Beat the Dutch Travel

From start to finish planning my trip to Amsterdam was seamless with the support of Mieke. She crafted a custom itinerary that balanced the interests and needs of my 14yo son and 82yo mom. Most helpful was her availability and responsiveness while we were abroad. It’s such a comfort having someone in country to reach out to with questions or, for example, to modify an activity mid-trip when we realized my mom needed less walking. This is my third time using Kim Kim and I highly recommend!

Hotel Review

Dikker & Thijs Hotel

Amsterdam

Excellent location, friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, charming and clean rooms.

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Activity Reviews

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Easy to navigate, very clean, and enjoyed traveling like a local!

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk

The Netherlands

Jan was friendly and knowledgeable

Amsterdam Dungeon

Amsterdam

My son and I really enjoyed this spooky theater that introduced us to the ghosts of Amsterdam's past. Beware, though, it is spooky and not for the faint of heart! Also requires a fair amount of walking and crouching so my 82yo mom was not able to participate.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Van Gogh Museum

The Netherlands

A trip favorite! Our guide was informative and funny and there is nothing like seeing the city from the water.

Amsterdam - Anne Frank House

The Netherlands

A must see.

Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum

The Netherlands

A must see.

Daytrip to Cheese Farm, Edam and Zaanse Schans

The Netherlands

The cheese farm was interesting, Edam was charming, and the driver Herman was lovely, but Zaanse Schans was insanely mobbed with tourists and felt more like a disney experience than an authentic glimpse into the architectural and engineering feats of the windmills (which were magnificent but better to know in advance that it is a bit of a tourist spectacle)

Amsterdam - Muiderslot Castle by public transport

Amsterdam

We loved taking a walk back through time to the medieval history of Amsterdam. Beautiful grounds and restored castle. The town itself is beyond charming. A trip favorite for sure!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nadine did a fabulous job finding the right mix of activities for our family of four. Canoeing, castles, and canals - she had all the information at hand and was very quick to respond and adjust. Home Run!

Hotel Review

Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments - Amsterdam Suites

Amsterdam

Extremely convenient location, good amenities and friendly staff. Rooms somewhat compact.

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Activity Review

Amsterdam - Explore wetlands by canoe (5hr)

The Netherlands

Great trip! Majel was a dream guide, and our kids enjoyed every minute.

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My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Two glorious weeks, during which there were absolutely no issues, problems, or disappointments.

Bas, our specialist in the Netherlands, created a perfect itinerary for us. The hotels were wonderful, the activities enjoyable, and well-timed. Bas was available to us by text and phone, and all the guides he suggested were wonderful.

Traveling in a foreign country can be very stressful, and if things go wrong, what can you do but muscle through it. This trip was incredibly well-planned, and everyone was kind and accommodating, making it a breeze.

We told everyone who asked that KimKim is a great company to work with. We will use them again on our next adventure.

Thank you to Bas and all the wonderful humans who helped us.

Our trip was amazing on so many levels and in so many ways. Mieke did an incredible job setting everything up. Our guides were great as were all the recommendations for restaurants. THANK YOU so much Mieke and everyone that made this a trip of a lifetime!!

Hotel Reviews

The James Hotel Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Fantastic hotel!! It is very clean and the staff is very friendly.. Great location as well. We would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel has great character and authenticity. I really liked it.

Location

The location is prime. Close to shopping, restaurants and plenty of action, yet quiet and comforatble.

Staff

The staff was top notch. Very polite and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This hotel is very clean and very comfortable. Top rated on this too.

Comic Art Hotel

Ghent

We loved this hotel. The comic theme was very cool. It is in a great location as well and the staff was amazing!!

Authenticity & Character

Such great character and with the comic theme it is very authentic.

Location

The location is great. Right next to the canal and a couple blocks from all the action. It is perfect!!

Staff

The staff was amazing!! Incredibly helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was very clean and very comfortable. Five stars for sure!!

Hotel des Galeries

Brussels

This hotel was amazing!! Great location. Very clean and well kept. I would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

Great authenticity and character.

Location

Great location. In the middle of great shopping and restaurants, but still private and quiet.

Staff

Staff was very helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Vey clean and comfortable.

Boutiquehotel Staats

Haarlem

This is an amazing hotel. The staff was fabulous and everything was very clean. I would definitely stay here again,

Authenticity & Character

This hotel has so much character. I absolutely LOVED it!!

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Staff

The staff was so friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean hotel and very comfortable as well.

Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen, Velp

Velp

This hotel is stunning. It is so pretty. The staff was amazing as well. I would stay here again for sure!!

Authenticity & Character

Filled with character and authenticity.

Location

Being in the forest makes this extra special and incredibly beautiful!!

Staff

The staff was very kind and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This hotel was very clean nd incredibly comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Amsterdam - Grand Dutch food & history tour in small group

The Netherlands

This tour was exceptional. Our guide Bo was amazing!! I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Quality of Experience

This was well worth the cost and the time.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bo was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and very kind.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise

The Netherlands

A must when in Amsterdam!! Those Damn Boat Guys were amazing!! Very knowledgably and took the time to answer questions and educate us.

Quality of Experience

This experience was amazing!! You get to see the city from a complete different vantage point.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Outstanding!!!!

Transport

The boat was very comfortable and we all felt very safe.

We had such a wonderful trip to the Netherlands. Mieke and Beat the Dutch Travel did such a great job organizing our trip for our two families (4 adults, 1 young adult, 3 kids ages 17, 10, and 8). We felt like we had a great balance of highly tourist activities and also some lower key travel excursions that felt more local. The day by day descriptions and step by step instructions for transportation and navigation made travel very easy. Particular highlights of the trip were the private bike tour with Marc and the kids particularly loved the trip to the Muiderslot castle. The private canal tour with Those Dam Boat Guys tour was also a great way to see Amsterdam.

Best decision I ever made to use KimKim for this travel planning. Saved me the hours of stress and planning to try to accommodate 8 people of varying interests and attention spans. Would highly recommend and happily use them again!

Our driver Peter did an outstanding job in ferrying the group around!!!

Our best to Bas and Peter for arranging and facilitating our trip!!!

Hotel Reviews

Marriott Grand Place

Brussels

Great service and superb people with wonderful personalities!!!

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Hotel Ibis Antwerpen Centrum

Antwerp

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Golden Lakes Hotel

Froidchapelle

Wonderful place to bring the entire family for a weekend or for a full week!!!

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ibis Dinant Centre

Dinant

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Excellent location near the river and walking distance to nearby restaurants and clubs!!!

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Activity Reviews

Brussels to Antwerp - Visit the Trappist breweries of Westmalle and Achel

Belgium

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Chimay - Visit the Scourmont Trappist Abbey (Chimay Brewery)

Belgium

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Antwerp - Day trip to Westvleteren: Trappist Brewery of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey - Chimay

Belgium

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Visit the Trappist breweries of Orval and Rochefort

Dinant

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Brussels - Gueuze Museum

Brussels

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff did a great job!!!

Transport

Mieke did a wonderful job in accommodating our wishes and planning our trip to The Netherlands/Belgium since our family ranged in ages from 18 to 82. We had a great variety of private tours including the food tour with Bo which was fabulous in Amsterdam, a private walking tour in Ghent with Christine and despite the rain a great walking tour in Bruges with Roland! They all were so knowledgeable about their respective cities and shared their love of their country with us. They made is so easy to get around from place to place with the public transportation and private transfers as we needed. Their food recommendations and optional activities were very well thought out and provided us with extra excursions where we needed to fill in last minute. Part of our trip included visiting family from The Netherlands and the assistance in planning this part of our trip timeline was extremely helpful as well! The day-to-day instructions/timeline was great for planning each day and made the entire trip easy and fun!

We appreciate your assistance and highly recommend your services! Thank you for helping us make our holiday a memorable and positive experience!

Hotel Review

Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen, Velp

Velp

This hotel was a bit of heaven in the forest! The room was beautiful and spacious for a European hotel. We loved the outdoor patio to view nature. The breakfast was outstanding and the hospitality was excellent!

Authenticity & Character

The large windows in the room provided a beautiful view of the grounds of the hotel.

Location

This hotel is away from the hustle and bustle and there are many paths in nature to enjoy the beauty of the area.

Staff

The staff was very welcoming upon arrival and served a fabulous breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious.

Activity Reviews

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam

The Netherlands

This public transport pass made getting around Haarlem, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Gouda super efficient and easy.

Quality of Experience

Transport

Easy to scan on/scan off and follow instructions on map to get exactly where we need to be.

Amsterdam - Grand Dutch food & history tour in small group

The Netherlands

Bo was extremely knowledgeable about the food and the city of Amsterdam and shared a lot of history with us. There was plenty of food/drinks offered on the tour and we were completely satisfied.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Had a lovely 2-week vacation in The Netherlands, primarily in Haarlem and The Hague. This was my second trip to the Netherlands and my husband's first. Every time I go, I fall more in love with the Dutch way of living! Our travel specialists, Nadine and Bas, were amazing and always helpful when we needed them. I would definitely recommend them whether you want a very organized, fully packed trip or a more laid back, open ended one. They really take good care of you!

Hotel Reviews

Boutiquehotel Staats

Haarlem

My favorite hotel in all of The Netherlands! Each room is unique and fanciful. The breakfast is delicious and the staff could not be more friendly and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character

Creative and unique

Location

Just 2 blocks from the train station and 3 blocks to the historic district

Staff

Kind and welcoming

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Hotel des Arts

Amsterdam-Centrum

Building dates back to the 1700s. Charming and quaint, it is in a great location. About one block from the (spotless) metro. Convenient to seeing many sites in Amsterdam. Friendly staff.

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Hotel Mai Amsterdam

Amsterdam

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Hotel Beijers

Utrecht

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful! Each room is unique in it's own way.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Due to the historic nature of the hotel, there is no AC. Probably not an issue for some, but just know this when you are making your plans.

Activity Reviews

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Can't live without this! Makes travel within the country so easy!

Haarlem - cycling to the beach

The Netherlands

The bike culture in the The Netherlands is the envy of the world and for a good reason!

Quality of Experience

What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We spent a few days in Amsterdam, then Otterlo/De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and then finished up in Rotterdam. Nadine was wonderful to deal with and her recommendations were spot on! Our driver, Maarten, was also spectacular. Some highlights includ: a canal ride through Amsterdamataying at The Pulitzer (Amsterdam) a bike trip from Leiden to the beach, the Sculpture Garden at the Kroller-Muller museum in the National Park, and staying in a house boat in Rotterdam. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the Netherlands, and will definitely reach out to Nadine and team to do so.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Delightful! This is a really a lovely place to stay, right on a canal in Amsterdam. The food was all very gfood as well.

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De Wever Lodge

Otterlo

Lovely lodge within walking distance to the park. Would definitely stay again!

Authenticity & Character

beautiful and relaxing. So comfortable.

Location

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So pleasant and helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

really loved it here. Some other guests complained about the noise level in the rooms on the first floor, but it did not bother us.

Wikkelboats Rijnhaven

Rotterdam

This was a highlight of the trip! While we did have some guests that were there to party in the boat next to us, we still enjoyed the stay here immensely. The house boat was clean and comfortable. And althought tiny, it had everything we needed! We cooked breakfast each morning we were there, and cooked dinner there one night as well. Would definitely stay again.

Authenticity & Character

Location

in a fun part of the city.

Staff

not much staff actually, but they were responsiveness when we needed them.

Cleanliness & Comfort

super clean and surprisingly comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Amsterdam - A'DAM lookout

The Netherlands

This was the only part of the trip we didn't love. It was ok , and if you needed to be in that part of town then it could be interesting. But we could have passed.

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam

The Netherlands

This was super easy to navigate (but don't forget to check out!)

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk

The Netherlands

Rob was great - very pleasant and informative.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum

The Netherlands

Do this!!!

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum

The Netherlands

Not to be missed.

Amsterdam - Day trip to Leiden

Amsterdam

A highlight of the trip! Leiden is beautiful. Adn the bike trip we did from there to the beach was spectacular.

Hoge Veluwe National Park by bicycle + Kröller Müller Museum

The Netherlands

Beautiful park, sculpture garden and museum.

Rotterdam - Excursion to Kinderdijk & Dordrecht by private boat

Rotterdam

fun and so interesting!

Rotterdam - Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans day trip

Rotterdam

We are so glad we did this. It is a bit out of the way, but if you are interested in learning more about how the Netherlands keeps from flooding (the country is below sea level) then it is a must see. It is an engineering wonder. We learned a lot.