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DISCOVERY DMC

Private luxury & Sustainable travel !

For 20 years Discovery Dmc team has specialised in crafting immersive and transformative travel experiences to Southeast Asia and around the world.

Be it private island hideaways, off the beaten track adventures, gastronomic treats, going local, educational and the spiritual you have come to right place.

Our travel experiences are about Exploring, Learning, and Discovery. A Celebration of Senses, great Moments, Indulgence and Sharing.

Our blog : https://discoverydmc.com/blog/
Let the journey begin!

Welcome to Discovery Dmc, your premier choice for custom travel experiences in Asia, Europe & More!

Our team of dedicated travel experts has extensive experience in crafting personalized journeys that leave a lasting impression. With our presence in various countries across the world, we have a unique edge in curating itineraries that highlight the region’s diversity and charm.

Whether you seek a romantic escape, a family excursion, or a solo adventure, we have something exceptional in store for you. At Discovery Dmc, we prioritize the individuality of every traveller and strive to deliver a tailored experience that reflects their unique preferences. We take the time to comprehend your needs and aspirations, collaborating with you to design a bespoke itinerary that surpasses expectations.

Upon reaching out to us, you will be connected with a dedicated travel consultant who will remain your primary point of contact throughout your journey. Our travel consultants are seasoned experts with firsthand knowledge of our destinations and offerings. We take pride in our meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of your journey is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.

Partnering exclusively with top-tier hotels, resorts, and service providers in the region, we guarantee the utmost comfort, luxury, and service for our clients. Specializing in luxury travel experiences, we provide a comprehensive range of services to streamline your journey and minimize stress. From arranging airport transfers and private tours to organizing spa treatments and private yacht charters, we have the expertise to fulfil your every need.

At Discovery Dmc, we are dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism. We actively engage with local communities and organizations to promote eco-friendly practices, giving back to the environment and the people who call it home.

Our Service
We pride ourselves on offering a personal touch. Unlike larger companies that focus on high volume, we intentionally remain small to provide greater attention to detail and personalized service. Discovery goes the extra mile before and throughout your trip to ensure your visit is truly special. We cherish the opportunity to host you.

Our Insight
Discovery takes delight in creating tours tailored to the precise wishes and requirements of our guests. We are passionate about showcasing the depth of our expertise on the country. In addition to our group tour offerings, we specialize in crafting off-the-beaten-path, adventurous, educational, and spiritual travel experiences.

Our Guides
We take pride in bringing together highly-trained travel professionals and engaging tour guides under one company. They share personally researched and experienced knowledge to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences.

Our Ethos
We believe tourism is vital for the country’s future and the prosperity of its people. Therefore, we strive to operate sustainably. Our guests can expect authentic experiences designed to protect the local culture and ecosystems.

Our Promise
When dealing with Discovery, you will not encounter a faceless mass travel factory. If you choose us, you will be looked after by a dedicated tour operator. The Discovery team will work tirelessly to make your dream trip a reality. Wherever you desire to go and whatever you wish to do, the Discovery partner network team has the experience and expertise to make it happen.

Thank you for considering Discovery Dmc for your next adventure.

We are committed to creating a journey that will leave a lasting impact and a lifetime of memories!

We offer you a 24/7 assistance during your trip! and a conciergerie servive that will help you with all services :)

DISCOVERY DMC is part of the following groups: France Travel Agents, Germany Travel Agents, Italy Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for DISCOVERY DMC

Our travels were wonderful!
Germany | May 18 - May 23, 2025

Eric and Melissia
Eric and Melissia S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
The team did a great job especially with the hotels. The hotels were beautiful and always in the perfect part of the city. The team was also responsive while we were traveling. They took care of the inevitable things that pop up. Thanks to Manon, Bastien, and the team. Read more

The team did a great job especially with the hotels. The hotels were beautiful and always in the perfect part of the city.

The team was also responsive while we were traveling. They took care of the inevitable things that pop up.

Thanks to Manon, Bastien, and the team.

Hotel Reviews
The Mandala Hotel
Berlin
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AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Hamburg

We loved this hotel. It’s in the perfect part of Hamburg. It was beautiful.

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Easily walkable.
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Activity Reviews
Privately Guided Hamburg City Bike Tour
Privately Guided Hamburg City Bike Tour
Hamburg
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Willkommen in Deutschland !
Willkommen in Deutschland !
Germany

We never found our driver.

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The 10 Tastings of Hamburg!
The 10 Tastings of Hamburg!
Hamburg

Sadly, this was a joke. Collin could not have been less knowledgeable and less prepared to teach us anything about Hamburg or its food.

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Urban Art: Berlin's B-side Tour
Urban Art: Berlin's B-side Tour
Berlin
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The History of Berlin: WWII Walking Tour
The History of Berlin: WWII Walking Tour
Berlin

We loved Boyd.

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Local specialist: Manon Kafawitz

Switzerland 2025!
Switzerland | May 12 - May 23, 2025

Victoria
Victoria B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2025
We worked with KimKim to plan our recent trip to Switzerland and could not be happier with our overall experience! Our specialists, Aline and Bastien were super communicative and always ready to share ideas on experiences that would make our trip truly unique to us. Our time in Switzerland exceeded our expectations and we recognize that was in part due to the clear itinerary that our team provided us to ensure we made it from place to place each day. We originally were not going to include... Read more

We worked with KimKim to plan our recent trip to Switzerland and could not be happier with our overall experience! Our specialists, Aline and Bastien were super communicative and always ready to share ideas on experiences that would make our trip truly unique to us. Our time in Switzerland exceeded our expectations and we recognize that was in part due to the clear itinerary that our team provided us to ensure we made it from place to place each day.

We originally were not going to include Interlaken in our trip, but Aline and Bastien highly recommended we add those dates and visit Jungfraujoch, the tallest railway in Europe, and it ended up being one of the top highlights of the trip!

We will certainly use KimKim when planning our next big trip!

Local specialist: Aline Durant
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Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jun 06, 2025

Dear Victoria,
Thanks a lot for your excellent review! You've been amazing to us and we were more than happy to exchange informations and knowledge with you during the process :)
All the team is happy to read that you had a great time in Switzerland and enjoyed our activities and guides!
We also really have pleasure organizing this trip for you and your partner :)
Take care! We can't wait to organize your next trip !
Best
Aline

Overall, we thought that the trip was amazing...
France | May 16 - May 25, 2025

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Dayne M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
Overall, we thought that the trip was amazing. The French team had everything planned and made the trip seemless. They were informative with suggestions if issues came up, booked great hotels (minus 1), and were communicative. Only issue we had the entire trip was when we arrived, our car service never showed up, even though we paid for it. We did have to double pay for that, but that was the only hiccup. Would recommend them to anyone, and will be using Kim Kim again! Read more

Overall, we thought that the trip was amazing. The French team had everything planned and made the trip seemless. They were informative with suggestions if issues came up, booked great hotels (minus 1), and were communicative. Only issue we had the entire trip was when we arrived, our car service never showed up, even though we paid for it. We did have to double pay for that, but that was the only hiccup. Would recommend them to anyone, and will be using Kim Kim again!

Hotel Review
Hôtel Le Mouillage
Saint-Tropez

Hotel is beautiful with many amenities. Nice atmospher, and close walk to all the action in St. Tropez. Would stay there again.

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Local specialist: Aline Durant
Aline
Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jun 06, 2025

Dear Dayne,
Thanks a lot for your excellent review!
We are sorry that you missed the transfer, but as we explained due to your flight delayed the driver waited for 2.5hours and couldn't wait more..
All the team is happy to read that you had a great time in France and enjoyed our activities and guides! We also really have pleasure organizing this France Honeymoon trip for you :)
Don't hesitate to contact us when you have a new trip plan to Europe or Asia!
Have a safe flight back!
Best
Aline

Can trust them ,
France | Apr 12 - Apr 21, 2025

silvina
silvina s.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025
I had a fantastic experience booking my trip to France with my son through Kimkim. Bastian was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process — he helped us plan a thoughtful itinerary and was always available to answer questions, even when we were already in France. One moment that really stood out was when we were at a train station and couldn’t figure out where to go because no one around us spoke English. I called Bastian, and he answered right away and guided us through it — it made... Read more

I had a fantastic experience booking my trip to France with my son through Kimkim. Bastian was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process — he helped us plan a thoughtful itinerary and was always available to answer questions, even when we were already in France.

One moment that really stood out was when we were at a train station and couldn’t figure out where to go because no one around us spoke English. I called Bastian, and he answered right away and guided us through it — it made all the difference and really eased our stress.

Thanks to his support, the whole trip felt smooth and enjoyable. I’ll definitely book with Kimkim again — you can absolutely trust them!

Local specialist: Aline Durant
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Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jun 03, 2025

Dear Silvina,
It's been an absolute pleasure to help you organizing this trip for you and your son ! :)
You've been a lovely traveler to us and we cannot wait before your next trip !
Thanks for your kind words regarding our services, flexibility and reactivity ! The all team will be always there for our travellers on spot !
Best regards
Aline

A wonderful experience
France | Apr 1 - Apr 14, 2025

Jeannine
Jeannine L.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025
I think my only "complaint" were our hotels in Paris as far as their location to the events that we had planned. Even though it was my responsibility to select the hotels (which were all excellent), I would have appreciated being told about the distance to the events that we were to participate in, especially in the mornings. I may have chosen differently so that we would not have had to get up as early or take a taxi. Other than that annoyance, we had a fabulous time. Megan's favorites... Read more

I think my only "complaint" were our hotels in Paris as far as their location to the events that we had planned. Even though it was my responsibility to select the hotels (which were all excellent), I would have appreciated being told about the distance to the events that we were to participate in, especially in the mornings. I may have chosen differently so that we would not have had to get up as early or take a taxi.

Other than that annoyance, we had a fabulous time. Megan's favorites were Les Baux des Provence and Giverney. My most memorable was St. Remy and Amboise.

Of the cooking class, the one in Paris w/ Marthe was our favorite. The one in Aix was not prepared for us (I believe there was information we were to complete to help her in the menu.)

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel de Venise**
Paris

The staff was so very nice and helpful and its close to some very good restaurants. Breakfast is simple, and matches the cost. Rooms were clean and compact.

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Hôtel A la Villa des Artistes
Paris
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Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise
Amboise

This is such a lovely place. When we were here in April the flowers were starting to bloom which added an additional layer of loveliness. The restaurant is excellent, and its breakfast was our favorite of the 4 hotels that we stayed in during our trip to France.

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Hôtel du Soleil & Spa 3*
St.-Remy-de-Provence

Very nice hotel. Beautiful rooms and the location is excellent for walking to lots of different shops and restaurants. We had a facial while there as well. Excellent care by the esthetician. BUT this is not a spa in the way an American might expect a hotel w/ spa attached to its name. The spa part is a hot tub and sauna. That's not a bad thing, but important to know to set expectations.

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Nice people, but just didn't feel as welcoming as others where we stayed.
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Boutique Hotel Cezanne
Aix-en-Provence
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Local specialist: Bastien Desonneville
Bastien
Bastien Desonneville
Local specialist in Bangkok | Replied on Apr 23, 2025

Hi Jeannine & Greetings to you, and Megan!

It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you guys! You've been amazing to us!
Thank you for choosing us! We also love our guides and partners!
I can see that the different legs of the trip pleased you a lot !

I also want to say that I really enjoyed your attitude before during and after the trip!

We are sorry that we did't realized that aspect of the trip regarding the meeting point but be sure that we will use your review to work on it!

Sincerely, do take care and stay in touch!
Bastien & the whole team at Love Europe by Serenji Travel !

Our Kimkim's arranged trip to southern France...
France | Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2024

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Deborah A.
Easthampton, MA | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
Our Kimkim's arranged trip to southern France was terrific in every way! They were easy to work with and accommodating to our particular requests. The accommodations were convenient and lovely, and the itinerary matched our desire for cultural/museum visits and explorations of small villages. (Unfortunately, after the height of the tourist season in October, many ateliers were closed for renovation. Due to financial constraints, Kimkim recommended we rent a car to travel between some of... Read more

Our Kimkim's arranged trip to southern France was terrific in every way! They were easy to work with and accommodating to our particular requests. The accommodations were convenient and lovely, and the itinerary matched our desire for cultural/museum visits and explorations of small villages. (Unfortunately, after the height of the tourist season in October, many ateliers were closed for renovation.

Due to financial constraints, Kimkim recommended we rent a car to travel between some of our destinations. Unaware of the areas conventions around tolls, etc. driving turned out to be a bit hair-raising.

I've used Kimkim before, also for travel in France. That trip too, was excellently conceived and executed. I highly recommend Kimkim!

Local specialist: Aline Durant
Aline
Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Hi Deborah,
Thank you for choosing us, we are happy of your excellent & detailed review!
We are glad that you appreciated our recommendations and hotels selections! It's been a pleasure working with you and you've been amazing traveller to us!
Do not hesitate to reach us for your next trip to Europe or Asia !
Aline & the whole team!

France 2024 | Discovery DMC – Aline & Bastien
France | Jul 5 - Jul 15, 2024

Tyler
Tyler S.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025
We had a wonderful family vacation to France in Summer 2024, thanks to the exceptional planning and support from Aline and Bastien at Discovery DMC. They designed a thoughtful and well-paced itinerary that included the highlights of Paris, the historical sites of Normandy, and the beauty of Nice. The mix of guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and seamless travel logistics made the entire trip feel effortless. What stood out most was their attention to detail and responsiveness—before... Read more

We had a wonderful family vacation to France in Summer 2024, thanks to the exceptional planning and support from Aline and Bastien at Discovery DMC. They designed a thoughtful and well-paced itinerary that included the highlights of Paris, the historical sites of Normandy, and the beauty of Nice. The mix of guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and seamless travel logistics made the entire trip feel effortless.

What stood out most was their attention to detail and responsiveness—before and during the trip. They tailored the experience to fit our family’s preferences and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was a perfect balance of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation. We highly recommend Aline, Bastien, and Discovery DMC, and would definitely work with them again for future travel.

Hotel Review
Le Churchill 3*
Bayeux
Local specialist: Aline Durant
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Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Dear Tyler,
Thanks a lot for your excellent review!
You've been amazing to us and we were more than happy to exchange informations and knowledge with you during the process :)
All the team is happy to read that you had a great time in France and enjoyed our activities and guides!
We also really have pleasure organizing this France trip for your family:)
Take care! We can't wait to organize your next trip to Europe or Asia!
Best
Aline

France was stunning! The Eiffel Tower at nigh...
France | Sep 5 - Sep 15, 2024

Bailey
Bailey R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
France was stunning! The Eiffel Tower at night is an absolute must! Going to Normandy and having a private tour with John to take us back into such a historic day was unreal! Bayeux was such a cute little town with everything nearby! Saint Malo and the boardwalk to get to the center was stunning! We had so much fun walking around! There was the most stunning church inside Saint malo with all amazing statues of the virgin mother and the most beautiful stain glass windows you will ever see! Read more

France was stunning! The Eiffel Tower at night is an absolute must! Going to Normandy and having a private tour with John to take us back into such a historic day was unreal! Bayeux was such a cute little town with everything nearby! Saint Malo and the boardwalk to get to the center was stunning! We had so much fun walking around! There was the most stunning church inside Saint malo with all amazing statues of the virgin mother and the most beautiful stain glass windows you will ever see!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel de Turin
Paris

Paris is a very very large city with all different little nooks! We were about 20min Uber ride from the Eiffel Tower! The room was nothing special but it worked for sleeping! The girls working at the front desk were soooo nice! Helped recommend food nearby for us to go eat! The only thing I thought was weird is we stayed there two separate times on the trip and the second time we went to leave the room for the day and they asked us for the key until we got back even though all our things were in the room! I didn’t like this, nothing happened but it was not mentioned and only one man working there ever gave us this issue!

Authenticity & Character
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Would have liked to be a little closer to the Eiffel Tower!
Staff
The girls at the front were great!!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathrooms are nothing special but no issues with the beds! Room rather small but was what we needed for the time!
Hôtel Les Charmettes
Saint-Malo

Stunning view!!!! The back of the hotel was on the boardwalk and it was so peaceful! Only negative was no lift so we had to carry all our bags up multiple stairs!!! Location was stunning though and worth it!

Authenticity & Character
The room had a giant window to open and listen to the ocean with the perfect breeze!
Location
We walked into the center of Saint malo and it took roughly 15min!
Staff
So nice!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was good and bathroom clean!
Le Bayeux
Bayeux

Perfect location! The staff was SO helpful we had our rental car die and the man at the front desk helped with speaking French where I couldn’t! Our room was huge! So much room for our luggage and bunk beds which my daughter loved!! Right around the corner from all restaurants and there was even a market open one of the days that was awesome!

Authenticity & Character
It wasn’t wicked fancy but the staff made it feel very welcoming
Location
Close to everything we needed!
Staff
10/10 staff!!! So helpful! Spoke great English and weren’t rude!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds weren’t the most comfortable or the pillows!
Activity Reviews
Commented Cruise on the Seine River (Group Boat/1Hour)
Commented Cruise on the Seine River (Group Boat/1Hour)
Paris

Wicked cool! Very relaxing! A nice way to see the most without being overwhelmed!

Quality of Experience
We had been traveling for awhile now so I nice boat tour was perfect!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Weren’t very helpful! Barely saw staff!
Transport
It was raining so we kept going in and out of the boat but it was nice to have the option! Very relaxed! Learned a lot!
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Paris

An evening Eiffel Tower tour is a MUST! I just wouldn’t use a private tour like we did! Just go and buy the tickets and do it yourself! Seeing the tower at night is a must and having the experience of going all the way up was incredible! Our guide was an hour and a half late and it just seemed very unorganized! She was so nice but didn’t seem worth the wait!

Quality of Experience
Going up for the tour was unreal! Self-guided would have been better!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I was traveling with a 3 year old and the guide was 1 1/2 late and then very unorganized. Felt like just a friend was with us because she was so nice but not very informative especially for the wait!
Transport
The Eiffel Tower elevator is very crammed so travel light! But the experience was so cool!
From Bayeux to Normandy D-Day U.S Sector & Omaha Beach (Private/4Hours)
From Bayeux to Normandy D-Day U.S Sector & Omaha Beach (Private/4Hours)
Bayeux

MUST DO! If history is even remotely interesting to you this is an absolute! One of the best days in my entire trip! John our guide was unbelievable! So knowledgeable and took us to the places that he knew the big tour buses wouldn’t be starting at to get us some quiet time! Gave us so much information and it was just truly chilling being there and reminiscing on history!

Quality of Experience
Unreal! Definitely do the private tour with John! Totally worth being private to have this experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cannot say enough amazing things about John! Answered all our questions and really brought us back in time with things we would have never known!
Transport
John picked us right up at the hotel and even had a car seat for my daughter! Great driver and made the day amazing! Also on the way back he drove us down an area to show us great food! So nice and highly highly recommend!
Local specialist: Aline Durant

Trip of a lifetime! Fabulous experience.
France | Sep 5 - Sep 15, 2024

Kathleen
Kathleen S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
My daughter and three year old granddaughter arrived in France on 9/5/24 and were picked up and brought to our Hotel in Paris. We stayed at the Grand Hotel DeTurin, triple room with breakfast included. The staff were very kind and spoke English which was very helpful. We arrived quite early and changed into new outfits and checked our bags so we could go out and about in the City. It was nice not having to drive, we took taxi’s and UBER’s to get around. We started at the foot of the Eiffel... Read more

My daughter and three year old granddaughter arrived in France on 9/5/24 and were picked up and brought to our Hotel in Paris. We stayed at the Grand Hotel DeTurin, triple room with breakfast included. The staff were very kind and spoke English which was very helpful. We arrived quite early and changed into new outfits and checked our bags so we could go out and about in the City. It was nice not having to drive, we took taxi’s and UBER’s to get around. We started at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at Port De La Bourdonnais to take a pontoon down the Seine River on the Bateaux Parisiens. The one hour cruise took us past the mini Statue of Liberty, Notre Dame and many other sites on the River . Notre Dame was spectacular, you can see the scaffolding where they are repairing it after the devastating fire. It was a little rainy but we had our rain gear. We then strolled the area near the Eiffel Tower and had lunch in a lovely Cafe’. The chocolate with crème fouettés (whipped cream) was to die for! I felt like I was in a movie.
We visited shops and made our way back to the Eiffel Tower for a private night tour. Ayla woke up a half hour before the tour and had chips and a drink to hold her until dinner. We took the lift to the second story and could see all of the city quarters, the Special Olympics was still going on and we could see the stadium. Our guide gave us the history of the city and the building of the Eiffel tower. Then up to the top on a second lift. I would not recommend a private tour guide for the Eiffel Tower. She was one and half hours late to meet us and that interfered with feeding my granddaughter, you can only go so long without feeding a three year old. The guide seemed annoyed when I rushed the tour so we could go eat. If she arrived on time that evening may have been different.
Took some great photo’s of the Tower at night. Taxi to our hotel and off to bed. magnifique journée.
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Great night sleep, the Hotel was fine, breakfast was average. We took a taxi to get our car rental to drive to Saint Malo, Long ride, 4 hours, my daughter did the driving in France.... Thankfully they drive on the same side as we do! We stopped in the small town of Combray half way through our ride for lunch; Sadly they were not very welcoming, the restaurant we had planned told us “take away” when we asked if they spoke English! So we left and found a little pizza shop. Pizza shop was welcoming, we ordered pizza from the pictures on the menu…. big mistake the one that looked like a white pizza was in fact all cheese but it had goat cheese and not ricotta as expected. My daughter hates goat cheese so we immediately found the word in French for goat cheese so we don’t make that mistake again! Du fromage de chèvre.
Back on the road for 2 more hours and we arrived at our Hotel Les Charmottes in St. Malo, lovely property right on the ocean. No lift to the second floor made it difficult with our luggage but once we up there the room was great . We settled into our room then went for dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant which was right on the board walk with the ocean view. I enjoyed the meal very much…spectaculaire. . We all showered and went off to bed.
I woke early and went to breakfast, beautiful view of the ocean with my coffee and croissant, great breakfast. The girls sleep in until 10am, the little one had her breakfast in the room, something new…banana and peanut butter! LOL! We then packed up the stroller and headed down the board walk to the center of town, St. Vincent Gate, about 2.5 miles. The weather was perfect and we stopped for for my daughter to have breakfast. The little one and I sang and danced on our journey. Beautiful Villa’s , Cafe’s and Hotels along the boardwalk. When we arrived to La porte Saint-Vincent (Saint-Vincent gate) there were beautiful gardens and a Carousal. We had a ride before entering the interior of the old town. Inside has been renovated with up scale shopping and all sorts of food and sweets. We walked and window shopped until lunch. Sunny and beautiful, great strolling. Inside the walls of the old town is the CATHÉDRALE SAINT VINCENT; it is known for their stain glass windows and since it was so sunny the interior was magnificent. The main theme was “The Blessed Mother and Child” it brought both my daughter and I a feeling of great peace and joy. The little one lit candles at each Blessed Mother statue. We sat and took in the beauty and thanked God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. Wonderful end to our visit to the old town. We did take one additional ride on the Carousel before our walk home. The dark clouds were approaching from behind us but we made it back with just a few sprinkles. McDonald’s for dinner because it was raining and the easiest option and they had a drive thru ….the little one was very happy with our choice! On our ride back there was a double rainbow and the sun setting behind a building that was awesome. We ate in the room and relaxed until bed time.
Breakfast then we drove to Dinan pouring rain! we hoped to have lunch but all cafe’s close from 2pm and reopen at 7pm… heading back to Malo and going to the Aquarium. Then McDonalds for Ayla and a nice Cafe for Bailey and I to have lunch. Not bad that we have gotten to day 21 and only had to cancel our plans due to rain once. We found that on Sunday’s most places are closed so no Aquarium, we found a bakery on our ride back to the hotel and had decadent pastries and a latte’. Yum…. We all took a nap and went to dinner. We depart St. Malo and head towards Normandy tomorrow.
St. Malo to St. Michel, Sadly another rainy windy day here in France. We packed up after breakfast and are heading to La Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, hoping the rain will have stopped by the time we arrive! Forty minute ride and it is a steady drizzle, 30 minute walk out to the best viewing area. We decided not to go out to the Abbey due to weather and the little princess napping.
Back on the highway to head to Bayeux another 50 minutes to our hotel. Ahhh! Low tire pressure comes on in the car, oh no! Thankful it is not a flat, time to find a Petrol Station!!!
We fill the tires and figure out how to reset the pressure and back on the road. Lovely ride into Bayeux, gateway to the D-day beaches. We are doing a private tour tomorrow of Normandy and the beaches….so excited, I have been waiting for this experience since we got to France. 🇺🇸
Unpacked and settled into the room at Hotel Le Bayeux. The staff were friendly and accommodating; the little one loved the room it had bunk beds. She picked the top bunk of course and invited me to stay in the bottom!
Still raining so we are rested while we wait to go to dinner at 7pm. Most shops and restaurants are closed on Sunday and Monday’s here, plan ahead and make your dinner reservations the day before you arrive. The rain has stopped and we see some blue sky, right on time to walk to dinner.
Breakfast was average at Hotel Le Bayeux. The CATHÉDRALE DE BAYEUX is one block from our hotel. The cathedral - which was consecrated in 1077 by Bishop Odo de Conteville, the half-brother of William the Conqueror - was the original showcase for the Bayeux Tapestry. Revealing the Romanesque and Gothic splendour of the church, which includes access to the Treasury and Chapter Room. We plan to visit tomorrow morning after breakfast.
Breakfast and off to the CATHÉDRALE DE BAYEUX, beautiful architecture and Chapel’s throughout. I did my morning prayer and meditation in the Cathedral, so peaceful, great start to my day. I then visited a few shops and went back to the hotel to go to lunch with the girls. We tried a Galettes, which is buck wheat crepe. We chose the ham, cheese and eggs. Très délicieux!
Back to the Hotel to get ready for our tour of Normandy and the D-Day Beaches. No sun and very windy so we layer and wear our rain gear! Our guide John, who was so great, met us at the Hotel….we started our tour at Pointe Du Hoc-Pointe du Hoc was a strategic site in the German fortifications on the Normandy coast that was attacked by Colonel Rudder's 2º Ranger Battalion on the morning of 6 June 1944. The site stands 98 feet above the sea with remnants of the German artillery battery. It is a seven mile span between Omaha and Utah beach, this was the mid point between the two. Fascinating to see the holes in the landscape from the American bombing.
Then off to Omaha Beach! The sea side has been rebuilt with summer homes. Prior to D-Day the Germans destroyed all but one home below the 60-80 foot natural barge of the land scape. The one house that remained was for the German Officers to sleep. The American Soldiers were being fired on from above once they entered the beach, the amphibious tanks that were deployed to protect them prior to hitting the beach all sank due to the 6 feet swells. They were made to sustain 1 foot or maximum 2 foot waves, they all sank. It took most of the morning to identify a plan to get the soldiers off the beach. Very sad to think about how afraid they must have been with no cover from the German’s. Now stands the Monument for Freedom, Fraternity and Hope. Our final stop was Normandy, for 12 years our soldiers were buried at La Cambre, In 1956 all American bodies were moved to Normandy. La Cambre is now the burial site of the 21,300 German Soldiers who died during the D-Day invasion.
The Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, 9387 soldiers who fell during the Normandy campaign rest in peace here. The Chapel Memorial and wall of the Missing honor their memory. (4 woman are buried here, three died when their jeep went off the road while delivering mail to the soldiers and one was an American Red Cross Worker one of three "girls" who were assigned to a Clubmobile that provided coffee, freshly made doughnuts, chewing gum, cigarettes, magazines, newspapers, and records to GIs while they were in the field. But perhaps more importantly, the girls' primary responsibilities were to bolster the spirits and the morale of the battle weary soldiers by chatting with them. For as Elizabeth wrote to her parents, "If you only knew what combat does to these boys--not in the physical sense, although that's bad enough--but mentally.") She died in a Plane Crash going from La Havre to Paris.
Quite an emotional day but well worth the visit. 🇺🇸🙏🏻
Touring the Tapestry, Street Markets and Bayeux D-Day Museum.
Sun was shining that morning, breakfast in the room. Visiting two museums in Bayeux today. LA TAPISSERIE OF BAYEUX -THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY OR THE STORY OF A CONQUEST
is a masterpiece of 11th century Romanesque art, which was probably commissioned by Bishop Odo, William the Conqueror’s half-brother, to embellish his newly-built cathedral in Bayeux in 1077. The Tapestry tells the story of the events surrounding the conquest of England by the Duke of Normandy. The story told by the Bayeux Tapestry begins in 1064, when Edward the Confessor, King of England, instructs his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson to travel to Normandy in order to offer his cousin William the succession to the English throne. Although the end of the embroidery is missing, the story ends with the Anglo-Saxons fleeing at the end of the Battle of Hastings in October 1066…. Interesting but not a favorite!
We then strolled the open Markets and bought fresh kiwi and supplies for the little one’s PBJ’s…. Lunch in a Cafe’ and back to the Hotel for rest time. later in the afternoon we went to the Museum of the battle of Normandy, this was a great visit that explained the entire invasion and ended with a 20 minute video of the entire Battle of Normandy. Bayeux was never bombed so their town remains as it was back in 1944. They were very grateful to the British and American troops for their freedom from the Germans. Highly recommend Bayeux.
Left Bayeux headed back to Paris.
Up early to head back to Paris. 8am…Car is packed we depart onto the street and the Car dies, battery alert message! Ahhhh! The entire car shuts down! Thankfully we were right across the street from the Hotel. We got in touch with our KimKim representative and he contacts the car rental for road side assistance….40 minutes until they arrive. The Hotel clerk was kind enough to type up a sign to put in the vehicle window and we went back in for breakfast while waiting. Got a new vehicle for our ride back to Paris but sadly we did not make our reservation at the Louvre! sorry Mona Lisa !!
Did not arrive in Paris until 6:30pm, checked back into Grand Hotel DeTyrin and ventured off to dinner. Long Day!
Off to The Palace of Versailles then back to the City.
Up early for our visit to the Palace of Versailles, about 40 minutes outside of Paris. 8:15 am departure! The Palace was extraordinary and the Gardens magnificent, we had 2 hours to tour and could have spent the entire day. The Palace: Soon after taking the throne in July 1830, King Louis-Philippe I decided to restore the Palace of Versailles, transforming it into a museum of French history known as the "Historic Galleries of Versailles".
He called on architect Frédéric Nepeu to convert the apartments on the upper floors of the South Wing into a vast gallery chronicling the main military battles that shaped the history of France.
Drawing inspiration from the Grande Galerie of the Louvre Museum designed by Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine under the imperial regime, the Gallery of Battles features a metallic framework concealed by wood panelling and stucco, with glass ceilings providing natural light. The battles, ranging from Tolbiac in 496 to Wagram in 1809, are depicted in thirty-three monumental paintings, while eighty busts celebrate heroic officers killed in combat over the centuries.
Works began in 1833 and was completed shortly before the inauguration of the museum, dedicated "to all the glories of France", on 10 June 1837.
The Musical Gardens: Has 600 water features, 55 pools & fountains with a team of 13 fountain engineers. The Groves: 15 groves open, 77 acres of formal French gardens in an 850 acre park. 700 topiaries and 300,000 flowers planted each year, 155 statues and 235 vases. Magnificent art and gardens.
Back to Paris to go to a fabulous Cafe’ Carette known for its fresh berries and Crème fouettée (whipped cream) as well as their hot chocolate. That gave us the energy we needed to head to the Louvre, we could not get tickets but walked the grounds on the beautiful sunny day.
We then visited the Officine Universelle Buly founded in 1803 by Jean Vincent Buly and it is still open today. They are known for brushes and combs made especially for curly hair, and we all have natural curly hair. My daughter wantef to get one engraved with her name to remember her trip to Paris. There was a que to get in to the store, once we got in we found they did not have the comb or brush she wanted! ☹️ She purchased a lip balm case with her initials.
Back to the hotel, ordering Japanese take out so we could eat in the room.

The little one’s day - Disney in Paris! The Tinker Bell brigade.
First time in Disney we arrived at 11am and departed at 8:30pm, long but wonderful day with our little Tinker Bell 🧚
Her favorite ride: Walt Disney Studios Park - Worlds of Pixar “Cars Quatre Roues Rallye” like a teacup ride but with “Cars” it spun great and Ayla loved it
Favorite moment: Toy Story Playland where she met Woody: Woody was so impressed with her that he brought her over to meet Jesse! Jesse and Woody thought she was the real Tinker Bell 🧚 Highly recommend if traveling with children.
We departed early the next morning 9/15/24 for Sicily.
Trip of a lifetime being able to have 3 generations travel together…from 63 to 3.
Thank you to the KimKim Team, your hotel selections and destination suggestions were fabulous.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel de Turin
Paris

Staff were great, a little far from where all the sites we visited were. Room was tight with two queen beds and our luggage. Neighborhood was great to stroll around. Breakfast was not the best.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Far from most visited attractions.
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean but a little tight walking around in the room.
Hôtel Les Charmettes
Saint-Malo

Great location and views.

Authenticity & Character
The views were great and the room was very comfortable. No lift to the second floor but once we got all our luggage up the stairs it was great.
Location
Right on the boardwalk.
Staff
Breakfast staff were fabulous, dinner staff not so friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Bayeux
Bayeux

Great size room and we were on the ground level. The staff were friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Cute pictures of American Soldiers on the windows.
Location
Righ near the Cathedral and center of town.
Staff
So helpful and friendly. Best staff of all the hotels we were in.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and plenty of room.
Activity Reviews
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Paris

Enjoyed the Eiffel Tower but the tour guide was 1.5 hours late.

Quality of Experience
Great experience, seeing sites I have only seen on TV.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was late.
Transport
From Bayeux to Normandy D-Day U.S Sector & Omaha Beach (Private/4Hours)
From Bayeux to Normandy D-Day U.S Sector & Omaha Beach (Private/4Hours)
Bayeux

This had always been on my bucket list. Unforgettable and John our tour guide was fabulous.

Quality of Experience
Very touching.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
John was amazing, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English.
Transport
On time and drove safely.
Commented Cruise on the Seine River (Group Boat/1Hour)
Commented Cruise on the Seine River (Group Boat/1Hour)
Paris

Perfect Amount of time, one hour, and saw fabulous sites from the river. Head phones to describe all the sites as you passed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Aline Durant
Aline
Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Nov 19, 2024

Dear Kathleen,
The all team is thanking you and Bailey for your review and amazing pics ! 😍
Thanks again for having taken the time to give us your feedback. I'm happy that all went well and you could get a memorable and amazing familyadventure.
Thanks for your trust in KimKim and the all team!
Sincerely
Aline

Kimkim was AMAZING! Sicily was stunning!
Italy | Sep 15 - Sep 29, 2024

Bailey
Bailey R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Italy was absolutely stunning! We decided to only tour Sicily and I’m so glad we did! Bastien helped to book everything we needed to perfection! We did a private tour around Palermo but I have to say I think I would recommend the hop on hop off bus for that instead. A must see tour is with Dario to Mount Pellegrino and Mondello beach! It was STUNNING! Seeing the cave where the relics of the patron saint of Sicily were found was unforgettable! All the villas and hotels that were booked were... Read more

Italy was absolutely stunning! We decided to only tour Sicily and I’m so glad we did! Bastien helped to book everything we needed to perfection! We did a private tour around Palermo but I have to say I think I would recommend the hop on hop off bus for that instead. A must see tour is with Dario to Mount Pellegrino and Mondello beach! It was STUNNING! Seeing the cave where the relics of the patron saint of Sicily were found was unforgettable! All the villas and hotels that were booked were amazing and no issues! People were so nice there even with speaking minimal Italian and the food was to die for!!! Agrigento was by far one of my favorite days of the trip seeing the Ancient Greek ruins! The BnB Villa Maiolica was one of our quickest stays but most welcoming! They had the best and freshest breakfast it was amazing! Most of the other breakfast offered with the hotels were mediocre! Ragusa was such an amazing little area with unreal gelato and beautiful scenery! We spent an afternoon in Marsala which was so cute and great shopping! We did a day boat trip to Favignana and that had some stunning beaches and cliffs! The Salt roads were unbelievable at sunset! It was so cool to see all the natural salt and how it is harvested!The way that Bastien worked to make this the most unforgettable trip catered to exactly what we wanted was amazing! I was also traveling with my 3 year old and he worked around that to make it the best trip while incorporating a child! I continue to recommend kimkim to everyone I speak with! Truly unreal experience! All to places that I would have never thought or known to book! Even a local found out about things we were doing and he said that’s not a normal tourist stop and I love that you’re seeing true Sicily! We had the best time!! Thank you KimKim and Bastien!!!

Hotel Reviews
B&B Villa Maiolica
Agrigento

Such a sweet Villa! The people who run it were amazing! The breakfast was the freshest we had the whole time in Italy! They made hand squeezed orange juice with mint and it was one of my favorite things! The bathroom was brand new and very nice! We had a HUGE balcony off the bedroom! We were a 5 min walk from the waterside with tons of restaurants!

Authenticity & Character
Being right in the city!
Location
Soooo close to Agrigento and tons of restaurants!
Staff
Everyone there did!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom was squeaky clean! The photos online don’t do this place justice!
Dimora di Spartivento
Ragusa

It is right off the highway but still feels like a little hideaway! The room was amazing and the pool with the view was great!! Only downside is don’t eat lunch or dinner here the food was terrible! Breakfast was good! Very basic!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Dei Papiri
Syracuse

This really made you feel like you were in Italy! When driving there you think this can’t possibly be where I’m going and then you take a turn and end up driving through a vineyard to this beautiful villa! The room was two floors and so nice with a kitchen set up! Animals all around and a ping pong table with my little one loved! So beautiful and close enough to town to grab dinner!

Authenticity & Character
Made you really feel Sicilian with the double wooden doors to enter your own villa and just the whole vibe!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Il Vigneto Resort
Menfi

This had the most beautiful view of a vineyard! So pretty and loved the room!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Antiche Saline
Paceco

Seeing the salt road at sunset right next to the hotel was AMAZING!!! The restaurant they own is next door and the sunset alone is worth staying here! Aside from the fact that the pool is gorgeous and the rooms!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti
Palermo

PERFECT location in the center of Palermo! Driving in to it was a bit tough they have an app you have to get to pay a fee for driving to get to them because it is meant mainly for foot traffic! So once you park your car I suggest you leave it and tour by foot or taxi!

Authenticity & Character
Location
The most unreal location! Everything and I mean everything is right outside the door!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lido Méditerranée

Literally on the ocean! The view from our room was stunning and it had a little sitting area to look out at the water! The food here at night was SOOOO delicious! We actually never left the hotel and just enjoyed the amenities on our last day by the water!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
City Kickstart Tour: Palermo (Private/1.5Hours)
City Kickstart Tour: Palermo (Private/1.5Hours)
Palermo

Didn’t think this was worth it! The tour guide was so nice! But we could have easily just walked around and did a similar thing! He gave us great recommendations on food and such but I didn’t find this necessary.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very nice!
Transport
Palermo's Hills & Sea: Mount Pellegrino and Mondello Beach Tour Spritz & Meal (Private/3Hours)
Palermo's Hills & Sea: Mount Pellegrino and Mondello Beach Tour Spritz & Meal (Private/3Hours)
Palermo

This is a MUST!!! Such an amazing experience! Dario was truly so great! He took us to the top of the mountain where we went inside the mountain to see where the relic of the patron saint of Sicily was found! It was one of the most moving things I have ever seen! After we went to Modello beach and enjoyed some real Sicilian food! One of the best days of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Dario had everything under control and knew exactly what to show us!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cannot say enough about Dario and how great he was!!!
Transport
Dario drove up the mountain thankfully because he is comfortable driving there and the city is crazy with driving.
Local specialist: Aline Durant
Aline
Aline Durant
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Bongiorno Bailey,
We are more than happy to read your words and the all office is definitely jalous of all your pictures!
You've been so kind with me and our team that i cannot thank you enough! It’s been a pleasure organizing your family trip across France and Italy!
As you mentioned we are always here for our traveler before, during and after the trip! We are happy that you are appreciated our work and commitment.
We are here next time you need us for your next trip to Europe or Asia!
Best
Aline & Bastien