Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a great time in Barcelona and Madrid! Great tapas tours in both cities! The hotels were located in convenient places and were great. The only snafu was we lost contact with a driver. Turned out it was my fault because didn’t have internet, but when I called Kimkim they were very helpful. ( please note that what’s app does indeed require internet to get messages!)

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Principe Pio

Madrid

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Acta Splendid

Barcelona

Very helpful staff. A wonderful buffet breakfast.

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It was close enough to walk to most of the places we went!

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Activity Reviews

Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience

Madrid

Awesome guide.

Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk

Madrid

Sailing Trip with Winery Visit & Tasting

Barcelona

It poured down rain while we were sailing so it wasn’t “perfect” , but it couldn’t be helped. The winery visit was underwhelming. We thought the person who spoke with us about the wine was aloof and didn’t engage well With the group . Kind of felt pushed out at the end because they had a large group coming in. The tour company was open and under standing about the wet sailing experience.

Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk

Barcelona

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Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família

Barcelona

Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Madrid

The short visit was perfect for us

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Transportation was perfect, easy, convenient and relaxing.
All our experiences, tours and travel were perfect - wouldn't change a thing
The guides were all wonderful on all trips but we had the best one in Modena - Caterina. They were all so informative, excited, helpful, friendly and amazing.
The hotels were great - we usually stay at Hilton hotels but we are so glad we did the smaller more intimate hotels. My comments about the hotels would be for future guests
Antica Locanda Leonardo - no elevator. Cute courtyard and wonderful staff.
Hotel Cavour - geat hotel - best location-lovely outdoor courtyard- best staff - amazing.
Corte Dei Sogni Boutique Hotel and Spa - the worlds smallest shower - I am 5' 2" and I couldn't extend my arms - my husband is larger and was not comfortable shower. There is no bar - there is no where to get something to drink after breakfast time - they do have small selection of beverages in the room. The outdoor area was nice but small.
The cooking class in Florence was one of the best things ever!!!!!!!!!!!! Cecilia was amazing, wonderful, friendly, the view from her home is unbelievable. Just know that there is no elevator to her home and it was a few flights up.
Navona Theatre Hotel- this was in a great location - no elevator, friendly staff, no car can pull up to the hotel so you do have to take your luggage down the street a bit. No bar - small selection of drinks in fridge in room- no outdoor space.
Hotel La Bussola- another GREAT hotel - best rooftop bar! Great location!
Pizza making class was great fun - only issue is schedule said it was 2 hours and over at 230 but it was more like 3 hours and we had scheduled a car to pick us up at 230 and this caused issue with the transportation company and going to Ravello.

All of the trips were amazing. The guides were extremely professional and made sure our experience was a five star event.

We have used kimkim for two trips to Europe - one in 2024 and one a few weeks ago. We love the details. Every evening, we would check what we were scheduled for the following day, and enjoy. The top of Europe in Grindewald was a favorite. We had no idea. And an ice palace under the mountain. Kimkim told us to leave our hotel at 8:15 and walk to the train station, then get off at the next stop, and follow the signs to Top of Europe, had tickets for 9:43 for the gondola and it was spot on. Waited maybe 5 minutes or so. Great great detail and directions.
Hotels were great. Asked for hotels with breakfast and a view if possible. They were great. Ate a full breakfast each morning and then a dinner out somewhere. Lucerne was a favorite. Dinner at la barca on the riverfront was so beautiful. We were able to walk and enjoy the shops, the chocolate :), and just the tranquility of the culture there. Kimkim accomodated our son meeting up with us as well for a few days. They just handle details for us so well.
Zermatt was a really neat swiss town in the middle of the mountains - and no cars, just little taxi carts all over town. We enjoyed the Matterhorn and the ice palace there was even better. We had a great trip. Thank you Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus

Zürich

Very nice and clean but very tiny. Great breakfast!

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Hotel Steffani

St. Moritz

This hotel is spacious. Probably the best we stayed in. Large room and bathroom. Marble everywhere. Balconies. However, it was cold and rainy, so we didn't get to take in the best of this town.

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We had to take a taxi from the train station because we couldn't get them to answer the phone for a shuttle.

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Chesa Valese

ZERMATT

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A real chalet but renovated on the inside. Very nice.

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We were able to walk to everything.

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Eiger Mountain and Soul Resort

Grindelwald

This hotel had the best view off of our porch. We could watch people in the street below and the mountains were indescribable. Just breathtaking. The bathroom was really really small, but clean. The sink was a stone sink and ok, but it just needs renovated.

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Location was great!

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Cascada Boutique Hotel

Lucerne

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We were about 3 min from the train station and about 5-10 min walk to shops, etc. Great location

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Hotel Spadari al Duomo

Milan

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Activity Review

Cheese Tuk-tuk tour

Lucerne

We thought this was a tour of different cheese shops. It was an open tuk tuk with a cheese fondue in the middle. Was very fun, just not what we expected.

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Our trip to Greece felt effortless thanks to Siena! She met every request we had and kept us within our planned budget. It was so nice to have the full itinerary on the mobile app, with all transfers, excursions, and Greek domestic flights arranged. Each day was fully planned, with clickable Google Maps, tour/excursion meeting times, provider contact info, and ride pickups; it could not have been easier! I highly recommend it to take the stress out of not only your vacation planning, but your trip experience as well. We enjoyed every excursion: the Acropolis tour in Athens, the Santorini villages and Akrotiri visit, the private wine tasting experience with our own sommelier, and the breathtaking catamaran sunset cruise. Every hotel also exceeded our expectations. 10/10!!

Our holiday consisted of four weeks travelling around Italy and Sardinia during September 2026 and the places we loved most on our trip were Porto Venere, Sorrento, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Ravello, Atrani and Cala Gonone.

I had various places that I had wanted to see, along with a few hotels and Airbnb's that I wished to stay in along the way, and Rita managed to put together an incredible itinerary which joined all dots. She also organized private transfers where necessary, which made things so much easier. They were a godsend! If the budget allows, I highly recommend looking into booking a few. Every driver without exception, was friendly, helpful and professional.

From the very first interaction, the people at KimKim were extremely helpful. Julia spent a lot of time with me - helping me plan the trip I wanted to take. She listened to my interests and then crafted an incredible trip for us. Choices of hotels, information on what to do in each city, tours, self-guided walks etc. With KimKim the trip felt seamless; there were people to fetch us and return us to the airports or train stations. The hotels were great, centrally located and the people who worked at them were also extremely helpful. We had several private tours which were beyond our expectations: Carlos at the Prado in Madrid (who by the way suggested places to visit or eat in the other cities as well.) Took us through the museum showing us the highlights but also gleaning our interests and making sure we some of those as well. Then a different Carlos led us through the Alhambra – incredibly knowledgeable about the history, art and architecture of the incredible building and its surrounding, Finally, Ann-Marie our guide through the Sagrada -also so knowledgeable bringing that structure to life for us. (she was even able to talk the ticket people to let us in as we were late due to the torrential downpours. But most impressive of all was how incredibly responsive everyone at KimKim was to our needs. If I texted with a question – I got an answer within minutes. Thank you KimKim for helping us have the trip of a lifetime. You will definitely be hearing from us again.

Hotel Reviews

H10 Madison Hotel

Barcelona

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Las Casas de la Judería

Seville

Fun hotel. Good luck finding your room but that became part of the challenge each night

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Áurea Catedral Hotel

Granada

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Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcalá

Madrid

Nice big room. Good location

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Activity Reviews

Summer Magic Nights at Casa Batlló

Barcelona

fun

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Private Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian

Madrid

The guide was fabulous. Really glad to have had him to help us through this immense museum

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Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família

Barcelona

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Self-Guided Visit of Madrid's Renowned Museums

Madrid

Prado was amazing Really enjoyed the Reina Sofia on our own. Retriro Park also had a guest artist whose work was very interestng

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Self-Guided Walk in Albaicín District

Granada

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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian

Granada

The guide was amazing

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As the henna slowly fades from my hand, and the last trace of desert sand from the Sahara falls out of my shoes, my mind still dances to the rhythm of the Berber music that embraced my trip.

The smell of the campfire, the warmth of the mint tea, the smiles that met my eyes in every direction I looked, the warm culture, and that constant peacefulness in the air, have become memories that make my heart flutter.

That feeling of being one with nature, intertwined, fully connected, and grounded to my core, will stay embedded in my soul forever.

The kindness that I received, the kindred spirits that I met along the way, and the many hours of laughter that I shared with everyone I met, will now become a part of my smile that I share daily.

It’s hard to put an adventure like this trip into words to explain to others when they ask “How was your trip?”. I believe strongly that everything happens for a reason, and people are put into our lives on purpose. The people I met along this journey, the connections I made, and the friendships that formed into family will stay in my heart forever!

All I can say is Morocco is stunning, vibrant, and extremely beautiful, and the people are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met in my life! Our driver Moha was the absolute best driver anyone could ask for, and we couldn’t have done this trip without his expertise! Moha was extremely nice, forgiving for our lateness, and beyond helpful and accommodating no matter if it was for a pit stop or finding something in particular that we needed. He told us a lot about the country, helped us learn some of the language, laughed with us, and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. By the end of our trip Moha felt like family to us!

The accommodations were spectacular beyond measure! The beauty and the attention to detail blew my mind at the Riad and the Tiziri Desert Camp. Both places had exquisite food, some of the best I’ve ever eaten before. Tiziri Desert camp took me to a new level of happiness I’ve never known, a peacefulness I am excited to revisit!

All in all, this was a trip that dreams are made of, and I couldn’t ask for anything more, except more time there! I can’t wait to go back!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kenzi Rissani

Errachidia

Nice clean hotel with a gorgeous pool, outdoor dining, large room with an excellent shower!

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Close to the airport in Errachidia

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Clean room and hotel

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

As the last trace of desert sand from the Sahara falls out of my shoes, my mind still dances to the rhythm of the Berber music that embraced my stay at the Tiziri Luxury Camp. The smell of the campfire, the warmth of the mint tea, the smiles that met my eyes in every direction I looked, the warm Amazigh culture, and that constant peacefulness in the air, have become memories that make my heart flutter. That feeling of being one with the dunes, intertwined, fully connected under the stars, and grounded to my core, will stay embedded in my soul forever. The kindness that I received, the kindred spirits that I met at the camp, and the many hours of laughter that I shared with everyone I met, will now become a part of my smile that I share daily. Our stay at Tiziri Camp was absolutely magical, elevated entirely by a staff that performs beyond measure. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was unmatched. The attention to detail throughout the camp is stunning, especially their commitment to an eco-friendly design. The tents are beautifully designed, and the exquisitely detailed furnishings blend sustainable practices with traditional luxury and modern comfort perfectly. We were welcomed right away by our incredible server, Yedir, who immediately greeted us with refreshing tea after our long journey. We were thrilled to find out he would also be taking care of us during breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Yedir’s service was nothing short of anticipatory and impeccable. He timed every meal perfectly, and treated us with a level of genuine warmth and professionalism, all with a smile, that you rarely find. Beyond the perfect service, the culinary experience was spectacular, with every meal beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. The nights were equally unforgettable—gathering around the campfire dancing and listening to amazing traditional Berber music under the desert stars was the perfect way to wind down. It is clear that the entire team works in flawless harmony to deliver an exceptional stay to their guests. If you are looking for breathtaking views paired with world-class hospitality, Tiziri Luxury Camp is an absolute must-visit.

Authenticity & Character

The spectacular attention to detail. The gorgeous Berber rugs and bedding, the stunning furnishings, down to the wood carved base boards. The eco friendly design is also wonderful, the water filtration system, the solar panels, and the no food waste practices.

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You’re deep into the Erg Chebbi dunes with stunning views from every angle, and stars that go on for miles.

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Impeccable staff! Extremely nice, engaging, highly versed in multiple languages, attentive, and respectful.

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Everything was exceptionally clean from the bedding, the room itself, the dining areas, to the main carpet walkway between the tents.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Extremely beautiful accommodations, wonderful staff, and delicious food!

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Gorgeous ceilings, wood carved furnishings, large rooms with wonderful showers!

Location

Beautiful location in Boumalne Dades with a gorgeous view from the rooftop terrace!

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Very nice and accommodating

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Activity Reviews

Stop at the women’s rug coop at 9:30 am

Morocco

Stunning handmade rugs, very informative history of how they are made and the different details on each one. Very friendly host and shop!

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Fossil and Meteorite Hunting

Merzouga

Fun experience, especially since I am a rock hound and collect minerals and fossils. Gorgeous, vast landscape with lots of fossils and gorgeous colored rocks, as well as a whole new view of the dunes. The guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and took us to some plentiful locations.

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Nice and very knowledgeable

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We were met by a fabulous team that made us feel welcome despite our extremely late arrival
Shout out to Yan!!

Hotel Reviews

La Posada del Sol Boutique Hotel Tulum

Tulum

Had not been open for a month and were not ready for guests Pool not open but did have a small plunge pool that was ok Rooms extremely stuffy and hot with restrictive AC

Authenticity & Character

Difficult getting up the stairs No lighting at night on the stairs

Location

In a very expensive part of the town

Staff

Asked for a couple of things like ice and use of a knife and were told no No one around to help with any questions

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Bathroom Very smelly

Hotel boutique Saastah

Valladolid

Fabulous Super friendly staff Lovely spacious rooms Great location Great breakfast Very very clean

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Gorgeous Air bnb style accom

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Soooo helpful, friendly and accommodating

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Spotless

Casa Zafiro Hotel - Adults Only, Mérida

Mérida

Nice pool Helpful staff Great location

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More light, less noise (echoed a lot)

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Central

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Hotel Lopez

Campeche

Central location in fun town Staff not particularly helpful Breakfast standard

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Would have been grand in its day, rooms were fine but overall a bit tired

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Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic

Palenque

Nice room and pool Staff friendly Nice breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Lovely stay in the trees

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Not central at all but lovely to be in the jungle

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Hotel Mansion del Valle

San Cristobal de las Casas

Great location but our initial rooms were very cold and damp They did move us but which was an improvement

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Would have been a great hotel in its heyday but was lifeless

Location

Easy walk to what we wanted to see and do

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Mixed friendliness/ helpfuk

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Cold, damp and no soap

El Diablo y la Sandía Libres

Oaxaca de Juárez

Gorgeous air BnB Staff super friendly and helpful Made it feel like our home with full use of kitchen and facilities Wonderful recommendations of restaurant Nice spacious room with little extras such as singer/umbrella/sublick

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Very small with a real sense of belonging and other guests friendly

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Central to interest points and restaurants

Staff

Helpful and friendly

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Reused water Kitchen spotless Linen very clean

San Pedro

Puebla

Room good Staff friendly and helpful Breakfast disgraceful, mess everywhere and dry messy hot food

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Friendly and helpful Apologetic for delay with checking in

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Hotel Punto Mx

Mexico City

Great location Bed terrible Internal rooms with no windows a bit claustrophobic Staff not particularly helpful Breakfast mediocre

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Small, dank rooms

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Disinterested

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Curtains inadequate Bed very uncomfortable

Activity Reviews

Chichen-Itza site with an English speaking guide

Mexico

Ruins interesting Guide seemed a little bored

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Extremely commercial and very aggressive stall holders on the walk in

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Tulum site with an English speaking guide

Mexico

Guide in a rush and rude

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Self drive

Xochimilco Tour Trajinera

Mexico City

Too commercial

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Cañon del Sumidero

Mexico

Stunning

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Stunning vista

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The Spanish guide was taking a lot and we only got an occasional sentence form our guide

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Tour Tacos & Cantinas

Mexico City

So much fun and great choice of restaurants Very authentic taste of different styles topped off with churros and hot chocolate

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Isobel so fun and really knowledgeable

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Teotihuacan site with an English speaking guide

Mexico

Fascinating ruins with a very expansive history Great guide

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Boat tour in the Natural Reserve of Sian Ka'an

Mexico

Absolute highlight Stunning scenery Great guide and boatman

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Absolutely brilliant Loved the float down the canal in the most beautiful water

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Bike Through Tulum’s Hidden Cenotes | Eco-friendly activity

Tulum

Lots of fun and interesting to see three different cenotes Fun on the bikes Ravaged by mosquitoes

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Self drive then bikes

Boat tour in the natural reserve of Rio Lagartos

Mexico

Wonderful to see the flamingos Beautiful trip

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Unbelievable ceviche fish for lunch

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Self drive

Yaxunah Mayan village

Mexico

Nice to see a small community and how it operated and enjoyed the meeting with the corn farmer to help understand the importance of corn to the Mayan Beautiful Cenote

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Seeing how a small Village worked as a cooperative

Food

Nice to try a traditional diah

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Self dtive

Walking tour in Mérida with an English speaking guide

Mérida

Not terribly inspiring Did a lot of walking with hot a lot of history or points of interest

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Uxmal site with an English speaking guide

Mexico

Interesting history Felt rushed by the guide

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Guide was on auto pilot and in a hurry

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Great driver

Palenque site with an English speaking guide

Mexico

Fascinating One of My favourite days Excellent guide with an incredible knowledge of Mayan culture and history

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Cooking Class - Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Beautiful experience with lovely family and the food was delicious Would have been better to make a few more common dishes that we would make again but making the mole was fun

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Monte Alban - San Antonio Arrazola - Cuilapam de Guerrero - San Bartolo Coyotepec

Oaxaca

Extremely interesting and very informative, enthusiastic guide willing to answer questions

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Uncomfortable

Hierve el Agua – Mitla – Teotitlán del Valle - Tule Tree - Mezcal Testing

Oaxaca

An hour at the tree too long Buffet lunch not our style Very very commercialised artisan pottery and weaving which in. fact on intense questioning we worked out WAS the way they used to do it but now all made in a factory so felt slightly mislead Not authentic

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Long drive to waterfalls

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City walking tour and Museo del Templo Mayor

Mexico City

Historical sites and museum fantastic but our guide was extremely difficult to understand and he talked so much it was difficult to take in his knowledge. Also stood very much in my personal space which was disconcerting

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Guide too hard to understand so felt like we missed a lot

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Comfortable, polite, safe driver Water proveded

Everything from start to finish was great. We were kept busy which was perfect as we wanted to see everything!
The hosts at The Piper’s Nest and Mystical Rose were so sweet and kind and the accommodations warm and welcoming!
Initially I wasn’t a fan of going to Bushmills but it ended up being my second favorite stop on the tour (it was my favorite until we hit Killarney, I fell in love with that little town!).
All of the planning was perfect! We did opt to skip the Ring of Kerry to spend more time in Killarney, but are hoping to come back again soon and go back there!
Courtney with the School of Falconry was an amazing guide! We ended up adding walking around Ashford Castle to our agenda for that day, amazing grounds and Cong was an adorable little side quest! We loved driving and stopping to explore ruins we would come across. We learned so much about Ireland’s long history!
Dunluce castle was another thing we added on during our travels and is a must see. Incredible! Unfortunately we missed Carrickfergus castle (we didn’t realize it was on the way to our next destination and missed it on the ride) but made up for it with other stops.
Jerry at Lough Eske was a true gem! The kindest soul and he didn’t stop working! He was doing it all! And the accommodations speak for themselves. Just breathtaking.
All of our accommodations were great, we got lucky and were upgraded to the penthouse apartment in Galway at the western hotel which was a blessing for our group.
There’s so much to say, but I’ll probably run out of space. This was an amazing experience overall and I have zero complaints.
Rachel stayed in contact with us before and during the trip to check in. I would definitely recommend her for planning because she nailed what we were hoping to experience.

Hotel Reviews

The Rooms @ Firecastle

We only had a quick night here but the rooms were beautiful and had a view of the cathedral right oitside our window. Lovely little spot and wish we had more time here!

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Mystical Rose Killarney

The host was warm and welcoming and gave us the best recommendations for restaurants as they are in abundance in Killarney! The accommodations were gorgeous and clean, and we had a view of the mountaintops from our room. Lovely little gem!

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The Pipers Rest

Doolin

Miss Jackie was the sweetest host! She made sure we had everything we needed and gave us some good recommendations to best utilize our time in Dooling and get the true Doolin experience!

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The Western Hotel

galway

Luckily for our group we were upgraded to the penthouse at Citypointe apartments. Accomodations were perfect for our group!

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Lough Eske Castle Hotel

This place was breathtaking. Jerry and Barnaby provided us with a warm welcome and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. I can’t wait to go back and stay longer!

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Gray's at Bushmills

Bushmills

BEAUTIFUL little spot. Rooms were perfect and very clean. We had views of the ocean and loved watching the sweet little cows frolicking in the fields outside our windows.

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Cassidys Hotel

Dublin

Perfect little start to our tour! Enjoyed our accommodations during our Dublin stay and close to everything we needed.

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Activity Reviews

Private Hawk Walk ( 1 Hour)

Ireland

Such a great experience and the one I was most looking forward to! Our guide was sweet and knowledgeable and loved these amazing birds like her own! Truly enjoyed this experience!

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Irish Dancing - The Irish House Party (Dinner & Show)

Dublin

This was soooo much fun! Loved this band (bought a tin whistle 🤣) and the dancers were so entertaining! Dinner was delicious!

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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

Beautiful scenery! Definitely an experience!

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Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

This was so informative and I was in awe of the library and the Book of Kells. Definitely one of my favorite experiences!

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Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

Ireland

This was one of our favorite spots! These dogs are incredibly smart and it was amazing to see them at work!

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Kateryna was patient with us and very knowledgeable about ireland. She took the stress out of finding good hotels and arranging drivers. Everything worked out on time. She listened to our interests and planned our trip around them. We still had plenty of time and freedom to explore on our own.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel

Galway

Room was clean and fresh, food was good. Restaurant adjoining hotel was very good

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Location

Near everything we wanted to see in galway

Staff

We really didn’t interact with them, they were fine

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Scott's Hotel Killarney

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Hotel was pleasant, rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Food was good.

Authenticity & Character

Near many restaurants, live music

Location

Near shopping and transportation, close to historical sites we wanted to visit

Staff

Pleasant, helpful

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Hallway carpet stained

The Green

Dublin

Everyone at the hotel was kind and professional. The rooms were clean and pleasant. The breakfast was fresh and well prepared. Staff were always willing to help us with questions or arrange a ride, or make recommendations. Very pleasant stay.

Authenticity & Character

Very pleasant and welcoming staff

Location

Near shopping and many historical sites

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Cheerful, helpful, polite and welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were made up nicely every day. Clean towels, room always looked fresh when we reurned. Dining staff attentive

Activity Reviews

Jameson Distillery Bow St. Dublin Tour

Dublin

Learned about the whiskey making process and hot to taste some good whiskey

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Dingle Peninsula Tour

Ireland

Driver gave us a more extensive tour, way up in the hills. We really got to see a lot of the countryside. Driver was an interesting character.

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Visit the EPIC Interactive Museum & Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship

Dublin

Lots to learn about, didn't know about the extent of the oppression by the British, and for so many centuries.

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The stories of what the irish people suffered

Killarney National Park Private Tour

Ireland

Seemed magical to experience this in a horse drawn carriage.

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Driver was pleasant and knowledgeable. Very interesting to listen to

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Pleasant guy

Transport

Beautiful horse. Appreciated the caring demonstrated by driver, both to his animal and his passengers

Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: Discover Ireland's Master Glassmakers

Dublin

It was impressive how much work goes into this crystal. It was interesting to see and learn about all the steps involved.

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Transport

I really appreciated our driver who pointed out places of interest along the way

Dublin Private Walking Tour

Dublin

This was one of my favorite parts of our trip. She showed us all around Dublin, made great recommendations, answered questions we had, took us to historical sites and pointed out places of interest and the backstory.

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I thought she gave a fantastic tour, packed a lot into our 2 hours

Beginning to the end , our trip exceeded our expectations.
The golf cart tour of Rome was perfect. Our Guide John Luca was interesting, knowledgeable and fun.!
Each wine tour experience was different and a great experience. We especially liked the small family owned winery in Tuscany. Luci .
Thoughtful detail was evident in the planning by Erica, that made this a trip of a lifetime!

We had the best time in Greece. Our guide in Athens and Olympia was amazing - she knew the history and culture and was so engaging. Our Kayaking experince on Santorini was one of our highlights. Our guide was so fun to be with and didn't treat us like tourists who didn't know how to paddle. She took us to an amazing spot for dinner and we truly felt part of her family. Horseback riding on the beach at sunset was spectacular - highly recommend! Finally, our agent Angeliki was so terrific. She listed to what we wanted to do and created a great trip that really focused on cultural imersion and sporty activities. When I found a hotel I could get with points, she wasn't concerned at all and encouraged me to do whatever would make my trip perfect - even though it meant she might not get a fee for that. During our trip she kept in contact and made sure everything went as planned. I highly recommend KimKim and Angeliki!

Highly recommend KimKim!

The team of Imane & Said were very helpful in choosing and planning the trip. They were great to accommodate our requests for Riads vs hotels etc. Overall they did a fantastic job.

Our driver/guide Mayssar was superb; he is knowledgeable, warm, friendly and very accommodating. We might have started with a driver but left with a friend. The trip would not have been good without him!

The accommodations were very good - we wanted to experience the Riads and they were very comfortable.

The highlight of our trip was the Sahara desert. The camel ride, jeep ride and the food! The owner/manager Hummou of the camp was superb in taking care of us; I would highly recommend this camp after talking to travelers in other camps. The food was excellent.

The Riad in Dades Gorges was good, and the manager was fantastic. The best food on the trip was at this Riad.

The second best part of the trip was the cooking class. It was done very elegantly.

Our guide in Marrakesh Abde Latif was the best guide we had - His English, knowledge and sharing was very good. Overall the guides were good, and informative.

We enjoyed the family dinners. It would have been nice if the guide stayed with us to translate when we met the Berber family as no-one there spoke english. But we still enjoyed visiting with the family. They were warm and wonderful.

Palais Zahia was just what we had expected a Riad to be; Great workmanship.

The La Kasbah d'Ourika also had some superb craftsmanship and was renovated very nicely.

All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Of course one or two things didn't work out as expected; but the KimKim team was immediately responsive and did their best to straighten it out. Thanks.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

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La Kasbah d'Ourika Restaurant & Spa

Marrakech

place with history and the owner described the renovation using local artisans place was very nicely done

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Location

great view of the mountains

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Mohammed and his staff were the best and made up for a oK room

Authenticity & Character

Location

nothing to see or do around it

Staff

food was very well prepared

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sahara Eden Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Hummou was an amazing host

Cleanliness & Comfort

great amenities, food was excellent

Riad Fes Nass Zmane

Fes

great vibe , loved the size of the room and the decor, Excellent food

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Location

Staff

Mariam was super

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

bathroom had a smell, too many steps ,

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

smell in bathroom , no hot water for part of the day

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Breakfast was ok not great

Cleanliness & Comfort

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

good location and amenities. Room was a bit noisy , Breakfast was excellent

Authenticity & Character

Location

close to sights

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

Loved the architecture and craftsmanship. The courtyard with music was maybe the best place in town for dinner. The reception clerk was a bit sour; but didn't matter much. Dinner and service were very good.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

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An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

ABDELLATIF was fantastic -even though we had been in country for 14 days-he still found lots of new foods for us to try

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Food

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Explore Hercules caves

Tangier

SKIP

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Guided tour of Marrakech's Gardens

Marrakesh

Secret garden was nice but nothing spectacular Menara was not worth the trip

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

BEST guide Abdellatif

Quality of Experience

informative communicated well , good English

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Yaseen and family were fun to meet

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Guided Hike to the Akchour Waterfall.

Chefchaouen

Guide was not chatty or share much info

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide went off for 30 min and didnt say where he was going

Transport

Guided Tour of Tangier: Where Two Worlds Meet

Tangier

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was not great

Transport

Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

HIGHLIGHT of the trip

Quality of Experience

Mohd was so knowledgeable and friendly and shared a to of info

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

Mohd was a good guide for the hikes , but did not stay for the meal , would have been good for him to stay so we could converse with the family

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Food

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

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Food

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

skip Ifrane

Quality of Experience

Food

well prepared food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Camel ride was great

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

liked the ceramics and tannery stops as well as the other artisans Guide Mustafa seemed a bit rushed and walked ahead -not as chatty

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A Drive from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Volubilis was good , the other stops were not as interesting

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Food

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The agent we used listened to what we wanted to do and designed a great trip. The local guides were wonderful and always on time. The day trips were a great selection and hit the mark for what we wanted to see. The itinerary that KimKim sends is very detailed and included all the links and information that we needed. Great trip, we are definitely using KimKim again.

I initiated this trip as planning for my parents and then had Aleksandra communicate directly with them on specifics later on. She did such a fantastic job and communicated well. Made me feel at ease in using this service, and felt that my parents were in good hands in their planning of the remainder of their trip.

Noga helped us plan a long awaited trip to Iceland. She worked with our original idea of "how hard can it be to drive around Iceland in a week" to a much more realistic and enjoyable experience. We were able to visit the Snaefellsness Peninsula, Golden Circle and southern area of Iceland, which gave us a best of Iceland experience!

Our hotels were comfortable and close to the activities we had planned. The food was delicious with each accommodation having a restaurant on-site!

After arriving in Reykjavik early in the morning and taking a stroll around the Hallgrimskirkja church and having a bite to eat at the Cafe Loki (highly recommend!), we drove a couple hours north to the Hvammsvik Hot Springs. This was one of the best experiences that Noga arranged for us. It's smaller with several small pools set in the rocks leading down to the bay, where you could take a cold plunge! They also had a sauna one could enjoy. The setting was intimate, and the cafe attached to the hot springs served delicious food and drinks. Of note, we also experienced the Blue Lagoon on our last day in Iceland, and hands down, the Hvammsvik Hot Springs far outweighs that over crowded tourist blight.

Another fun thing Noga arranged for us to do was the Thorsmork Super Jeep Experience! Simeon was our guide/driver and we couldn't have had a better time. We were in a group of 7 which was perfect for this adventure. Simeon was informative with a dry sense of humor, which we all appreciated! The landscape was outstanding. We stopped at different sites, including a glacier that we could walk up to (gulp!).

Having a car allowed us the freedom to change our plans on the fly when our planned Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat tour was canceled due to high winds. We were still able to enjoy seeing the floating ice in the lagoon, but decided to continue down the coastline to the small town of Hofn! We had a lovely lunch and explored the area before driving back to our hotel at Nupar.

All-in-all, we had a trip of a life-time in Iceland and we couldn't express our thanks to Noga and KimKim any deeper for arranging this for us!

Where to start? Marrakech: the Diamond Riad was gorgeous, the food from the hotel was great including the breakfasts. In the morning , we had another guest open our room door and entered into our room when we were in it! We addressed with the front staff who denied that she gave the key to someone else, another guest, and had no idea how that could’ve happened. No apologies offered. We were told the night before that our third night was canceled and there was no room for us at the hotel. So we had to pack up and move to another location in the morning. We had plans to return to some places in the Medina but we were unable to. We planned on a food guide our first evening and he was about 45 minutes late. He was too soft spoken and did not offer an expectation for the evening. We felt rushed and had to walk quickly to keep up with him. We recommend not having your food tour on the first night in country if you are able. Our tour guide Goshen for the Medina was very good. We did not feel rushed and were often told to take our time.
Next stop: Riad Dar Imil. The room was very nice but we didn’t have much time in the room as we arrived in the evening. The food was decent.
The hike with Hassan and lunch with a Berber family was a disaster in our opinion. It never occurred. We walked for 30 minutes stopped, had a tea, and spent another 60 minutes walking to and through a village. The meal was in a big room meant for many people where we ate by ourselves and five cats. After our lunch of 30 minutes, our guide napped and returned to our room 60 minutes later. He then guided us for 10 minutes down to our driver. He was not friendly when we asked him about meeting the family. He said they were at a wedding. There were no children to give candy to that we had and he took the whole bag for his family. This was one of the main things that we were looking forward to on this trip and it didn’t happen. We are very disappointed in this aspect. We highly recommend that you do not use Hassan for any guiding! As far as having lunch with a Berber Family, I highly recommend that this is pre-organized before anyone wants to do this.
Dar Rihana Dades was our next hotel. The hotel was beautiful. The food was easily five stars. The chef could be on a cooking show and would probably win. The staff, mainly the main person who ran the restaurant and hotel was phenomenal.
Our guide, Mohammed took us into the monkey fingers trail. He was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. This experience for us was phenomenal.
Onto Merzouga. While our accommodation was a tent in the Sahara, it was meant to be two nights and we only had one night. We also requested for a stargazer experience and that did not happen either. The accommodation was very nice, and the staff was wonderful. The camel ride into the camp was good, but our guide was not good. We recommend you do not use him again. He tried to sell us sand!! At first he said it was a gift to us and then at the camp, he said we owed him 100 dh! The food was terrible at the camp! Cold and flavorless.
The next day, we had a Jeep tour with Abdul. He was a fantastic guide. Patient, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Five stars for him and the tour. We stayed in Riad Villa Amood. The hotel was beautiful, comfortable sleep, and the food was great!
The Fossil museum for us was definitely worth a stop.
The drive to Fez was very long. We wish we would’ve stopped halfway to sleep and relax a little bit. Please change the time on the itinerary to 9 + hours instead of 7.
The accommodation in Fes was 3 stars while we felt the staff member/manager was not very friendly, the dinner we had there was terrible as well as the two breakfasts. The bread was at least two days old. There was no protein or fruit served, and the coffee was average. The guide (Mustfa) in the Medina was a three star. He was knowledgeable, he knew where things were in the Medina, But our heart belief felt like he had done this a 1000 times and he had lost his passion for the job. Our meal in the Medina was awesome- Berrada Family. The places he took us to were geared for sales. We did not like this. The carpet place took over an hour! A discussion needs to happen between the Medina guide and the clients as to what the clients want to see and how long they want to see it for. There were some things that we wanted to see, but we ran out of time because we spent so long in the carpet place. The mosaic and pottery factory tour was good but the high pressure salesman was not ok. The owner even followed us out to our car!
Rabat we could’ve skipped, and Casablanca was enough to have our mosque tour and leave.
Be prepared with enough cash for tipping your guides every day.
Our driver, Samir, was friendly, knowledgeable, and an expert driver. He always provided water for us everyday.
Expectations for the day as far as stops (we could have missed the movie set place as we had to rush to our camel ride), toilet breaks, and lunch breaks should be discussed every morning. There were a few days where we felt hungry and had no place to stop and eat. Expectations between client and the tour guides should also be discussed before the tour. We felt we spent too much time doing things in the Medinas that we didn’t want to do and not enough time seeing and experiencing the things we wanted to see and experience. For example, the Koranic school inside the Fes Medina.
Overall, Morocco is a beautiful country and people with a wonderful variety of things to experience. KimKim was the disappointment with our itinerary being shuffled around. We would recommend to our friends, but giving them these words of advice.

I went to Florence and Rome with my adult son in October 2026 in a trip planned by Erica and KimKim. We had previously used KimKIm for a trip to Iceland in April 2025. Once again, the experience was fabulous. The booked tours were fun and sparked curiosity. The interactions with everyone, including the cab drivers was terrific. It was a completely worry free experience. My son and I both remarked that the pacing of the trip was excellent, with a good mix of scheduled activities and free time to explore on our own.

Want to specifically call out Manuel who was our guide on our hike in Fiesole. He was incredibly knowledgeable about flora and fauna, passionate about nature and just completely delightful. We like to hike and found this hike pleasant, moderately challenging and a nice break from being in cities.

I want to give a shoutout to Mattei who was the cab driver who rescued us when we got off the train in Rome at the wrong station. I texted him, said what happened and his reply was "be there in 10 mins." Amazing.

Our sunset food tour with John Paul was fabulous on multiple levels (suppli ... yum!) but he encouraged interaction among those on the tour and that proved delightful. He also recommended a hike up to Janinculum Hill for views of the city, which we did the next day.

Our tour of Florence with Erica, the Vatican with Gaia (who coped with bad weather and long lines with grace), and the Colisseum with Julia were also terrific.

We stayed at Antica Torre in Florence, which was ideally situated, historic and beautiful. Our room was on the small side but beautifully appointed with a view of the Duomo, so hard to complain. Also, the breakfast was outstanding and afforded a beautiful view of the city. In Rome we stayed at Hotel Colors Navona, which was more modern, featured a bigger room. It was well located, had less charm and the breakfast was a fairly typical hotel breakfast. But none of that should be construed as a complaint. It was more than fine.

We had Two weeks in 2 very different parts of Portugal was just enough time to experience the food, culture, scenery and not t feel rushed. Hector (Espiritu tours) /kim Kim worked closely with us to ensure we had nice accommodations, booked our rental car, and provided great tips on what to see. Our fav spot was the ambiance village in Lagos- and algarve area for scenery. Get à car 4/5 days to do detours along coast and we drove to Sevilla Spain for 1 night. Food delicious everywhere. Do the 2 hr e-tuk tuk tour with a local (white tuk tuks !! not the ones blasting music) Lots of history !! Breakfasts were great ! Try white port, go see Porto it’s beautiful. And do a-sunset sail boat in Porto ! Thank you Hector !

Hotel Reviews

Dorma Almada Porto

Porto

Great location , comfy rooms, short walk to some attractions.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lobby/rooms all nice comfy bed

Casa Romana Hotel Boutique

Sevilla

Hotel is great but Street was fully dug up in front so very difficult to drag suitcases from parking along a single file cobblestone sidewalk . Plus construction noise. They told us work going on since May and won’t be done until maybe Nov . The rooftop plunge pool was Fantastic . Hotel is close walking distance to authentic flamenco show.

Authenticity & Character

Interesting inner sitting area

Location

Close to restaurants and flamenco show

Staff

Helped us find parking lot (detour because of construction)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Good bed and pillows Hotel clean

AP Eva Senses

Faro, Algarve

Huge room with view of Marina . Literally no parking /stoppinnarea all fulleven though it was late Sept . Had to park really far away and drag suitcase

Authenticity & Character

Stunning view over the water-beautiful sunset

Location

Hotel should have an agreement w a parking garage next to it

Staff

Front desk with advice on parking

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed and pillows perfect

Costa D'Oiro Ambiance Village

8600-544

10 out of 10 ! for layout/place to park car. Very central for exploring. Huge included breakfast spread. Quick to get to Bengali caves boat tour do it!! Highlight of our trip . About 30 min cab to the Quinta lunch at vineyard (do it!!) 2 complaints 1. pillow was too squishy,and 2. they had -scented toilet paper??? No where else in Portugal that we stayed did. I’m very allergic to some fragrance so I actually went and bought my own :(

Authenticity & Character

Was like your own little villa. We were on ground floor. Had our own little table /chair overlooking little pool beautiful bougainvillea

Location

Easy walk to see sunset over dunes you don’t have to go the full way . Quiet nice pool

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Better pillows (they were way too flat)

MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Great central hotel very nice staff. Only thing missing was that they don’t have wine or snacks onsite . Rooms are small so don’t pack large suitcases.

Authenticity & Character

Loves the tiny balcony comfy beds

Location

Walking easy to main square on the river and to restaurants but very hilly to some

Staff

Friendly helpful spoke Eng and French

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed and pillows very comfy

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Nazaré & Óbidos

Portugal

Amazing experienced driver helped us maximize our time where we wanted to in Nazare. Great way to see more of Portugal on way out!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic driver very kind, lots of interesting discussions along the way

Transport

Portugal - Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure

Portugal

Hector did a great job putting together all kinds of tips and even some helpful Portuguese phrases :) and restaurant recommendations

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Into the Sea Caves of Lagos: Ponta da Piedade by Boat

Portugal

You have to see it to believe how stunning it is! We took the boat (not kayaks) and jumped into the Atlantic from the boat :) so fun

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Uber to boat launch area to save time

Explore Porto’s Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

Porto

Loved the 2 hour e- tuk tuk tour. Great way to get a feel for this beautiful city!

Quality of Experience

Porto is pretty lots of history/architecture

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly and proud of their city/portugal

Transport

Algarve Wines & Traditional Lunch at a Quinta

Portugal

Spectacular lunch in this very old authentic spot . Met some nice people from Uk and USA

Quality of Experience

Authentic and beautiful

Food

Delicious simple spread

Transport

Take an uber or bolt

Exploring Sintra & Cascais: Palaces, Cliffs & Coastline

Lisbon

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Explore Lisbon by Electric Tuk-Tuk

Portugal

You need to do this! Get a driver who is local and learn so much in a short time . Jon was great! Grew up in Lisbon!! There is no way you can see as much walking the up and downhills is insane

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Transport

Toured old city - spectacular view over to Great views narrow streets lots of fun