour specialist, she was also our guide for a night food tour which was not well designed (we do food tours all over the world and have had enough experience to know great). Additionally, the earthquake the hit Southeast Asia impacted our trip and we personally intervened to add some protections to our travel arrangement. Our service provider did reach out to us but we had to more quickly divert our travels.

Hotel Reviews
Six Senses Yao Noi
Ko Yao Noi

For the most part, this hotel is fabulous with one significant exception- the mosquito population is managed in an environmentally sensitive way but it doesn’t bode well for the guest. Non of the exterior spaces are screened in, making time in one’s villa limited to the indoor air conditioning if you wanted to avoid being bitten. Not all of the supplies are fullly refreshed everyday. The personal butler was very helpful and added to the ease of a family vacation. The kids enjoyed the limited programming and we adults really appreciated the spa and yoga program.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful property.
Location
Stunning location. Easy to travel to other islands. Beach itself was OK although wished it was easier to do open water swimming from the shoreline.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
500Rai Floating Resort
Surat Thani

We really appreciated the location of this hotel. Its newer sister hotel, 360, appears to be draining 500Rai of some capital improvements that would further enhance the experience- they need updated paddle boards as well as kayaks. It’s hard to keep nature at bay in these environments, but more attention to servicing rusting apparatus would be helpful. Tours were good. Food was wonderful. Staff was fabulous. Not sure why our Family Suite was not connected directly to the working path to the main area which required us to have a special boat take us back and forth to our room, unlike the majority of the other cabins. We did select the Family Suite since it had air conditioning 24/7 vs. only in the evening for the other cabins.

Authenticity & Character
It’s the on the water character. I would say that there animal population is much lower than anticipated given that much of the land was lost when they created the dam that defined the lake itself.
Location
Beautiful surroundings.
Staff
Caring, engaged and thoughtful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were OK. Towels so so. Mold in bathrooms. Poor lighting for bathrooms.
Activity Reviews
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

We are foodies and always do market/food tours. Our guide was not as familiar with who the specialists sites or history of the food we might have eaten. Granted, we were difficult with food allergies, but there was no preplanning by the guide to address this. Enjoyed the TukTuk but felt this was a missed opportunity.. In contrast, did a chef led tour (self identified) in Phuket that was hands down the perfect

Quality of Experience
Food
Stops that have top of class food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide that is fully attuned to food experience.
Transport
TukTuk was fun and easy to manage in the traffic.
Half Day 3-Hour Private Carving Class at Siam Carving Academy
Half Day 3-Hour Private Carving Class at Siam Carving Academy
Bangkok

We had found this company for KimKim. The quality of the experience was just what we had hoped.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

We had young children with us. Tour was focused on adults and not kids. Hot. Should have included an activity to stimulate kids.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
A guide who gets kids.
Transport
Lovely driver.
Shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Bangkok

Really enjoyed the site. Guide was very helpful with negotiations.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lovely driver.
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Photo taken by Ivy S
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Apr 16, 2025
Dear Ivy,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your family’s trip. We sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced, especially with the Bangkok guide and food tour—we’ll address this with our team to improve child-friendly and food-specialized experiences.
We’re thrilled you loved the carving class and found the Chatuchak Market guide helpful with negotiations! It’s great to know some moments stood out.
Your feedback on accommodations is highly appreciated. I'll share your... Read more

Dear Ivy,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your family’s trip. We sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced, especially with the Bangkok guide and food tour—we’ll address this with our team to improve child-friendly and food-specialized experiences.
We’re thrilled you loved the carving class and found the Chatuchak Market guide helpful with negotiations! It’s great to know some moments stood out.
Your feedback on accommodations is highly appreciated. I'll share your observations about maintenance, mosquito management, and villa logistics with the properties to help them enhance guest experiences.
Thank you again and we hope to see your family again in future trips to Southeast Asia!
Warmest,
Hoa

The pick ups from the outside providers were ...
Thailand | Feb 14 - Mar 5, 2025

Paula
Paula G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025
The pick ups from the outside providers were great other than riding in the back of a truck one time. They were always on time and provided a nice vehicle for transport.
The first hotel chosen in Bangkok was horrible. They tried to put me in the worst room when I was in crabby, but fought for an upgrade. Also had to upgrade my room on my last day in Bangkok because I would’ve been kicked out at 10 AM if I used Hoa’s choice and my flight was until that night so by upgrading to club level,... Read more

The pick ups from the outside providers were great other than riding in the back of a truck one time. They were always on time and provided a nice vehicle for transport.
The first hotel chosen in Bangkok was horrible. They tried to put me in the worst room when I was in crabby, but fought for an upgrade. Also had to upgrade my room on my last day in Bangkok because I would’ve been kicked out at 10 AM if I used Hoa’s choice and my flight was until that night so by upgrading to club level, which was not that much more money I really got the benefit. The company chosen for the bike ride in Bangkok was absolutely amazing. Hoa was always available to take my text or emails and I really appreciate that.

Hotel Reviews
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel (Ex: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi)
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Twin Lotus Resort
koh lanta
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My bathroom had a smell and bathtub dirty
Ao Nang Villa Resort
Krabi

They initially tried to put me in a horrible room in an awful building but they helped me upgrade. You couldn’t swim in the ocean in front of the hotel because it was next to all the boat taxis so there was so much gas in the water. Pools were nice and they had a yoga/meditation class, which was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Namaka Resort Kamala
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beach access
Staff
I got sick there and the staff were very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our Jungle Camp - Eco Resort
Tambon Klongsok, Ampur Panom, Suratthani
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel De Bangkok
Bangkok

Horrible location, staff didn’t speak English and the room was horrible especially the bathroom.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed and bath tub was horrible
Paradise Koh Yao Resort

Absolutely amazing! The room, the staff, the food and the location was incredible!

Authenticity & Character
Wild animals everywhere
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Koh Rok & Koh Haa Discovery with Snorkeling by Speedboat
Koh Rok & Koh Haa Discovery with Snorkeling by Speedboat
Koh Lanta

Beautiful location that the company took us to, but the boat was way over packed and their staff were so rude. There wasn’t enough places to sit and eat, and they had limited communication skills.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
How to drive for 45 minutes in a back of a truck.
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package - Day 4
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package - Day 4
Khao Sok

I had to change from taking the boat to my next destination to getting a driver which Kim Kim took care of for me and the drive and vehicle were very nice.

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 2
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 2
Khao Sok

I got very sick, but the staff were very nice and the room was fine.

Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Raft House) - Day 3
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Raft House) - Day 3
Khao Sok

I didn’t get to go because I was sick and had to stay in the treehouse with air conditioning.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 1
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 1
Khao Sok

Changed and went to see the elephant, which was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Bangkok

It was an incredible experience to get to see Bangkok. Once in a lifetime bike ride!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 18, 2025
Dear Paula,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad that our team’s availability and responsiveness made your trip more enjoyable—we always strive to be there for our guests whenever needed.
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with the first hotel in Bangkok. Regarding the airport hotel, I am confused if the hotel staff shared some incorrect information with you but it is not the fact that the room I chose is only valid until 10 AM. At Hyatt... Read more

Dear Paula,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad that our team’s availability and responsiveness made your trip more enjoyable—we always strive to be there for our guests whenever needed.
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with the first hotel in Bangkok. Regarding the airport hotel, I am confused if the hotel staff shared some incorrect information with you but it is not the fact that the room I chose is only valid until 10 AM. At Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, all rooms have flexible check-in time that allows you to stay for 24 hours from your arrival. Please rest assured that we take such feedback very seriously, and we will work closely with our partners to ensure that our guests receive the best possible accommodations moving forward.
Thank you again for choosing our services and we wish you all the best!
Hoa

Great trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Thailand | Feb 17 - Mar 1, 2025

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Anne C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Our trip was fantastic. Hoa and Ashley (Phuong) from KimKim provided amazing service and support with planning the trip and making adjustments as needed. They were professional, helpful, friendly, and endlessly patient. We were very happy with everyone who helped us at each of our destinations, particularly our guide Sun Bunthoeum in Siem Reap, Cambodia; our guide Bach in Hanoi; and Diep, our driver in Hanoi. Bach and Diep make a great team and filled our time in Vietnam with laughter. Read more

Our trip was fantastic. Hoa and Ashley (Phuong) from KimKim provided amazing service and support with planning the trip and making adjustments as needed. They were professional, helpful, friendly, and endlessly patient. We were very happy with everyone who helped us at each of our destinations, particularly our guide Sun Bunthoeum in Siem Reap, Cambodia; our guide Bach in Hanoi; and Diep, our driver in Hanoi. Bach and Diep make a great team and filled our time in Vietnam with laughter.

Hotel Reviews
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

The hotel was clean and comfortable in a great location. The gym and pool were quite nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anjali by Syphon

Very nice hotel with lush gardens that create an oasis in the middle of Siem Reap.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tirant Hotel
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Fantastic location in the Old Quarter and within easy walking distance of the water puppet theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake. Rooms were clean but rather plain and ordinary.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was very clean, but the rooms were too plain and basic.
Mon Cheri Cruises

The ship was pleasant with clean, comfortable rooms. The cruise itself was disappointing. We would have liked to spend much more time underway to see the stunning scenery go by. Instead we spent too much time at anchor, for kayaking and a land excursion to a cave. Those two stops were interesting but not worth the time that could have otherwise been spent underway. Most of the sailing time happened during the night, when it was too dark to see the scenery. The staff was great, especially Ducky, our waiter, and Jasmine, the cruise director.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Emeralda Tam Coc Resort

Fantastic location right on the river and within easy walking distance of town, vendors, street food, etc. We upgraded to premium deluxe rooms, which were great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

Amazing places: very interesting and well worth doing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. However, his English was not the best, and he was often difficult to understand.
Transport
Hang Mua Viewpoint - Visit Tam Coc & Bich Dong Pagoda
Hang Mua Viewpoint - Visit Tam Coc & Bich Dong Pagoda
Ninh Binh

Bich Dong Pagoda, which is built into the mountainside was well worth the hike up to see it. The Hang Mua Viewpoint has good views but was too crowded with tourists. The boat ride along the river was incredible, with rice fields on either side and mountains rising straight up out of the fields. That experience was definitely one of the best parts of our trip and featured some of the most unique and beautiful scenery we've ever seen.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

Super fun with lots of great food.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide's less-than-great English was a limiting factor.
Transport
Nature Walk in Cuc Phuong National Park
Nature Walk in Cuc Phuong National Park
Ninh Binh

We enjoyed our visit to the primate rescue center, and it was great to see the important work being done there. The turtle rescue center was less interesting. The hike through the jungle was a good way to get an up-close experience of the jungle but otherwise was unexceptional. This was a good outing, but I wouldn't do it again and don't necessarily recommend it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Apsara Dinner Show
Apsara Dinner Show
Siem Reap

Good cultural experience, but some dances were more interesting than others. It would have been helpful to have a detailed program to explain the origin and meaning of the various dances. The food was unexceptional.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boarding Cruise - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (Mon Chéri Cruises)
Boarding Cruise - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (Mon Chéri Cruises)
Ha Long Bay

The ship was clean and comfortable, and the staff was great. The best part of the cruise was when we were underway, so we could see the beautiful scenery going by. Unfortunately, we did not spend that much time underway, which was disappointing. Much of the daytime was spent at anchor, for kayaking or a land excursion to visit a cave. Sailing seemed to mostly happen overnight, when people were sleeping and it was too dark to see the scenery anyway. I would definitely recommend a different cruise that skips land excursions, spends more time underway, and takes in more of the amazing scenery of Ha Long Bay.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Angkor Complex Discovery
Angkor Complex Discovery
Siem Reap

Absolutely worth seeing. Despite knowing that we were visiting ruins of great temples, it was still a bit shocking and disappointing to see the state of disrepair that the ruins have fallen into. We hope that over time Cambodia will be able to invest more into preservation and restoration. Ta Prohm, with trees growing directly out of the ruins, was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kulen Mountain Adventure by Jeep
Kulen Mountain Adventure by Jeep
Siem Reap

Somewhat interesting and fun to go by Jeep, but probably not worth an extra day in Siem Reap.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide and drivers (August, Sovann, and another driver whose name I don't know) were friendly and knowledgeable and spoke great English.
Transport
The Jeeps were fun, but be prepared to be very dirty after a long drive on dirt roads.
Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap

Interesting experience. We were amazed by the vastness of Tonle Sap. This excursion has limited impact in the dry season, which is when we visited, but may be better in the rainy season. The houses do not actually float; they are built on stilts. In the dry season, you see the stilts rise dozens of feet above the water, because the lake level is so low. In the rainy season, the houses probably appear to float.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Half Day Exploration
Hanoi Half Day Exploration
Hanoi

Great visit to the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh complex: well worth doing. It was great to see these two sites, but I wish we had seen more of Hanoi. A full-day tour probably would have been better for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Bach and our driver Diep were terrific. They are a great team and made every outing lots of fun.
Transport
Water puppet show
Water puppet show
Hanoi

Amazing show. We were a bit skeptical about it ahead of time but were so glad we did it. Don't miss this fantastic show!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Hanoi

One of the highlights of the trip. Our guide Bach took us to some amazing spots and vendors and was willing to keep going for as long as we were able to keep eating!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Photo taken by Anne C
Photo taken by Anne C
Photo taken by Anne C
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 12, 2025

Hi Anne,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed working with us. Sun, Bach, and Diep are amazing, and I’m so glad they made your journey special with laughter and great memories.
We’d love to welcome your family back anytime!
From Hanoi with love😘🥰,
Hoa, Phuong & Exotic Voyages Team

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Our trip to Thailand exceeded expectation
Thailand | Feb 21 - Mar 1, 2025

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Edward C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025
This was our first time using kimkim to plan travel, and the entire process, from defining the details of our trip to Thailand, to the actual visit, exceeded expectations. The intake process that kimkim uses was fun, aimed at quickly deciphering what a traveler is looking for. Better yet, it immediately connected us to a local travel planner, in this case a terrific woman in Vietnam named Hoa Tran, who really knew what the heck we wanted. Hoa easily offered up countless options for our... Read more

This was our first time using kimkim to plan travel, and the entire process, from defining the details of our trip to Thailand, to the actual visit, exceeded expectations. The intake process that kimkim uses was fun, aimed at quickly deciphering what a traveler is looking for. Better yet, it immediately connected us to a local travel planner, in this case a terrific woman in Vietnam named Hoa Tran, who really knew what the heck we wanted. Hoa easily offered up countless options for our consideration and quickly iterated until we landed on the kind of trip we aspired to take. Each iteration was clear and thorough and included lots of details and pricing as well...made it easy to get to an itinerary we liked.

Thailand was amazing! And we literally felt cared for by somebody that kimkim arranged to greet, tour and escort us around the country every step of the way (we are good independent travelers so don't need hand holding but kimkim got the balance right). Hoa picked amazing hotels in the three cities we visited (Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket); they were over the top lovely and not the usual picks a web search might spit out. And while hotel restaurants can be a risk, the food in all three of these hotels was excellent and the service was extraordinary (BTW, Thai people in general are the most caring and gracious we have ever met...we learned a thing or two about being more gentle human beings from them). Our hotel in Phuket, the Amanpuri, was over the top; it was one of the nicest places we have ever visited. Despite the care of our local guides, Hoa checked in with us at every stop of the journey...a nice and thoughtful touch.

Our days were full (maybe too much so, but that was our fault for insisting that we do something exciting every day). Our guide in Bangkok (Kirana) was the best...and so knowledgeable and funny. The elephant sanctuary visit and jungle hike in Chaing Mai were also great, but our four days in Phuket just relaxing in a stunning setting next to the Andaman Sea was the absolute highlight. Finally, our all-in package that included hotel, tours / guides and domestic air travel felt like a good value. We paid a pretty penny for the visit, but for an experience that was easy, seamless and fun, we felt we got more than our money's worth.

We will definitely uses kimkim again; we think their secret sauce might be connecting a traveler to a local planner who really knows the place you plan to visit. From the outset, we were dealing with a local (Hoa Tran), who knows Southeast Asia like the back of her hand, not some random clerk in a Chicago HQ. Based on our experience, our friends are using kimkim to plan a trip to Iceland. And if we head back to Thailand or Southeast Asia (we are definitely going back to the Amanpuri in Phuket), Hoa will again be our requested planner...she was just great.

Hotel Reviews
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Stunning setting, beautiful rooms! The historic building where restaurants an d key amenities are located is amazing
Location
Chiang Mai is a bit rough a round the edges, but 137 Pillars is a peaceful and welcome sanctuary
Staff
Everybody, from the General Manager Ann, who graciously greeted and engaged with every guest, was outstanding and focused on making the visit special
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amanpuri Phuket

We have stayed at many lovely resorts but this one is in a class by itself. The Amanpuri effortlessly and graciously exudes elegance. We were picked up at the Phuket airport and dropped off at the hotel's open-air lobby; the setting is breathtaking and set the promising vibe for our entire stay. The staff were so attentive and polite, seemingly with only one objective in mind...ensuring that our visit was amazing. And thanks to them it was. The physical setting is out of a storybook...stunning buildings, spectacular amenities (especially the restaurants...the food is so darned good), incredible rooms and beachfront location that can't be beat. For all of the resort's physical attributes, they pale in comparison to the men and women who made the place tick, from the General Manager (who personally greeted us when we arrived) to the restaurant wait staff to the team on the beach attendants who adjusted our towels and umbrellas and made sure that all of our needs were taken care of. And best of all, this service was discreet, seamless and elegant. We will definitely be back...even though our flight to Phuket took 25 hours in each direction!!!

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 10, 2025
Dear Edward & Sally,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your trip to Thailand! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed every aspect of your journey—from the planning process to the actual trip<3.
Reading about your adventures in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket brought a big smile to my face—especially your time at the Amanpuri (it’s truly a magical place, isn’t it?). I’m also delighted... Read more

Dear Edward & Sally,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your trip to Thailand! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed every aspect of your journey—from the planning process to the actual trip

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