Tenderfoot Travelers
Ireland | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2025

patti
patti m.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

We were contacted by Stephen Malloy in April 1, 2025 and began planning our Ireland Vacation. From the beginning, Stephen made us feel like he cared about making this trip an adventure for us. We exchanged emails, had two videos chats, questioners, and even received feed back and help from his partner in crime: Elisa Gjepali, Two for One! We must have been important or a big pain.
We received our first itinerary on April 6 and it was almost perfect. We could tell Stephen had listened to us and was trying to make our dream vacation a reality. A few changes were made and we had booked our trip by April 26 and excited to be on our way.
From May through September, Stephen or Elisa answered many. many question we had and not just about our bookings and outing. We had never traveled internationally and had no idea about anything. From travel insurance to customs procedures, they helped us feel comfortable and never acted like it was a bother.
We received our travel book a week before we left on our trip. Some scheduling changes had been made and they wanted to make us aware of the changes. Stephen even did another video chat with us because there was on very confusing day and he wanted to make sure we were all on the same page about the changes for that day.
Our first day in Ireland, we received an email from Stephen welcoming us to Ireland. A friendly face in a new town. He made sure we had numbers to call in case of problems, and let us know we could still contact him or Elisa if needed.
And we did need them a couple of times. Problems were handled and we had a wonderful time.
Thank you Kimkim for a wonderful time and to Stephen and Elisa,
You will be remembered in our hearts and prayer from this day forward.
Blessings,
Pat and Patti McHugh

Local specialist: Stephen Molloy
Stephen
Stephen Molloy
Local specialist in Dorset and Lyon | Replied on Oct 05, 2025
Dear Pat and Patti, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed comment, both here and along the kimkim chat feed. Reading your words has truly made my day :) The most special part of this journey through Ireland for me wasn’t just putting together the logistics, but the connection we built with you both. It’s been a joy to accompany you from the very first Teams Video call through to the last details of your trip, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Perhaps a trip to... Read more

Dear Pat and Patti,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed comment, both here and along the kimkim chat feed. Reading your words has truly made my day :)

The most special part of this journey through Ireland for me wasn’t just putting together the logistics, but the connection we built with you both. It’s been a joy to accompany you from the very first Teams Video call through to the last details of your trip, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Perhaps a trip to another of our destinations (UK, France...) or at least a message at Thanksgiving.

Elisa and I are so grateful for your blessings. I think I can speak for her, when I say that we wish you both all the very best, and may your travels continue to be filled with discovery, joy, adventure and a whole lot of laughs.

With warmest regards,
Stephen Molloy
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