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Travels in Sweden
Sweden | May 2 - May 14, 2026

Christine
Christine K.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on May 17, 2026
From the very beginning of our inquiry about travel in Sweden Kadri and Camila were very responsive and helpful. They provided the initial outline, responded to questions and made adjustments easily. The hotels they selected were just perfect: interesting, well located, and comfortable. Our train travel was very convenient. They provided good directions to get us from one location to another. I also want to compliment kimkim's "emergency" service. We had a late night question during the... Read more

From the very beginning of our inquiry about travel in Sweden Kadri and Camila were very responsive and helpful. They provided the initial outline, responded to questions and made adjustments easily. The hotels they selected were just perfect: interesting, well located, and comfortable. Our train travel was very convenient. They provided good directions to get us from one location to another. I also want to compliment kimkim's "emergency" service. We had a late night question during the trip that affected the next morning's travel. Using the contact information kimkim provided prior to our trip, we connected and received an answer immediately. No worries! Most important for travelers is to have help readily available. Kadri and Camila (and the one-time emergency service) provided that peace of mind. This was our second trip with kimkim, and we will plan for a third soon! Thank you, Kadri and Camila!

Hotel Reviews
Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Kastrup

Friendly and helpful staff. Perfect hotel for a flight the next day. Easy to take the Metro into Copenhagen for dinner. Great pool!

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Calmar Stadshotell
Kalmar

Great location. Comfortable room. Enjoyed the breakfast and dinners. Delightful spa!

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PM & Vänner Hotel
Växjö

Great location. Helpful and friendly staff. Enjoyed the Bistro and breakfast. Loved the rooftop pool!

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Home hotel Uppsala
Uppsala

Great location. Enjoyed the buffet breakfast and buffet dinner. Staff are very helpful and friendly.

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Lady Hamilton Hotel
Stockholm

Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting hotel with lots of "antiques" to look at. Great location.

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Activity Reviews
Kalmar Castle Tour
Kalmar Castle Tour
Kalmar

We had a GREAT GUIDE! He was full of stories about the history of the castle, as well as the general history of Sweden at the time of this castle's active life. Interesting place to visit, not quite like the typical palace tour where rooms are loaded with fancy furniture etc, but instead magnificent rooms that have stories to tell.

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour with lunch
Stockholm Archipelago Tour with lunch
Stockholm

Glad we had the chance to see this extension of Stockholm. Very scenic. The lunch provided was very good, but unfortunately when one is in the dining room, we could not hear the narration of the boat's guide as he pointed out special locations and described some history. As nice as it was to have the lunch, I think that it would be a better experience to wander the boat or sit in one of the several passenger areas, use the snack bar if necessary, and soak in the sights AND the guide's narration.

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Södermalm Tour
Södermalm Tour
Stockholm

Sodermalm is not the most scenic place, compared to the Gamla Stan, but our tour guide added focus on the history of the area and the changing culture, as well as pointing out dining locations. A really good counterpoint to the usual glitzy tourist tour.

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Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on May 17, 2026

Hi, Christine!

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your Sweden journey. I’m so happy to hear that everything worked out so well for you. Camila and I always want our travellers to feel supported every step of the way, so it means a lot to know that the emergency assistance gave you peace of mind during the trip. We’d love to help you plan your third KimKim adventure whenever you’re ready. Thank you again for travelling with us!

All the best,
Kadri

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Beautiful scenery, excellent lodging and food
Ireland | May 6 - May 15, 2026

Wendy
Wendy C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 17, 2026
We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along. My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip. We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around... Read more

We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along.

My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip.

We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around the city streets and driving on the country roads.

One piece of advice I have for any traveler is to be clear with your tour planner what time you would like to start the day each day, when you need down time, and what transport you expect you will need and when.

Thank you, Alessandra and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Number 59
Dublin

We liked this hotel, as it had a sauna, a cold plunge, and massages (the latter for a fee). The lounge was pleasant to sit in; it had a bar and looked out on the back garden. We could walk downtown. Excellent restaurants nearby. The hosts were helpful too, as I left a book light and paperback in the room when we departed, and they gave them to our friends to return it to us.

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Lancaster Lodge Hotel
Cork

Modern hotel, near English Market

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Basic accommodations but clean with lounge and large breakfast area
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They allowed us to store our luggage and use a charger outlet after checkout
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Corrib House Guest Accommodation
Galway

Right on the Corrib River, and walkable to downtown. Bathrooms are small & in particular shower is tiny! Staff is kind and food is excellent.

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Small bathrooms
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh

This hotel has delicious food and kind and helpful staff. The rooms are large and well appointed.

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Activity Reviews
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh

Early, but on time!

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Galway Bay Fishing
Galway Bay Fishing
Ireland

Kevin was a great guide. We fished in the bay and caught 8 pollock (threw them back). You can keep them and eat the fish later if you like!

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Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Ireland

I liked this tour but we would have liked to know we were going to be eating dinner ahead of time, and it was difficult to find the tour guide at the start. We visited three bars with food and also had Murphy’s ice cream of the street. The tour guide was kind and helpful.

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Galway

I really liked this tour. Nice to have options for people who don’t want to or can’t bike. They offered a horse and carriage and e-bike options.

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Holyrood Distillery Tour
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Edinburgh

Great tour guide! Nice to sit in the bar after and enjoy the tastes of different gibs and whiskey.

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb
Photo taken by Wendy C
Photo taken by Wendy C
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The visit to the Maya ruin was spectacular.
Belize | May 3 - May 10, 2026

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Renee M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 17, 2026

The visit to the Maya ruin was spectacular and the guide that we had, unfortunately I don't remember his name, was so knowledgeable. He really made that tour such a great experience.

Just one thing about that particular day .... At 8: 00 AM we were expecting to get picked up. When he did arrive at approximately 8:40 we realized there were several of the people on the tour and that's why he was delayed. It would have been nice to know there was going to be a wait time.

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
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China & Japan Tour
China | May 7 - May 15, 2026

Mehzabeen
Mehzabeen Z.
Canada | Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Lisa was very helpful in organizing both our China and Japan trips. Everything was on time. She was also flexible whenever we had to make adjustments. Lily was our tour guide in Beijing. She was very knowledgeable.

Local specialist: Lisa Sun
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This was an amazing trip. There were 2 glit...
Peru | Apr 26 - May 10, 2026

Mark
Mark C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 17, 2026

This was an amazing trip. There were 2 glitches in the schedule, the strike in Bolivia which caused us to miss Puma Punko but KimKim quickly made alternative suggestions and tours. Plus a change in Nazca line air tours from Paracus but KimKim quickly solved our hotel and tour options to make it happen. Overall we were very happy with the hotel selections and tours.

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
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Great Service
New Zealand | Apr 20 - May 14, 2026

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Doug C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Noemie was our trip planner and main point of contact. She totally attentive during our online meetings and very responsive to our written communications in the KimKim app and emails. She made good suggestions for activities and when we decided to cancel our helicopter ride over a weekend she and her support team worked together to make it happen. She and her team checked in with us periodically during our trip to make sure all was well. This was a very nice touch and a great comfort.

Local specialist: Noemie Botha
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Stress-Free, Flexible and Extremely Personal Service
Galapagos Islands | May 7 - May 14, 2026

Beatrice
Beatrice B.
Germany | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
We booked a one-week trip to Ecuador for 2 people through Kimkim, including Quito, a guided city tour, and 3 days in the Galápagos — and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our trip planner was Alvaro, and honestly, working with him was probably one of the best parts of the whole planning process. At the beginning, we only had a very rough idea of what we wanted to do. We were still unsure about the itinerary, duration, budget, and how to combine mainland Ecuador with... Read more

We booked a one-week trip to Ecuador for 2 people through Kimkim, including Quito, a guided city tour, and 3 days in the Galápagos — and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish.

Our trip planner was Alvaro, and honestly, working with him was probably one of the best parts of the whole planning process. At the beginning, we only had a very rough idea of what we wanted to do. We were still unsure about the itinerary, duration, budget, and how to combine mainland Ecuador with the Galápagos. Based on that very vague starting point, Alvaro created an excellent first proposal with a concrete itinerary and transparent pricing, which immediately helped us visualize the trip.

What impressed us most was how easy and pleasant communication was. Every question and every requested change was answered incredibly quickly and always very professionally. For example, our first proposal was above our budget, and almost immediately Alvaro sent us an adapted version together with clear explanations of what had been changed and why. It never felt pushy — instead, it felt collaborative and genuinely personalized.

The payment process was also very straightforward and reassuring (30% deposit first, remaining balance later before the trip).

Another thing we really appreciated was that Alvaro kept checking in with us before the trip started, asking whether we still had questions and making sure we felt prepared. He also introduced us in advance to the local Ecuadorian partner responsible for the on-the-ground coordination (Sebastian from Responsible Travel South America).

This was honestly what made the whole experience feel so special: everything was incredibly easy and digital, but still deeply personal at the same time. Even though everything was organized online, we always felt like we had real people taking care of us.

I can 100% recommend Kimkim, and especially Alvaro, for anyone planning a trip to Ecuador.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Coloma Galapagos
Puerto Ayora

A very special hotel, the decoration is very creative and present in all details of the hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful (especially the ladies for breakfast!). The rooms are rather basic but clean. The pool is more a place to cool down rather than a place you can spend time to unwind. But it is very useful after a hot day exploring the islands! No laundry service but a few meters away you have a local laundry place very cheap and reliable with next day service (Iris Lavanderia). Breakfast is a bit basic but coffee is good.

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Decoration is very interesting
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Central, 10-15 mn by foot from all restaurants
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Courtyard by Marriott Quito Airport
Quito

Very convenient, exactly in front of the airport, you just need to cross the road. Comfortable, you can have dinner in the hotel. Great location to take your plane early!

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Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito

Very well situated, with a lot of good restaurants or coffees around, and museums. Very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast buffet with good coffee. Rooms on the main building are amazing, very comfortable and beautifully decorated. The room I had on my first night was in the extended building, still clean and comfortable but more basic in terms of decoration and cosiness.

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Ilatoa Lodge
Quito

We only stayed one night before taking our flight in Quito airport, but we wished we had stayed longer: the hotel is situated in a beautiful quiet piece on the mountain with an amazing view, the rooms are comfortable and beautiful. Everything is cosy, well decorated and the reception of the owner was very warm. He even has a wine cellar and you can have drinks on the terrasse outside or inside, to wind down of your day. He also has two adorable and friendly dogs. We highly recommend!

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Very authentic and cosy
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Quiet, in the mountain, a bit far away from the center but ideal before getting to the airport or to have a more natural experience.
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Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on May 16, 2026

Dear Beatrice
Thank you very much for your kind words and for your review. I am very happy to know that you and Andreas had such a great experience in Ecuador and Galápagos. It means a lot to us.

I also appreciate your excellent attitude and trust during the whole planning process, which allowed us to organize the best activities for you.

Sebastian is also always available if you ever need help again in the future. We hope this is not your last visit to Ecuador, there are still many beautiful places to discover.
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See you soon!
Alvaro

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Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our fi...
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

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Andrea G.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely... Read more

Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely appreciate all your time and effort planning and organizing this trip for us 4 ladies❤️
Andrea

Hotel Reviews
The Old New Inn
Bourton on the Water

Charming Old Inn, great location with easy walks to trails, shops, bus stop. Wonderful breakfast with amazing croissants! It’s an old building beautifully renovated but narrow hallways and stairwells, no elevator. Must be able to carry own luggage to and from room. Lovely view of river from our room. Nice size showers with rain shower head. Our 3rd floor room was lovely but low hanging rafters caused a few head bumps. The Bourton on the Water miniature village next door was impressive and so fun to see.

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The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
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The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
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The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
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On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
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On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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The twin beds were very comfortable.
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The twin beds were very comfortable.
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The twin beds were very comfortable.
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London

Clean, great location, amazing breakfast buffet, helpful staff

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Clean, impressive buffet breakfast
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Walking distance to St James park and Buckinham Palace
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Hotel very clean. The beds were comfortable. A bit of a walk to the breakfast area.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
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Our trip was exceptional!
Scotland | May 4 - May 15, 2026

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Sheri M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier. Read more

Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier.

Hotel Reviews
The Stirling Highland Hotel
Stirling

Hotel was centrally located, but lacking in quality. Everywhere in this hotel there is visual clues that repairs are very much needed. Paint peeling off ceilings from water damage in common areas. In our hotel room, paint was coming off our bathroom ceiling from lack of ventilation and there were signs of mold around the bath tub. Comforter on the bed were poor in quality and were not very warm to sleep under in a roo. That only provided a space heater.

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Creag Mhor Lodge
Onich

Wonderful old hotel and staff. This is an older hotel, so no lift. But, we had not trouble getting our luggage upstairs to our room. So, no lift when booking much older clients, this should be a consideration. Food and bar was exceptional. Location is a bit away from Ft. William, but beautifully situated.

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The Dunvegan
Dunvegan

Wonderful staff and food! They are self-sustained, meaning they grow their own food and meat is local as well. Room was very nice and clean. There is no lift, but we were fine. The good news is if older, staff will get your luggage upstairs, though we didn’t need that. Location was perfect and easy to make the loop of the Isle of Skye and back to the hotel.

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Blackfriars Hotel
Inverness

Due to no fault of their own, they are situated where you have to rely on pay public parking. Which is almost 3 blocks away on uneven cobble stone, so wheels on your luggage barely helps and there is no lift. We did fine getting our luggage up a flight and a half of stairs, but for much older people this would not be good at all. So, this should be a consideration for future older clients. Other than this, the food was excellent and location was perfect.

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Fair? Based on location, distance from parking and lack of a lift.
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Attentive!
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Atholl Hotel
Aberdeen

Amazing hotel and staff! We got a flat in our rental car and even though I paid for full 24 hour service, they hung up on me twice and would not come out under the 24 hour agreement and they wanted to charge me after I paid for full coverage. Beth, the hotel manager got on the phone and just like that, they came and fixed our car and we were not charged. The food was wonderful and all the staff was amazing. Can’t say enough about this place. I will never forget Beth in particular.

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Tigerlily
Edinburgh

Wonderfully funky hotel! The room was perfect and the food was amazing!

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Everything was clean and quality was exceptional.
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb
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Family Iceland Trip
Iceland | May 7 - May 14, 2026

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Alyssa C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 16, 2026

The trip started with booking it through Gumi who was wonderful & easy to work with. I shared what we wanted to do & he provided all the details plus any thoughts on what else should be included or skipped for the specific time of year. The lagoons (hot springs!!), waterfalls, ice caves, iceberg. cold water snorkeling, coastal arches & food tour were all incredible. What a fabulous trip to be able to share with our daughter & son-in-law.

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on May 16, 2026

Thank you for the kind review Alyssa. I am so glad to hear you were happy with the trip :)
I do hope we'll see you all in Iceland soon again!
All the best
Gummi

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Northern Morocco Imperial Cities and Coasts
Morocco | Apr 28 - May 7, 2026

John
John W.
Napa, CA, USA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
We had 10 days to travel and Majid worked carefully with us in designing and modifying a trip which met our more relaxed travel style. Our trip took us to Northern Morocco - Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat, Asilah and Tangier. Majid was available at all times and made adjustments to our itinerary when requested. Our accommodations were all beautiful and the guides he supplied knowledgeable and engaging. Our leisure time was spent touring museums in each destination (all a must visit) : ... Read more

We had 10 days to travel and Majid worked carefully with us in designing and modifying a trip which met our more relaxed travel style. Our trip took us to Northern Morocco - Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat, Asilah and Tangier. Majid was available at all times and made adjustments to our itinerary when requested. Our accommodations were all beautiful and the guides he supplied knowledgeable and engaging.

Our leisure time was spent touring museums in each destination (all a must visit) : Mohammed VI Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art - Rabat; Dar Batha Museum of Islamic Arts - Fes; and the Tangier American Legation Museum.

And our driver for 10 days, Youssef was the best - he knew about our destinations, was always available and made suggested changes to our itinerary along the way. Best of all, he treated us as his best friends and we shared family moments together. Overall, we had a great experience and plan to return to visit Southern Morocco.

Hotel Reviews
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Tangier
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Recently converted palace with incredible rooms, spa and pool.
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Dar Al Andalous - Riad
Fès

Beautiful riad in the Medina. Our room was spacious, comfortable and authentic. Breakfast and dinner were fabulous. Most importantly were the services provided by the manager and staff - professional, friendly, great suggestions on activities. This riad was definitely a highlight of our stay in Fes.

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Local specialist: Majid Mrabti
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Loved Tuscany, Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Moun...
Italy | May 4 - May 15, 2026

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Joel A.
Parole, MD | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Loved Tuscany, Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Mount Etna! Read more

Loved Tuscany, Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Mount Etna!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Tirrenia
Sorrento

Lovely hotel with great views

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Agriturismo La Pievina
Montepulciano

Great host great location!

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Activity Reviews
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: From Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: From Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano
Italy

One of the highlights of the trip!

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Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse
Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse
Italy

Great experience

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Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic
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Francesca was great as a local contact and ke...
Italy | May 10 - May 15, 2026

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Tricia s.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Francesca was great as a local contact and kept us well informed every day of the tour. Our local guides were also very good - Carol in Turin and Margherita in Cinque Terre. We would have liked more time to get to all 5 towns or were better informed on how much could be accomplished in an 8 hr day from Genoa. Read more

Francesca was great as a local contact and kept us well informed every day of the tour. Our local guides were also very good - Carol in Turin and Margherita in Cinque Terre. We would have liked more time to get to all 5 towns or were better informed on how much could be accomplished in an 8 hr day from Genoa.

Activity Reviews
Private Transfer from Genoa to Cinque Terre
Private Transfer from Genoa to Cinque Terre
Italy
Day-trip to discover Portofino
Day-trip to discover Portofino
Italy

What a beautiful way to spend the day when staying in Genoa!

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Our driver was very accommodating
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Our driver was very accommodating
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Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure
Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure
Italy

Margherita was an excellent guide

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Visit to a chocolate store with tasting
Visit to a chocolate store with tasting
Italy

A great way to round out our walking tour of Turin

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Private Guided Walking Tour of Turin
Private Guided Walking Tour of Turin
Italy

Carol was an excellent guide and we really got a feel for Turin

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Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
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Scotland
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Susan H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though, Read more

Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Everyone and everything was amazing!!!

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Allan Park Hotel
Stirling

Absolutely the BEST!

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Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
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There was no staff to interact with!!
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Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
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Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
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Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
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Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh

Our guide was outstanding!!!

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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

It wasn’t running, replaced with a regular train which was crowded, having to stand. Not a good experience!!

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Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
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Loop
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Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
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Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
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Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
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Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The...
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Hector H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great. Read more

Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great.

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Allan Park Hotel
Stirling
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

Jacobite was not running. Replaced with regular train. Overcrowded, standing room only,,Terrible experience

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Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
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Transport
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
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Transport
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
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Lucy was responsive, a great listener, and de...
Vietnam | Apr 29 - May 9, 2026

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Janine D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Lucy was responsive, a great listener, and deeply connected into the local experience. We felt like deep cultural and local kind of trip.
It was wonderful to
- have local guides pick us up from the airport
- drivers always having col water for us in the car each morning
- hotels choices were super important, especially having a lovely pool to retreat to after a day of exploring. The hotel in Saigon could have been upscaled a bit further (a bit cleaner!). The hotels in the Makong Delta... Read more

Lucy was responsive, a great listener, and deeply connected into the local experience. We felt like deep cultural and local kind of trip.
It was wonderful to
- have local guides pick us up from the airport
- drivers always having col water for us in the car each morning
- hotels choices were super important, especially having a lovely pool to retreat to after a day of exploring. The hotel in Saigon could have been upscaled a bit further (a bit cleaner!). The hotels in the Makong Delta and DaNang were lovely, very especially the Little Oasis (a GEM!)

Hotel Reviews
Little Oasis Hoi An

One of the best hotels we have stayed at. Authentic, super clean and comfortable, deep tub, caring and welcoming staff. We felt safe as soon as we walked through the hotel doors. The breakfast buffet was abundant! The staff was outstanding - especially Rose. Each day when we returned from an outing they would welcome us back like we were family. They were accommodating and caring as to what we had planned for the day and if we needed anything. They cared about the logistics for our travel back to the airport and confirmed details on our behalf. They ensured we have proper sun coverage during our outings to the beach, even loaning me a hand painted hat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Especially ROSE!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Legacy Mekong (Autograph Collection Marriott Hotels)
Cần Thơ

Outstanding. Everyone should visit here. Can't say enough good words.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silverland Mây Hotel

Could have been cleaner. The hotel bathroom floor was dirty especially the space between the glass showe wall and hotel hallway. Really could have used a strong vacuum and carpet shampoo. The hotel pool was lovely though as well as the staff.

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Staff
Activity Review
Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit
Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit
Vietnam

Our favorite!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
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Very good experience
Peru | May 7 - May 15, 2026

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AGNIESZKA Z.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Working with kimkim was a very smooth experience from the beginning to the end. From planning with Io, to communication with Lisbeth during the trip and interacting with all the tour guides and drivers was a very good experience. Everything was running smooth,the drivers , tour guides were always on time and ready to help. The transition from hotel to hotel to airport was very well planned also. I will definitely be using kimkim with my next trip Read more

Working with kimkim was a very smooth experience from the beginning to the end. From planning with Io, to communication with Lisbeth during the trip and interacting with all the tour guides and drivers was a very good experience. Everything was running smooth,the drivers , tour guides were always on time and ready to help. The transition from hotel to hotel to airport was very well planned also. I will definitely be using kimkim with my next trip

Hotel Reviews
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

Small boutique feeling hotel, clean, close to main square

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Mountain View | Tipi A-frame

Amazing, highly recommended

Authenticity & Character
One of a kind
Location
Unbelievable views, lama farm, mountain feeling
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Little piece of paradise with jungle feeling

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Small, clean, staff very pleasant and helpful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to miraflores
Staff
Responsive, pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Peru
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Private tour to Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Sacred Valley
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Peru
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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Peru
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
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Marina did a wonderful job crafting a well ba...
Portugal | May 4 - May 15, 2026

Jen
Jen P.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Marina did a wonderful job crafting a well balanced and adventurous tour of Portugal. I would highly recommend KimKim and Portugal for interested vacationers! Read more

Marina did a wonderful job crafting a well balanced and adventurous tour of Portugal. I would highly recommend KimKim and Portugal for interested vacationers!

Hotel Reviews
MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Do Colégio
Ponta Delgada
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Editory Garden Porto Hotel
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Location is farther away than likes to shops and cafes
Staff
Jessica was wonderful and provided great service and advice!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I
Activity Reviews
À Mesa! Portuguese Cooking Class at a Lisbon Culinary School
À Mesa! Portuguese Cooking Class at a Lisbon Culinary School
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nunu was great!
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience
The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience
Portugal
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coimbra
Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coimbra
Portugal
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise
Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise
Porto
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Visit of Porto
Private Guided Visit of Porto
Porto
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Furnas Valley Excursion: Crater Lake, Hot Springs & Tea Plantation
Furnas Valley Excursion: Crater Lake, Hot Springs & Tea Plantation
São Miguel Island
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sete Cidades Full Day Experience: Ferraria Springs & Volcano Rims
Sete Cidades Full Day Experience: Ferraria Springs & Volcano Rims
São Miguel Island
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Transport
Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience
Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience
São Miguel Island
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
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Kudos to the Icelandic Kimkim team
Iceland | Apr 30 - May 12, 2026

Cheryl
Cheryl B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 15, 2026
We found Noga, Nick and Maria to be a wonderful team. They were very responsive, provided detailed answers to all of our questions, and made modifications based on our interests. When we had an unexpected physical challenge, they not only assisted in helping us cancel a couple of excursions, but checked in on us throughout the trip. We loved the accommodations chosen for us. Each was unique and offered a different Icelandic experience. We also appreciated the 2 night-1 night driving plan... Read more

We found Noga, Nick and Maria to be a wonderful team. They were very responsive, provided detailed answers to all of our questions, and made modifications based on our interests. When we had an unexpected physical challenge, they not only assisted in helping us cancel a couple of excursions, but checked in on us throughout the trip.

We loved the accommodations chosen for us. Each was unique and offered a different Icelandic experience. We also appreciated the 2 night-1 night driving plan for the trip. It gave us a lot of flexibility.

We have spoken their praises and would recommend Kimkim to anyone looking to plan a trip.

Hotel Reviews
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Myvatn

This might be our favorite. Loved that this is a working farm. The restaurant was excellent and views of Lake Myvatn stunning.

Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Hofn

Loved the mountain views and the hot tub!

Skálakot Manor Hotel
Hvolsvöllur

Stunning and luxurious! Delicious food! Beautiful horses!

Local specialist: Noga Heyman
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Great Guides & Wonderful Sites to See!
Guatemala | Apr 6 - Apr 18, 2026

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Maggie D.
Cheshire, CT | Reviewed on May 15, 2026

The team in country adjusted things as we need it, The were very responsive. Vini, our guide, was one of the best guides we've ever had. He made us so comfortable and was so fun. Guatemala is a beautiful country with so much color and culture.

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on May 16, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this, Maggie! It truly means a lot to hear. We hope you are doing better and your health is back on track. I’m really glad the team was able to adjust everything as needed and that you felt well supported throughout the trip. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Vini; he’ll be so happy to know he made a good effort for your experience. Guatemala really is a special place, and I’m grateful you were able to enjoy its beauty, color, and culture. We're... Read more

Thank you so much for sharing this, Maggie! It truly means a lot to hear. We hope you are doing better and your health is back on track. I’m really glad the team was able to adjust everything as needed and that you felt well supported throughout the trip. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Vini; he’ll be so happy to know he made a good effort for your experience.

Guatemala really is a special place, and I’m grateful you were able to enjoy its beauty, color, and culture. We're sorry you missed part of it. :(

And please know that if you ever decide to visit Belize in the future and reach out to plan your trip, I will absolutely do everything in my power to secure a special upgrade or a courtesy for you, especially considering how your trip in Guatemala ended. It would be my pleasure to welcome you back and help create another wonderful experience.

PD: Is easy to visit the Tikal ruins from Belize.

Warmest regards,
Alex

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