Kimkim Trip Reviews

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This photography trip to England and Ireland ...
Ireland | May 23 - Jun 8, 2025

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Jean M.
Lake Hiawatha, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
This photography trip to England and Ireland was our third personalized trip arranged by the KimKim Team, which speaks to our satisfaction with their service. The KimKim Team was extremely accommodating and their local agent, Svetlana Frolova, worked with us for a customized trip that met or exceeded our expectations. Together we agreed on the itinerary , dates and days for each leg of the trip, types of hotels and B&Bs we wanted to stay at, special options to experience the local culture,... Read more

This photography trip to England and Ireland was our third personalized trip arranged by the KimKim Team, which speaks to our satisfaction with their service. The KimKim Team was extremely accommodating and their local agent, Svetlana Frolova, worked with us for a customized trip that met or exceeded our expectations. Together we agreed on the itinerary , dates and days for each leg of the trip, types of hotels and B&Bs we wanted to stay at, special options to experience the local culture, and the best photographic scenery to see. She arranged for us to have a car and driver for the Ireland portion of the trip. We experienced the best Irish music in Ireland today, visited an oyster fam and ate fresh oysters right out of the sea, and rode through the Gap of Dunloe in an open horse-pulled cart, during which we were regaled with local lore and stories by the cart driver. The boutique hotels either were of interesting historical importance or were long-time family-run businesses that added a personal touch to their hospitality. Our driver, Roger O’Connor, was a real professional, who had driven the highways and byways of Ireland for years from Dublin to Galway and North. He was a wonderful conversationalist, knowledgeable in the area’s hidden charms, small out of the way beautiful sights, and best restaurants and pubs in each town or city. We are sure to be traveling again in the future with KimKim.

Hotel Review
Thistledown Lodge
County Wexford

A charming B&B with delightful and helpful hosts. Close enough to walk to scenic places but far enough from the "madding crowds" to enjoy a completely peaceful night's sleep. The breakfasts were delicious and made to order. Definitely worth the visit.

Authenticity & Character
The hosts Enda and Martin!
Staff
Local specialist: Svetlana Frolova
Svetlana
Svetlana Frolova
Local specialist in Ireland | Replied on Jun 24, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of your photography trip through England and Ireland — it was a pleasure working with you on your third KimKim journey! I’m delighted that the local experiences, from the music and oysters to the Gap of Dunloe, made such a strong impression. Your kind words about Roger mean a lot – I’ll be sure to share them with him.
Thank you for sharing the photos – they really captured the spirit and beauty of your journey!
We truly appreciate your honest...
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of your photography trip through England and Ireland — it was a pleasure working with you on your third KimKim journey!

I’m delighted that the local experiences, from the music and oysters to the Gap of Dunloe, made such a strong impression. Your kind words about Roger mean a lot – I’ll be sure to share them with him.
Thank you for sharing the photos – they really captured the spirit and beauty of your journey!
We truly appreciate your honest feedback about the remote B&Bs, which will help us improve future plans.

It’s wonderful to hear you’d consider traveling with KimKim again. I’d be happy to assist whenever you’re ready for your next adventure.

Warmest wishes,
Svetlana

Incredible family trip
Italy | Jun 1 - Jun 12, 2025

Gayle
Gayle B.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
We had a fantastic trip! This was my first time booking a trip with an online agent and I was a bit nervous but everything went really really well. Hotels were fantastic. All guides were great. Some of our tours even included museums or galleries we didn’t even realize were included, making for an awesome once in a lifetime trip for our family. Every transition from day trip drivers to train or water taxi transfers went perfectly. The local representative was responsive throughout and... Read more

We had a fantastic trip! This was my first time booking a trip with an online agent and I was a bit nervous but everything went really really well. Hotels were fantastic. All guides were great. Some of our tours even included museums or galleries we didn’t even realize were included, making for an awesome once in a lifetime trip for our family. Every transition from day trip drivers to train or water taxi transfers went perfectly. The local representative was responsive throughout and helpful with a handful of real time hiccups. Truly no complaints and would definitely book again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dei Mellini
Rome

Very clean. Incredible breakfast with early start time for travelers wanting to get a jump on the sights. Large rooms.

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Location
Staff
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Hotel Porta Nuova
Assisi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Just outside the city gate so if you really want to be in the heart of Assisi you will have a short walk. (Nothing compared to walking distances in Rome or Florence though!)
Staff
There is not 24 hour staffing at front desk. We didn’t need anything but just be aware.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Orto de' Medici
Florence

Phenomenal!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Keller Venezia
Venice
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Family Experience: Vatican Tour for Kids
Family Experience: Vatican Tour for Kids
Rome

Guide was great. It was really hot and crowded the day of our tour and our 5 year old was worn out from the Papal audience in the morning, but our guide (Gaia) tried really hard to keep him engaged and it was sweet. Obviously in 2 hours it’s not possible to do an in depth tour of the Vatican museum and St. Peter’s but it was a great overview. As Catholics who wanted to pass through the Holy Door for the Jubilee and have time to pray in the Basilica, we appreciated that Gaia explained all of the info we needed to have these special moments with our children.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Assisi Walking Tour
Private Assisi Walking Tour
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome
Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome
Rome

Really fun

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Colosseum Tour Including Roman Forum
Private Colosseum Tour Including Roman Forum
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sara was awesome.
Day Trip to Spoleto
Day Trip to Spoleto
Italy

Really cool to see the castle and the aqueduct, the church, and the Roman amphitheater. Guide did a nice job asking us our priorities and giving us a feel for town and its history. Enjoyed a gelato break at the end.

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Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano
Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano
Florence

Both cities were neat. We especially like San Gimignano. Climbed the tower and had incredible views. Only negative was such a short time in both. Winery tour with lunch was so lovely. Again, perhaps too much for one day but otherwise really nice. We did end up paying for an extra hour with the driver to have more time in Siena. It may have been nice to go through this schedule a little more with us in advance - we probably would have requested a guide and the extra time beforehand. We still enjoyed it but quite a busy day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Wine tasting with lunch was fabulous!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Extra hour with driver and F1 Simulator
Italy

It was a bit stressful that drivers took us to the wrong Ferrari museum. We appreciated the local representative calling the museum and making the F1 simulator work out even though we arrived well after 2 of our time slots. We have a teen who is a huge F1 fan, so we were glad to make the trip. However, if you are not a Ferrari fanatic I would not recommend the detour.

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Day Trip to Museo Ferrari & EVO Oil Farm
Day Trip to Museo Ferrari & EVO Oil Farm
Italy

EVO farm was great and lunch incredible. Very beautiful location. Only negative was we started kind of late in the morning and thus were rushed to get to our next destination.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Florence Walking Tour and Accademia Visit
Florence Walking Tour and Accademia Visit
Florence
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Doge's Palace Tour
Private Doge's Palace Tour
Venice
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Murano Tour with Water Taxi
Private Murano Tour with Water Taxi
Venice
Quality of Experience
It was lovely.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
Eirini
Eirini Daouka
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jun 17, 2025
Dear Gayle,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your trip went so smoothly and exceeded expectations. It’s wonderful to know the hotels, guides, and unexpected extras made the experience even more memorable for your family. We’re especially glad that all the transitions and logistics came together seamlessly—our team works hard to ensure just that. Thank you again for trusting us with your travels; it was a pleasure to help bring...
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Dear Gayle,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your trip went so smoothly and exceeded expectations. It’s wonderful to know the hotels, guides, and unexpected extras made the experience even more memorable for your family. We’re especially glad that all the transitions and logistics came together seamlessly—our team works hard to ensure just that. Thank you again for trusting us with your travels; it was a pleasure to help bring this special journey to life. We’d love to help you plan your next adventure whenever you're ready!
Arrivederci from the whole Storywalking team!

Our Italian Travel agent and guru, Giulia is the best! An excellent third trip to Italy!
Italy | May 30 - Jun 6, 2025

Lee
Lee S.
North Charleston, SC | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
This was our third trip to Italy using our Travel Agent Giulia with Liberty Travel through KimKim. She has hit it out of the park each time! All three of our trips that Giulia has planned for us have been excellent. She has great insights and recommendations for places to stay, places to eat, things to do and things to see! We wouldn't want to travel throughout Italy without her guidance. She truly loves what she does and has made our vacations to Italia the best possible! We have now... Read more

This was our third trip to Italy using our Travel Agent Giulia with Liberty Travel through KimKim. She has hit it out of the park each time! All three of our trips that Giulia has planned for us have been excellent. She has great insights and recommendations for places to stay, places to eat, things to do and things to see! We wouldn't want to travel throughout Italy without her guidance. She truly loves what she does and has made our vacations to Italia the best possible! We have now travelled to Venice, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Each excursion, place to stay and activity has been so well planned and thought out! Thank you Giulia! We look forward to our next Italian adventure with Giulia guiding us along the way!!

Hotel Review
Salvadonica - Borgo del Chianti
San Casciano in Val di pesa

Salvadonica-Borgo del Chianti is truly a gem in the Tuscan hills of Chianti! The service, rooms, restaurant and whole village are a pleasure! We give it our highest recommendation. You will be swept away and truly refreshed from your stay here! Thanks so much to the entire staff!

Authenticity & Character
A 14th-century medieval village that is pure luxury!
Location
A great and beautiful location to tour around the Chianti region of Tuscany!
Staff
Impeccable service all around!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and clean!!
Local specialist: Giulia Bonati
Giulia
Giulia Bonati
Local specialist in Padova, Italy | Replied on Jul 08, 2025

Hi Lee!
What a wonderful review, thank you so much for sharing it!
I’m truly happy to hear that every trip to Italy with us has been so positive and that my recommendations helped make your vacations special, even the third one! My goal is always to offer the best and make each experience unforgettable, so knowing I succeeded makes me grateful and it gives me a great motivation for the future trip plannings!
I look forward to see you in Italy in 2026!
CIAO FROM ITALY 🇮🇹
Giulia

Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in...
Croatia | Jun 2 - Jun 12, 2025

jennifer
jennifer w.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in Croatia! His communication skills were top notch and he was very skillful in creating an itinerary that the whole group enjoyed. We started in Split and ended in Dubrovnik. The trip was seamless and the drivers were set up as well as the tour guides. Everyone was extremely professional and it’s clear that his team is committed to providing only the best and highest quality in service. A few of the highlights included a traditional Mediterranean... Read more

Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in Croatia! His communication skills were top notch and he was very skillful in creating an itinerary that the whole group enjoyed. We started in Split and ended in Dubrovnik. The trip was seamless and the drivers were set up as well as the tour guides. Everyone was extremely professional and it’s clear that his team is committed to providing only the best and highest quality in service. A few of the highlights included a traditional Mediterranean cooking class in Split, a private beach club in Hvar overlooking turquoise water, evening sunset cocktails on top of a fortress in Korcula, wine tasting on the Pejesac peninsula, finishing up with a private tour in Dubrovnik and lastly our favorite was a full day private boat tour of the Elaphiti Islands! We can’t say enough about how professional Robi was in his daily communications as well as working with our budget and being flexible with the group needs!!! Last, it was clear how every guide that he works with really loves their home country and was so passionate in sharing their history with us!

Hotel Reviews
Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel
Dubrovnik

The Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel was really nice and stood out as one of the highlights of my trip. The room was super spacious, which was a welcome comfort after staying in smaller hotels. It was particularly nice to enjoy the space after living out of a suitcase for a while. The amenities were excellent, with a pool and beach access. The availability of a gym and a spa center where amenities like the sauna and whirlpool were free of charge made it perfect for some downtime and relaxation.

Heritage Hotel Fermai
Split

The Heritage Hotel Fermai in Split was pretty amazing. It stood out to me as a highlight of the trip. The accommodations were very nice and added to the overall enjoyment of the stay in Split.

Activity Reviews
OPTIONAL : Split : Cooking Class, private or group
OPTIONAL : Split : Cooking Class, private or group
Split

The cooking class in Split was great and a fantastic part of the trip. It's always fun to learn and take home some new skills and recipes.

Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula
Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula
Croatia

The wine tasting on the Pelješac peninsula was really fun. It was one of the enjoyable highlights of the activities we engaged in.

Private boat trip  to Elafiti islands
Private boat trip to Elafiti islands
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Jennifer,
What a nice words :)
As I always say, if you are happy, I am happy. :)
Thank you for your trust.

Everything I design comes from personal experience. I know how it feels to arrive in a new country and face the unknown, so I’m truly glad to hear that I was able to contribute to your experience here.
We work with a very limited number of trusted people, and I’m happy to hear that quality was recognised.

It was a pleasure working with you from the very beginning — meeting you and showing you our hidden gems! :)

Many regards from Croatia, and THANK YOU again!
Robi

Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi p...
Croatia | Jun 2 - Jun 12, 2025

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Inga B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi planned such a comprehensive and diverse itinerary that gave us the perfect taste of this gorgeous country. Highlights were the city tours and the private boat trip around the Elaphiti islands. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone! Read more

Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi planned such a comprehensive and diverse itinerary that gave us the perfect taste of this gorgeous country. Highlights were the city tours and the private boat trip around the Elaphiti islands. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!

Activity Review
Private boat trip  to Elafiti islands
Private boat trip to Elafiti islands
Croatia

Best part of the trip!!!! Saw so much of the coastline, had plenty of time to swim and relax in the sun. The stop for lunch on Lopund was so fresh and delicious!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Inga,

Thank you very much for your feedback. I appreciate it very much. It was a pleasure meeting you and spending a day showing you around. Thank you for trusting and going with the recommendations and happy to hear this trips will stay in good memory:)

Many regards from Croatia.

THANK YOU!!

Amandine was excellent.We spent a wonderful ...
Switzerland | May 27 - Jun 4, 2025

Gail
Gail D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Amandine was excellent.
We spent a wonderful week in Switzerland. Thanks to her expertise we had a Swiss passport and were able to ride all of the trains and boats whenever we needed to.
She handpicked the hotels that were great and a good breakfast to start the day.
She had tours lined up with vouchers for each day. The top of Europe tour was great with the ice tunnels and ice sculptures. Everything was well organized and fun. She always had resteraunt suggestions and extra activities...
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Amandine was excellent.
We spent a wonderful week in Switzerland. Thanks to her expertise we had a Swiss passport and were able to ride all of the trains and boats whenever we needed to.
She handpicked the hotels that were great and a good breakfast to start the day.
She had tours lined up with vouchers for each day. The top of Europe tour was great with the ice tunnels and ice sculptures. Everything was well organized and fun. She always had resteraunt suggestions and extra activities to do.
We had a great time exploring and paragliding over lake Geneva!
Thanks again for a great vacation.

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that your trip was everything you hoped for—and more! From the train rides and mountain views to the paragliding, it sounds like you really made the most of every moment. It was such a pleasure to meet you and a joy to plan this adventure with you <3
Wishing you many more beautiful journeys ahead!
Warmly,
Amandine

I couldn’t have asked for a more well thought...
Italy | May 25 - Jun 4, 2025

Erin
Erin J.
Okolona, KY | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
I couldn’t have asked for a more well thought out itinerary! Caterina took care in planning both where we stayed, as well as what was planned each day, making the trip pretty perfect. We were able to soak up every moment thanks to the intentional planning of Caterina and the whole KimKim team. Shout out to Francesco for greeting us with a big smile upon arrival and for being available with helpful info when needed! Read more

I couldn’t have asked for a more well thought out itinerary! Caterina took care in planning both where we stayed, as well as what was planned each day, making the trip pretty perfect. We were able to soak up every moment thanks to the intentional planning of Caterina and the whole KimKim team. Shout out to Francesco for greeting us with a big smile upon arrival and for being available with helpful info when needed!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cerretani Mgallery Collection
Florence

Central location. Clean, welcoming, and charming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located to historic Florence
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi
Sestri Levante

Gorgeous. Knowledgeable staff. Friendly. .

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Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere
Caterina
Caterina Belvedere
Local specialist in Arsoli (Rome) | Replied on Jun 16, 2025

Dear Erin,
I'm truly overwhelmed with gratitude for your kind words.
It means everything to me that the itinerary not only met your expectations but also helped create such special memories.
Planning this journey for four amazing women like you was an absolute pleasure.
Thank you for embracing every moment with so much enthusiasm and openness. Your energy made all the difference!
Francesco also sends his warmest hugs to all of you.
I hope this is just the beginning of many more adventures together.
With all my affection,
Caterina 🌷🌷

This was one of the best trips ever, thanks, ...
Croatia | May 23 - Jun 3, 2025

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Megan H.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
This was one of the best trips ever, thanks, in no small part, to Bruno! He planned an amazing itinerary that was unique and personalized to us and our interests. And then he was in touch on the ground, making sure everything went smoothly. Five stars! I would recommend kimkim and Bruno to anyone! Read more

This was one of the best trips ever, thanks, in no small part, to Bruno! He planned an amazing itinerary that was unique and personalized to us and our interests. And then he was in touch on the ground, making sure everything went smoothly. Five stars! I would recommend kimkim and Bruno to anyone!

Hotel Review
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
Dubrovnik
Activity Reviews
Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour
Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour
Slovenia
Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country
Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country
Croatia
Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Croatia
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Megan,

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia.

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that I was able to fulfill your wishes and that you had a great time in Croatia.
It was a pleasure to arrange the trip for you.

Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Wow! What an absolutely fabulous holiday. Th...
Peru | May 23 - Jun 6, 2025

nina
nina p.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Wow! What an absolutely fabulous holiday. Thank you Liz for helping us organise this trip. From the drivers, hotels and fantastic guides, this was a truly memorable experience for us and you helped by achieving this for us . Thank you again.
Nina

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jun 14, 2025

Hi Nima,
Thank you, Nina! We're so happy to hear you had such a fabulous and memorable trip. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Best regards.
Liz.

Our sister adventure to Ireland was special i...
Ireland | May 15 - May 29, 2025

Kerry
Kerry M.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Our sister adventure to Ireland was special in every way. Our specialist Claire, listened to our interests and packed in so many things we loved. We loved the independent driving and free time we had to explore, along with very well-planned and well-timed booked experiences. The flow of the itinerary and timing was amazing---so we were always able to arrive in destinations on time and explore. We loved our drive around Dingle with Aodan, and our drive in northern Ireland with James, who... Read more

Our sister adventure to Ireland was special in every way. Our specialist Claire, listened to our interests and packed in so many things we loved. We loved the independent driving and free time we had to explore, along with very well-planned and well-timed booked experiences. The flow of the itinerary and timing was amazing---so we were always able to arrive in destinations on time and explore. We loved our drive around Dingle with Aodan, and our drive in northern Ireland with James, who even "went off course" at our request to go find ancestors in rural Derry. Also, the cab tour in Belfast was eye-opening and had so many personal touches and stories to bring it to life. And the weather was so perfect to top it all off.

Hotel Review
The Pipers Rest
Doolin
Authenticity & Character
Location
only steps to the pubs and village, yet quiet and country setting.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske
Enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske
Donegal town
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bluestack mountains guided walks ( Moderate difficulty )
Bluestack mountains guided walks ( Moderate difficulty )
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Giant's Causeway Clifftop Experience
Giant's Causeway Clifftop Experience
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast
Quality of Experience
Transport
Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Killarney
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Private Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
A Private Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Galway Theatre and literature walking tour
Galway Theatre and literature walking tour
Galway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Doolin
Quality of Experience
Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration
Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Doolin
Welcome to Doolin
Doolin

A perfect start to our trip. One of our favorite spots. We had delicious meals, and amazing music both nights.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Claire Monfray
Claire
Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jun 25, 2025
Hi Kerry, Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that your Ireland adventure was so special and that you enjoyed the balance of independent exploration and carefully planned experiences. It was a pleasure to tailor the trip to your interests, and I’m glad the timing and flow worked perfectly for you. Aodan and James are truly passionate about their regions, and I’m happy their local insights added extra memories to your journey. Also, I’m glad the weather... Read more

Hi Kerry,

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that your Ireland adventure was so special and that you enjoyed the balance of independent exploration and carefully planned experiences. It was a pleasure to tailor the trip to your interests, and I’m glad the timing and flow worked perfectly for you. Aodan and James are truly passionate about their regions, and I’m happy their local insights added extra memories to your journey. Also, I’m glad the weather was on your side!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to travel again—whether it’s to Ireland, the UK, France, or Italy—we’d love to help plan your next trip. Thank you again for trusting me with your travel experience. Wishing you many more adventures ahead!

Claire & High Point Holidays Team

I am so happy that we used kimkim to plan our...
Croatia | May 12 - May 26, 2025

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moira c.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
I am so happy that we used kimkim to plan our trip Croatia. Nikola was our local specialist and he helped us plan Everything. He was in daily contact with us through out our trip and if we needed anything he made himself available.
We honestly did not have on stressful moment on our trip, every little thing from luggage pick up , transportation , accommodations, reservations for dinners, activities and drivers were set up for us. I actually , just recommended Nikola and kimkim to a friend...
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I am so happy that we used kimkim to plan our trip Croatia. Nikola was our local specialist and he helped us plan Everything. He was in daily contact with us through out our trip and if we needed anything he made himself available.
We honestly did not have on stressful moment on our trip, every little thing from luggage pick up , transportation , accommodations, reservations for dinners, activities and drivers were set up for us. I actually , just recommended Nikola and kimkim to a friend who is traveling in the fall.

Activity Review
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Croatia

This was such a fun day and we learned so much! Matthew and Luca were perfect hosts. They educated us about oyster farming and all the steps it takes to bring a yummy oyster to your table. In addition, we ate amazing oysters and mussels. After the Ston Oyster Experience we went to the Rizman Winery , where we tasted different types of Croatian wines as well enjoyed the beautiful views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Luca and Matthew were great!
Transport
Drivers were great communicators, got us where we needed to be on time and were flexible if we wanted to stop somewhere.
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 26, 2025

Hi Moira,

Hope you are doing well, and thank you for trusting Kimkim and me with planning your trip to Croatia!

It makes me happy knowing that you had a great time in Croatia! Helping you create new memories in my country was a privilege, and working with you was such a pleasure. 😊

Hoping to hear from you if the road brings you and Robert to Croatia again, hopefully to Zagreb!

Hope you all have a great rest of the summer, and I wish you all the best!
Nikola

Bella was fantastic!
Thailand | May 25 - Jun 6, 2025

Peter
Peter M.
France | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Bella was fantastic! She was very responsive and easy to work with. We also appreciated that she noticed things like a 5-hour gap between our hotel checkout time and when we needed to be at the airport, and she booked a car and driver to fill that time with a tour. Read more

Bella was fantastic! She was very responsive and easy to work with. We also appreciated that she noticed things like a 5-hour gap between our hotel checkout time and when we needed to be at the airport, and she booked a car and driver to fill that time with a tour.

Hotel Review
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

We loved this hotel! Beautiful property and rooms, incredibly kind staff, and great breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Scuba Diving at Spectacular diving spot in Ao Nang
Scuba Diving at Spectacular diving spot in Ao Nang
Thailand

Excellent guides, incredible setting, and beautiful dives (with tons of fish)!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Thailand (Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!)
Welcome to Thailand (Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!)
Bangkok

Loved the guide, China Town, and the Michelin star food stall!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Dear Mr. Peter Morgan & Lovely Family,

Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m truly happy to hear that you had a great time in Thailand and enjoyed your family gathering. It really means a lot to me.

I’m so grateful for the chance to organize this trip for your family — it was a real pleasure working with you. If you ever plan another trip, I’d be so happy to help again. Wishing you and your family many more beautiful memories together!
Bella

We had a wonderful and insightful walking tou...
Portugal | May 25 - Jun 4, 2025

Patricia
Patricia H.
Curaçao | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
We had a wonderful and insightful walking tour with a very enthousiastic female guide(I think her name was Dani?) in Lisbon. Everyone was so friendly, from the hotel employees, the chauffeurs , shops, etc.
Our day trip to Sintra was nice, but cut short because of some health issues. Fortunately our guide was very helpful finding a solution.
Cascais I must admit was a little disappointing. I thougt it would be a lovely beach city but it looked like Miami beach.
The roadtrip to Porto was nice...
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We had a wonderful and insightful walking tour with a very enthousiastic female guide(I think her name was Dani?) in Lisbon. Everyone was so friendly, from the hotel employees, the chauffeurs , shops, etc.
Our day trip to Sintra was nice, but cut short because of some health issues. Fortunately our guide was very helpful finding a solution.
Cascais I must admit was a little disappointing. I thougt it would be a lovely beach city but it looked like Miami beach.
The roadtrip to Porto was nice with stops in Nazare and the gorgeous little medieval town of Obidos.
Porto can’t be missed on a trip to Portugal. What a wonderful city where I wished to have stayed longer then 2 nights.
The highlight of our trip was definitely on the vineyard with a fantastic boutique hotel!! The sights were absolutely beautiful and we did not want to go anywhere else, just sitting there and enjoying a glass of wine and the beautiful sight!
The staff were more than friendly and very helpful. The chef’s dinner was the cherry on the pie!
The 6 hour drive to Evora was too long and although a nice village, not really worth the long drive.
Overall Portugal was really worth the visit and the people were very friendly and everyone spoke English.
Thank you Coraima for your help in organizing this trip.

Activity Reviews
Private Day Trip to Monsaraz and Monoliths
Private Day Trip to Monsaraz and Monoliths
Évora
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gaia Port Tasting Walk
Gaia Port Tasting Walk
Portugal
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Private Transfer From {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Óbidos & Nazaré
Portugal
Private City Highlights Walk
Private City Highlights Walk
Porto
Private Sintra Day Trip with Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais
Private Sintra Day Trip with Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais
Lisbon
Traditional Portuguese Food Walk
Traditional Portuguese Food Walk
Lisbon

This was one of the best walking tours ever, and we had many! Dani was very enthusiastic , entertaining and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The chauffeurs were always on time. They were polite, friendly. The cars were clean and very comfortable
Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route
Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route
Lisbon

Our guide was friendly but not very knowledgeable. And he arrived half an hour too late. We were getting nervous and thought that the trip wasn’t going to happen

Quality of Experience
The hotel staff, the chauffeurs guides and people in general .
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were all very attentive and polite, entertaining. We were surprised that everyone spoke English!
Transport
The chauffeurs were very friendly and polite. the cars were clean with water bottles provided
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 17, 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review, Patricia! I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Portugal, and that your tour in Lisbon left a memorable impression. Your honest feedback about Cascais and the long drive to Évora is appreciated—it helps us fine-tune future itineraries and improve our services. I hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Coraima

Norway in a Nutshell!
Norway | May 24 - May 31, 2025

Floyd
Floyd D.
Bartlett, IL | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
All the guides and tours were fantastic. Donna and I had no issues except more rain than needed and a boat cancellation. All in all, the trip was fantastic to match the scenery. We were especially happy to complete our trip in Oslo and the hotel room(Karl Johan) and location in Oslo were fantastic. All the information was informative and accurate with the phone app. Congrats to Alex and Nick for planning a wonderful experience. Warm regards, Floyd and Donna Del Muro Read more

All the guides and tours were fantastic. Donna and I had no issues except more rain than needed and a boat cancellation. All in all, the trip was fantastic to match the scenery. We were especially happy to complete our trip in Oslo and the hotel room(Karl Johan) and location in Oslo were fantastic.

All the information was informative and accurate with the phone app.

Congrats to Alex and Nick for planning a wonderful experience.

Warm regards, Floyd and Donna Del Muro

Hotel Review
Karl Johan Hotel
Oslo

Great hotel and location. Recommend the upgraded room for comfort. We had a front facing view from the highest floor so we were pleasantly pleased with the everything about the selection. Our tour guide was waiting in the lobby and the entire Oslo experience was fantastic. Oslo is a great walking city and highly recommend you experience all that the city has to offer.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Was a great hotel!
Local specialist: Alex Mottler
Alex
Alex Mottler
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 18, 2025

Working with you & Donna was awesome for Nick & I, Floyd🙌 The way you both were able to pivot when the boat issue came up was pretty awesome, you guys are travel pros! I know the rain wasn't the best, but the aesthetic of the fog-covered mountains must have been epic. The Karl Johan was the highlight of my last trip to Oslo as well, so I'm grateful you got a great room, too.

As for the app, I'm thrilled it worked so well while it's still so new! kimkim can't wait to help with another adventure whenever you both are ready!

We asked for an authentic Finland experiences...
Finland | May 30 - Jun 8, 2025

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Karen W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
We asked for an authentic Finland experiences and We had just that. It’s an amazingly beautiful country.
We really loved all the places we visited in Southern Finland and the Lakeland area.
Our guides in Turku, Tempère, and Rantasalmi were so accommodating and knowledgeable.
We especially enjoyed our Sauna experience with Matti.
The only snag was our rental car experience with Finn- Rent with pickup and drop off. Poor communication and difficult/ confusing drop off experience.
They could...
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We asked for an authentic Finland experiences and We had just that. It’s an amazingly beautiful country.
We really loved all the places we visited in Southern Finland and the Lakeland area.
Our guides in Turku, Tempère, and Rantasalmi were so accommodating and knowledgeable.
We especially enjoyed our Sauna experience with Matti.
The only snag was our rental car experience with Finn- Rent with pickup and drop off. Poor communication and difficult/ confusing drop off experience.
They could improve their customer service.
The car itself etc. was comfortable and reliable.
Our agent Moonika gets 5 stars for her communication with us and for planning what we wanted to do!
Thank you Moonika!

Hotel Reviews
RUNO Hotel Porvoo
Porvoo

Amazing breakfast! Had local Finnish musicians playing on Saturday night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in Old Porvoo- charming.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Especially comfortable with amazing bedding and views outside.
Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän
Rantasalmi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lillan Boutique Hotel & Kök
Tampere
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel Turku
Turku

Location great! Staff was lovely. Bedding good- all very clean Mattresses need replacement .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Home Hotel Jugend
Helsinki
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seal Watching Trip
Seal Watching Trip
Rantasalmi

This was a lovely boat ride even though we didn’t see any seals. Our guide was very knowledgeable and did his best. It became a bit rainy and the seals don’t like the rain! The lake is beautiful and did see ospreys. Lots of binoculars available on the boat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sauna Tour
Sauna Tour
Tampere

Matti was a fabulous guide- full of information and guidance given in a thoughtful way. He to us to a mixed public sauna on a gorgeous clean lake. I can’t say enough about our experience. It was an enlivening experience!! Bring your sauna shoes( flip flops are fine) and don’t eat only a small meal or snack, if needed, before heading out.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku City Walking Tour
Turku

Anna Marie is so knowledgeable about Finnish history and her strong connection to Turku. It was a rainy morning but we had a full tour. The hotel has well made umbrellas and the rain was not an issue. The tour does take more than 1.5 hours - realistically 2-2.5 hours and we walked fairly quickly with some inclines. Wear supportive sneakers!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On foot only-
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Guided Hike in the Archipelago Sea
Helsinki

Alex was so accommodating, knowledgeable and fun-Easy to talk to and be with as well. It was our 1st full day and we went out to this beautiful area with the freshest air. Alex pointed out many things along our trek and put together a fabulous lunch for us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Rovaniemi | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hello Karen,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Finland and had memorable experiences, especially with our guides and the sauna with Matti. I'm sorry to hear about the rental car issue and will pass the feedback along. Thank you again and I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

Best,
Moonika

Private tour Tokyo-Hakone-Takayama-Kanazawa-Kyoto-Osaka
Japan | May 29 - Jun 11, 2025

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Iwona P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
We have traveled around the world but our visit to Japan was one of our best trips so far. We have seen so many wonderful sites, both man-made and nature-made, that have exceeded our expectation. From a beautiful and very modern cities of Tokyo and Osaka through more traditional places such as Kanazawa and Kyoto, we experienced the new styles and ways of living with the old traditions. We will never forget the skyscrapers of Tokyo and Osaka and their amazing skylines and vibrant night life.... Read more

We have traveled around the world but our visit to Japan was one of our best trips so far. We have seen so many wonderful sites, both man-made and nature-made, that have exceeded our expectation. From a beautiful and very modern cities of Tokyo and Osaka through more traditional places such as Kanazawa and Kyoto, we experienced the new styles and ways of living with the old traditions. We will never forget the skyscrapers of Tokyo and Osaka and their amazing skylines and vibrant night life. But also, we will always remember the honesty and openness of people who helped us navigate the subway and train system in many cities. What surprised me the most were the lavish and green forests with many familiar and unfamiliar species of flora and fauna. We enjoyed hiking the Old Takayama Road with an amazing views of Mount Fuji, taking a boat trip across a lake in Hakone, visiting many Japanese gardens and learning the skills of making the matcha tea, ramen noodles and sushi.
The food was superb in every place we visited. The sweetness of strawberries that we bought at the local markets was the highlight of our culinary experiences. Although we wish that some of our hotels were in a better localizations or the rooms were a bit bigger, Simon tried to solve the problems and provided solutions to our satisfaction.
Our tour guides, specifically Slash and Johnny were superb! We enjoyed Johnny’s sense of humor and Slash’s gentle and patient guidance!
All of our drivers were courteous, prompt and punctual. Thank you!
We highly recommend taking this trip!

Hotel Review
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Authenticity & Character
In this hotel tradition meets modern style. The onsen experience was very special. The food was beyond our expectations. People are very helpful and patient with those who do not speak Japanese.
Location
It’s a superb location nearby stores and restaurants. Inside hotel there are restaurants and bars. The rooms are specious and comfortable and the service outstanding! There is also an onsen for those who like the experience.
Staff
Helpful, courteous, and beyond nice!
Cleanliness & Comfort
In all the places in Japan cleanliness is their national pride.
Local specialist: Simon Huang
Simon
Simon Huang
Local specialist in Ashburn | Replied on Jun 13, 2025
Hi Iwona, Thank you so much for your glowing review—it was an absolute pleasure reading about your unforgettable journey through Japan! We’re thrilled to hear that this trip stands out as one of your best travel experiences, and we deeply appreciate you sharing such vivid details about the moments that made it special. It warms our hearts to know how much you enjoyed the dynamic contrasts of Japan, from the modern energy of Tokyo and Osaka to the serene traditions of Kanazawa and Kyoto.... Read more

Hi Iwona,

Thank you so much for your glowing review—it was an absolute pleasure reading about your unforgettable journey through Japan! We’re thrilled to hear that this trip stands out as one of your best travel experiences, and we deeply appreciate you sharing such vivid details about the moments that made it special.

It warms our hearts to know how much you enjoyed the dynamic contrasts of Japan, from the modern energy of Tokyo and Osaka to the serene traditions of Kanazawa and Kyoto. The honesty and kindness of the locals, the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji along the Old Takayama Road, and the immersive cultural experiences like matcha tea and sushi-making truly capture the essence of Japan, and we’re delighted they resonated with you.

We’re also so glad you loved the culinary highlights—those sweet Japanese strawberries are truly unforgettable! Your feedback about the hotels is invaluable, we’ll certainly keep your notes in mind to further refine future itineraries.

A special thank you for your shout-out to Slash and Johnny! Their passion for sharing Japan’s wonders—whether through humor or patient guidance—is something we truly cherish, and we’ll make sure they see your kind words. We’ll also share your compliments with our drivers, who take great pride in their punctuality and service.

Most of all, we’re grateful for your trust and your heartfelt recommendation. It was an honor to help craft this adventure for you, and we’d be overjoyed to design another journey—whether a return to Japan or a new destination—whenever the travel bug calls again!

Warmest regards,
Simon

Our trip to Portugal was organised by Adam- h...
Portugal | May 28 - Jun 6, 2025

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Melinda D.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Our trip to Portugal was organised by Adam- he did a fantastic job! The Zoom catch up before our trip began gave us the opportunity to run through our itinerary and ask any questions. The tours that we had booked were fun and hassle free. When we had a tour cancelled, we were notified promptly and offered something similar. Our drivers were punctual ,friendly, and knowledgeable. The hotels we stayed in were unique and definitely suited our style. Communication with the team at kimkim... Read more

Our trip to Portugal was organised by Adam- he did a fantastic job! The Zoom catch up before our trip began gave us the opportunity to run through our itinerary and ask any questions. The tours that we had booked were fun and hassle free. When we had a tour cancelled, we were notified promptly and offered something similar. Our drivers were punctual ,friendly, and knowledgeable. The hotels we stayed in were unique and definitely suited our style. Communication with the team at kimkim was efficient and we were kept in the loop at all times. I was hesitant to use a travel company as I usually organise our travel myself but not knowing much about Portugal and wanting a stress free end to our holiday, I decided to take a leap of faith with kimkim. It definitely paid off and I would not hesitate to recommend the team at kimkim if you are looking for a tailor made travel itinerary.

Hotel Review
Heritage Avenida Liberdade
Lisboa

Beautifully restored hotel, great location. Rooms were spacious and facilities excellent. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choices. Pastel de Nata available to nibble on all day!

Authenticity & Character
beautiful decor
Location
easy walking to restaurants and sights
Staff
helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
comfortable beds and fluffy towels
Activity Review
Sintra Day Trip with Visit to Pena Palace
Sintra Day Trip with Visit to Pena Palace
Lisbon

Filipa was a great guide. Punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable. She was able to keep one step ahead when there was traffic issues in Sintra and kept us updated with arrival times, etc. The Pena Palace was stunning, lots to see and beautiful surroundings.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
friendly and knowledgeable
Transport
very clean vehicle with good air conditioning
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 16, 2025
Melinda!!!! Loved reading your review!! 🙌 Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on your trip to Portugal and that it was a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish. It’s great to know the pre-trip Zoom session was helpful, and that the tours, drivers, and accommodations matched your travel style. We’re especially glad we could earn your trust, given that you usually plan your own travel—your leap of... Read more

Melinda!!!! Loved reading your review!! 🙌

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on your trip to Portugal and that it was a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

It’s great to know the pre-trip Zoom session was helpful, and that the tours, drivers, and accommodations matched your travel style. We’re especially glad we could earn your trust, given that you usually plan your own travel—your leap of faith means a lot to us!

We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to help you plan another memorable journey. 😀

KimKim Team provides excellent service!
Australia | Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2025

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Gwen H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Vicky was amazing to work with on our Australian Adventure. Our plans were more last-minute rather than months out. She was able to get us where we wanted and when in spite of it being peak travel season. If things came up, she worked on coordinating results right away. Thank you for working through the details and creating a memorable travel experience that we already treasure dearly. Read more

Vicky was amazing to work with on our Australian Adventure. Our plans were more last-minute rather than months out. She was able to get us where we wanted and when in spite of it being peak travel season. If things came up, she worked on coordinating results right away. Thank you for working through the details and creating a memorable travel experience that we already treasure dearly.

Hotel Review
Reef View Hotel
Whitsunday Islands, Queensland

This was an excellent hotel in the middle of our trip that was beautiful, relaxing, and energizing for us. We loved being in front of a quiet bay and enjoyed lots of ocean time, which was much needed. It felt like we were on a Tahitian vacation right in Australia.

Authenticity & Character
The setting overlooks a quiet bay with stunning views.
Location
Perfect escape from the big city vibe for a few days.
Staff
Everyone was professional, friendly, courteous, and patient with guests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was clean, the resort is clean, and the golf carts to get around were great fun.
Activity Reviews
Daintree Afternoon and Nocturnal Tour
Daintree Afternoon and Nocturnal Tour
Australia

We enjoyed our tour group and guide. They were a wonderful group and we all enjoyed getting to know each other. The Daintree Tour was educational, relaxing, and interesting.

Blue Mountains Small Group Tour
Blue Mountains Small Group Tour
Sydney
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Completely fascinating! We loved it and was able to hear someone practicing the pipe organ while we toured the concert hall. We loved learning the history behind this gorgeous edifice. It is so stunning in person.

Panoramic Sydney Sights - Half Day Tour
Panoramic Sydney Sights - Half Day Tour
Sydney
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Jun 12, 2025

Hi Gwen
Thanks so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure helping you arrange your trip. I am so glad you and Bob had such a memorable experience and that you felt looked after.
Wishing you many incredible travel adventures ahead ✨️
All the Best
Vicky

Wow! Wow! Wow!
Peru | Jun 3 - Jun 11, 2025

Kirsten
Kirsten M.
Brentwood, TN | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
We had an incredible experience in Peru! Everything from tours, transportation and accommodations were seamless and absolutely amazing! We didn’t realize how many guides and drivers we would come in contact with. Keep notes along the way. I wish we could thank each and every one of them. Davit was an incredible tour guide in the Sacred Valley. He met up with us again for a Cusco city tour. Jacquelyn was an amazing guide in Machu Picchu. We highly recommend the Duna Camp “glamping” experience.... Read more

We had an incredible experience in Peru! Everything from tours, transportation and accommodations were seamless and absolutely amazing! We didn’t realize how many guides and drivers we would come in contact with. Keep notes along the way. I wish we could thank each and every one of them. Davit was an incredible tour guide in the Sacred Valley. He met up with us again for a Cusco city tour. Jacquelyn was an amazing guide in Machu Picchu. We highly recommend the Duna Camp “glamping” experience. As you’re making your way to Machu Picchu, you must stay a couple of nights in Tambo del Inka in Urubamba. It’s an incredible resort with an awesome spa. If you visit between June 9-28, you will have the opportunity to enjoy cultural celebrations throughout the highlands. It was an AMAZING vacation! Peru is a beautiful country that we will encourage all our friends and family to visit. Thank you Liz for organizing this amazing trip for us!

Hotel Reviews
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Good location! Very nice and clean. They had an outdoor bar to end the evening.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tariq Boutique hotel

This hotel was okay. It was clean and well-kept. There is no heat/air. It was quite chilly in June. Fortunately they had a space heater in the room. It was off the beaten path and little difficult to get to. We’d prefer to stay closer to the main plaza.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We would prefer to be closer to the main plaza.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Jaya Suite Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

The location of this hotel was great! There is no heat/air, but it wasn’t too bad in June. The rooftop breakfast was nice.

Authenticity & Character
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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Urubamba

You MUST visit this resort when staying in the Sacred Valley. It was incredible! The resort is beautiful inside and out. Do yourself a favor and visit the spa. I had the 90 minute Kallpa massage with Marilia. It was the absolute best massage I have ever had! Don’t skip this one.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Everyone was so friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful resort inside and out.
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

We returned from glamping in Huacachina to the airport hotel. We are so happy we were so close to the airport. We had a morning flight to Cusco. Traffic is insane in Lima.

Location
Happy to be close to the airport for a morning flight
Staff
Staff was very friendly at check in and at the restaurant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glamping

What an incredible experience! It’s a must when you visit Peru! Dune buggy rides, sand tubing and sand boarding are all part of the experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Authenticity & Character
The hosts, music, atmosphere, food and tents we 10+ stars. Purchase wine and beer at the base to take with you to camp.
Location
We thoroughly enjoyed “glamping” under the star in the Peruvian desert.
Staff
From the moment we arrived at the base to our return, the people were amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was well thought out. We were able to shower upon return at the base. Everything was very clean and well kept.
Activity Reviews
Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 2/2: Tacama Winery  & Bus to Lima
Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 2/2: Tacama Winery & Bus to Lima
Peru

We enjoyed our wine tasting and tour of Tacama Winery. The grounds are beautiful. It was the perfect stop before boarding a five-hour bus ride back to Lima. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bus to Ica & Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 1/2
Bus to Ica & Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 1/2
Peru

This is an ABSOLUTE MUST when visiting Peru! The five-hour bus ride from Lima was very comfortable and definitely worth it. The experience includes glamping plus dune buggies, sand tubing, and sand boarding. Do not skip this experience!

Quality of Experience
So, so incredible!
Food
So, so yummy!!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Awesome hosts and base, on the dune buggies and at camp!
Transport
Comfortable five-hour bus ride
Shared Half-Day Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Shared Half-Day Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Lima

Our tour guide was amazing, but I’m going blank on his name. 😕 It was our very first experience. We saw the highlights of Lima. We enjoyed this tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
FANTASTIC!!
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jun 14, 2025

Hi Kirsten,
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! We're thrilled you had such an unforgettable experience in Peru. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the guides, accommodations, and cultural celebrations. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words—especially to Liz, David, and Jacquelyn!
Kindly,
Liz.

Eight days in Croatia
Croatia | Jun 2 - Jun 11, 2025

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Tom W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Our eight day trip through Croatia was spectacular. Can say enough good things about Bruno who set up EVERYTHING for us. He arranged wonderful accommodations, made suggestions for different sites to see while touring and stayed in contact with us daily to ensure safe travelling. Had wonderful tours in Split with Mia and another great tour with Ana in Dubrovnik. These tours were very personal in that it was just my family and the guide. My wife and I loved working with Kimkim so much that we... Read more

Our eight day trip through Croatia was spectacular. Can say enough good things about Bruno who set up EVERYTHING for us. He arranged wonderful accommodations, made suggestions for different sites to see while touring and stayed in contact with us daily to ensure safe travelling. Had wonderful tours in Split with Mia and another great tour with Ana in Dubrovnik. These tours were very personal in that it was just my family and the guide. My wife and I loved working with Kimkim so much that we have already booked a vacation with them to Greece in October. Kimkim has incredible customer service.

Hotel Reviews
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Dubrovnik

Spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had our own hot tub on the 7th floor
Hotel Park
Split

Hotel is amazing. Everything within walking distance.

Authenticity & Character
During breakfast there is someone playing the piano while eating.
Location
Loved the pool and hot tub. Great restaurant
Staff
Very polished and professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and spacious
Villa Giulietta
Poreč

Small hotel right on the eater

Authenticity & Character
Location
Plenty of great restaurants and free ferry rides to the private island beach
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Especially since we had three people in one room
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb

There were three of us in one room . Beautiful and spacious.

Authenticity & Character
First class… elegant and perfectly located
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 12, 2025

Hi Tom

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia and that you booked another trip with kimkim to Greece.

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that I was able to fulfill your wishes and that you had a great time in Croatia.
It was a pleasure to arrange the trip for you and to meet you and your family in Zagreb.

Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

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