LocalWonders Travel S.r.l.

Guilia was very helpful in planning the trip to meet our needs. She was always responsive despite the time difference, She worked with our budget and gave us great restaurant tips, and made it easy for us to enjoy our vacation. She also advised us well on the balance between seeing sites and having time to explore the cities. She picked great hotels in excellent locations for us and picked amazing tour guides. We highly recommend Giulia if anyone is planning a trip to Italy.

This was our second year using Kimkim to plan and schedule our vacation and if it's possible, we're even more pleased than last year. I can't say enough about how great a job they do from planning and customizing the perfect trip, to making sure every little detail is addressed. Giulia did a wonderful job planning our vacation and we were super impressed and appreciative with her checking in throughout our trip to make sure we had everything we need. The Vamoos app is fantastic and makes it SUPER easy to navigate. The guides were absolutely awesome! I have recommend to all my friends and people I've shared about our trips that you MUST go with Kimkim to plan your next trip! Thank you for making our trip to Italy such an amazing experience....now I need to Kimkim to start working on our next trip to Europe!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Residence Amalfi

Amalfi

Great hotel, but if a quiet room is a must, make sure you don't stay in the corner.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great view, but very noisy

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Casa Adele

Taormina

Gorgeous hotel, super friendly staff, great location

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Very kind and super helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group

Italy

What a great experience! We couldn't have asked for a better day! Both boat captains were amazing

Quality of Experience

The knowledge of the island from our captain/guide was incredible

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was was awesome

Transport

Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience

Italy

Tony was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of Mount Etna and the history made this an incredible experience! The lunch served as well was fantastic!

Quality of Experience

PERFECT day!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We loved Tony, what an amazing job he did!

Transport

Godfather and Mafia tour with Pasta lunch (from Taormina) - Small Group

Italy

The Godfather tour was amazing, I highly recommend it for any fan of the movie series

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Giuseppe did an amazing job! He was super knowledgeable

Transport

Andrea did an outstanding job crafting a personalized tour of Sicily for us. He met with us via Zoom before the trip and answered all our questions in detail. He assisted us in getting our seat selections for our connecting ITA flights between Roma and Palermo. He was readily available and responsive during the trip when we had questions. We would definitely work with Andrea on any future trips to Italy.

All hotels were unique and wonderful - Palazzo Balsamo (Palermo), Villa Fiorita (Taormina), Asmundo di Gisira (Catania), Palazzo Artemide (Syracusa - Ortigia), Villa Athena Resort (Agrigento) and Palazzo Natoli (Palermo). The staff at all the hotels were very friendly and helpful.

All the guides - Chiara (Palermo), Giuseppe "Pepe" (Taormina), Aureliano (Catania, Syracusa - Ortigia), Francesco (Mt. Etna), Ivana (Ragusa) and Marco (Valle dei Templi Agrigento) were professional, deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and fluent in English. We highly recommend all of them to anyone seeking a personalized tour with a subject matter expert.

The owner of the chocolate laboratory in Modica (I believe her name is Sara) was also very knowledgeable and patient with us!

Our two dedicated drivers, Giovanni and Salvatore were critical to the success of our visit. Both these young men are excellent, safe drivers. They were always punctual and professional in their dealings with us. They coordinated all our trips with our guides and hotels. They represented their companies and their country flawlessly. We highly recommend them and would gladly ride with them again!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Villa Athena

Agrigento

The hotel is located inside the archaeological park and has stunning views of the Greek temples. It has an elegant 1950 vibe. I expected to see Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren in the lobby! Restaurant staff wear white tuxedos and bow ties for breakfast and lunch. They change into dark suits for dinner. Grounds are immaculate. Ready access to the park.

Authenticity & Character

It has an elegant 1950 vibe. I expected to see Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren in the lobby! Restaurant staff wear white tuxedos and bow ties for breakfast and lunch. They change into dark suits for dinner. Grounds are immaculate.

Location

The hotel is located inside the archaeological park and has stunning views of the Greek temples.

Staff

The staff all were very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean with well-maintained grounds. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was modern, and the room had air-conditioning.

Palazzo Balsamo

Palermo

All the front desk, restaurant, and housekeeping staff were very helpful. The hotel is well-positioned in the historic center of Palermo. The hotel is elegant and clean. We would definitely stay there again.

Authenticity & Character

Retained its neoclassic style with modern ammenities

Location

Right off Via Maqueda in the historic center of Palermo

Staff

Fluent in English, friendly, and very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pristine, with a modern bathroom and air conditioning. The mattress was excellent, too!

Palazzo Artemide

Pristine hotel located right next to piazza and the Duomo San Lucia. Excellent restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Neoclassical building surrounded by other neoclassical and baroque buildings

Location

Located right next to piazza and the Duomo San Lucia

Staff

The front desk staff was very helpful. Restaurant staff Stefano, Chiara, and Lorenzo were excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Air-conditioned, clean, modern bathroom

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Palermo

Neoclassical palazzo located right off Via Vittorio Emmanuelle, near the Duomo di Palermo, Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti.

Authenticity & Character

Renovated neoclassic palazzo.

Location

Neoclassical palazzo located right off Via Vittorio Emmanuelle, near the Duomo di Palermo, Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti.

Staff

Very friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Large clean room. Large, clean, modern bathroom

Boutique Hotel Villa Fiorita

Taormina

Pristine, chic, with stunning views of the sea and cliffs. Breakfast/lunch room staff Marija and Ettore were excellent. Front desk staff Annalisa and Francesco were very helpful in setting up dinner reservations.

Authenticity & Character

This place was pristine and offered excellent views.

Location

Stunning views of the sea and cliffs. Easy access to Taormina center

Staff

Marija and Ettore

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed mattress was excellent. The room, bathroom, and terrace were immaculate

Asmundo di Gisira

Catania

This was the most unique hotel we stayed in. The hotel is also an art gallery!

Authenticity & Character

Neoclassic palazzo with artwork in rooms and all common areas! Weirdly wonderful, over-the-top Italian!

Location

Centrally located with easy access to the piazza and Duomo di San Agarta.

Staff

The breakfast room staff are very professional and accommodating. The manager was actively engaged andcharming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and well maintained

Activity Reviews

Palermo guided walk insight on the anti-mafia movement and street food tour (private guide)

Italy

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Temple valley guided visit

Italy

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Mount Etna expedition - Private

Italy

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Syracuse Guided Walk - Private Guide

Italy

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Entrance ticket to Temple Valley

Italy

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ragusa guided visit

Italy

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Monreale Cathedral Guided visit

Italy

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Monreale Cathedral tickets

Italy

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided visit to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina (private guide)

Italy

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Ancient Theater of Taormina entrance ticket

Italy

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Food walk in Catania (private guide)

Italy

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Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park - private guide

Italy

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Modica chocolate laboratory

Italy

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Palermo time at your leisure

Italy

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip planner, Guilia, was excellent. Her responses on text and e-mail were immediate and she was able to orchestrate many moving parts seamlessly. I loved the personalized travel application for each family member since we had a number of schedules to manage. I loved the kimkim communication platform which help me organize my thoughts and respond quickly for answers I knew and later for things I had to delay. It would have been helpful to know in advance the walking times to our various tour destination points. A preprinted map with meeting points, restaurants and bars may have been useful. Our cooking class was delightful but it was scheduled at 7pm and the pasta was finished and served at 9pm. It was also not enough to be considered dinner for six people. It was a snack and would have been a nice light lunch or day activity. Our tour guides were very sweet and knowledgeable but we suffered from tour guide fatigue and had to cut our last (4th) tour short. Also, next time I will ask the planner to add restaurant recommendations to use as a starting point for planning. Hotel location on the water was perfect for our family of adults with plenty of cafes and space for gathering. We loved our sunny weekend in the fascinating city of Venice. Thank you!

**Best Trip Ever — Planned by Giulia!**

When I think about this trip, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible level of planning behind it. Giulia made me feel like I was her only client, while also going above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for my parents. Because of my parents medical needs, certain accommodations were essential, and I was unfamiliar with how this accessibility worked in other countries—things like transportation, baggage assistance, private vehicles, and elevator access.

Giulia handled every single detail flawlessly. From coordinating transportation between hotels to selecting ideal locations, arranging private tours, and ensuring smooth luggage handling, nothing was overlooked. My parents said it best: “We literally felt like royalty the second we got off that plane—Giulia thought of everything.”

One of the standout aspects of the trip was the thoughtfully designed itinerary. Each day included planned activities, but there was also flexibility built in for leisure time. My parents especially appreciated having their afternoons free to rest and recharge, rather than being scheduled every minute of the day like with some travel companies.

Another highlight was Enzo, the private transfer driver. While he handled most of the major transfers between hotels, he did so much more than just drive. Enzo shared meaningful insights about Italy that went beyond what they experienced on tours. He took the time to connect with my parents, making them feel truly special—something that set him apart from typical drivers.

Overall, this trip exceeded every expectation. Thanks to Giulia’s care, attention to detail, and genuine thoughtfulness, it was truly the best trip ever.

I wish that I could give more than 5 stars for Giulia and her team. I received more than I paid for due to Giulia's constant messages on ideas that she had and places to go. She always had an insight to where we were and was very involved before and during the trip. When I was lost on a custom or courtesy, she gently and easily readdressed it all without me having to wait a long time.
I highly recommend anyone use this team and I will be referring friends and family to Giulia as it comes up. Thank you for helping make my wife's birthday trip an unforgettable experience.

Jay and Lys

Activity Reviews

Rome Private Guided Walk

Rome

Our guide was kind and cared about what we wanted to see, skipping things that she knew we didn't want to do, which gave us more time to see and do the things we really wanted to. As a lover of history, she was able to give us the down and dirty of everything Rome, since she is a born and raised Roman. She was amazing. I highly recommend Maria, our guide as the go to professional for anyone visiting Rome.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Winery visit with wine tasting and cooking class

Italy

Our day started and ended with a great driver, Stefano, who was knowledgable about the area and had a clean and beautiful van to take us around. Seriously, great driver. He was technically supposed to have dropped us off but just HAD to take us to a very romantic must see spot before we left, Piazzale Michelangelo. This was NOT on the itinerary and he made it happen. The winery was incredible and the staff were amazing. We ended up ordering a bunch of stuff, since we liked it so much!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had such an amazing time in Florence and Rome thanks to all the planning that Guilia provided for us. I know that people plan trips themselves, but I am not one of those people. I do not have time or or the patience to book everything separately and thanks to Guilia, I did not have to. I loved having the itinerary right in the app with all the tickets and I love the experiences that she picked out and our private guides in Florence and Rome were so nice and knowledgeable. It was also very reassuring to be able to have someone to message in case there were any issues. For us there were only a few times where I wanted to just check in or ask about something and Guilia and Andrea got back to us right away. As someone with a demanding job and a busy family, I loved this trip because it was so full of activities and free time and recommendations and everything went so smoothly and I didn’t have to plan a thing myself.