Adrian 10/10
Ireland | Nov 1 - Nov 7, 2025

Kyle
Kyle D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Adrian and the team at KimKim were fantastic to work with. Friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable especially about our destination. We had a basic idea of what we wanted to explore during our time in Ireland, but Adrian helped bring it all to life… not to mention, he asked us about our interests in general and was able to add excursions that we would have never known about that made our trip even more memorable. Any questions that came up over the course of our trip were immediately answered and the customer service was second to none. Since we visited later in the season some of our initial plans had to be adjusted, but it didn’t take away from a once in a lifetime visit! Thank you Adrian!

Hotel Reviews
Waterford Castle
Waterford

The Waterford Castle was an experience second to none. The grounds and estate were beautiful. All of the staff were welcoming, especially Alisandro who crafted fantastic cocktails for us. The food was delicious and the bread pudding was the star of the show!

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Ballea Castle
Cork

Louise and her family provided a fantastic stay at Ballea Castle. Everyone, including the animals, were warm and kind. Our room was wonderful and dinner at Mabel Lane was top notch. We enjoyed walking the grounds with Daisy, Prince and their two lovely cats. A worthwhile stay during our journey through Ireland.

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The Lake Hotel
Killarney

An experience all to itself! A fantastic home base for all of our excursions in Killarney. The staff were incredibly kind and added a special touch to make our birthday celebration truly memorable. The newly renovated wing was beautiful and the views were outstanding. From our balcony we could see deer, ducks, and the most breathtaking view!

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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Dublin

We had a nice stay at The Gresham. Its location made it easy to walk to museums, restaurants and shopping. Everyone we interacted with was kind and accommodating.

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Menlo Hotel
Galway

The Menlo Hotel is conveniently located right on the edge of downtown Galway. The staff were friendly and added a special touch for birthday celebrations. The hotel was undergoing additional construction, but it did not impact our trip in the least. The downtown area was a quick taxi ride in the rain and the Shannon airport was an easy drive as well.

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Activity Reviews
Pearse Lyons Distillery: Dublin's Unique Church-Converted Spirit Haven
Pearse Lyons Distillery: Dublin's Unique Church-Converted Spirit Haven
Dublin

Hidden gem located right next to Guinness. The church was beautifully restored and our tour guide was both friendly and knowledgeable about the Distillery’s history and the whiskey making process. If you’re looking for a smaller / local distillery feel, not to mention some pretty good whiskey, this is your place!

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Viking Triangle - King Of The Vikings
Viking Triangle - King Of The Vikings
Waterford

Very informative and fun way to learn about the Viking history in Ireland. Knowledgeable guide and cool VR experience.

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Falconry Adventures
Falconry Adventures
Killarney

Don’t miss an opportunity to meet Mark and his birds! Mark’s passion and knowledge make this a great stop in your travels. We learned a lot about the birds of prey, including how they are trained, how they hunt, and got to hold / feed them too!

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Waterford Crystal Factory Tour
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour
Waterford

The Waterford tour was enlightening and we had a great guide (Caroline) who was super friendly. We saw every step in the process and even some of the famous pieces on display. Hit the gift shop at the end and get something special!

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Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Nov 24, 2025
Hi guys! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure helping you bring your Ireland trip to life and I'm especially glad we were able to tailor things to your interests in a way that added a few surprises along the way. You both were a dream to work with and I couldn’t have asked for better travel partners. I know there were a few seasonal curveballs near the end, so your grace and flexibility meant the world. I'm thrilled to hear it still felt like a... Read more

Hi guys!

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure helping you bring your Ireland trip to life and I'm especially glad we were able to tailor things to your interests in a way that added a few surprises along the way. You both were a dream to work with and I couldn’t have asked for better travel partners.

I know there were a few seasonal curveballs near the end, so your grace and flexibility meant the world. I'm thrilled to hear it still felt like a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip. That’s the magic we aim for every time.

Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures!
Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
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