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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.

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Recent Trip Reviews for Good Vibes Tours

Outside of London
England | Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2026

Joel
Joel D.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there. The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small. The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality. Having a... Read more

The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there.

The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small.

The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality.

Having a private Oxford walking tour was really good. Magnus did a nice job. Obviously, private walking tours are better than group tours. The Bath walking tour was less good because we were with others.

Our highlight day was with our Cotswolds private driver and tour guide, Adge Secker. He was enthusiastic, engaging, friendly and helpful. Anyone would do well with him!

Overall, given the information we provided Kate, she did an excellent job putting together this trip. The details, tickets and vouchers were all functional and easy to find.

We would use Kim Kim again.

Hotel Reviews
Malmaison Oxford
Oxford

The refurbished prison retains its original design which is interesting. The room was a bit small

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Bigger room, fully opening windows.
Chester House Hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water

A bit cheesy for a 4 star hotel

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Staff
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The Manor House
Castle Combe

Impressive, attractive and well run

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The Queensberry Hotel
Bath

Local, eclectic and nice

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Activity Reviews
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
England

Boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

Magnus was informative and learned.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cotswolds Private Tour
Cotswolds Private Tour
England

Adge Secker was greatly

Quality of Experience
The guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Bath

We realize that we would rather be on a private tour. Guide was ok. Others in our group walked too fast for us

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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Not to be missed!
England | May 9 - May 22, 2026

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Elizabeth R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026

We loved the private tour to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court with David. And, actually the free day the we were given by accident in both London and Paris were wonderful. Next trip we will schedule a free day intentionally. Paris was a blast. The D' Orsea was not to be missed. We could have gone back for a second day.

Tatiana was ever attentive and super positive. Next up, Venice!

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Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Everything flowed as planned. Aleksandra,did ...
Ireland | May 19 - May 28, 2026

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Kathleen P.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Everything flowed as planned. Aleksandra,did a wonderful job. I thought it was amazing. Read more

Everything flowed as planned. Aleksandra,did a wonderful job. I thought it was amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Galway
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ballea Castle
Cork
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pembroke Townhouse Dublin
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Blackrock Castle Tour
Blackrock Castle Tour
Ireland

No guide for scheduled tour

Wicklow & Powerscourt Half-Day Tour
Wicklow & Powerscourt Half-Day Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sean was very knowledgeable & helpful
Transport
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Aleksandra did a fantastic job designing our trip!!!
Scotland | May 3 - May 23, 2026

Yumi
Yumi A.
Kent, WA | Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Aleksandra did a fantastic job designing our 3-week travel through Central Scottish Highlands and its adjacent islands! Scotland is gorgeous and its landscapes and views are magical with “four seasons in a day” weather pattern. We are already planning to go back to North Scottish Highlands with Aleksandra’s help in 2028.

We are quite particular about what we want to do (avoiding touristy towns and places as much as possible), hiking opportunities, distillery experiences, accommodations that... Read more

Aleksandra did a fantastic job designing our 3-week travel through Central Scottish Highlands and its adjacent islands! Scotland is gorgeous and its landscapes and views are magical with “four seasons in a day” weather pattern. We are already planning to go back to North Scottish Highlands with Aleksandra’s help in 2028.

We are quite particular about what we want to do (avoiding touristy towns and places as much as possible), hiking opportunities, distillery experiences, accommodations that have beautiful and dramatic views in quiet and/or isolated locations. Aleksandra nailed them all for us!!! We couldn’t be happier in each location! The pace was perfect! In the first draft of itinerary, I asked her “why are we staying at Loch Lomond for 4 nights?” Well, she knew we needed 4 nights/5 days to explore the beautiful loch and the surrounding area for hiking!

Throughout the 3-week journey, she was just a phone call and text away assisting us when we needed. She was always available for us like a magic! What a comfort it was to have her watching over our back!

Thank you, Aleksandra for giving us the fabulous memory of Scotland!!!

Hotel Reviews
Six Brunton Place Bed and Breakfast
Edinburgh

This is an intimate and quiet place with an amazing host.

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Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges
Balmaha

This is a great cottage on the quiet side of Loch Lomond. The cottage was well designed and functional.

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No 17 The Promenade
Oban

Absolutely beautiful hotel with amazing decor. Our room was very spacious looking over the Oban Bay. We could really relax in the room looking at the beautiful view.

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Pods at Port nan Gael
Pennyghael

The small pod is cleverly designed and very functional with a great view.

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Atlantic Drift - Isle of Skye - Amazing Sea views
Glendale

We loved this cottage so much that we cut a few things from our schedule to stay at the cottage, walk around the neighborhood, chat with wonderful host and hostess. This cottage was our fondest place to stay!

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Plockton Inn Hotel
Ross-shire

A quaint hotel in the quaint village of Plockton. The room was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful with my food allergy.

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Bynack
Aviemore

This is a spacious 2-bedroom cabin with a large kitchen. It was a comfortable place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
There was no one to interact with.....
Cleanliness & Comfort
Atholl Arms Hotel
Dunkeld, Perthshire

A wonderful hotel with great decor at a great location with riverfront bar, etc. in quaint village of Dunkeld. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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Activity Reviews
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Edinburgh
Collection Tour and Tasting at  Glengoyne Distillery
Collection Tour and Tasting at Glengoyne Distillery
Scotland
Torabhaig Distillery Tour
Torabhaig Distillery Tour
Scotland
Ben Nevis Distillery Tour
Ben Nevis Distillery Tour
Scotland
Horseback Riding in Highlands
Horseback Riding in Highlands
Scotland

Our riding guide was such a character and we were definitely entertained!

Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
The Cairn Distillery Tour & Lunch
The Cairn Distillery Tour & Lunch
Aviemore

What a modern and stylish distillery with beautiful views everywhere! We really enjoyed the tour incorporating audio and visual, highly stylish tasting room, followed by a fabulous lunch spread!

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Thank you so much for making our trip so memo...
Ireland | May 9 - May 16, 2026

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julie j.
Seattle, WA, USA | Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable, Tetiana! You made the whole process easy and enjoyable. I left a message after returning home on 5/25, but I wasn’t sure if it went through. For some reason, my phone had an issue so I couldn’t log in while I was in London for a family event, so I wasn’t able to write sooner. Tetiana was responsive, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Thanks to her planning, we could relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details.... Read more

Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable, Tetiana! You made the whole process easy and enjoyable.

I left a message after returning home on 5/25, but I wasn’t sure if it went through. For some reason, my phone had an issue so I couldn’t log in while I was in London for a family event, so I wasn’t able to write sooner.

Tetiana was responsive, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Thanks to her planning, we could relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details. We’re really grateful for her help.

And please let Ciaran and Jimmy know that we will always remember them whenever we think of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland—they were truly amazing and made the experience extra special.

We’re very grateful for everything and would happily recommend KimKim and Tetiana to anyone planning a trip!

Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip fla...
Scotland | May 11 - May 18, 2026

Garth
Garth D.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour... Read more

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour guides over our trip and they were all extremely knowledgeable and accomodating thank you all (John, John, Ritchie and Liberty) ! And again thank you Kimkim for this amazing experience!!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 05, 2026
Dear Garth, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly made my day! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your wife and helping create a journey that reflected your interests, family history, and dreams for Scotland. Hearing that your visit to your ancestral lands became the highlight of the trip means so much to me. Elaine was absolutely thrilled to be part of that special day, and I know how much care and passion she put into making it... Read more

Dear Garth,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly made my day!

It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your wife and helping create a journey that reflected your interests, family history, and dreams for Scotland. Hearing that your visit to your ancestral lands became the highlight of the trip means so much to me. Elaine was absolutely thrilled to be part of that special day, and I know how much care and passion she put into making it meaningful.

I’m also delighted that you enjoyed your time with John, John, Ritchie, and Liberty. We are very fortunate to work with such wonderful local guides who genuinely love sharing their knowledge and their country with visitors.

Thank you for placing your trust in me and allowing me to be a small part of such a memorable adventure. Reviews like yours remind me why I love what I do.

I wish you and your wife many happy memories of Scotland for years to come, and if your travels ever bring you back to the UK or Ireland, it would be my absolute pleasure to help you plan another adventure.

With warmest regards,
Kate

Amazing trip to London, Bath, The Cotswolds and Oxford U.K. Kateryna knows her stuff!
England | May 1 - May 13, 2026

Richard
Richard S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Amazing trip to London! Kateryna was a great planner and checked off our list of things to do in London, Bath, the Cotswolds and Oxford. Kate was always available at a moments notice and stepped in when we needed help along the way. She called ahead to our hotels so that they would be prepared as we arrived and she sorted out any touristy questions that we had as we arrived and departed each location. We've used kimkim before for our trip to Spain (and it was also great), but Kate made us... Read more

Amazing trip to London! Kateryna was a great planner and checked off our list of things to do in London, Bath, the Cotswolds and Oxford. Kate was always available at a moments notice and stepped in when we needed help along the way. She called ahead to our hotels so that they would be prepared as we arrived and she sorted out any touristy questions that we had as we arrived and departed each location. We've used kimkim before for our trip to Spain (and it was also great), but Kate made us feel like we had someone we could reach out to at any time. We also ventured into The Netherlands for four days, but the planning on that segment did incur some problems. Tickets to museums were not pre-purchased and we had to scramble needlessly. "Self Guided" tours in several Holland cities left it us to research activities on our own. In review, we should have stayed in the U.K. for the whole trip as Kate has that country figured out completely. We would use and will use kimkim again for our next trip

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Super location, super staff, super ideal! The staff at this hotel was like having a local friend that helps you out when you are in town. Housekeeping: top notch - Breakfast staff: EXCELLENT cleanliness and food options. This staff provided us with the BEST start of the day, every day. - Front Desk: What can I say? Like your friend you've been waiting to talk to in Amsterdam.

Authenticity & Character
Totally authentic house close to the canal that has been transformed into a comfortable hotel.
Location
Right in the middle of the city. Steps from the Metro station.
Staff
EVERYTHING they did: directions, recommendations, food options, museum options, the staff is the BEST!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping is on it! Everyday, every spec of dust, ....we were getting spoiled by their attentiveness.
Pullman London St Pancras
London

Right next door to the major train station! Street traffic seemed to be in gridlock around the hotel in every direction, but having the train station with the EuroStar service next door was genius on our planner's part (Kate). Another hotel with EXCELLENT breakfast service, but having dinner at the hotel was an experience that took two hours! Seems that the kitchen was having a tough time keeping up with the orders from the dining room. Mentioned the delays to our server and he graciously took a couple drinks off our tab.

Authenticity & Character
Modern hotel, with great views of the city, quiet on the upper floors, safe, clean and comfortable.
Location
Train station right next door! Location, location, location.
Staff
Another professional crew of hospitality folks.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was large, clean and comfortable. Bathroom also large in comparison to other local hotels....nice shower.
The Store
Oxford

CENTRAL location in Oxford....clean, comfortable, safe hotel with an amazing breakfast all run by a professional and top-notch staff. Because the location is right in the middle of Oxford, many of the local food choices are geared towards the student population....lot's of fast food joints and restaurants that seem to target the students. Wish we could have tried the hotel's restaurant for dinner, but it didn't open until 5:30pm and our ride to London departed at 6pm. Based on the breakfasts we had at the hotel, the dinner menu would have been the best around.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel has everything! Great restaurant and bar, Spa with massage services, comfortable, quiet rooms
Location
Right smack dab in the center of Oxford.
Staff
Front desk staff can do hand stands and back flips! Anything we needed, the were there to step up.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, quiet, and safe rooms.....mini fridge didn't cool, but the front desk staff was getting it addressed.
Hotel Indigo Bath
Bath

BEST hotel during our entire trip! Scrumptious breakfast, QUIET hotel room, SUPER central location and incredible staff.

Authenticity & Character
INCREDIBLE job in converting a classic building into a truly modern hotel.
Location
Right in the heart of town and walking distance from the train station.
Staff
These people understand how to take care of their guests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wish we could have stayed longer, room was the most comfortable during our two week trip encompassing 5 hotels.
The Academy London

GREAT breakfast NO elevators SPACIOUS rooms LOUD street noise day and night CENTRAL location

Authenticity & Character
Classic row homes converted into a hip, clean, hotel.
Location
Close to the Underground system and easy to catch a cab outside the front door
Staff
EVERYBODY was SUPER hospitable. Breakfast ladies were amazing and top notch.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Poor housekeepers need to go up and down a lot of stairs!
Activity Reviews
Open Boat Cruise Drinks Included Central Station Departure
Open Boat Cruise Drinks Included Central Station Departure
Amsterdam

The absolute BEST was to start your Amsterdam vacation. Cruise the canals and see the city in the comfort of a well guided captain. Couple of drinks, great weather, and a good tour guide made this a memorable part of our visit to Amsterdam and was really the way to kick off your holiday in the city.

Quality of Experience
The cruise down the various canals and the historical stories told as you motor along.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great captain, great staff, great weather, great way to start off your stay in Amsterdam
Transport
Safe boat, professional crew, clean onboard, and incredible vistas!
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
England

Excellent adventure, but very short ride. Beautiful scenery and super punting tour guide. 30 minute ride was way too short, but the punting circuit is limited to a ride around the man-made island. Still had a nice relaxing ride on another beautiful day. Passed alongside a botanical garden during the punting tour ride and went there immediately following the punting excursion. Turned out to be a great diversion and wonderful way to stroll along the gardens for another hour. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience
Excellent experience, but very short and sweet at 30 minutes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Strong, knowledgeable, Punting guide....student earning his way through college with a side hustle.
Transport
I couldn't do this myself and watched others attempt to "Punt", the students working there are the best.
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

Nice 2 hour walking tour, but the tour facility was unprepared when we showed up for our scheduled tour. Had a nice, former student, walk us around for a couple hours, but honestly we could have seen so much more....we only ventured out 5 or 6 blocks from the tour facility and spent way too much time reliving the former students, hangouts rather that the immense history of Oxford. Still an enjoyable walk on an enjoyable day.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful day. Beautiful scenery and amazing centralized location.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Further exploration of the city with a seasoned tour guide.
Transport
Walking the whole way.
 Cotswolds Experience from Bath, private tour
Cotswolds Experience from Bath, private tour
Bath

The HIGHLIGHT of our 2 weeks in Europe! Our private tour guide Adge, and his trusty driver Leroy made for a most memorable day in Bath and the Cotswolds. Our guide Adge was a retired police officer from Bath and new every inch and crevice of the city and beyond. Our driver Leroy was the utmost professional driver and navigated our day through tight twists and turns where we always felt safe and secure. We got 16 hours of the best tour possible in 8 hours that day. Adge was humorous, spontaneous, knowledgeable, warm, welcoming, and EVERYTHING you could of asked for in a private tour guide. BEST day of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Our private tour guide: Adge and our trusty driver Leroy
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge,Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge,....and Leroy.
Transport
Leroy made us feel special in the Luxury SUV and his cool and calm driving demeanor.
British Museum Private Tour
British Museum Private Tour
London

AMAZING museum and knowledgeable tour guide. Only with we weren't worn out and that the tour could be an hour or two longer. Pedro was an experienced expert and a very personable, private tour guide and showed us many of the items in a quick tour of maybe 20% of this HUGE museum.

Quality of Experience
One of the best museums visited in the world!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pedro (I kept calling him Pablo!), was a knowledgeable and interesting guide, showed us as much as possible in such a HUGE museum.
Transport
The London taxi system and the Underground metro
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London

Delianne was a fun and quirky tour guide for a walking tour of more than two hours! She had great stories and took us to the great spots to watch the parade and to take pictures along the way. Delianne also went out of her way to teach us how the Underground metro system worked and then we were on our way using the system the rest of the trip....fun! Delianne was punctual, knowledgeable, cute, and in great shape for what was probably 10,000 steps (but I didn't monitor on my app).

Quality of Experience
How great London is!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delianne was a GREAT guide, loaded with information presented in a fun and quirky manner.
Transport
Got to the meeting point by taxi, but guide taught us how to use the Underground and that was the best information needed about transport!
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Breathtaking! The Crown Jewels (minus the jewels), the history, the buildings, the Beefeaters, the ravens! All made for an enjoyable day at this memorable location. Our tour planner Kate made sure that we were there at the 10am opening and that was genius! We had hardly any lines and got in the queue of 5 or 10 people to visit the Crown Jewels exhibit. The early start made for a leisurely stroll through all the buildings at the Tower of London. As we were wrapping up tour, we noticed at least 500 people in line to see the Crown Jewels! It must have been pandemonium at that time to get a glimpse of the displays in the Tower of London. Thank you Kate!

Quality of Experience
Self guided tour a little tough, lots to see and huge expanse to cover
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide, driver, or staff not provided. Group tour with the amount of tourist was impossible. (was listed as "small group"- wasn't small at all).
Transport
Transport not provided....used the city taxi's which were easy to find, but a little pricey (still less than Uber's rates!)
Thames Cruise with Dinner
Thames Cruise with Dinner
London

Prepare to "herd" aboard a dinner cruise in which you don't get to choose what you want for dinner. The minions (us and forty or so other guests) get to sit right in the middle (where usual dinner cruises have a dance floor and everyone gets a table close to a window). We were given "menus" which had several choices, but when I asked about them, was told that the menu is to show you what drinks you can order. Everybody gets a chicken dish....everybody. The staff was as if they were in forced labor, no smiles and no frowns. Entertainment was a Karaoke singer. Having done dinner cruises in other cities in other countries, this was unexpected.....hope it didn't cost too much?

Quality of Experience
Turn the business into a legit dinner cruise
Food
Choices - at least 2 or 3 choices.....please?
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Smiles everybody!
Transport
Staff involvement? Sights to see?
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Great driver who knew the city inside and out. He found ways to make it through the city that we could never replicate again. Super conversation from a local character that we well versed in the history of the city.

Quality of Experience
Lot's of history
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Well educated driver on the history of London (and a lot of the U.S. too!)
Transport
Comfortable, newer London taxi with a driver that navigated some of the most difficult passages.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 09, 2026
Dear Richard, Thank you so very, very much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review. I honestly read it with the biggest smile. It was such a true pleasure working with you, and I have to say - you were absolutely one of the best travelers to plan for. Your kindness, sense of humor, openness, and the way you embraced every part of the journey made it so special from my side as well. I’m so happy that London, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Oxford came together so beautifully for you.... Read more

Dear Richard,

Thank you so very, very much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review. I honestly read it with the biggest smile.

It was such a true pleasure working with you, and I have to say - you were absolutely one of the best travelers to plan for. Your kindness, sense of humor, openness, and the way you embraced every part of the journey made it so special from my side as well.

I’m so happy that London, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Oxford came together so beautifully for you. Reading your words about the hotels, the Tower of London timing, the black cab experience, and especially your amazing Cotswolds day with Adge and Leroy honestly made my day. These are exactly the kinds of memories I always hope my travelers will take home with them.

I’m also very grateful that you felt supported along the way. For me, planning the trip is only one part of the experience - I always want my travelers to feel that there is a real person here, watching over the details, ready to help, and genuinely caring that everything goes smoothly.

Thank you as well for being so honest and fair in your feedback about the parts that did not work as well. I’m truly sorry that the Netherlands portion created unnecessary stress. You absolutely should not have had to scramble during your holiday, and I completely understand how frustrating that must have felt.

Most of all, thank you for your trust, your warmth, and your wonderful energy throughout the whole process. It was a privilege to be part of your adventure, and I would be absolutely delighted to help you again whenever your next trip brings you back to the UK - or anywhere else I can make the journey feel truly special.

Warmest wishes,
Kate

Beautiful scenery, excellent lodging and food
Ireland | May 6 - May 15, 2026

Wendy
Wendy C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 17, 2026
We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along. My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip. We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around... Read more

We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along.

My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip.

We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around the city streets and driving on the country roads.

One piece of advice I have for any traveler is to be clear with your tour planner what time you would like to start the day each day, when you need down time, and what transport you expect you will need and when.

Thank you, Alessandra and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh

This hotel has delicious food and kind and helpful staff. The rooms are large and well appointed.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Corrib House Guest Accommodation
Galway

Right on the Corrib River, and walkable to downtown. Bathrooms are small & in particular shower is tiny! Staff is kind and food is excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small bathrooms
Lancaster Lodge Hotel
Cork

Modern hotel, near English Market

Authenticity & Character
Basic accommodations but clean with lounge and large breakfast area
Location
Staff
They allowed us to store our luggage and use a charger outlet after checkout
Cleanliness & Comfort
Number 59
Dublin

We liked this hotel, as it had a sauna, a cold plunge, and massages (the latter for a fee). The lounge was pleasant to sit in; it had a bar and looked out on the back garden. We could walk downtown. Excellent restaurants nearby. The hosts were helpful too, as I left a book light and paperback in the room when we departed, and they gave them to our friends to return it to us.

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Activity Reviews
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Edinburgh

Great tour guide! Nice to sit in the bar after and enjoy the tastes of different gibs and whiskey.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Galway

I really liked this tour. Nice to have options for people who don’t want to or can’t bike. They offered a horse and carriage and e-bike options.

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Transport
Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Ireland

I liked this tour but we would have liked to know we were going to be eating dinner ahead of time, and it was difficult to find the tour guide at the start. We visited three bars with food and also had Murphy’s ice cream of the street. The tour guide was kind and helpful.

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Galway Bay Fishing
Galway Bay Fishing
Ireland

Kevin was a great guide. We fished in the bay and caught 8 pollock (threw them back). You can keep them and eat the fish later if you like!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh

Early, but on time!

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our fi...
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

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Andrea G.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely...
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Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely appreciate all your time and effort planning and organizing this trip for us 4 ladies❤️
Andrea

Hotel Reviews
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London

Clean, great location, amazing breakfast buffet, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Clean, impressive buffet breakfast
Location
Walking distance to St James park and Buckinham Palace
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel very clean. The beds were comfortable. A bit of a walk to the breakfast area.
The Old New Inn
Bourton on the Water

Charming Old Inn, great location with easy walks to trails, shops, bus stop. Wonderful breakfast with amazing croissants! It’s an old building beautifully renovated but narrow hallways and stairwells, no elevator. Must be able to carry own luggage to and from room. Lovely view of river from our room. Nice size showers with rain shower head. Our 3rd floor room was lovely but low hanging rafters caused a few head bumps. The Bourton on the Water miniature village next door was impressive and so fun to see.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
Staff
Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 31, 2026
Hi Andrea, Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review. Reading your words honestly brought such a huge smile to my face. I’m absolutely delighted that your first journey to London and the Cotswolds exceeded your expectations and became such a special adventure for all four of you ❤️ It was truly my pleasure helping organize everything. I also loved reading all your thoughtful notes about the hotels - especially your description of The Old New Inn. It really is such a charming... Read more

Hi Andrea,

Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review. Reading your words honestly brought such a huge smile to my face.

I’m absolutely delighted that your first journey to London and the Cotswolds exceeded your expectations and became such a special adventure for all four of you ❤️ It was truly my pleasure helping organize everything.

I also loved reading all your thoughtful notes about the hotels - especially your description of The Old New Inn. It really is such a charming and atmospheric place, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the views, breakfasts, and cozy character of the inn.

And of course, I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to Chris, Delianne, and Adge - they will be absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with them.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure and for your warmth and kindness throughout the whole process!

Warm wishes,
Kate

Our trip was exceptional!
Scotland | May 4 - May 15, 2026

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Sheri M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier. Read more

Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier.

Hotel Reviews
Tigerlily
Edinburgh

Wonderfully funky hotel! The room was perfect and the food was amazing!

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Everything was clean and quality was exceptional.
Atholl Hotel
Aberdeen

Amazing hotel and staff! We got a flat in our rental car and even though I paid for full 24 hour service, they hung up on me twice and would not come out under the 24 hour agreement and they wanted to charge me after I paid for full coverage. Beth, the hotel manager got on the phone and just like that, they came and fixed our car and we were not charged. The food was wonderful and all the staff was amazing. Can’t say enough about this place. I will never forget Beth in particular.

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Blackfriars Hotel
Inverness

Due to no fault of their own, they are situated where you have to rely on pay public parking. Which is almost 3 blocks away on uneven cobble stone, so wheels on your luggage barely helps and there is no lift. We did fine getting our luggage up a flight and a half of stairs, but for much older people this would not be good at all. So, this should be a consideration for future older clients. Other than this, the food was excellent and location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fair? Based on location, distance from parking and lack of a lift.
Staff
Attentive!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Dunvegan
Dunvegan

Wonderful staff and food! They are self-sustained, meaning they grow their own food and meat is local as well. Room was very nice and clean. There is no lift, but we were fine. The good news is if older, staff will get your luggage upstairs, though we didn’t need that. Location was perfect and easy to make the loop of the Isle of Skye and back to the hotel.

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Creag Mhor Lodge
Onich

Wonderful old hotel and staff. This is an older hotel, so no lift. But, we had not trouble getting our luggage upstairs to our room. So, no lift when booking much older clients, this should be a consideration. Food and bar was exceptional. Location is a bit away from Ft. William, but beautifully situated.

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The Stirling Highland Hotel
Stirling

Hotel was centrally located, but lacking in quality. Everywhere in this hotel there is visual clues that repairs are very much needed. Paint peeling off ceilings from water damage in common areas. In our hotel room, paint was coming off our bathroom ceiling from lack of ventilation and there were signs of mold around the bath tub. Comforter on the bed were poor in quality and were not very warm to sleep under in a roo. That only provided a space heater.

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb