A Perfectly Tailored Netherlands Experience
The Netherlands | Apr 7 - Apr 12, 2026

Brian
Brian M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Our experience with KimKim—and with Lisa specifically—could not have gone better on the planning side. We worked through four versions of our itinerary until it was exactly what we were looking for. Having Lisa based in the Netherlands was a real advantage; she brought local insight and helped guide us through the process in a way that gave us confidence we’d get the experience we wanted. She never pressured us or steered us in a direction we didn’t want to go, and she was always willing to adjust things as we explored different options. She also made herself available to talk, which made the process feel easy and personal.

The final itinerary was fairly priced, and after completing the trip, we felt it was very appropriate for the quality of the experience. KimKim’s app was also a strong asset—we had all of our reservations, tickets, itinerary details, and dining recommendations in one place. When we ran into an issue with our tickets to the Keukenhof, we were able to connect with Lisa via WhatsApp and resolve it quickly without impacting our day.

While in the Netherlands, Maarten served as our guide and driver. He was approachable, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in making the experience both authentic and memorable.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. We’ll absolutely be booking future travel with KimKim and would confidently recommend their services to others.

Hotel Review
Hotel ML
Haarlem

Our stay at Hotel ML was a highlight of the trip. The location in the heart of Haarlem is tough to beat—walkable, great atmosphere, and exactly what you’re looking for when staying in the area. The hotel strikes a nice balance between historic character and modern comfort, and the food was excellent—easily one of the better meals we had. What really sets it apart, though, is the ownership. Mark Gratama is incredibly accessible and approachable—he makes a point to connect with guests and makes you feel genuinely welcome and valued. That level of hospitality comes through in the entire experience. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Apr 23, 2026
Hi Brian, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It was a pleasure working with you on your trip! I’m glad the planning process felt comfortable and that we were able to shape the itinerary to fit exactly what you were looking for. It’s good to know everything ran smoothly overall, and that we could quickly sort out the Keukenhof tickets without disrupting your day.
Great to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Hotel ML. It’s such a special spot in Haarlem, and I’m really...
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Hi Brian,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It was a pleasure working with you on your trip!

I’m glad the planning process felt comfortable and that we were able to shape the itinerary to fit exactly what you were looking for. It’s good to know everything ran smoothly overall, and that we could quickly sort out the Keukenhof tickets without disrupting your day.
Great to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Hotel ML. It’s such a special spot in Haarlem, and I’m really glad it stood out as a highlight for you!

I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Maarten as well; he’ll really appreciate it!

Thanks again for trusting me with your trip, and perhaps our paths will cross again for a future adventure.

Warm regards,

Lisa