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Good Vibes Tours

Being Good Vibes Tours agency we generate positive energy and put it into each itinerary to the United Kingdom we tailor for you.

We will become a source of pure joy and inspiration whether you're a solo adventurer, a loved-up couple seeking a romantic escape or a family looking for fun-filled activities, we have the know-how to create a trip that caters to your every need, and then some! Our aim is to ensure that your holiday exceeds your expectations!

We believe that the key way that travel promotes good vibes is by providing travellers with opportunities to connect with others. Whether you are meeting locals in a new city, bonding with fellow travellers on a group tour, or simply sharing stories and experiences with your travel companions, travel has a way of bringing people together and fostering a sense of community and connection. This can be incredibly uplifting and inspiring, and we feel especially proud for the chance to become your "reliable local friend" and fulfil your trip with the best routes, accommodations and tours and simply make your dreams come true.

Good Vibes Tours is part of the following groups: Ireland Travel Agents, United Kingdom Travel Agents, Scotland Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Good Vibes Tours

If you’re looking for a custom travel experie...
Ireland | Aug 29 - Sep 9, 2025

Janice
Janice H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
If you’re looking for a custom travel experience, we highly recommend Kimkim. Our travel agent, Aleksandra was outstanding. She arranged all of our transportation, accommodations, and excursions. Our transportation drivers were professional, prompt and courteous. All vehicles were immaculate and high quality. We had two private tours in the Donegal area, Nicola Garvey with Turas Cartha and Martin Dooney with Northwest Sherpa Tours. Both were 5 star experiences. All of our accommodations were... Read more

If you’re looking for a custom travel experience, we highly recommend Kimkim. Our travel agent, Aleksandra was outstanding. She arranged all of our transportation, accommodations, and excursions. Our transportation drivers were professional, prompt and courteous. All vehicles were immaculate and high quality. We had two private tours in the Donegal area, Nicola Garvey with Turas Cartha and Martin Dooney with Northwest Sherpa Tours. Both were 5 star experiences. All of our accommodations were excellent and our requests through Aleksandra were met, such as river views and bath mats. During the planning process and during the trip, Aleksandra answered all of our questions and concerns respectfully and promptly. What a wonderful trip and a fantastic experience with Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Dublin
Riverside Hotel
Sligo
Castlecourt Hotel, Spa & Leisure
Westport
Central Hotel Donegal
Donegal
Activity Reviews
Guinness Storehouse Experience Tour
Guinness Storehouse Experience Tour
Dublin

Fun experience!

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Private Half-Day Bespoke Tour: Bundoran and Surrounding Attractions from Donegal
Private Half-Day Bespoke Tour: Bundoran and Surrounding Attractions from Donegal
Donegal

Nicola was wonderful. She showed us so many places and tried to accommodate all of our interests.

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Private Tour Slieve League & Glenveagh National Park
Private Tour Slieve League & Glenveagh National Park
Donegal

Martin was fabulous. He was well prepared and accommodating. He customized the trip as we went along to meet our interests.

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Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey
Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey
Dublin

It was a nice brief excursion down the river.

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
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The black cab tour was good. The changing of ...
England | Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2025

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Erika C.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

The black cab tour was good. The changing of the guard tour was not good at all. Not only was there no changing of the guard, but there was really very little else offered other than gossip at that tour. The bus trip to Bath and Stonehenge was overcrowded and the guide actually told us to separate from the group when we got to Bath because we didn’t have wristbands like everyone else. This would be the private guide mentioned in the description. The tour at Oxford was lovely. The hotels were good.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Ease and Flexibility
England | Sep 5 - Sep 9, 2025

Cody
Cody M.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Aleksandra was very responsive and informative in selexting, scheduling, and booking our trip. She was very helpful and accommodating while helping with last minute changes. Read more

Aleksandra was very responsive and informative in selexting, scheduling, and booking our trip. She was very helpful and accommodating while helping with last minute changes.

Hotel Reviews
New Town Hotel
Edinburgh
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Marlin Waterloo
London

As an American, not accustomed to the AC being on a time limit and getting hot in the middle of the night. We did leave something in the safe, which the hotel was very helpful in ensuring the item was returned to us.

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Activity Reviews
Retired Royal Guard Central London Walk
Retired Royal Guard Central London Walk
London

David was amazing! His knowledge, first hand and learned, was impressive.

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London Secret Food Tour
London Secret Food Tour
London

Ryan was great!

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
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Aleksandra
Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Local specialist in England | Replied on Sep 18, 2025

Dear Cody and Victoria,
Thank you for your kind words! I’m thrilled you enjoyed your trip and found my support helpful. I’m glad your hotel stays were positive overall and that Ryan and David made your activities memorable.
I look forward to helping you plan many more adventures in the future!
Warmly,
Aleksandra

Excellent First Experience with KimKim
Scotland | Aug 30 - Sep 8, 2025

Mary
Mary G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
This was the first time I booked with KimKim-so there was a learning curve. But once I figured it out-it was great. All of the drivers were fantastic! The guides were amazing-special shout out to Catherine in Inverness, who had a boundless knowledge of the area, as well as stories of growing up there. She was a true gem. Also, Brian who took us to Skye was just wonderful. The extra stop at the Quarngs will never be forgotten. The most beautiful scenery imagined. Katrina, the... Read more

This was the first time I booked with KimKim-so there was a learning curve. But once I figured it out-it was great. All of the drivers were fantastic! The guides were amazing-special shout out to Catherine in Inverness, who had a boundless knowledge of the area, as well as stories of growing up there. She was a true gem. Also, Brian who took us to Skye was just wonderful. The extra stop at the Quarngs will never be forgotten. The most beautiful scenery imagined. Katrina, the organizer from KimKim was also amazing. She was so responsive, I couldn’t believe it. I think, the one thing that might have been slightly better were some of the hotels. Since we didn’t have a car and there is not a lot of public transport in some for the places, I would have asked for places closer to town, and also maybe a little nicer. Although all off the hotels were fine and clean, Greenaces in Portree, had very poor communication and no breakfast, (unless you walked a mile) even though it is billed as a B&B. On the other hand The Corrie’s in Lake Lomond was absolutely fantastic. It also had the best porridge of the whole trip. Brodie, the proprietor there, was the nicest man, he even drove us into town in the rain so we didn’t have to wait for the bus. I think the thing I would do next time is be more specific about want I wanted the trip to be, and do more research on the hotels. I did also check into some other private tours and this one was much more reasonable. Over all, it was a great experience and I will definitely book again.

Hotel Reviews
Rocpool Reserve Hotel
Inverness

Just a beautiful comfortable luxury hotel. This was so welcome after the last experience. Beautiful big comfortable soundproof rooms. Breakfast was great, staff very accessible. Would stay there again and again .

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Greenacres Greenacres
Portree

The B&B is in a beautiful setting with wonderful views. If not for that, I would 1 star it. When you walk in, the foyer smells of damp and mold and there is no information on what to do. When we booked, we received a confirmation email that told us very little. When we arrived we had no idea what to do as there was no one on site. The first number we called went to automatron hell and we got no where. We finally called the emergency number (and got scolded) but he begrudgingly gave us our room number and the lock box code for our key. You would have thought that he might have given us some more info as we told him our email said basically nothing. The next crisis was arranging breakfast-again calling numbers that sent us into VM cyclones. Once we did reach someone, the only times left for the breakfast were after 9am. Since we are early risers so we walked the mile to town to get coffee and pastries from the bakery(which was amazing) and then the mile back for our actual breakfast, only to find out that, breakfast is not served at Greenacres, but at The Rosedale, a hotel, a mile back into town. The second morning, we could not have breakfast until 9:30 but our ride was scheduled to pick us up at 9. So we walked to the bakery again, but it was Sunday and there were closed, So I went to the Rosedale and explained our situation and asked it we could eat early- it was about 8am. We still had walk the 20 minutes back to the B&B to meet our driver. They did let us eat, but again, they were not very nice about it, as if we had upset their whole day. There were about 4 other patrons in the restaurant at the time, so I’m unsure why we were so hard to accommodate. At any rate, other than the beautiful view of the sea, the place was run down and not pretty. The room was fine, clean, but there was about a 2 foot clearance around each side of the bed. It was just not a great place to stay. I would avoid at all costs. I think, if the people had been nice to us, I don’t think I would have been so negative. But their attitude was not at all service oriented, as if we were asking for so much. A key to our room and breakfast at time we were able to make it should not be seen as demanding. Overall, a big thumbs down to Greenacres! Oh and if you don’t ask for a seaview room, it could be even more horrible, because that was the only thing that made it bearable to stay there. The rooms facing the road looked abysmal.

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Rooms were clean, but so tiny. The rest of the hotel common spaces including outside terrace, were rundown and trashy.
Location
Nice views
Staff
What staff? Any accessible staff would be an improvement….0 stars is the real rating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was nice-make sure you get one with a view, otherwise, all bets are off.
The Garrison Hotel
Fort William

This hotel was fine. Good location and the accommodations were clean and nice. The breakfasts were also great. But it was just like a strip hotel without any real character. We were in a “suite” that was in a separate building. The room looked out over the parking lot and the back of the other part of the hotel, so you basically had to keep the curtains shut the whole time, or the guests of the hotel were looking directly into your room. You also had to walk outside to get into the main hotel and drag your suitcase up a pretty big set of cement stairs to get to the room. Thank goodness we were on the 2nd floor and not the 3rd. Location was good. Staff were ok, although not anxious to do anything extra. It was a nice functional, clean hotel, but not memorable.

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The Corries B&B
Luss

Small 4 room B&B. The owner Brodie, was great-very helpful and friendly. The only thing here is thst it is far from all but 1 restaurant and you need transport to go anywhere. We were only them for a day, and he dropped us at a trailhead so we could have a lovely hill walk, but then we walked the 3 miles back to the B&B, which was fine for us, but might not be for others. Luckily, the only close restaurant-Loch Lomand Inn- had great food and wine and we ate there both nights. But overall, it would be best if you had a car in this region. The B&B is so pretty, with nice comfortable rooms and amazing breakfasts. Highly recommend staying here.

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Wish I could give him 10 stars
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VOCO Grand Central Glasgow
Glasgow

Pretty hotel, nice breakfast, great location. VERY small room with terrible view.

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Activity Reviews
Glen Affric, Cawdor Castle, Culloden & Clava Cairns
Glen Affric, Cawdor Castle, Culloden & Clava Cairns
Inverness

The best and most personal tour of the trip. I wish I could give Catherine 10 stars. She was energetic and amazing. Took us to the best places and knew all the local characters. The best

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The absolute best!
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Private Inverness Walking Tour
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Scotland

Nice little tour of Inverness. Funny guy, not amazing, but good enough.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver from Fort William to Skye was amazing-Brian. Took us many more and better places than we’re on the tour. Great knowledge of the area and funny nice guy with great stories.
Transport
Drivers were great and knowledgeable. Also prompt cars were were really nice.
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

We found out 30 inures before the scheduled departure thst the train was not running due to repairs on the track. This was planned in advance. I guess the Jacobite people didn’t tell out tour company who kept trying to get us tickets. This was a little bit of a big deal, because if we had know in advance, we prob could have skipped Fort William, or at least,planned other things in advance, like a distillery tour. We were lucky and had great weather and went on a nice hike, but if given the choice in advance would have probably chosen to spend more time in Skye.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The only bad this here, is thst our driver who took us from Glasgow to Loch Lomand was supposed to,give us a 2 hour tour of Tossahchs National Park which did not happen. He just drove,us to our B&B and left. We should have had a guide on our day in Loch Lomand. We were lucky the B&B guy took us to a trial head, but we still had to walk 3 mile back.
Transport
Just clear expectations about if you have a driver or a guide.and what to,expect.
Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise
Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise
Scotland

It was a nice boat and the guide was funny and informative. It was good to get in to the harbor to be able to really see Ben Nevis, but it was a little bit of a time filler. The eventual destination of “seal Island” was a tiny rock with about w0 seals laying on it. A little underwhelming. If you had kids it would be fun I guess.

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Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland

Great walk and I formative guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very nice and knowledgeable.
Transport
We walked which was great. No transport involved.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
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Aleksandra was absolutely great!
England | Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2025

Natalie
Natalie M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2025
Aleksandra was absolutely great! She helped with whatever we needed and was always just a message away! Being able to contact her during our trip was a huge relief and greatly appreciated! What a fantastic person! Read more

Aleksandra was absolutely great! She helped with whatever we needed and was always just a message away! Being able to contact her during our trip was a huge relief and greatly appreciated! What a fantastic person!

Hotel Reviews
Woodman Pub
London
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Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Edinburgh

Had the most amazing time in Edinburgh! Kelly made us feel so comfortable with traveling on the bus, which gave us confidence to adventure more than planned! Rooms were great and service better!

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The Royal Kings Arms Hotel Lancaster
Lancaster
Authenticity & Character
Loved the double and 2 twin beds in our room! The manual lift was so cool!
Location
Perfect location for catching the train!
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Activity Reviews
Simply Stonehenge Tour with Lunch Pack
Simply Stonehenge Tour with Lunch Pack
London

Stonehenge was amazing! I wished we had more time to explore. The two allotted hours was not enough time to see everything.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We could not understand our driver due to the language barrier, he had very broken English.
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River Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge Quay
River Cruise from Westminster to Tower Bridge Quay
London
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Outlander Castle Tour
Outlander Castle Tour
Edinburgh

Ah.Maz.Ing!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Martin was fantastic, loved his wit and stories!
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Experience Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glen Coe and the Hogwarts Express
Experience Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glen Coe and the Hogwarts Express
Edinburgh

Fantastic! Couldn’t have asked for better.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ryan P was deadly! And he brought us to see the Highland Coo’s! Added bonus!
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Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
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Exceptional Service & Unforgettable Journeys
England | Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2025

Anne
Anne M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2025
I had an excellent experience working with Tetiana for my Europe trip. She went above and beyond with all of the bookings and recommendations for activities, making the entire journey smooth and stress-free. Every hotel she arranged was in the heart of the city, close to major attractions and within easy walking distance of the metro—perfect for exploring. Tetiana was incredibly helpful and always quick to respond if I had any questions or needed assistance, even with something as simple... Read more

I had an excellent experience working with Tetiana for my Europe trip. She went above and beyond with all of the bookings and recommendations for activities, making the entire journey smooth and stress-free. Every hotel she arranged was in the heart of the city, close to major attractions and within easy walking distance of the metro—perfect for exploring.

Tetiana was incredibly helpful and always quick to respond if I had any questions or needed assistance, even with something as simple as finding the meeting spot for a small group tour. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and personal touch made my trip unforgettable.

I highly recommend Tetiana to anyone planning their travels—she’s truly outstanding!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Le Petit Beaumarchais
Paris - France

Hotel Le Petit Beaumarchais is in a fantastic central Paris location, close to the metro and main attractions. The room was basic but clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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The Sanctuary House Hotel
London

Perfectly located in the heart of the city’s attractions. The room had a wonderful bathroom with a bathtub—ideal for soaking tired muscles. Excellent complimentary breakfast with very welcoming staff at the pub.

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Edinburgh

Outstanding staff—always welcoming and attentive. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent. A fantastic stay in a great location.

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NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch
Dublin

Clean hotel with an excellent breakfast and a fantastic location within walking distance of many attractions. A convenient and comfortable stay.

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Activity Reviews
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
London

A fantastic way to see all the main sights and get oriented in London. The headphones provided interesting commentary about the history and significance of each location, which made the tour both fun and educational. Being able to hop on and off allowed us to explore at our own pace, and it made navigating the city on our own afterward much easier. Highly recommended for first-time visitors!

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Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

An unforgettable experience! The Beefeaters were hilarious, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the history of the Tower come alive. Seeing the Crown Jewels in person was absolutely breathtaking. We spent the entire day exploring the grounds, the towers, and the exhibits—it was immersive, fascinating, and well worth the money. From the medieval architecture to the stories of kings and queens, every moment was captivating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting London!

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Stonehenge and Bath
Stonehenge and Bath
England

Our day trip to Stonehenge and Bath with Tony was fantastic. Tony was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience seamless and enjoyable. At Stonehenge, we learned fascinating history about the stones and their mysterious origins. In Bath, Tony took us on a walking tour, sharing stories about the Roman Baths and pointing out the stunning Georgian architecture and hidden gems throughout the city. His insights brought the history and character of Bath to life. The tour was well-organized, comfortable, and allowed plenty of time to explore both locations. Highly recommended!

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One Day Trip Canterbury & Dover Cliffs
One Day Trip Canterbury & Dover Cliffs
England

Fantastic Canterbury & Dover Cliffs day trip with Kevin! Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We explored Canterbury at our own pace and enjoyed breathtaking views at the Dover Cliffs. Kevin made the day smooth, enjoyable, and memorable—highly recommend!

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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

We had an amazing private tour of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town with Adrian. He was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating stories that brought the city’s history to life. His passion and insights made the tour both engaging and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

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The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh

We had an excellent Vaults tour! We explored Greyfriars Kirk with lots of spooky stories, then ventured into The Vaults, where our guide was fantastic—she even dressed the part like a witch! We learned so much and had a thrilling, memorable experience. Highly recommended!

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Ultimate Edinburgh Bike Tour
Ultimate Edinburgh Bike Tour
Edinburgh

We had an excellent Ultimate Edinburgh Bike Tour! Our guide shared lots of great stories, and the tour included fantastic stops at key sights, letting us see some of the best places in the city. Fun, informative, and highly recommended!

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Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin
Dublin

We had a private transfer from Dublin Airport to the city, and our driver was friendly, punctual, and professional. The ride was comfortable and stress-free, making for a smooth start to our trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free transfer.

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Local specialist: Tetiana Smal
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Overall, the trip to Scotland was very successful
Scotland | Aug 12 - Aug 24, 2025

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Angela W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Overall, the trip to Scotland was very successful. It was our first time cruising and we took our 20-something kids. While there were bumps in the road, the most important matters were attended to. It was great to have an agency taking care of all the transport transfers, and obtaining tix for various sightseeing. They also researched and booked the cruise. I'm not sure if our agent had much experience with cruises, and we certainly didn't, so we didn't know what questions to ask.
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Overall, the trip to Scotland was very successful. It was our first time cruising and we took our 20-something kids. While there were bumps in the road, the most important matters were attended to. It was great to have an agency taking care of all the transport transfers, and obtaining tix for various sightseeing. They also researched and booked the cruise. I'm not sure if our agent had much experience with cruises, and we certainly didn't, so we didn't know what questions to ask.
There was a lot of confusion about the travel insurance that the boat required, and I ended up having coverage from three different sources (admittedly, I was not willing to risk showing up at the boat and being turned away because we didn't have the proper coverage). We didn't know that there was a choice before arriving to the boat of an all inclusive alcohol package, which was more expensive if we obtained in on the boat. We didn't know that there was a lottery on double beds in our cabin level, so my husband and I ended up with single beds, which would not have been an acceptable risk had we known in advance. To their credit, Kim-Kim refunded us 300GBP for this oversight. Also, our cabin reservation and our kids were not linked so we were assigned different dining room tables, which then had to be sorted on the boat. Regarding the choice of Fred Olson cruise line for our group, it wasn't a good fit. The clientele on the ship was 90% UK residents and 90% over 70 years old. Thus, everything from the music, comedy and other entertainment like trivia quizzes were focused on a very different demographic than our crew. Perhaps this is inevitable with a Scotland cruise? Another hiccup was that I had researched the kind of adaptor we needed for Scotland, which we used for our three days in Edinburgh, but we had no idea that the adaptors on the cruise were the different, European kind. Next, I believe our agent made a mistake in not giving us access to our cruise accounts until very close to the cruise date, and many of the onshore tours were sold out by the time we got access. Our agent gave us a referral to a private tour company in Kirkwall--Venture Ashore. We were very disappointed with the tour. We booked a 4 hour private tour for 4 people for $850. Our tour guide was a cabbie, Kevin. We were picked up in a cab, which wouldn’t have been a problem except that Kevin had just moved to Scotland in Nov (it was now August) and didn’t know much except how to get us to the places, where he dropped us off and then sat in his cab until we returned!? He didn’t even have enough knowledge to fill the time while we were driving from place to place, and he often repeated himself. Kevin was a very nice man. I’m just shocked that the tour company considered this to be an $850 level private tour. I will not take a Venture Ashore tour again.
Some comments about the Fred Olson cruise itself (besides the cautions I mentioned above): There was no shampoo and conditioner in cabins--you had to go purchase it in the onboard store if you didn't bring it. There were upsells everywhere you turn. The kids were woken up many days by multiple (hourly!) announcements into their cabin that they didn’t need to know, and this was after the cruise director had said that announcements would only be outside cabins.
Having said all of that, Aleksandra was very responsive, very organized. She seemed to be working weekends. She picked up the phone when we were struggling to connect with one of our transfers. I could tell she was trying very hard and maybe just didn't have the experience yet to foresee all of these subtleties. I would use Kim-Kim again, but I would be more on top of some of these issues, having gotten more experience myself.

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Apex Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
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Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Local specialist in England | Replied on Sep 01, 2025
Hi Ange, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip. I truly appreciate your sincere feedback. You are absolutely right, KimKim and we, as local specialists, don’t usually arrange long cruises. Since you entrusted us with your trip, I felt honored to help make it happen and was glad to find a cruise that suited your requirements. I’m happy to hear that your overall impression was positive, though I’m sorry that some parts of the experience did not go as smoothly as we had... Read more

Hi Ange,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip. I truly appreciate your sincere feedback.

You are absolutely right, KimKim and we, as local specialists, don’t usually arrange long cruises. Since you entrusted us with your trip, I felt honored to help make it happen and was glad to find a cruise that suited your requirements. I’m happy to hear that your overall impression was positive, though I’m sorry that some parts of the experience did not go as smoothly as we had hoped.

Regarding the insurance, I highlighted the requirements for you right after booking and tried to make the process easier by negotiating with the cruise company to accept your usual policy. When that wasn’t possible, I even offered you a discount, although the issue was beyond my control.

As for the shore excursion, the operator you booked directly was one provided through the cruise company. I only shared the link after you requested information about shore tours, but I did not work with those guides directly and therefore cannot take responsibility for their service. That said, I will be sure to share your feedback with the cruise company to help them improve.

I completely agree that managing these details directly within your account would have given you more flexibility to arrange everything exactly to your preferences. I also acknowledge that it was my mistake to connect you a bit later, and I apologize for any inconvenience this caused.

Thank you again for your trust and for sharing your experience—it helps us continue to improve.

Warm regards,
Aleksandra

Wanted to stay longer…
Scotland | Aug 18 - Aug 25, 2025

Hildegard
Hildegard V.
Panama | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025
Aleksandra was a wonderful guide, always responsive and flexible. She helped us with everything and was always available during the trip for any last minute changes. Read more

Aleksandra was a wonderful guide, always responsive and flexible. She helped us with everything and was always available during the trip for any last minute changes.

Hotel Review
The Bracken Hide
Portree

Right expérience hôtel for location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
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From Abbey Road to the Eiffel Tower: Our Unforgettable European Escape!
England | Aug 17 - Aug 24, 2025

Paul
Paul W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025
Thank you to Kateryna who scheduled a wonderful vacation for my family (all 7 of us)! We spent 5 nights in London and 2 nights in Paris. » Day 1 - We flew from NY JFK to Heathrow on an overnight flight. Sleeping on the plane helped us feel a little refreshed, but it takes a few days to become totally adjusted. There was a car service set up to take us directly from the airport to the hotel. We dropped our luggage at the NYX hotel (check-in isn't until 3) and then set out on a 3 hour... Read more

Thank you to Kateryna who scheduled a wonderful vacation for my family (all 7 of us)! We spent 5 nights in London and 2 nights in Paris.

» Day 1 - We flew from NY JFK to Heathrow on an overnight flight. Sleeping on the plane helped us feel a little refreshed, but it takes a few days to become totally adjusted. There was a car service set up to take us directly from the airport to the hotel. We dropped our luggage at the NYX hotel (check-in isn't until 3) and then set out on a 3 hour private Black Cab tour. We needed two cars because of our group size. Our guides Lee & Matt were knowledgeable, entertaining, and hilarious. They have a preset tour that they do, but were super flexible and took us to Abbey Road because I'm a huge Beatles fan. Everyone loved the tour! After the tour, we were dropped off at the Borough Market where we got some of London's famous Strawberries and Chocolate cups. Then we walked about 35 minutes to the London Eye to finish off our day.

FYI - The NYX hotel is in the Holborn district of North West of London, a beautiful area. Also, throughout our trip, we tipped about 10 pounds per hour for our tour guides, which they very much appreciated.

» Day 2 - We did a Royal London two hour walking tour beginning at 10am with our guide Delianne. This included seeing the changing of the guard, Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Clarence House and the Green Park. Delianne is an expert in royal history and shares great stories about the rituals of the British monarchy.

In the afternoon we visited Westminster Abbey, a historic Gothic church in London, famed for hosting British coronations, royal weddings, and burials since 1066. It houses the tombs of monarchs like Elizabeth I and Edward the Confessor, memorials to literary giants such as Shakespeare and Dickens in Poets’ Corner, and the Coronation Chair used in every royal crowning since 1308.

» Day 3 - We took day 3 as a free day and split up to do different things. In the morning, some of us went to do a tour of Tottenham stadium while others visited Kensington Palace. Both groups had a great time and you couldn't go wrong with either choice.
In the afternoon we spent a few hours at the Churchill War Museums. If you love history and all things WWII, this is a must see.
FYI - Uber and cabs can get you everywhere you want to go, but the London Tube/subway was super easy to use and I definitely recommend using this transportation at least a few times.

» Day 4 - We went to the Tower of London, a historic citadel and castle. The Tower was originally a fortress that has served as a royal palace, prison, treasury, and is the current home to the Crown Jewels. We all absolutely loved the Beefeater-led tour!
FYI - Our Beefeater was named Andy Murray (just like the British tennis star).

After the Tower, it was off to see the state rooms at Buckingham palace.
FYI - There are 775 rooms in the palace, but you'll only get to see less than 20 state rooms. The most impressive part of the visit was the grand staircase.

We then set out for a 3 hour Cruise with dinner on the river Thames. Dinner was delicious, and the nighttime views of London from the Thames were absolutely breathtaking.

» Day 5 - We had a private driver take us about an hour away to the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio. My family are huge Harry Potter fans, and they loved seeing the behind the scenes tour and the original film stages. We spent 5 hours there in the studio. This is a must stop if you're a Potter fan!

» Day 6 - We took the Eurostar train from London to Paris, France. A driver took us from the train station to our Paris hotel, Les Jardins d'Eiffel where we dropped off our luggage (check-in is at 2pm) and walked the 10 minutes over to the Eiffel tower. The hotel location was phenomenal, in a beautiful neighborhood with tons of restaurant options, beautiful Parisian cafes, and plenty of gift shops.

We thought London was great, but Paris (IMHO) was far more beautiful.

FYI - Even though we don't speak any French, we never had any communication problems anywhere. Everyone we spoke with could speak very good English, especially in this area.

We had nighttime Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets and loved going to the top which gave us great picture opportunities and a sunset view of Paris. As an added bonus, don't miss the Eiffel Tower sparkle!

» Day 7 - We did a 2.5 hour private Louvre Museum visit and our tour guide Pat was our favorite guide of all! She brings you through the museum at a perfect pace and we saw so many beautiful famous works of art, including selfies directly in front of the Mona Lisa!!

After the Louvre, we walked around neighborhoods, had dinner, and relaxed before our early morning commute back to the airport.

FYI - You can tap to pay for just about everything both in England and France, but plan on having English Pounds and French Euros for tipping.

In summary, this trip gave us memories we’ll cherish forever—from laughing with our guides to watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle at sunset. Traveling with family can be chaotic, but this journey was pure magic. KimKim planned a beautiful fulfilling vacation for my family, and I'd highly recommend them.

wonderful 8 day vacation for my family!

Hotel Review
Les Jardins d'Eiffel
Paris

Nestled in the elegant 7th arrondissement, Les Jardins d’Eiffel is a peaceful retreat just minutes from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine. It's quiet courtyard garden and select rooms with (limited) tower views add a touch of romance, while the modern, well-equipped rooms ensure comfort. Note - If you're from the US, don't forget to bring your adapter with USB connections for charging your devices. The rooms do not have these. We used these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3LZ5896?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

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Location
The location was fantastic!
Staff
The English speaking staff was warm, the breakfast satisfying, and the location unbeatable—perfect for exploring Paris on foot.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Sep 03, 2025

Paul,

Reading your review was like reliving the whole trip with you—I could practically taste the strawberries at Borough Market and hear the sparkle of the Eiffel Tower lights! ✨ What a fantastic write-up—you really could moonlight as a travel blogger.

I’m so glad your family loved the mix of history, castles, Harry Potter magic, and Parisian sparkle.

Thank you for trusting me to help craft this adventure. Knowing it created such special family memories makes me incredibly happy. Now… shall we start plotting where your “sequel” should be? 😉

Warmly (and with a big smile),
Kate

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Great overall experience!
England | Aug 8 - Aug 10, 2025

K
Kelley L.
Richardson, TX | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
Kateryna was very responsive and helpful in planning our 3 day trip to London continuing into Southhampton for a cruise. We had a driver that could pick us up for transfer to port and they quickly took care of alternate transportation. A bit stressful but very quick to respond and find alternate transportation. I would use the service again in the future. Read more

Kateryna was very responsive and helpful in planning our 3 day trip to London continuing into Southhampton for a cruise. We had a driver that could pick us up for transfer to port and they quickly took care of alternate transportation. A bit stressful but very quick to respond and find alternate transportation. I would use the service again in the future.

Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Great interactive tour even though we were exhausted from just arriving!

Quality of Experience
I’m
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Very interesting and educational experience! A private tour guide option might have added to overall experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Thames Cruise with Dinner
Thames Cruise with Dinner
London

Cruise sights were amazing at night. Dinner and on board entertainment were a bit cheesy! But it’s ok as sights made up for the cheese lol

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Sep 04, 2025
Kelley, Thank you so much for your kind words—I’m really happy to hear that overall you had a great experience! I know the transport hiccup was stressful in the moment, but I’m glad we could jump in quickly and get you sorted so smoothly. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed discovering London, even while a little jet-lagged, and that the Tower of London and Beefeater experience left such an impression. I also had to smile at your description of the Thames Cruise—yes, sometimes the entertainment... Read more

Kelley,

Thank you so much for your kind words—I’m really happy to hear that overall you had a great experience! I know the transport hiccup was stressful in the moment, but I’m glad we could jump in quickly and get you sorted so smoothly.

It’s wonderful that you enjoyed discovering London, even while a little jet-lagged, and that the Tower of London and Beefeater experience left such an impression. I also had to smile at your description of the Thames Cruise—yes, sometimes the entertainment is a touch cheesy, but I agree the sparkling views of London at night more than make up for it!

It was such a pleasure planning this short but exciting trip for you, and I’d be absolutely delighted to help with future adventures whenever you’re ready.

With love from London,
Kateryna

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