Well Organized Personal Concierge for Travels in Croatia
Croatia | Aug 26 - Sep 5, 2023

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Christopher U.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on Sep 13, 2023

Sarah, thanks for working with us to organize our trip for 4. You worked with us to tailor the trip to incorporate our interests and preferred accommodations. I appreciate the pivoting you did in response to the weather and your availability and communications. This was our first Kimkim trip and I recommend then without reservation.

Best experiences include Ina, an exceptional guide in Split. I so appreciate guides that can share an understanding of history and current social and political topics that impact the location. She was insightful and articulate. Keep her busy! Also a best was the wine guide Grgl Natkovic. Since we are from California wine region, we were interested in the industry in Croatia. While the local winery we first visited I would not recommend as part of future tours (good ambiance but mediocre wine), the wine we sampled at his family village was outstanding. His enthusiasm regarding H'var and the commentary he provided travelling from H'var city to Stari Grad was great. Here is a young entrepreneur to watch. Positive experiences with Marco for the walking tour of H'var. This walking tour and Marco's knowledge of the local plants was great. The walk through the countryside and "abandoned" villages was excellent. I would suggest an option to visit the interior of one of these houses to see what life in the village would be like. Also, Evo in Dubrovnik, is a guy who can pilot a boat like no body I know.

The accommodation selections were excellent. The drop off in Split could have been closer to the accommodation. The location of the accommodation in Split, H'var and Dubrovnik was convienient and well located.

Well done.

Hotel Reviews
Pellegrini rooms
Split

Great location in Split. Very good aesthetic. You won't be disappointed.

Authenticity & Character
Good aesthetic, modern but a nod to the stone around you.
Location
Practically built into the wall of Diocletian's Palace.
Staff
Always helpful. Thanks for the beach towels.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and tidy.
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

Good location. Family run but three young brothers and a second family.

Authenticity & Character
While this was a heritage hotel, with well stocked mini-fridge. If you are interested in aesthetics like architect, the authenticity was a little off in the patio and interior.
Location
Great central location. Nice steps
Staff
Run by two families. Both nice. Staff was the best part of this location.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Prijeko Palace
Dubrovnik

Great location and staff. Great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
While I appreciate the themed rooms, they felt a bit dated and busy. Felt like it would be a very ritzy place in 2000 - even though it was decorated in 2015. The exterior and the balconies are great.
Location
In the heart of the old city.
Staff
Always helpful. Breakfast staff excellent
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well done. Rooms were made up while we were at breakfast often.
Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Ina, awesome, articulate, intelligent. Could hang out with her for a day and chat no problem. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience
Ina, again outstanding.
Croatian Cooking Class
Croatian Cooking Class
Split

We enjoyed this. Particularly, the market experiences and fish market.

Quality of Experience
Lots of food to share. Much fun prepping it,
Food
Good easy recipes well handled by our chef/guide.
Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion
Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion
Hvar

Grgl, the guide was amazing as was his family village and winery. The commercial winery we visited needs an alternative.

Quality of Experience
Grgl's wine and company was outstanding.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again Grgl was an outstanding guide.
Transport
Comfortable and easy.
Free Day in Dubrovnik
Free Day in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Morning swim at the south end of the walls was great.

Quality of Experience
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Hvar

These "abandoned" villages were wonderful as was the walk through the countryside. The native plants we plant as ornamentals in California. The rock walls were astounding and worth the walk.

Quality of Experience
Recommended! With some humor as well.
Food
Very nice food and location
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marco was entertaining and informative.
Local specialist: Sarah Cosic