I wish everyone the amazing vacation we had!
Italy | Jun 7 - Jun 15, 2025

Mona
Mona P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

KimKim, and Irene especially, planned an amazing trip for my daughter and I . Traveling to Italy with just the two of us felt a bit daunting, and trying to create an experience that would both hit the highlights and allow us to just immerse in a new place was so overwhelming to me. On the advice of a friend, I reached out to KimKim and within 24 hours we had a perfect itinerary, and every detail was taken care of. We had beautiful boutique hotels, expert and timely transportation from every airport/train station/hotel when we transferred cities, tours that were intimate and perfectly timed. The whole experience was flawless. They were so accessible on WhatsApp throughout the whole trip, and when I thought we may miss a train due to traffic, they were immediately responsive and assured me that they would help us navigate if we needed to find a later train.

I will use KimKim again and literally recommend them, it seems, at least daily as I share our experience. Already have my wheels turning for next year.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Howard Firenze
Florence

A beautiful boutique hotel with impeccable service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Piazza Santa Maria Novella, with a wine window on the way.
Staff
They even came in early one day to make sure we had breakfast and snacks for a day trip... incredible.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Continental
Sorrento

Beautiful rooms, beautiful pool, wonderful staff. Do not miss the rooftop restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
The staff felt like family even just during our short stay.
Location
Close to Marina Grande and shopping.
Staff
They were just charming and wonderful. We felt cared for like family.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Express Colosseum Tour
Express Colosseum Tour
Rome

Great tour guide, perfect amount of time.

Morning Florence Highlights Walking Tour
Morning Florence Highlights Walking Tour
Florence

Great high level, efficient orientation to Florence. Left us wanting more!

Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Florence
Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Florence
Florence

Perfect way to spend an afternoon out of the heat! Was fun and light and we enjoyed every minute.

Tuscany Day Trip with Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa
Tuscany Day Trip with Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa
Florence

We loved this! Perfect (short) trip to Pisa, thoroughly loved our trip to the Corbucci vineyard with impeccable food and wine, San Gimignano was so quaint and perfect, and Siena... we got a great glimpse. It was a long day but we loved each minute.

Pasta-Making Class in Sorrento
Pasta-Making Class in Sorrento
Sorrento

Felt like one of the most authentic Italian experiences we had...We had a great time, made great food. It was long, so prob best for families with older kids, but their pizza experience seemed amazing as well (we worked alongside that crew!).

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

Cannot say enough...it was magic.

Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

Loved every minute. A perfect collection of food and drink.. we were with another fun family and our guide was great. Don't miss it.

Local specialist: Irene Lappa
Irene
Irene Lappa
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jul 20, 2025
My dear Mona!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words — I’m truly touched by your feedback.
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan this special trip with your daughter. I completely understand how overwhelming travel planning can feel, especially when trying to balance meaningful experiences with ease and comfort. I'm so happy to hear that you felt supported from start to finish and that everything came together just as you hoped. Supporting you throughout your journey... Read more

My dear Mona!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words — I’m truly touched by your feedback.

It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan this special trip with your daughter. I completely understand how overwhelming travel planning can feel, especially when trying to balance meaningful experiences with ease and comfort. I'm so happy to hear that you felt supported from start to finish and that everything came together just as you hoped.

Supporting you throughout your journey and helping to ease any worries so you could simply relax and indulge in the experience is exactly what we’re here for, and I’m so glad we were able to deliver.

Thank you as well for your enthusiastic recommendations - that means the world. I’d be absolutely delighted to help you plan your next adventure in Italy or Greece, whenever the time feels right!

Warmest regards,
Irene