A Wonderful Week in Spain
Spain | Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2026

Karen
Karen H.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 01, 2026

Our travel specialist, Coraima, did a magnificent job discovering our preferences then creating the perfect travel experience for mother-daughter trip to Madrid and Sevilla. From the cooking class and tapas tour to the sherry tasting and Andalusian horse show, everything was top notch. We would have been overwhelmed choosing our own hotels, but she picked the perfect locations. THIS is the way to see a new country! We will definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Casa de Las Artes by Meliá Collection
Madrid

The ambiance is peaceful and artistic with classical beauty. The clientele looked to be over 40 with an appreciation for finer details. We walked to everything within 20 minutes. They have the most luxurious hotel gym I've ever been in. The restaurant and breakfast were the best on our trip. 5 stars for everything!

Authenticity & Character
The art and design of the common areas is tranquil and beautiful.
Location
9 minute walk to Retiro Park. Close enough to the city center without the noise.
Staff
English is spoken by everyone we had contact with.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. Our room didn't get as cool as we would have liked but no other complaints.
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

I can't imagine a better location for staying in Sevilla. We were greeted with wine at check-in and given a quick guide for places to see. The rooftop restaurant/bar has delightful tapas and cocktails. Go at sunset for a picturesque evening. The pool is absolutely beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to everything!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exceptionally clean and updated
Room Mate Alba
Madrid

This is in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything you might want to see. It's a little noisy outside at night and one of the smaller rooms we had in Madrid but a good value with a nice breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Dark and moody vibe
Location
Taxis can actually drive up to the front of the hotel which is not the case everywhere.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Smaller bathroom but clean
Activity Reviews
Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit
Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit
Madrid

We loved the small size of the class (7 of us). We went to the market early so there weren't any crowds which was nice. Our chef was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. I would recommend this for anyone who doesn't necessarily feel they are an experimental cook but would like to try. Hands on, easy and entertaining!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Professionally taught and high-quality food and cooking tools
Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk
Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk
Madrid
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Seville
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Seville
Seville
Tapas Like a Sevillano: Exploring Triana One Bite at a Time
Tapas Like a Sevillano: Exploring Triana One Bite at a Time
Seville

Juan, our guide, was the best! Triana has a more laid-back energy which we loved exploring along with the history and food

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was great at stopping to take all the pictures we wanted of us. You could tell all the locals knew him.
Cádiz & Jerez de la Frontera Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Cádiz & Jerez de la Frontera Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Seville

This is an easy day trip to the coast. I had no idea that Cadiz has such a rich history. Add the Andalusian Horse show just to witness something you may never see again. I learned a lot about Sherry but didn't personally care for it. It is an interesting tour though. Prepare for lots of traffic on the way back. Our driver made the most of it and gave us extra history lessons. We returned around 6pm.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was VERY knowledgeable and friendly.
Transport
Comfortable but long ride, especially after lots of sherry
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez