Spain is the place to go 2022
Spain | Aug 13 - Aug 29, 2022

Herbert
Herbert A.
Ballenger Creek, MD | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

The overall experience was 5 stars. Karin’s direct experience and knowledge of Spain provided invaluable information in making decisions about the itinerary of the trip. The interactive application provided by Kimkim during the trip was extremely useful to review daily plans and verify trip details.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria
Granada

Great location

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Petit Palace Museum
Barcelona

Fair to good

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Melia Sevilla
Seville

A lot of amenities and good ambiance

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Catalonia Catedral Hotel
Barcelona

Fair to good

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Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Great central location on Gran Via, metro station and plaza de ESPANA. Easy access to numerous city highlights

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Activity Reviews
Tapas & Tradition: A Madrileño Evening
Tapas & Tradition: A Madrileño Evening
Madrid

A must do if your visiting Spain. You get to taste a variety of tapas and wines, while getting a local feel of the people during this bar crawl.

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Walking Madrid’s Old Town
Walking Madrid’s Old Town
Madrid

The guide was knowledgeable an insightful of the city’s history. She was very pleasant and easy going.

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Segovia Highlights Day Excursion: a Fairy Tale Getaway
Segovia Highlights Day Excursion: a Fairy Tale Getaway
Madrid

Train ride is always fun. Segovia is a must with 3 major attractions: the Roman aqueduct, the cathedral and Alcazar.

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Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

A MUST DO!!! One of the major highlights of the trip. The 8th wonderful of the world.

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The high speed train
Flamenco Show
Flamenco Show
Granada

If your in Granada you have to see this original local show. The performers were extremely passionate about their craft.

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The Caminito del Rey Experience with Private Driver
The Caminito del Rey Experience with Private Driver
Spain

Again, a must do if your in this region. The hike brings diversity to your itinerary with its breathtaking views and natural settings.

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The actual S class Mercedes Benz used for transport; extremely comfortable!
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Seville

The guide was truly passionate and insightful. Walking through the Jewish quarter was very cool. Again having someone provide you input to what your observing simply enhances the experience.

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Small-Group Montserrat & Penedès Region Winery Excursion
Small-Group Montserrat & Penedès Region Winery Excursion
Barcelona

Montserrat was very cool to see, but the wine tour was the highlight. You need to expand the time for the wine tour.

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A Day on the Mediterranean: Catamaran Cruise from La Palma
A Day on the Mediterranean: Catamaran Cruise from La Palma
Mallorca

A fun way to introduce yourself to the island and get an opportunity to go swimming, relax, and drink.

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Local specialist: Karin Eckhard
Karin
Karin Eckhard
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain and USA | Replied on Sep 12, 2022

Thank you Herbert for this lovely review. I hope you have had a chance to rest after your epic trip around Spain. :-). It was a pleasure to help you plan this trip for you and your daughter.