An amazing trip thanks to kimkim and Christine
South Korea | May 29 - Jun 8, 2026

Rebecca
Rebecca B.
Abilene, TX, USA | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

We had an amazing trip thanks to kimkim and Christine, our local specialist. While I am a more seasoned traveler, my husband and our son are not. Having all of the transfers to and from hotels to the airport/train station was huge. We had two private tours, one in Seoul and one in Busan, and both experiences were excellent.

Jun was our guide is Seoul and started off our trip on the right foot. He knew exactly how to navigate the sights to give us the best experience, and even got me a discount on my purchase at Gwangjang Market.

Luke was our guide in Busan and was so informative and engaging, especially with our 12-year-old son. If we go back to Busan, I would love to go to more sights with Luke.

I would definitely recommend kimkim for anyone planning an international trip and Christine specifically for any trips to South Korea.

Hotel Reviews
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2
Seoul

The experience at this hotel was wonderful. The staff were super kind and helpful. We moved about the country on our trip, and the hotel held our luggage while we were in other cities at no extra charge. The breakfast buffet was wonderful and everyone in the restaurant was also a delight.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel had nothing traditional about it, but felt like an authentic modern Korean experience
Location
Close enough to Myeongdong shopping streets to be convenient, far enough away to be quiet at night
Staff
Everyone we interacted with was professional and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
This hotel has multiple pillow options. We asked for the foam pillows and they were ergonomic and so comfy
Grand Hyatt Hotel Jeju

This hotel is beautiful and everything is immaculate.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best Western Haeundae Hotel
Busan

This hotel is in a great location for beachgoers and we loved the express checkout option. It's located in the heart of Haeundae, so there was a lot of street noise late into the night, which may not be ideal for everyone.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We could see Haeundae beach and the night market from our window.
Staff
We only interacted with staff at check-in, but the employee we spoke to was courteous and professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Christine Liu