Kimkim Trip Reviews

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I was part of a large group of 11. ( Tillson/...
Australia | Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2026

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Pat T.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026

I was part of a large group of 11. ( Tillson/ Voss / Ruby group) . Katie Voss wrote a detailed review that we all collaborated on. It was a great trip

Local specialist: Siena Mueller

Our trip to Thailand
Thailand | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2026

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Yvonne S.
Spain | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026

My family and I went to Thailand from the 25th of December until the 6th of January.
Just want to say that Kim Kim organized our luxury trip very well and were always available if we needed any help. My family and I had a fantastic time and Ashley was extremely helpful with the organization as were the local guides like Winni in Bangkok and Dada in Puquet. We found everyone kind, and helpful. I would recommend this group to organize whatever you need with hotels, tours and airline tickets.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen

Emerson is the best travel agent I could ever...
Finland | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2026

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Jessica D.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026
Emerson is the best travel agent I could ever have asked for. He truly listened to what we wanted and turned it into the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, seamless, and exceeded our expectations. His expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. I will only work with Emerson going forward and we’re already planning our next trip with him! Read more

Emerson is the best travel agent I could ever have asked for. He truly listened to what we wanted and turned it into the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, seamless, and exceeded our expectations. His expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. I will only work with Emerson going forward and we’re already planning our next trip with him!

Hotel Reviews
Design Hotel Levi
Levi
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Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel
Rovaniemi
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Overnight Train
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Hotel Fabian
Helsinki
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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer
Emerson
Emerson Siimer
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jan 08, 2026

Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words - it means a lot to me. I’m really grateful for the trust you placed in me, and I’m so happy the trip delivered the experience you were hoping for. It was a genuine pleasure working with you.

Hanna was the best. Every time we had a good ...
Iceland | Jan 1 - Jan 6, 2026

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Natalie G.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026
Hanna was the best. Every time we had a good moment we’d stop and laugh and say Hanna did good 😂. Will be planning an itinerary for every trip from now on, everything felt like a surprise which allowed for no expectations from over planning and looking at “perfect” travel photos Read more

Hanna was the best. Every time we had a good moment we’d stop and laugh and say Hanna did good 😂. Will be planning an itinerary for every trip from now on, everything felt like a surprise which allowed for no expectations from over planning and looking at “perfect” travel photos

Hotel Review
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

This was so cute staying here was one of the best decisions we made! Sheets were so comfy we barely could get up to start driving, but the service was amazing. I wasn’t expecting the breakfast to be so much and so generous, they’re really on point with this it was a highlight of our trip seeing how much care they put into the little baskets. We made a mental note to leave a review because of how much it stood out to us

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfectly walkable to everything in the city, but no parking
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine / Iceland | Replied on Jan 08, 2026

Natalie, Roni, thank you for your feedback!
I am so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the beauty of Iceland.
Let all your future travels be full of good moment and pleasant surprises!
Warm regards,
Hanna

Nine Day Colombia Trip
Colombia | Dec 29 - Jan 7, 2026

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Robert M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
Having just completed our nine day trip in Colombia I can provide some thoughts.
I have to say that I didn’t know really what to expect and what I would see in Colombia given the limited images and news about this country. Narcos and Juan Valdez commercials can only go so far. Colombia and its cities far exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed each of our guides and those who assisted along the way for days like Bike Tour and Gold Museum in Bogota, to the waterfall and organic...
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Having just completed our nine day trip in Colombia I can provide some thoughts.
I have to say that I didn’t know really what to expect and what I would see in Colombia given the limited images and news about this country. Narcos and Juan Valdez commercials can only go so far. Colombia and its cities far exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed each of our guides and those who assisted along the way for days like Bike Tour and Gold Museum in Bogota, to the waterfall and organic farm lunch in Medellin.
I will note for me specifically that this was the single most impactful visit I have ever had to a museum. Seeing the gold artifacts through the eyes of an indigenous people was very moving. The Salt Cathedral also was absolutely stunning in size and scope.
We didn’t just get Instagram worthy pics, we heard perspectives, and listened to new ideas and saw glorious sites. I thank everyone involved in introducing South America and Colombia to me. You are a tough act to follow. I will recommend Kimkim to family and friends (they have already gushed about the pictures) and I suspect and look forward to engaging with you further for future adventures with Kristin.

Many thanks once again for making the start of 2026 so memorable!!! Cheers and Happy New Year to one and all.
Rob

Local specialist: Margarita Moreno

Excellent Service but Lack of Pricing Transparency
Peru | Dec 29 - Jan 5, 2026

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Joseph E.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026
Overall, we had an incredible vacation. Jimena and Jesus were very attentive to all of our needs immediately responding to any queiry that I had. All of the guides were good, but Wily (in the Sacred Valley) was exceptional. He not only was knowledgeable but had a very comfortable personality the melded well with us. We asked to make our trip a culinary experience and Jimena did not disappoint us. The food offered along our 9-day tour was exceptional. The one "other" (and it... Read more

Overall, we had an incredible vacation. Jimena and Jesus were very attentive to all of our needs immediately responding to any queiry that I had.

All of the guides were good, but Wily (in the Sacred Valley) was exceptional. He not only was knowledgeable but had a very comfortable personality the melded well with us.

We asked to make our trip a culinary experience and Jimena did not disappoint us. The food offered along our 9-day tour was exceptional.

The one "other" (and it is a considerable one) with using Kimkim is that detailed pricing information is not available. There is no transparency with event pricing. In my case, I was in a rush to plan a last minute trip and Kimkim came through like a champ, but the lack of transparency will impact my choice on whether to use their services once again.

Activity Review
Reception and transfer to hotel
Reception and transfer to hotel
Lima

Lewis is an outstanding driver. I felt entirely safe in his hands. We had several drivers during our trip (all were good), but none were even in the same league as Lewis. Safe, professional and expedient.

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Local specialist: Jimena Salazar

Excellent Winter Vacation...
Spain | Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2026

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William H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
The guides, drivers, and everyone in the hotels were fantastic. All of the planned activities were a hit, and we got to experience being in some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. We all loved the gardens and our time in the mountains. The people who came up with our itinerary really know their stuff. I’d one hundred percent recommend your company and would absolutely use it again. The only problem we had was a terrible ferry service from Spain to Tangiers. The ferry was... Read more

The guides, drivers, and everyone in the hotels were fantastic. All of the planned activities were a hit, and we got to experience being in some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. We all loved the gardens and our time in the mountains. The people who came up with our itinerary really know their stuff. I’d one hundred percent recommend your company and would absolutely use it again.

The only problem we had was a terrible ferry service from Spain to Tangiers. The ferry was dangerous, disorganized, and late, and the people who worked on it seemed to have no idea what they were doing and were rude when called out on safety issues. There is no order or crowd control, and I wouldn’t recommend it, or I would warn people if they wanted to use it to be especially careful if they were traveling with older people or small children. There were a couple of times in the ferry and while boarding the ferry that I was worried someone would be crushed to death. It’s that bad. It’s also unreliable, so when we finally got to Tangiers, we had almost no time there, which was a shame because our guide and driver were truly excellent and professional and would have been a delight to spend more time with.

Local specialist: Rita Pagano

The trip was great overall!
Iceland | Dec 28 - Jan 4, 2026

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Cyd T.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
The trip was great overall and everything was very easy to execute thanks to the set up of the Kim Kim team. The WiFi in the car made everything go so smoothly. The only down side was that many of the parking lots that were marked as no fee, now charge and the kiosks are very hidden so it was not always obvious. You have to know to look for them. We also could never get the gas pumps to work on a credit card (kept asking for a PIN) so we switched to a debit and then things were fine. ... Read more

The trip was great overall and everything was very easy to execute thanks to the set up of the Kim Kim team. The WiFi in the car made everything go so smoothly. The only down side was that many of the parking lots that were marked as no fee, now charge and the kiosks are very hidden so it was not always obvious. You have to know to look for them. We also could never get the gas pumps to work on a credit card (kept asking for a PIN) so we switched to a debit and then things were fine.

The lava cave was an amazing experience and our guide was great. The ice cave didn't discuss the 15 minute hike to the cave in very cold windy conditions in any of the brochures. We could have been more prepared for that.

Nora was great and we took most of her recommendations including going to Perlan for New Years Eve fireworks viewing. It was one of the highlights of the trip! Things were extra special as our daughter got engaged on the Black San Beach in the beautiful Iceland sunset!

Hotel Reviews
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Hotel
Reykjavík

The rooms were tiny with few amenities. The breakfast was the least impressive of the whole trip. The staff was minimally helpful and there were constantly dirty dishes and glasses all over the lobby. The location was good and it had it's own parking which made it convenient.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Well located near the city center but backs right up to the domestic airport
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Fosshótel Reykholt
Reykholt

This hotel was very nice and the included breakfast was the best that we had on the trip. The hot tub area was very inviting but it was not clear if it was included with the room or not. It seems to me that it should be included but that was not clear.

Authenticity & Character
A nice place with a good restaurant and nice spa.
Location
Fine but limited to the hotel restaurant as there is not much nearby.
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Local specialist: Noga Heyman

Once in a lifetime adventure!
Peru | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2026

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Anita H.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
We had a great time in Peru. The country is beautiful, the people are so friendly and helpful and on top of all of that, it felt very safe. Shawna did a great job getting us set up with excursions, hotels and all of the details including tipping standards (which was very helpful throughout our trip), restaurant suggestions and the kinds of hotels we like to stay at. All the accommodations were perfect for us. Our "on the ground" 24/7 specialist (Jesus) was also the best. We had an issue with... Read more

We had a great time in Peru. The country is beautiful, the people are so friendly and helpful and on top of all of that, it felt very safe. Shawna did a great job getting us set up with excursions, hotels and all of the details including tipping standards (which was very helpful throughout our trip), restaurant suggestions and the kinds of hotels we like to stay at. All the accommodations were perfect for us. Our "on the ground" 24/7 specialist (Jesus) was also the best. We had an issue with one of our daughters coming down with the flu on day 2 in Lima. Jesus worked with the hotel and got us to a clinic where she got tested for the flu and got meds that helped her feel better in about 24 hours. We didn't really think that we would need someone always on call, but there were a couple times we needed him and he was there!

Our main tour guide was Martin. We loved the time we spent with him. He was so knowledgeable and entertaining with all the info he shared in our various tours and excursions. He definitely went above and beyond for us. And his laugh was amazing. We really had the best time because of Martin's energy! He loves his country and it made all the info he shared (both about his own life and experiences in Peru as well as historical and local info) so much more interesting.

I think the only drawback to our trip is that we spent too much time in Cusco. Maybe there were things we should've done there that we didn't know about. But after going to Machu Picchu, Cusco seemed a little anti-climatic. We did a walking tour with Martin that was great and a cooking class that we booked separately. Both of those things were great, but we felt like we just ate out while we were there and there wasn't much to do otherwise. Again, that could just be our experience and having not found the other things to do there! But overall our trip was fantastic, definitely a once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Hotel Review
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

We absolutely LOVED the Sonesta Posadas! The grounds are beautiful and the people are so wonderful and helpful. Our 16 year old daughter was suffering with altitude sickness (although we didn't realize that's what it was at the time) and the host at the breakfast buffet was giving us ideas of how to help her. Without us asking, she even came to our room to deliver some Muna tea to help her feel better. We also spent a few evenings at the hotel bar. The bar tenders were fun and friendly and the drinks were the best. We left the sonesta to go to MP for a day/night, then came back for one more night and all 4 of us agreed that it felt like our home away from home.

Authenticity & Character
The grounds are gorgeous. And having a little coffee shop, a pizza place, a bar and a nice restaurant on premises was exactly what we needed for our busy schedule.
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Staff
Can't say enough about the friendly, helpful staff. They went out fo their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Shawna Sanders

Fantastic Two Weeks in Thailand
Thailand | Dec 23 - Jan 5, 2026

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Kristy L.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
From beginning to end our travel experience was incredible thanks to Hoa and our guides and drivers in Thailand. From our arrival in Chiang Mai to dropping off our son at Semester at Sea at the end of our trip in Bangkok every detail was accounted for and every accommodation made for our unique circumstance. We encountered delays at the beginning of our trip because of weather in San Francisco forcing us to miss our connection and delaying our arrival in Thailand one full day. Within... Read more

From beginning to end our travel experience was incredible thanks to Hoa and our guides and drivers in Thailand. From our arrival in Chiang Mai to dropping off our son at Semester at Sea at the end of our trip in Bangkok every detail was accounted for and every accommodation made for our unique circumstance. We encountered delays at the beginning of our trip because of weather in San Francisco forcing us to miss our connection and delaying our arrival in Thailand one full day. Within hours of receiving our news, Hoa had rearranged our itinerary to ensure we missed not a single moment we had planned, including changing our in country flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. I just cannot overstate the level of detail and consideration that was put into our travel plan by Hoa and the team. Ying, our guide in Chiang Mai, was knowledgeable and just such a joy to spend time with. It was fun getting to know her city, her cultural and even her personally. Each hotel in Chiang Mai, Krabi, Bangkok and Kanchanaburi captured the vibe of the place we were in and added to our overall experience. Hoa really heard us when we expressed our interests and values and aligned our itinerary perfectly. Our guide in Bangkok, Toto, was so much fun! He just has this infectious energy that added great vibes to our overall experience. When my daughter and I started to plan this trip we tried to do it on our own but became quickly overwhelmed. Finding KimKim and working with Hoa were the key to an incredible experience we will never forget!

Hotel Reviews
River Kwai Resotel
Kanchanaburi

Very cool setting but staff was super helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved taking the water taxi to and from
Staff
Language proficiency and attitude -- people were not super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Location was in an area that was maybe not as family friendly. We did like the atmosphere of the hotel itself and staff were excellent. Also in walking distance to shopping and public transit.

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Varana Krabi Hotel

Great location and amenities. Very peaceful. Food is a little pricey on site (per Thailand standards) but a great experience overall.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

Great location and really nice rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location and room decor
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Railway Market & Floating Market - Travel to Kanchanaburi
Railway Market & Floating Market - Travel to Kanchanaburi
Thailand

Both markets are so unique and special. Toto gave us great hints on where to shop for the best deals.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

Toto went above and beyond to make sure we visited all the temples and got the best views and pictures!

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Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Chiang Mai

Such a serene and peaceful place. Loved picking the tea and learning the process.

Quality of Experience
Food
Loved the homemade rice cakes
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Chiang Mai

Ying was super knowledgeable about Buddhism and Thai customs.

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran

We really appreciated Cathy planning our 2nd ...
Ireland | Dec 27 - Jan 1, 2026

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Rachel K.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
We really appreciated Cathy planning our 2nd trip to Ireland this December! She was once again thoughtful in planning to meet our families needs. It's really wonderful to use a service that provides you with local insider information! Read more

We really appreciated Cathy planning our 2nd trip to Ireland this December! She was once again thoughtful in planning to meet our families needs. It's really wonderful to use a service that provides you with local insider information!

Activity Reviews
Family Adventure at Crindle Bespoke - Farm & Equestrian Experiences
Family Adventure at Crindle Bespoke - Farm & Equestrian Experiences
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast
Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast
Belfast
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Local specialist: Cathy Geoffroy

Another wonderful experience!
Colombia | Dec 26 - Jan 2, 2026

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Keeley M.
Mequon, WI | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
Our local specialist Michael was an excellent resource before and during our trip. A few last minute changes needed to be made with transportation & a tour we were booked for and he was very accommodating, and quick to respond. The trip went very smoothly and all of our guides were punctual and polite. The only tour we booked that we were not happy with was the coffee experience in Cartagena, only because the tour was listed to run from 3:30-5pm with walking time, and we did not finish... Read more

Our local specialist Michael was an excellent resource before and during our trip. A few last minute changes needed to be made with transportation & a tour we were booked for and he was very accommodating, and quick to respond. The trip went very smoothly and all of our guides were punctual and polite. The only tour we booked that we were not happy with was the coffee experience in Cartagena, only because the tour was listed to run from 3:30-5pm with walking time, and we did not finish util closer to 7pm, which caused us to miss a dinner reservation. Aside from that we especially loved our guides Eduardo & Juan Jose and would recommend them to anyone coming to Colombia. ALL of the accommodations were excellent!

Hotel Review
Casa Tayrona Los Naranjos

A beautiful location with private beach. We had Casa 1, which had one of the best views we've ever experienced in a hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Private, but not in walking distance to any other restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful room, nice touches, eco friendly
Activity Review
Flavors of Coffee in Getsemaní
Flavors of Coffee in Getsemaní
Cartagena

Unfortunately, this ran almost two hours longer than expected. We would've loved the one hour version we signed up for, but by the end of this we were uncomfortable in our seats and no longer paying attention.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 07, 2026
Dear Keeley,
thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. I truly appreciate it — and I’m very happy to hear that you had another wonderful experience in Colombia overall. It was a real pleasure supporting you before and during the trip, and I’m glad everything ran smoothly. I’m especially happy to hear your kind words about your guides. Thank you as well for your constructive feedback regarding the coffee experience. I’m sorry that the tour ran...
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Dear Keeley,
thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. I truly appreciate it — and I’m very happy to hear that you had another wonderful experience in Colombia overall. It was a real pleasure supporting you before and during the trip, and I’m glad everything ran smoothly. I’m especially happy to hear your kind words about your guides. Thank you as well for your constructive feedback regarding the coffee experience. I’m sorry that the tour ran longer than scheduled and caused you to miss your dinner reservation. That’s understandably frustrating, and it’s not the experience we aim to deliver. I will share this feedback directly with the location so they can better manage timing expectations and improve the flow of the experience going forward.

Thank you again for your trust, your kind recommendation, and your valuable feedback. I would be absolutely happy to assist you again anytime you decide to return to Colombia.

Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Chile- An amazing country of wonderful people and natural beauty!!!
Chile | Dec 25 - Jan 6, 2026

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kedar k.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
What a beautiful country Chile is and our two week trip was amazing and hassle free primarily due to the assistance of Camila with whom we interacted over a period of few weeks to come up with a perfect itinerary. Without her guidance, knowledge and input, it would have been difficult to plan a two week trip. Once the trip started, on the ground support team of Riwal and Dayana ensured that we had up to date information of the plan for the day, and if there was any question, they both... Read more

What a beautiful country Chile is and our two week trip was amazing and hassle free primarily due to the assistance of Camila with whom we interacted over a period of few weeks to come up with a perfect itinerary. Without her guidance, knowledge and input, it would have been difficult to plan a two week trip.

Once the trip started, on the ground support team of Riwal and Dayana ensured that we had up to date information of the plan for the day, and if there was any question, they both were available for immediate resolution. We did not encounter any issue at all that needed them to step in, which is a good sign in itself.

Overall, we are very happy with how everything went well for this vacation leaving us with beautiful memories of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Camila Fierro

Belize Epic Adventure
Belize | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2026

Allyson
Allyson J.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
From start to finish, this was the easiest process of planning an international trip for my family. Alex provided great options and help with deciding the final itinerary based off of our interests and top priorities for what we wanted to see and do. It made our 9 days in Belize absolutely AMAZING!! We were picked up by Cameron at the airport for our almost 2 hour drive to our lodge in San Igancio. He was so nice and informative and made the drive a lot of fun. Alex recommended we stay at... Read more

From start to finish, this was the easiest process of planning an international trip for my family. Alex provided great options and help with deciding the final itinerary based off of our interests and top priorities for what we wanted to see and do. It made our 9 days in Belize absolutely AMAZING!! We were picked up by Cameron at the airport for our almost 2 hour drive to our lodge in San Igancio. He was so nice and informative and made the drive a lot of fun. Alex recommended we stay at Falling Leaves Lodge and I am so glad we did. Paula and Kevin were wonderful and the entire restaurant staff treated us like family. While in San Ignacio , our guide to the Xunantunich ruins could not have been better. Onil made the entire day! He was so full of knowledge and fun facts and made us laugh the entire day. When rain and high water levels in the caves canceled our booked plans, Lilia with BASS tours made it so easy to pivot and find other fun options for our day. She stayed in contact with us during our stay to make sure our tours and excursions were going well. Really can't say enough about how well we were taken care of during our trip. After 9 days, Cameron picked us up at the ferry port in Belize City for the drive back to the airport. It was like greating an old friend and catching up on our trip and how we rang in the New Year. I will definitely use the KimKim team to plan another epic adventure with my family!

Hotel Review
Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

I am already missing the views of San Ignacio and the staff at Falling Leaves Lodge. From the time we checked in to the time we checked out, it was exceptional service. We felt like family to Paula and Kevin and would love to go back one day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close enough to walk into town and a great workout coming back up the hill!
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Zipline and Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Zipline and Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Belize

We didn't get to do the cave tubing part of this tour because of high waters from all the rain but we opted to still do the ziplining. We are so glad we did! It was so much fun and absolutely beautiful. Give the guides your phone for the best pictures and videos of your family.

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Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize

You can't go to San Ignacio and not visit the Xunantunich ruins. It was breathtaking and our guide was very knowledgeable with a lot of fun facts.

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Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 07, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Allyson. Reading this truly made my day. It means a lot to know that the planning process felt easy and that the itinerary reflected your family’s interests and priorities. I’m thrilled that Belize delivered such an amazing experience for you. I’m also very glad Lilia and the team were able to pivot smoothly when the weather changed, such a bad thing. Flexibility and care in moments like that are so... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Allyson. Reading this truly made my day.

It means a lot to know that the planning process felt easy and that the itinerary reflected your family’s interests and priorities. I’m thrilled that Belize delivered such an amazing experience for you.

I’m also very glad Lilia and the team were able to pivot smoothly when the weather changed, such a bad thing. Flexibility and care in moments like that are so important, and I’m happy you felt well supported throughout the trip. And Cameron and all the team will be delighted to hear your kind words.

Thank you again for trusting the KimKim team and me with your family adventure. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I’d be honored to help plan your next epic trip whenever you’re ready, Guatemala perhaps. :)

Warm regards from Antigua,
Alex

Amazing planning and execution of the trip.
Peru | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2025

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Hari S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
Jimena did an amazing job and was very responsive with all our questions throughout the planning phase. On the ground all our guides were amazing. Of particular mention was Martin in Cusco /Sacred Valley who was probably one of the best guides I have had in all my travels. He was very committed to our comfort and kept us informed of everything. His knowledge and experience was very evident. Thank you! Highly recommended Read more

Jimena did an amazing job and was very responsive with all our questions throughout the planning phase. On the ground all our guides were amazing. Of particular mention was Martin in Cusco /Sacred Valley who was probably one of the best guides I have had in all my travels. He was very committed to our comfort and kept us informed of everything. His knowledge and experience was very evident. Thank you! Highly recommended

Activity Reviews
Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration!
Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration!
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking Class with Seledonia Mesa
Cooking Class with Seledonia Mesa
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Activities-a-la-carte at  Tambopata Research Center
Activities-a-la-carte at Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Reaching the Tambopata Research Center
Reaching the Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome! Reception and transfer to hotel
Welcome! Reception and transfer to hotel
Lima
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Culinary Experience in Lima
Evening Culinary Experience in Lima
Lima
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jimena Salazar

Highlights of Egypt Holiday and so much more!
Egypt | Dec 26 - Jan 4, 2026

Carol
Carol S.
France | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
We had a fantastic ten day holiday in Egypt put together by Amr at Egypt Promotion Travel through Kimkim. We were also supported so well when we were there by all the reps, tour guides and drivers who made us feel like we were in safe hands throughout. We started and ended in Cairo and had an overnight stay in the White Desert and a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in between. We saw all the top sights we were hoping to see and so much more. Particular highlights were the pyramids, Karnak... Read more

We had a fantastic ten day holiday in Egypt put together by Amr at Egypt Promotion Travel through Kimkim. We were also supported so well when we were there by all the reps, tour guides and drivers who made us feel like we were in safe hands throughout. We started and ended in Cairo and had an overnight stay in the White Desert and a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in between. We saw all the top sights we were hoping to see and so much more. Particular highlights were the pyramids, Karnak Temple, the GEM, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor and our day and overnight camping stay in the White Desert. We learnt so much more and had such an enriching experience by having wonderful private tour guides who were clearly very knowledgeable and friendly too. Having only ten days to see so much was only possible due to the clever itinerary put together for us by Amr which was ably supported by the team when we were there. During our stay, when we made a last minute request for the hot air balloon ride, Amr helped sort this out too and effectively reorganised the day's itinerary for us. He was very helpful and responded promptly to messages during the planning process and throughout our holiday too. It was reassuring to know that we were always supported even when we were there.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Egypt and would highly recommend kimkim as a way to achieve a great holiday there.

Hotel Reviews
M/S Semiramis III
Aswan

Good size and comfortable twin bed cabin with ensuite bath and shower. Wonderful catering for all meals, a great buffet selection for all tastes. Spacious communal areas and friendly and helpful staff.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Pyramids Golf
Cairo

Loved this hotel as it was spacious and comfortable. It had great buffet breakfasts and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A green oasis well situated for the GEM, but other side of the city to the airport.
Staff
Friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Top class
Activity Reviews
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Cairo

The GEM was one of the highlights of our trip to Cairo. We were very ably supported and guided by our private tour guide Yahya throughout the day. His incredible wealth of knowledge and friendly manner added to our enjoyment and learning immensely. We had our friendly driver Abdullah again and he seamlessly transported us from one sight to another. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful Citadel and Old Cairo too including visits to the Jewish synagogue and the Koptic church.

Quality of Experience
Amazing experience and the now fully open and new GEM was a sight to see.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide Yahya and very friendly driver Abdullah who always had a smile on his face.
Transport
Smooth and very comfortable
Cruise Disembarkation in Aswan
Cruise Disembarkation in Aswan
Aswan

Our disembarkation of the boat went well and was very smooth.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Aswan
Aswan
Aswan

Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam well worth visiting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable guide
Transport
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Egypt

Not to be missed - well worth our early plane ride to visit it. Great to have a private guide who added to our enjoyment and knowledge.

Quality of Experience
Stunning and we were very impressed to learn about how the site was moved to protect it from the Nile flooding
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Helpful and knowledgeable guide
Transport
Smooth transitions to and from airport
Temple of Horus at Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple
Temple of Horus at Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple
Egypt

Our Edfu Temple visit was with guide Mina and Kom Ombo Temple visit was with his equally knowledgeable and friendly brother, Michael. We much appreciated having their expertise during our visits.

Quality of Experience
Great temples to see
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mina and Michael were both great guides.
Transport
 Karnak  temple
Karnak temple
Egypt

An outstanding temple to visit with amazing sights. Our knowledge, ease and enjoyment was added to by having our private guide Jamal throughout.

Quality of Experience
Amazing in its scale and the details that we saw.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
With an expert guide like Jamal the visit is even more enriching.
Transport
Smooth and straightforward
West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon) Sailing to Edfu
West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon) Sailing to Edfu
Egypt

Valley of the Kings an absolutely wonderful experience. Having our very knowledgeable guide Jamal added to our enjoyment and knowledge immensely.

Quality of Experience
Bucket list sights by the dozen!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jamal was especially good as our guide and his expert knowledge and friendliness added to our trip.
Transport
Smooth and straightforward
Visit Luxor temple
Visit Luxor temple
Egypt

We had a great experience here made even more so by our very knowledgeable guide Jamal. He expanded our understanding of the significance of what we were seeing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jamal was a fantastic guide and added to our enjoyment and knowledge.
Transport
Easy and straightforward
Cairo/ White Desert
Cairo/ White Desert
White Desert

Stunning scenery and amazing experience all round. Particularly will remember camping out in the desert, dancing beneath the stars, sand boarding and sunset in the desert - just magical.

Quality of Experience
Like experiencing another planet at times as the desert formations were so 'other worldly'.
Food
Very welcoming and delicious lunch and dinner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fantastic people who made the whole experience wonderful
Transport
Long journey but totally worth it to get to such a remote place we wouldn't have seen on our own.
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Cairo

Absolutely wonderful day spent seeing sights we had dreamed of seeing. Loved Sakkara and found it to be a very special place, not as many crowds. The camel ride by the pyramids at Giza was a fantastic experience and we couldn't get enough of seeing the pyramids!

Quality of Experience
Bucket list sights everywhere!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful and kind, we loved having Abdullah as our driver. He remained very calm even in the busy Cairo traffic!
Transport
Very comfortable car with air conditioning and was great to have door to door transport, made everything so much more enjoyable.
Local specialist: Amr Abdel Moneim

Best trip to Morocco!
Morocco | Dec 30 - Jan 4, 2026

Temple
Temple M.
France | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
We loved Morocco and felt the planning done by Jayway was perfectly suited to our needs. We loved not having to pay for each service and stay and the flow of care provide by our guide and driver Ishmail. The other short term guides were local and e appreciated that. Ishmail and Majid worked well with us to make sure we were comfortable and adjusted for our early arrival and our requests for times for our excursions. We loved loved every place we stayed especially the family owned Dar Riannah.... Read more

We loved Morocco and felt the planning done by Jayway was perfectly suited to our needs. We loved not having to pay for each service and stay and the flow of care provide by our guide and driver Ishmail. The other short term guides were local and e appreciated that. Ishmail and Majid worked well with us to make sure we were comfortable and adjusted for our early arrival and our requests for times for our excursions. We loved loved every place we stayed especially the family owned Dar Riannah. We highly recommend working with this team.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Chergui
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
They cleaned our rooms so nicely. New fresh towels would have been nice touch. Really appreciated the new water on day 2.
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

Truly one of the best places we stayed in our month of travel (we went to Europe for 3 weeks before Morocco). The view, the incredible food, and the warm family welcome really made it an incredible impression.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We loved our cozy room with amazing views and the heated floor!
Dunes Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

So cozy in the dessert! The staff was awesome and the New Year’s party is one we will never forget!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Look
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Fes Nass Zmane
Fes

Loved the welcome, the terrace, the breakfast! Great staff and beautiful road!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
  Hammam  Spa  in Marrakech  before back home
Hammam Spa in Marrakech before back home
Morocco

This was great. We weren’t sure what to expect and the tourist express service was perfect for us. Maybe someone can tell the guests what to express as when you read about it there is a spectrum of possibility :)

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Majorelle gardens
Visit Majorelle gardens
Marrakesh

We did not go here. We liked the secret garden and it was a good choice to skip this because we don’t like crowded spaces and our guide had figured that out and pivoted.

Quality of Experience
Food
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Walking tour of Marrakech
Walking tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Again Hammid took great care of us and made the walk interesting and relaxed. He amended the time in the 2nd palace when we expressed our desire to spend time in the market. The team should let him know that we are at the end of a week in Morocco so seeing every palace in depth may feel like overkill. But we thought the world of Hammid and really enjoyed his company. He’s a great guide!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakech Food Tour
Marrakesh

Hammond was amazing. He had enthusiasm and expertise for Marrakesh food and history. We got to eat real food from local places.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech
Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech
Morocco

We know this was a long drive and the movie studio is a reasonable stop but it wasn’t very interesting to us. The Kashab was beautiful from the outside. It was a crowded and touristy place though and we did t get education on how people lived there we only learned about movies so it did t feel authentic.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Course Ishmail always took care of us and made sure we got where we needed to be without stress.
Transport
Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour
Hike Through Todra Gorges & Oasis for 1 Hour
Morocco

See other review. We loved the walk and rug experience. It was cold so we needed to get going. moha helped us to be comfortable and made us grass animals. It was nice.

Quality of Experience
Food
I got to eat a date but would have loved more!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge
Morocco

We loved this gorge! We went with Mona to the rug co-op and garden. It was beautiful. We had a great experience and Ishmail was always there at the end of the excursion. He made sure we got the bathroom and explained a lot of the history of the place.

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Camel trek to your  luxury camp
Camel trek to your luxury camp
Merzouga

We loved this time. The walk and ride with the camels, sitting in the dunes for sunset, dinner and especially the music, fire and new years celebration! The place and staff had character, comforts and really was an unforgettable new years!

Quality of Experience
Food
It wasn’t the best of the trip but that’s not why we weee there.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).
Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).
Morocco

We really loved Ishmail and getting to know him. We felt safe, well informed and accommodated with any needs we had (mostly bathrooms). He understood that we didn’t love crowded or Hollywood type attractions and made sure to prioritize time in the spots we cared to spend more time. He was always on time and super pleasant to be with. We wish he was our guide the whole time!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

We appreciated Ayoub and his knowledge of Fes. Unfortunately we weren’t prepared for a 6 hour tour and lunch at 3:30 pm. We were told we were doing a 3 hour tour so we got a bit tired and then we went to one of the rug sellers which was not a great experience or one we asked for. We missed the most impressive part of the rias the tanneries because it wasn’t told to us that it was coming and we were too tired after the late lunch to continue with Ayoub. This was mostly a communication problem from Majid because we would have been better prepared for a full day tour if it was told to us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrive in Fes
Arrive in Fes
Morocco

We had a safe ride and the driver was easy to find at the airport. We did have to walk with our luggage to find the road which was okay for us but others may not enjoy that. Arriving in ages can be intimidating and Google maps doesn’t work perfectly in the Medina.

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Local specialist: Majid Mrabti
Majid
Majid Mrabti
Local specialist in Morocco & France | Replied on Jan 07, 2026

Hello Temple,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! I’m delighted to hear that your journey through Morocco was everything you hoped for and more. It’s fantastic to know that the planning and seamless coordination by our team, especially Ishmail who made your trip comfortable and memorable. I’m also glad that you appreciated the local guides and the special stays, particularly at Dar Rihana. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. I hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best,
Majid

Highly recommend!
Germany | Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2025

M
Molly B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
We had a fantastic trip! The trip was exactly as advertised. We had wonderful guides and the hotels were great. Valentine is easy to work with and made fabulous recommendations. I can easily recommend working with her. Read more

We had a fantastic trip! The trip was exactly as advertised. We had wonderful guides and the hotels were great. Valentine is easy to work with and made fabulous recommendations. I can easily recommend working with her.

Hotel Reviews
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Altes Brauhaus Garni
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel Le Colombier
Colmar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
Reims
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Day Trip From Colmar to Eguisheim, Riquewihr & Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
A Day Trip From Colmar to Eguisheim, Riquewihr & Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
Colmar
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ruinart guided visit with Tastings & UNESCO Champagne caves
Ruinart guided visit with Tastings & UNESCO Champagne caves
Reims
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Reims
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Reims
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Instant Gourmet - Taittinger
Reims
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Veuve Clicquot, family grower & lunch
Veuve Clicquot, family grower & lunch
Reims
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Jan 07, 2026

Hi Molly,
Thank you so much for your kind review :)
It was a pleasure to organize this winter trip for you.
See you soon in Europe!!!
Valentine

Excellent Service
Colombia | Dec 21 - Dec 29, 2025

Laura
Laura C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2026

The overall experience was fantastic! The service, planning and recommendations were excellent and the app made booking and adjusting things so easy. Highly recommended!

Local specialist: Cristina Burbano
Cristina
Cristina Burbano
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 07, 2026

Dear Laura,

Thank you very much for your kind review and for trusting us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us.
We hope Colombia left you with beautiful memories, and we would be delighted to accompany you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Cristina

pretty much everything we did was a highlight of our trip
New Zealand | Dec 22 - Jan 3, 2026

Jim
Jim C.
Waltham, MA | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2026
Michelle and her team planned and executed perhaps our best family vacation. After hearing about our itinerary, more than one local family questioned how we knew to do all the cool things we were doing on our trip! To list our favorite activities over two weeks is to list every activity Michelle lined up for us. Biggest wow factor was the night in Milford Sound, the heli-hike and the Timber trail. Fly fishing was spectacular, wineries were lovely - and we were even surprised how much we... Read more

Michelle and her team planned and executed perhaps our best family vacation. After hearing about our itinerary, more than one local family questioned how we knew to do all the cool things we were doing on our trip! To list our favorite activities over two weeks is to list every activity Michelle lined up for us. Biggest wow factor was the night in Milford Sound, the heli-hike and the Timber trail. Fly fishing was spectacular, wineries were lovely - and we were even surprised how much we valued just a short visit to Great Barrier Island. (local guides on the Mt Luxmore hike, GBI and fishing were top notch) Even the driving was a highlight (and Michelle delivering the rental car to our hotel was an appreciated detail). all our accommodations were just as expected with the exception of our last night which surprised us with is beauty and tranquility - the perfect way to exhale and reflect with the family on what felt like several epic vacations over just two weeks.

Hotel Reviews
Te Karaka Lodge
Waikato

this lodge exceeded expectations in terms of its beauty, it comfort, luxury and tranquility.

Authenticity & Character
Location
both a 4 and 5 star. its in the middle of no where which makes it so special
Staff
The manager was lovely - and we spend extended time chatting with the chefs too.
Cleanliness & Comfort
it's beautiful and well taken care of. not pretentious at all. very welcoming.
Timber Trail Lodge
Ongarue

as anticipated fairly basic off the grid lodge - super clean, great staff, good food.

Authenticity & Character
Five for Authenticity
Location
Staff
warm and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
exceeded expectations for an off the grid lodge
M Social
Auckland

location in Auckland was super convenient. its a little beat up tho.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
nothing horrible, just a lot of touch up paint needed and some walls needing cleaning.
Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound

LOVED This experience. seemed like such a great way to truly experience the Sound vs. just see it. Boat was great and crew was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
can you get more beautiful that having all of Milford Sound to yourself?
Staff
the Skipper and team were amazing! so engaging and friendly. they each went out of their way to make our stay feel really special - on Xmas non the less.
Cleanliness & Comfort
surprisingly nice and comfortable for a boat. (food was great too)
The Rees Hotel
Queenstown

really solid hotel. beautiful placement on the lake - ~halfway between airport and town. We did the chef's tasting menu there at the restaurant and absolutely loved it.

Authenticity & Character
really nice and a solid vibe
Location
away from town, great location on the lake - and we walked in and out of Queenstown along the lake a couple times
Staff
seemed great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich

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