Good Vibes Tours

My husband and I had the trip of a lifetime to England in September. Although I knew all the places I wanted to visit, Aleksandra put the pieces of the puzzle together in just the right way. She was there for big tweaks before we left, as well as little tweaks and hiccups during the trip. I could not have asked for a better travel agent. My least favorite part of the trip was with one of our guides, Olga. Her time management ended with us rushing through an important part (Windsor Castle) although she had insisted that we stand in line to see Queen Mary's dollhouse prior. There was also some historically incorrect information given. But that was a very small part of an overall miraculous trip! Highly recommend Aleksandra and Kim Kim!

Absolutely exceptional experience that truly surpassed anything I had ever hoped and dreamed of. It was such an out of this world experience and we have Aleks to thank so very much for so much of that! Everything was absolutely seamless. The trip itself that she built was something I never could have dreamt up, all of the booking she did made our travels flawless and stress free and having her with us along the way to sort out kinks was beyond measure of amazing! We were able to just live evert moment without worry!
From sleeping in a Lego house in Legoland to sleeping in a sleep cabin on a train to a gondola and hikes in the Highlands to driving the winding roads by stunning Lochs and Highlands to the quiet peace of a beautiful apartment overlooking a stunning Harbour she built us a family holiday beyond expectation. She had family front of mind for us as we traveled the UK. Highly recommend Kimkim for travel dreams to become reality! Can't wait for the next one!

Although we livwd wvwrywhwre we went Isle of Sky and the coastal towns of the East Neuk were magical! We could not have had a more perfect trip! Our travel agent Tatiana was superb, “shadowing” us every day to make sure everything was right.

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The Dowans Hotel of Speyside

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Bespoke Private Isle of Skye Tour

Scotland

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Honestly, I would not change one thing that Aleksandra set up for us. The trip was perfect and all the accommodations and tours were great.

Hello Tetiana,

Thank you for putting together this overall very memorable and satisfying trip through Scotland. We had a wonderful time and left feeling that we got a thorough impression of Scotland’s cities and breathtaking landscapes. Everything worked out perfectly, and we truly appreciated the attention to detail throughout the itinerary.

We do have a few minor comments and recommendations:

First, we were unable to go inside Edinburgh Castle because our flight delay made it too stressful on the day of arrival. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the recommended city tour and even stumbled upon Greyfriars Bobby’s grave, which was a lovely surprise for us as dog lovers. That would be a wonderful addition to your list of sightseeing recommendations.

Second, on the third day, we left Stirling Castle and drove north to the Culloden Battlefield. The drive took over three hours due to road construction and traffic, which caused us to miss our 2 p.m. tour. Fortunately, we were able to join the 3 p.m. session instead, though this meant we missed visiting Urquhart Castle that afternoon. That turned out just fine, as we later saw the castle from the Loch Ness Canal Tour the next day.

Isle of Skye was the absolute highlight of our trip. We loved Portree, the Storr hike, and the scenery filled with sheep—it all felt wonderfully authentic. We decided to skip the Quiraing hike to keep the day more relaxed and ensure we had time for the Talisker tour, which was a great decision.

On the sixth day, driving from Portree to Glencoe, we came across the Highland Soap Company and decided to stop. We recognized the brand from the products used in all our hotels—from Edinburgh to Inverness to Portree—and enjoyed shopping there tremendously. It would be a fantastic addition to future itineraries.

Overall, the trip was beautifully arranged, and we’re so grateful for your excellent planning and thoughtful touches. Thank you again for helping us experience Scotland in such a memorable and personal way.

Hotel Review

Bracken Hide Hotel

Portree

This was the best hotel on the trip, and we were so happy to be able to stay there for two nights. This hotel, and the Isle of Skye in general, was so beautiful that we could have stayed there the full week as well.

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Sea Breezes Restaurant

Scotland

This restaurant was sadly closed during our stay on the Isle of Skye, so we cannot leave a proper review.

Our trip to Scotland was magical. Kate was very attentive, always quick to respond with questions and to offer alternatives to the itinerary. The pace was perfect and we hit every sight we wanted to see, with the exception of Nessie, she was not in view the day we were at Loch Ness!

Eridon was exceptional as a driver/guide. He drove us to Portree and made a few stops en route that were not on the itinerary, places that he thought we'd like, and we did! It was a long day, but one of the best ones. He was lovely and very knowledgable.

All the hotels were great, but Taransay House stood out. Our stay there included breakfast and dinner each night and the food was delicious. The rooms were immaculate and very spacious and comfortable but what stood out the most is how hospitable Murdo and his family are, he was there at the door to greet us upon arrival and we immediately felt like old friends. He helped us with mapping out routes, and finding a driver for us, by calling in a favor, when he learned that we had no transportation reserved.

As a note - in many of the more remote places in Scotland, Uber is not available and taxis need to be reserved (well) in advance. We didn't understand this and were caught out more than once when there was no transportation available. It would have been better (and easier) for us to have that done in advance, whether by Kate or on our own, as it was a bit stressful on the day to learn that we couldn't move forward with our plans due to lack of transportation.

Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Fabulous location, right on "Diagon Alley" and walking distance to everything in Edinburgh. The staff was very helpful and very welcoming. Rooms were comfortable and clean.

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Taransay House, Small Hotel

Portree

Taransay House is a gem. Only four rooms, run by a family, includes breakfast and dinner. We have stayed at 5 star resorts all over the world, and Taransay House is on par. The rooms are immaculate, large and very comfortable, and the food is wonderful. The family that runs it are very special, we felt welcome immediately and when our stay was over, I didn't want to leave. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

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Walking distance to the center of Portree, overlooking a waterway.

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Murdo and Scott are fantastic!

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Prestonfield House

Edinburgh

What a special experience! We felt like we had stepped back in time to another, more civilized, era, but with all the modern amenities and comforts.

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh

Even my husband, who is not a Potter fan, thought this was so much fun.

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Aleksandra was wonderful and made our trip to London, Edinburgh and Dublin a wonderful experience. All of the details were planned in advance and the everything went flawlessly. I would highly recommend Aleksandra and KimKim to those that want to go on a trip but don’t want to go through the pain and hassle of planning and booking a trip