Kimkim Trip Reviews

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Fabulous instruction, very good equipment. One of our 3 guides repeatedly touched coral, thereby damaging it.

Loved the canyoneering experience. However, we didn't get to Oslob (because of the driving route being so long) to see whale sharks which is reason for overall review.

Our plans changed, and we did not stay at this hotel.

We only stayed here one night, but it was perfect. The Westin is a Marriott property, and we are lifetime platinum Marriott members. We enjoy staying at Westins, and this property met our expectations.

we stayed four nights at this hotel. Cherry blossoms were just around the corner from the hotel. We could walk to the central part of Kyoto.

This hotel was located a few meters away from the train station. It was convenient for travel. Hotel was very nice; and breakfasts were excellent.

This hotel was situated in the Roppongi area of Tokyo and was first rate. We stayed there three nights; the breakfasts were fantastic.

We knew that it might be difficult to view Mt Fuji. it was a rainy day, and we could not see Mt Fuji, and it was fun taking the Hakone Ropeway and the boat ride on the Lake,

This was fun after having had so many formal dinners.

We always wanted to see Osaka Castle and it did not disappoint. The foodie walking tour was a fun diversion from some of the more formal dinners that we had in Japan.

This was a 50 minute show and was extremely entertaining

This experience was just for us and our adult daughter. It lasted almost two hours and was fascinating. We are still talking about this experience.

This was the second day with our Kyoto guide. Again, just a marvelous experience.

Kyoto is an unbelievable city and should not be missed. The temples and shrines were wonderful, and our guide who was with us for two days was everything that we could have hoped for.

We know that many Western tourists do not travel to Kanazawa, but we wanted to go there, and it did not disappoint.

This was an unsual experience and one that we recommend to anyone visiting Japan for the first time.

The site seeeing was excellent in Tokyo

Our guide was not waiting for us in the airport but I guess waiting until we were actually done and instead trying to connect via the What's App. It was right as we came into Rome and created a bit of stress thinking he/she forgot us. If he would have at least been waiting in the airport with a sign with our name, it would have been appreciated, but instead he was waiting in his car and we worried that we had been forgotten. In addition, our understanding was that the driver would give us a bit of history and overview of Rome. Unfortunately, he did not speak really any English. This was the only part of the trip that was disappointing.

Brenda was wonderful, informative and kind.

We didn't realize we would have a driver and tour guide. This was so helpful because parking was difficult and it really helped our guide, Raphaella, to be able to concentrate on the tour itself.

This was a great tour and tour guide. Our only comment was that it was about 3-4 hours long without any breaks. For example, when walking through the market area, it would have been great to have some time to explore there instead of stopping at so many sites that were somewhat forgettable.

Alessandro was our tour guide for this activity. It was the most important thing to us on our trip to Italy. We could not have asked for a more informative, enjoyable, organized tour guide. He created this tour so that we felt like we almost had the Vatican to ourselves. He had visual guides with his iPad that really explained what we were seeing and the history behind all. His English was perfect - he was just amazing!

Great stay

Fantastic stay with amazing views. Large area to yourself, hot tub, and views

Fantastic experience

Beautiful location and accommodations

Fantastic!!

This experience was as described. Again staff and location and performers were excellent. If you want to experience a bit of the magic of opera and how wonderful the human voice can sound in one of the best locations on our planet for sophisticated pleasure DO THIS EXPERIENCE.

Guide Santos was wonderful. He was a truly knowledgeable guide. Delightful way to see all and perfect amount of walking for everyone. Golf cart made everyone so happy!

Staff was professional, we had a nice room and breakfast opportunity, and the relaxation room on the top floor had a great view of Osaka. This hotel is very convenient to the Donburi nightlife, and the metro is a short walk.

This was our favorite stay in Japan. The room was comfortable, the staff was friendly, the grounds were peaceful and beautiful, and the hotel had a nice onsen with extensive hours. There was nearby shopping and food as well.

They held onto our luggage while we explored Kanazawa, the staff was professional and polite, freebies were provided, and the hotel was conveniently located to the sites we were seeking.

Comfortable bed, great view and breakfast, and extremely convenient to Shimbashi Station [an entrance downstairs] and local sites.

We enjoyed getting to see Mt. Fuji (breathtaking) and the surrounding area through a convenient day trip.

The lunch show was fun, seeing a geisha performance and learning about sumo wrestling through demonstrations and a Q&A. The wrestlers were great with the crowd - especially kids - and the ability to leave with a photo was a nice momento.

Yumiko Toyoshima (Yumi-San) was a wonderful and friendly tour guide! She was knowledgeable about the sites, the history, and navigating and living in Japan in general (she is from Tokyo). She shared about shrine and temple etiquette, helped us have a great local tempura lunch, and also explained traveling and helped us learn to navigate the metro system.

The location of this hotel is perfect. There are shops and restaurants all around the hotel. There is a wonderful promenade to walk and see a lot of the shoreline. Our room had a beautiful view of the marina and it made it easy to get to our excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel had an amazing breakfast buffet included that we enjoyed every day.

The snorkeling trip to Michaelmas Cay was a highlight of our Australia getaway. The experience was amazing, and we truly enjoyed it. The vibrant marine life and the clear waters made it unforgettable. It was a well-organized and exciting excursion.

Said and his family were delightful. I was not feeling my best but Said made the hike very enjoyable and we took frequent breaks.

Our food guide was very knowledgeable about the history, customs and circumstances behind all we tasted and explored.

There is a reason this hotel consistently gets 5 stars! We loved the restaurant, the tranquil vibes, and the remodeled modern rooms. We saw coatis, agutis, mott-mott birds and tucans right from the resort. We also enjoyed the hiking trails right next door (where we saw an armadillo and lots of hummingbirds), the soaking tubs, and the fire pits. The food at Koora was definitely the best of our three resorts. And the staff connected via WhatsApp, so any questions we had could be texted to them (e.g., Which nearby restaurants would you recommend and can you call us a taxi to the restaurant?). We also enjoyed the coffee and snack they left in the room. Our only recommendation would be to add more hooks for hanging towels and wet swimsuits. Koora was fantastic!

We enjoyed our stay here, but it wasn't outstanding. The room was nicely decorated and featured a private balcony with a nice view, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Only downside was that we would have preferred a king size bed instead of 2 twins pushed together, and the pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. A light fixture in our room had loose wiring but maintenance was quick to repair it when we asked. The food at the breakfast buffet was ok and we found some great local cuisine within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel does offer a bus to and from the nearby Marina area but the times were not convenient so we took taxis to and from which was easy enough to manage. The hot tub was barely heated so we weren't able to use it and we didn't spend any time in the pool, but we did make use of the rooftop mini-golf course which was fun. We tried to use the provided air hockey tables in the game area but they were both broken and ate our coins.

We did not like this hotel at all. The average age of the other guests skewed much older than us, so we were perhaps not the intended demographic for what this hotel offers. The rooms were sparsely decorated and didn't feel welcoming. The pillows in the room were lumpy and uncomfortable. The thermostat was so old and worn that the markings on it were not visible and we had to set the temperature by trial and error. The Wi-Fi service was so slow that we just turned it off and used data on our phones. The hot tub was barely heated and access to it was closed at 6pm, severely limiting its usefulness when we were out exploring during the day. With the exception of one very friendly and helpful woman at the concierge desk, the staff didn't seem particularly welcoming. We had booked the breakfast-only option and we got the impression that we were not treated as well as the all-inclusive or higher tier guests. The hotel seemed to upcharge for everything including pool towels, use of the in-room safe, and they offered to sell us water when we inquired about filling our water bottles. There was no drinking water provided anywhere in the hotel except for a small machine in the gym which had a sign specifically prohibiting the filling of water bottles! The breakfast buffet featured an overwhelming amount of choices for food - and everything we tried was mediocre at best. Many were outright poor. There were some restaurants nearby but to find any local cuisine or food not exclusively geared towards tourists required a cab ride or a long walk. The one thing we did enjoy at this hotel was the entertainment. In the evenings they had shows in the bar area where we saw 2 very good acro / circus / dance performances and one mediocre magic act. Those were definitely the highlight of our stay. If you don't care about location, comfort, or food any your goal is only to lay in the sun until you are burned to a crisp, this hotel may be for you. Otherwise, we would not recommend it.

Great location, very close to public transit and easy to get around. Our room was comfortable and the included breakfast in the hotel lounge was excellent. Bottled water was provided in the room and service was prompt when we requested anything. Our only issue was that we had difficulty setting the water temperature in the shower. Some days it was difficult to get the water hot enough or the hot water seemed to run out after one shower, but other days it was ok.

Wonderful experience. We met up with the group (7 people total) and our chef took us on a walking tour of the market just up the street. After exploring the market a bit and learning about common Spanish ingredients, we returned to the kitchen for our class. Each participant had the option to cook or just to observe. I decided to cook while my wife took photos. As a group, we made Spanish omelets, pan tomate, crema catalana, and 2 different paellas (one seafood and one veggie). Our chef was funny, engaging, and informative. He was also great at managing everyone's activities, keeping everyone on track with their various tasks and keeping the 2 younger kids in the group engaged the whole time. Afterwards we sat down to enjoy our meal! Definitely recommend this experience.

Fantastic tour. Our guide Nick and driver Ramon took us through the best spots around the north of the island. We visited Cueva de los Verdes - a lava tube cave that is beautifully illuminated and features a concert hall with cool acoustics, Jameos del Agua - an architectural intervention by local artist César Manrique that is built into another area of lava tube caves, and the César Manrique Foundation which is located in the artist's former home built into an old lava flow and uses natural voids in the rock to create a network of rooms. We also stopped in the town of Haría where we had an amazing lunch at Michelin star restaurant Tacande. Our guide Nick was very informative and we learned a lot about the geology of the island and the works of César Manrique. He would tell us about the locations we passed and the attractions we were going to see while on the road, then we were self-guided through each attraction where we were encouraged to spend as much time as we liked. We appreciated the atmosphere and never felt rushed, despite our full itinerary. Cueva de los Verdes is the only attraction which requires a timed entrance so we did that first to ensure we would arrive on time.

We spent about half a day with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel and we visited Timanfaya national park where we took a tour bus ride through the volcanic landscape. The views were stunning, although it was a bit difficult to take photos through the bus windows and there is no place to stop on the narrow road. Next we stopped to go on a short camel ride (€11 per person). The ride was quick but well worth it for a fun experience and some amazing photos. Then we visited Los Hervideros, a beautiful area of the coast where crashing waves have carved interesting formations into the volcanic rock. Next stop was El Golfo, a green tinted lake in an isolated volcanic crater. We stopped at a bodega where we learned about how wine is cultivated in the volcanic soil with unique formations that take advantage of condensation in the air for irrigation, then we stopped at Monumento al Campesino, a beautiful compound and monument to farmers designed by César Manrique, the island's most famous architect and artist. Finally we got some lunch at a local restaurant and headed back to the hotel. We covered a lot of ground and got to see and learn a ton in a short time. Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to throughout the day. He had some great insights into how to navigate the popular tourist spots - arranging the order of our activities to avoid crowds and making sure we saw all the highlights. It was nice to have a private tour and it was efficient to have a car to get between destinations.

We had a blast riding quad bikes. After a brief tutorial our party rode up a winding road into the mountains. One guide led the way and another went on ahead to position himself to take photos at scenic turns. The quads were pretty easy to handle but we had to pause frequently to let car traffic pass on the 2 lane roads. We took a couple breaks to stretch and admire the scenery before entering the national park and reaching the volcanic crater. We took some photos at the top and then turned back. On the way back we pulled off the road into a dirt area to do a bit of off-roading, mostly to take photos, then headed back to the garage. Photos were available for €20. The photos weren't great and they just sent us every shot taken, no editing or filtering so we got everyone's photos together, but for €20 it was worth is to get a few memorable shots. Overall a good excursion - would recommend.

I'm a fan of the architect Santiago Calatrava and visiting this building was the main reason for our trip to Tenerife. We had a semi-private tour of the building (just 3 people) and got to spend a lot of time taking photographs. Our guide was friendly, spoke great English, and we learned some fun new facts about the building and its history. We also spent some time after the tour enjoying a drink and the view from the cafe. There are some areas around the rear plinth that were fenced off and not accessible to the public so unfortunately we didn't get to take photos from those area, but it was fun to get to see the full interior.

Our guide Laura was very knowledgeable about the unique history of the Canary Islands and Tenerife in particular. She shared a ton of history with us through a combination of stories, pictures she had prepared in a binder and videos on a tablet. She mostly stuck to her script, but we appreciated how prepared she was. The highlight was her demonstrations of traditional Canarian musical instruments and Silbo Gomero, the whistling language which she "spoke". We walked around a lot of the Santa Cruz area learning about history and then ended at the local market where she gave us a gift of some local snacks, recommended some foods to try and a local drink called a barraquito - a layered coffee and liqueur drink that quickly became our favorite. For the rest of our trip, we tried the barraquito at every establishment that offered one!

This was a fun and unique excursion. We got to ride on the back seats of the trike on the highway and then a winding road up into the mountains where we made a few stops to learn about the area, see an aloe vera shop, and then visit a bodega to learn how grapes are grown for wine and ending with a wine and food tasting. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the trike was surprisingly comfy - although it does get cold when you get to higher altitude, plus the wind in your face, so dress warmly. The aloe vera shop was disappointing as there wasn't much information about how the plants are grown or harvested. It was much more of a captive sales pitch as we were the only ones there and our guide just sat by the side while the proprietor gave us way too much detail about all the products for sale and how aloe vera is a magic solution for all your ailments. We weren't interested in buying anything and would have been more interested in learning about how aloe is harvested. The bodega, on the other hand, was a fun experience. We're not big wine drinkers but it was interesting to see how the vineyards are cultivated in a place that doesn't get much rain. We got to try some hearty local cuisine including a chickpea stew and Canarian potatoes with the local mojo sauces. We did taste a few wines and knowing our preferences, our guide selected one sun-dried and fermented grape drink that we really liked. Overall a fun experience, but we would have skipped the aloe shop portion.

We had a good time on this tour. Our guide was energetic and enthusiastic which set a good tone for the group. The variety of food was great and we learned some interesting history around the traditions of tapas culture. The length of the tour was good we definitely felt full by the end. We got to sample various drinks and found that we liked red vermouth, although not every stop on the tour offered it. Some stops had only wine or beer and we're not wine drinkers so it would have been nice to have more options.

We had a private tour for my wife any myself. Our guide Miguel was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the city and told stories in fun and engaging ways. In some tours we've done it feels like the guide is just running through their script, but with Miguel it felt much more like a conversation. He was very attentive to what we were interested in and catered the tour specifically what we wanted to cover. This was not my first time visiting some of the attractions, but I definitely learned new things at every stop. There was a good amount of walking, but the pace was comfortable and the length of the tour seemed just right. Highly recommend this tour!

Probably our favorite hotel out of the bunch but unfortunately, our shortest stay. Location was good and accommodations were fantastic.

We have stayed here before. Hotel was clean and accommodating. Even though it was off season, the tour bus volume was big.

Traditional Irish hotel. Nothing fancy but great Irish feeling. Love the location at Donegal's triangle. Enjoyed the restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

What a fantastic, new and classy hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were great. Location was ideal for neighborhood and tourist activities.

We had stayed at this hotel during a previous trip to Ireland. Location was good, accommodations were fine. Popular for large bus tours.

Great accommodations and location in the Temple Bar district. Would love to have stayed longer.

One of the best sessions on the tour. Being big music fans, our curator was nothing but insanely entertaining and informative. Great location and history of Irish rock museum. A must when visiting Dublin.

The museum was okay. Worth the tour if time permits.

Dublin is a great town. We were able to sneak in lunch at Gallagher's Boxty House.

On again, off again weather did not stop our guides from providing us a wonderful experience. While the tour did not encompass a large area, we had a great taste of Galway's offerings. We worth the time spend and tasty.

This session was cancelled due to poor weather.

A rainy and cold day. Our driver, Mercin, was a great guide. A countryside your of the Great Atlantic Way ... just beautiful. One of our tours was cancelled due to weather. Mercin made the best of it with a stop at Ballynahinch Castle for an Irish coffee!

Donegal is a cute and quiet town. Being off season, we had the town to ourselves. Our Derry to Donegal driver (Michael Gallagher) was super. He recommended lunch (Olde Castle Bar) and dinner (Quay West) spots which were great. We did catch a seisun later that night at the Reel Inn! Also bought hats at Hanna Hat Company, a wonderful experience.

Great recommendation by Kimkim. A great quite location, we felt like the meal was curated just for us. My wife and I experienced the tasting menu and wine pairing. A fantastic meal.

A bit disappointing outing. The hotel was under construction and the eating area was bleak. The food was marginal

Jimmy Toye was a fantastic guide. Having lived through the uprising, Jimmy provided a great account during the tour. A don't miss tour in Derry.

Wonderful tour of the Giants Causeway and Atlantic seascape. Our driver was so nice and attentive to both my wife and I. We learned alot bout Northern Ireland and the landcape.

Probably the highlight of our trip. We had a personal walking tour with Dolores, a local musician and music aficionado. The walking tour took us throughout Belfast and music along the way. I would love to come back for her punk rock tour! Our day ended with a traditional Irish music session and a great restaurant recommendation.

A worthwhile museum stop while in Belfast. We learned alot about Belfast and the Titanic.

Our guide, Mark, was super. He took our large group to four different type venues ending up at old pub for traditional Irish music. Mark was able to address us a number of times and provide us suggestions for our remaining night. The bars might have been to crowded and loud for seniors like ourselves.

We were fortunate enough to have good weather and very, very small group. Our "local" guide was great and we experienced tasty local food.

Our driver was very friendly and helpful.

The sessions were good and musicians were very entertaining. We enjoyed the two venues that had music.

Hotel was in a great location for walking and seeing the sites. Room was small, but very comfortable. The hotel was very nice and the staff were very helpful. Our flight was too early in the am to get to enjoy the breakfast.

Awesome hotel in a perfect location. Great staff as well. Breakfast was very good and there was a really nice selection of pastries from the local English Market. Room was very spacious and comfortable.

Hotel was in a beautiful location off the beaten path. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and spacious and the food served in the restaurant was very good.

This was a nice hotel and was within walking distance of downtown Inverness if you enjoyed walking. It was about a 20 minute walk to the downtown area. Hotel was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Great hotel in a perfect location for walking. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

Very enjoyable way to spend the morning.

Fun tour with a really great guide.

Fantastic and beautiful hotel. Beautiful room and a nice restaurant.

The location is perfect with a jaw-dropping rooftop pool and bar. The breakfast was lovely and overall, I would recommend this hotel, but only after they fix one MAJOR problem (and it's not the fault of Margoth or KimKim). My biggest problem with the hotel, which really was unfortunate, was the customer service. The front desk was super kind, but in the end, when I needed help, they were powerless. We had two rooms, and in the my kids room, the smoke alarm would beep off and on. I didn't hear it at first, and then like clockwork, would beep, beep, beep for 5-10 minutes, and then take a break, only restart beeping 30 minutes later. I called the front desk to see if this problem could be addressed. No luck. I called back again, and they asked if it was still beeping (as if Tinkerbell flew over to fix it). For the second time, they said someone would come and fix it. By this time it was 10 pm and my kids were asleep. By 10:40pm my wife and I were asleep. No one came. My 8 year-old daughter woke every up at 6 am complaining that the alarm kept beeping off and on throughout the night. I told the front desk at 6:30 am and they had no answers. We checked out of the hotel that morning as scheduled.

Super fun hotel for families with young children. The food was ok but nothing special. The rides at the hotel are fun for very young children, and a similar to rides you may see at your local county fair. The pool is huge with waterslides but the weather was not ideal for swimming when we visited.

Few city hotels can blend relaxation, luxury, location, service, and beauty as well as this hotel. The history permeates throughout the hotel, and everywhere you turn, there is no doubt that you are in Cartagena. This is not a "copy-and-paste" Caribbean resort....if you're looking for a beach vacation in a forgettable place, go somewhere else. Our children felt very welcome from the moment we entered the property, and we were quite surprised to see so many families visiting Hotel Santa Clara, spending time swimming in their gorgeous pool. The buffet breakfast was spectacular and I got to try fruits I had never seen....I'm looking at you, guama! I would absolutely love to return to Hotel Santa Clara.

This was a really fun experience for the entire family. I really tried to do things on this vacation that was different from our usual routine. The drum and music workshop really hit the mark! Though a bit tired, the kids really enjoyed it and our personalized instruction was quite fun! Kelele!!!

I just loved our walking tour of Cartagena. Our guide Ana, who is also a schoolteacher, was focused on making it fun for my kids. Boy did she succeed with a scavenger hunt through the old city and Getsemani. Ana was able to navigate the tourist traps while still being able to allow my family with some of the colorfully dressed ladies with fruit on their heads. Too often, my vacation photos are of my wife with the three kids. One of the biggest bonuses of having a guide, is that I no longer have to worry about that job!

This one was for the kids, and they loved it. Many of my Colombian friends love this restaurant, and they have locations throughout the country. The place was packed and I would go back with my family or for dessert if I were just with my wife.