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At Espíritu Travel we are passionate about travel, naturally, we want to help to maximize the benefits that tourism can bring to the places that we offer. Responsible Travel (RT) does not mean having to compromise on the enjoyment of your trip or the quality of your accommodation.

We strongly believe that our trips should directly benefit the communities we visit whenever possible through the principles of sustainable travel;
minimizing environmental impacts and optimizing community benefits, without sacrificing comfort or the character of vacations.

In a place like Spain and Portugal, it is easier than say a place like Morocco, where sustainable, responsible tourism is not as well known it is no easy task but we believe that this will change and we hope to be a part of that change.

Espíritu Travel is part of the following groups: the Dominican Republic Travel Agents, Italy Travel Agents, Portugal Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Espíritu Travel

Well Planned and a Very High Level of Service
Portugal | Apr 8 - Apr 14, 2024

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Jon C.
Mansfield, MA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
We love the approach KimKim takes of surveying interests and travel styles and creating a custom trip that fits. The local guides were top-notch, and the activities aligned well with our interests. Especially the cooking class we took and the dinner we had in someone’s home. It was a nice change from a restaurant to be able to have a relaxing meal in a
“homey” environment and get to know some new people.
The other positive of Helena (our trip lanner) was the regular communication... Read more

We love the approach KimKim takes of surveying interests and travel styles and creating a custom trip that fits. The local guides were top-notch, and the activities aligned well with our interests. Especially the cooking class we took and the dinner we had in someone’s home. It was a nice change from a restaurant to be able to have a relaxing meal in a
“homey” environment and get to know some new people.

The other positive of Helena (our trip lanner) was the regular communication about trip details both before and while we were away, as well as that from the tour guides. There was very little to fret over while we were on vacation – and we got updates throughout our tour.

The only bit of advice I have is that you should take time to research your destination fully. This was the 1st time I did not plan every aspect of our trip (book hotels, Viator tours, etc.), and I should have better researched Lisbon (and Porto) to fully appreciate what we did and what we missed. I felt a little disconnected following a plan that was built for me rather than one I built. This is nothing against KimKim – I 100% recommend them; just advice as you begin to plan your next destination.

We will definitely use KimKim when we plan our next trip!

Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Apr 17, 2024
Hi Jon, Thank you so much for sharing your comments.
It was a pleasure to design an itinerary that suited your preferences and to know that the local guides provided exceptional experiences, especially with the cooking class and dinner at a local home.
Your advice about researching destinations in depth is valuable. While our goal is to provide a seamless experience, we understand the importance of feeling connected to the plan.
I am grateful for your recommendation and happy to hear that...
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Hi Jon,

Thank you so much for sharing your comments.
It was a pleasure to design an itinerary that suited your preferences and to know that the local guides provided exceptional experiences, especially with the cooking class and dinner at a local home.
Your advice about researching destinations in depth is valuable. While our goal is to provide a seamless experience, we understand the importance of feeling connected to the plan.
I am grateful for your recommendation and happy to hear that you will keep KimKim in mind for your future adventures. When you're ready to plan your next trip, I'll be here to help you create another unforgettable trip tailored to you if not again to Portugal, to Spain, Italy or Morocco.

Warmest regards,
Helena, from Espíritu Travel and Kimkim

Wonderful service!
Spain | Mar 17 - Apr 7, 2024

Karen
Karen J.
Arden-Arcade, CA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024
Our travel specialist, Beatriz, did a fantastic job helping us with all phases of the trip planning and organization process for our recent trip to Spain and Morocco. Everything was customized to meet our particular needs and preferences, and she was available to answer any and all questions, We also had to make unexpected flight and hotel changes to our itinerary while traveling due to illness. Bea and her colleagues responded immediately and took care of the needed modifications. We found... Read more

Our travel specialist, Beatriz, did a fantastic job helping us with all phases of the trip planning and organization process for our recent trip to Spain and Morocco. Everything was customized to meet our particular needs and preferences, and she was available to answer any and all questions, We also had to make unexpected flight and hotel changes to our itinerary while traveling due to illness. Bea and her colleagues responded immediately and took care of the needed modifications. We found Kim Kim’s online platform to be very user friendly, and we would most definitely consider working with them and Bea in the future.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 16, 2024

Hi Karen, thank you so, so much for your feedback! It's been a long and amazing journey since we started working on your trip so I'm so glad you had a great experience discovering both countries :) It will be a pleasure to work with you on a future adventure! Best regards, Bea.

Wonderful experience- highly recommend!!
Spain | Mar 29 - Apr 6, 2024

Kristin
Kristin B.
Huntersville, NC | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2024
Working with Raquel to plan our trip to Spain was an absolute dream! She was organized, communicative, knowledgeable and flexible with any changes/suggestions I had. Our trip was seamless; from drivers picking us up at airports/hotel/train stations transferring us to our next destination to suggesting places to eat with tween/teenagers. Raquel had great suggestions to make our family vacation fun and stress-free. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Raquel and the kimkim team! Read more

Working with Raquel to plan our trip to Spain was an absolute dream! She was organized, communicative, knowledgeable and flexible with any changes/suggestions I had. Our trip was seamless; from drivers picking us up at airports/hotel/train stations transferring us to our next destination to suggesting places to eat with tween/teenagers. Raquel had great suggestions to make our family vacation fun and stress-free. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Raquel and the kimkim team!

Activity Reviews
Exclusive Food Tour of Barcelona through its Tapas Bars
Exclusive Food Tour of Barcelona through its Tapas Bars
Barcelona

This was AMAZING! Such a great way to experience local cuisine as well as more authentic restaurants that aren’t tourist traps. The food/wine pairing choices were phenomenal- even our picky 17 year old raved about how good everything was!

Quality of Experience
The food was amazing and the tapas restaurants chosen were quaint and authentic.
Food
Everything!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide (Brian) was so knowledgeable about all the areas we walked through as well as all of the food/wine. He was personable and fun!
Transport
Every driver was on time and communicative!
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

What an amazing experience to see the different areas of Barcelona and this phenomenal place. Our guide, Anna, was absolutely fantastic. She was so sweet, knowledgeable and fun! She had great rapport with my 2 daughters (ages 11 and 17) and made their experience so much more enjoyable by interacting with them while also educating us all!

Quality of Experience
Having tickets pre-purchased so we went straight in- no waiting in lines!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Anna was wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and fun.
Transport
So easy and always prompt!
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

This was a great day trip! Seeing the monastery, the Black Madonna and the different area was great.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
There was a mix up with guide/meeting location (at no fault of kimkim) but Antoni was prompt to call me and get it figured out!
Transport
Private City Bike Tour
Private City Bike Tour
Seville

Great way to see the area!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

This was our daughter’s favorite thing about our trip! She loved hearing about all the local food and learning to make some traditional Spanish dishes!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

This was my favorite activity of our whole trip! This exceeded all of my expectations and was captivating!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

The guided tour was a great way to see the area and learn the surroundings as opposed to just walking around on your own.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Segovia
Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Segovia
Madrid

What a wonderful family experience! Even my husband (who hates heights) said this was incredible and he would do it again! It was the favorite activity of our 17 year old daughter!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The entire crew with Globus was super!
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 08, 2024

Hi Kristin, thank you so much for taking the time to write this fabulous review! It is a pleasure to know you and your family enjoyed your time in Spain and you left home with lots of incredible memories. I will share the feedback with our guides, who will be delighted to hear that they have contributed to a great experience! Again, a pleasure planning this trip for you and your family 🥰All the best. Raquel

Raquel was amazing, helpful planned a wonderf...
the Azores | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2024

Chris
Chris R.
Ilion, NY | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2024
Raquel was amazing, helpful planned a wonderful vacation for my children. She made sure everything was very well planned out and completely taken care of for them. Read more

Raquel was amazing, helpful planned a wonderful vacation for my children. She made sure everything was very well planned out and completely taken care of for them.

Hotel Review
Vila Nova Hotel
Ponta Delgada

The breakfast is really really good! The rooms were a little stuffy at night, but other than that it was a good stay!

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sete Ciudades Jeep & Hike Adventure Full Day
Sete Ciudades Jeep & Hike Adventure Full Day
São Miguel Island

The view were amazing! And our tour guide, Natasha was the best!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Volcanic Experience: Furnas Lake Full Day Adventure
Volcanic Experience: Furnas Lake Full Day Adventure
São Miguel Island

Natasha, our guide, was great! We loved the different actives and the hike was gorgeous!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Epic Canyoning Adventure
Epic Canyoning Adventure
São Miguel Island

Super fun! The guides were awesome and fun to chat with. The waterfalls and rivers were a lot of fun to canyon in.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience & Get to Know Ponta Delgada with a Local
Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience & Get to Know Ponta Delgada with a Local
São Miguel Island

It was cool to see the different restaurants and learn about the wines and cheese.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking Experience in Lagoa do Fogo
Hiking Experience in Lagoa do Fogo
São Miguel Island

This was a lot of fun, we loved the different places we got to see and our guide Natasha was wonderful, she was very charming and knowledgeable. 10/10!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 08, 2024

Hi Chris! Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share the highlights of your kid´s trip to the Azores. I'm so pleased that they had a wonderful trip (even if the weather was not the best )! I will pass your words on to Natacha, who will love to hear that she has 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 😉x Raquel

Helena was knowledgeable and quick to inform ...
Spain | Mar 24 - Apr 1, 2024

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Prashant K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2024
Helena was knowledgeable and quick to inform us on the best things to do in each city. She arranged mostly everything for us without a glitch. Excellent tour guides at each destination that were very informative and kind. Walking tour with Antoine and tour of Sintra with Marta especially stood out. They were informative, funny and accommodating especially with the weather changes. Thanks Read more

Helena was knowledgeable and quick to inform us on the best things to do in each city. She arranged mostly everything for us without a glitch.

Excellent tour guides at each destination that were very informative and kind. Walking tour with Antoine and tour of Sintra with Marta especially stood out. They were informative, funny and accommodating especially with the weather changes.

Thanks

Hotel Review
INNSiDE by Melia Madrid Gran Vía
Madrid

Nice hotel and in central spot. Enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend it to others.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near city center.
Staff
Accommodating and very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Apr 17, 2024
Hi Prashant, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.
I'm glad to hear that I was able to help you get the most out of your trip. It was my pleasure to make sure everything ran smoothly.
I am delighted that Antoine and Marta left such a positive impression on you with their informative and enjoyable visits. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I will be sure to pass on your appreciation to them as well.
If you ever plan another adventure, please don't hesitate to contact me. I...
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Hi Prashant,

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.
I'm glad to hear that I was able to help you get the most out of your trip. It was my pleasure to make sure everything ran smoothly.
I am delighted that Antoine and Marta left such a positive impression on you with their informative and enjoyable visits. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I will be sure to pass on your appreciation to them as well.
If you ever plan another adventure, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to help you create more unforgettable experiences whether in Spain and Portugal or Italy and Morocco.

Warmest regards,
Helena, from Espíritu Travel and Kimkim

Rita was amazing and very attentive. Thank yo...
Spain | Mar 20 - Mar 30, 2024

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Kathryn M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2024

Rita was amazing and very attentive. Thank you!

Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 04, 2024

Hi Kathryn, thank you so much for your kind words!! I hope you had a great time in Spain and created wonderful memories with your family. It's been a pleasure to work with you on this adventure! Warm regards, Rita 🥰

Rita planned a fantastic trip for us to Portu...
Portugal | Mar 17 - Mar 30, 2024

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Uri R.
Belmont, CA | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2024

Rita planned a fantastic trip for us to Portugal, including the amazing Azores. All the logistics worked perfectly, including internal flights, car rentals, and multiple guided day trips. The accommodations were fantastic, and we loved staying in unique hotels that we likely wouldn't have found on our own. All in all, it was a perfect trip.

Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 04, 2024

Hi Uri, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I'm so pleased you had a fantastic time in Portugal!! It was a real pleasure for me to be a small part of your journey and hopefully, in the future, we will have the chance to work together again. Thank you for choosing the Espíritu Travel family! Rita🥰

Travelling Solo in Spain
Spain | Feb 24 - Mar 9, 2024

Narelle
Narelle P.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024
Travelling as a solo 63 year old woman was at first daunting, but with having Marina (or Maria on weekends) at my finger tips for advice/recommendations or help, made the trip a wonderful experience. Prior to departure, the itinerary was suggested and worked through with myself and Carmen, and from there I felt I had a solid plan for my trip to Spain. The hotels were all good, with helpful staff and well located. I had the autonomy to navigate my way to train stations, meeting spots, and... Read more

Travelling as a solo 63 year old woman was at first daunting, but with having Marina (or Maria on weekends) at my finger tips for advice/recommendations or help, made the trip a wonderful experience. Prior to departure, the itinerary was suggested and worked through with myself and Carmen, and from there I felt I had a solid plan for my trip to Spain. The hotels were all good, with helpful staff and well located. I had the autonomy to navigate my way to train stations, meeting spots, and hotels, which provided me the right amount of free time and organised time.

I didn’t keep a record of all the guides names, but highly recommend the chocolate walking tour and tapas tour in Barcelona and flamenco dancing in Seville.

Hotel Reviews
Andante Hotel
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio de Santa Inés Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Collection Amistad Córdoba Hotel
Córdoba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Alcázar
Seville
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Spain

Very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

This was really fun!! Great choice of restaurants and lovely wines.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Barcelona Chocolate Experience
Barcelona Chocolate Experience
Barcelona

This was fun. Our guide, whose name I’ve forgotten was great. I had this guide for the tapas and chocolate walking tours!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Barcelona
Guided Visit of Barcelona
Barcelona

Our guide Adrian was very professional and super organised. Great tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exclusive Panoramic Seville Walking Tour
Exclusive Panoramic Seville Walking Tour
Seville

Loved Seville and loved this walking tour with Alejandra of White Umbrella Tours.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Seville

This was a stand out. Only mend the guide, but we had a ball and the flamenco dancing was memorable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Córdoba
Private Guided Visit of Córdoba
Córdoba
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 01, 2024

Hi Narelle, thank you for taking the time to write your trip review! I am pleased to hear you had a great time in Spain and I will pass along your kind words to all the team 😊 Wish we work together on another adventure in the future! Warm regards from Espiritu Travel, Marina

We had a fantastic trip overall, but there we...
Spain | Mar 14 - Mar 19, 2024

Karen
Karen L.
Waxahachie, TX | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
We had a fantastic trip overall, but there were some discrepancies between the itinerary and the trip description we originally agreed to, and that did cause some confusion. First, our Goudi architecture walk with Anna was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and fun. Our itinerary said on our first day we would go to the market, but didn't explain HOW we were to go. There was no map with a "just walk there" or explanation that we were not being driven. (In my previous trips... Read more

We had a fantastic trip overall, but there were some discrepancies between the itinerary and the trip description we originally agreed to, and that did cause some confusion. First, our Goudi architecture walk with Anna was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and fun. Our itinerary said on our first day we would go to the market, but didn't explain HOW we were to go. There was no map with a "just walk there" or explanation that we were not being driven. (In my previous trips with KimKim, rides were provided to all the sites) Obviously, we found Barcelona is much more walkable, but a map would have been nice. Also, on the Picasso tour, our itinerary specifically said we had a guided tour, with a time. We were never given a guide name, and when we showed up, were told it wasn't guided. This was a let down after the great experience we had with Anna the day before. When we tried to contact Karenena a coworker responded that it was a mistake. We could have arrived at the museum any time, as there was no guide. We did get to do and see everything we wanted to. I will definitely use KimKim again, but double check the itinerary.

Hotel Review
Andante Hotel
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
Location
You can walk to anywhere from there, and the staff were very friendly.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flamenco Night
Flamenco Night
Barcelona
Quality of Experience
Barcelona & Gaudí;  An Architecture Walk
Barcelona & Gaudí; An Architecture Walk
Barcelona

Again, Anna was extremely knowledgeable and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Karenina Steinbach

Made Travel Less Stressful
Spain | Mar 6 - Mar 18, 2024

Matt
Matt R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
The initial planning stages to the execution of our trip, Kim Kim Travel exceeded our expectations. The accommodations recommended were top-notch, and the itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to make the most of our time at each destination. Our favorite hotels were Meninas, H10 Croma, and Hotel Casa Luz. I think we prefer the self guided instruction versus guided tours, so that we can do more on our own timeline. However, both tour guides were wonderful. Marta and her back up were... Read more

The initial planning stages to the execution of our trip, Kim Kim Travel exceeded our expectations. The accommodations recommended were top-notch, and the itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to make the most of our time at each destination. Our favorite hotels were Meninas, H10 Croma, and Hotel Casa Luz. I think we prefer the self guided instruction versus guided tours, so that we can do more on our own timeline. However, both tour guides were wonderful. Marta and her back up were fantastic to communicate with for additional recommendation's and even making reservations. Having a specialist at your fingertips that had a vast knowledge of where we were traveling definitely made this less stressful and most enjoyable. Looking forward to the next adventure.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Meninas
Madrid

Very comfortable and loved the black out shade to sleep in to cure the jet lag.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Madrid

We were given an upgrade to 1,100 sqft suite and it was the nicest hotel we have ever stayed in. The staff was 5 star.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Self-Drive {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda
Self-Drive {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Ronda
Spain

This was a great experience. Beautiful drive and worth the day trip to have lunch over the gorge.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free Day to Explore Málaga
Free Day to Explore Málaga
Málaga

This was my kids favorite spot. They loved the walk to the beach.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Seville
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

The tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and very pleasant.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

Great culture, but not for the kids. lol

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Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Apr 04, 2024

Hi Matt, thank you for taking the time to submit your review! I am pleased to hear you had a great family vacation in Spain and I will pass along your feedback to all our partners regarding activities and accommodations, so we can continue polishing the experiences we prepare. Wish we work together on another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Marta