Kimkim Trip Reviews

Absolutely the star of the trip in terms of accommodations! So cute, incredible views, amazing breakfast, and wonderful hostess, Katia. My mom said it was the best shower she’s ever had! We could’ve stayed here all week!

This room was nice, bigger than expected and very clean. The breakfast was lovely and we found the host to be exceptionally kind and informative. We appreciated the elevator and would not have enjoyed lugging our suitcases up those steps! The location was perhaps the only drawback, as it was a good 40-45 minute walk from both the Colosseum and the Vatican. I’m not sure if there is a better location, but we ended up needing taxis and Ubers several times.

This was probably our least favorite accommodation, although there was nothing too much to complain about. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious! The breakfast attendant/housekeeper was so friendly and we enjoyed her hospitality. The steps up to the suite were a challenge and the room was a little stuffy and warm. That necessitated we open the windows, which let in some insects that bit me during the night. I had a 8 bites on my hand and two on my face. I didn’t feel like it was a big deal, it a fan could’ve helped a bit instead of leaving the windows open. We asked for a fan but never got it. We liked the location and the shower. Felt the room decor was just blah. All in all, just not our favorite, but not bad either.

Our driver and tour guide were both top notch. I have forgotten our guide’s name (I want to say Mario, but I’m not sure).

We loved our guide, Linda! She was amazing at her job. So funny, informative and kept us at a great pace the whole time. Would definitely do a tour with her anytime!

This was our least favorite tour. I don’t want to be harsh because it was mostly due to a crisis back home we were dealing with. We really could t enjoy the tour or focus on it bc we were so consumed with worry about the crisis at home. Filomena was super knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. We found her accent sometimes hard to understand and it required a lot of attention and effort to keep up. We enjoyed our time, it just was a bad day for us.

We enjoyed the gallery. I downloaded an app that provided information which we enjoyed and I thought enhanced the visit since we didn’t have a guide.

We really enjoyed this tour! Elena was a great guide. She was informative and insightful. The group was a bit too large for our taste, but now we know!

This was the highlight of the trip! We had our chef, Alberto, all to ourselves and made the most delicious and authentic meal. We will treasure this experience but years to come!

Sarah was an exceptional guide! We felt like family by the time it was over and fell in love with Venice

Easy to find, lovely and enjoyable ride. There wasn’t any narration provided but it was fun!

Loved this boutique hotel and all the lovely people who work there. The food was superb too!

We had one all day rainy day on the trip. Here. And the room with balcony view made the day vey relaxing. Nice poolside amenities.

Wonderful lodging, new and comfortable. Food was awesome.

Lovely helpful staff and great breakfast buffet. Location close to main attractions. And awesome bakery just outside their door!

Kimkim nudged Serene Private Cruises to move our tour forward on day to miss forecasted rain. It happened! We were met at the ferry from the mainland and taken directly to our boat. Most relaxing excursion we had.

To see the monasteries, some still working to day, tucked into amazing mountain structures was astounding. For those who love geology and geomorphology this place is MUST.

George from Greek Travel Tellers did an awesome job connecting art to how it told the Christian story to illiterate church attendees.

Private driver was awesome. Learned a lot from Marianna about Olive Oil and Malina's meal was wonderful. Wine tasting was fun.

Pantheon without the scaffolding! Amazing. Guide was awesome and spoke great English. This walk is a must!

Location and cleanliness was top notch

Loved this hotel. The only downfall is no elevator but otherwise stunning.

Super windy day but clear skies and views. This is a must do for anyone who loves the outdoors and how nature shapes our landscape with human history thrown in.

This was a much needed form of exercise with incredible views and bikes. The guides were professional, experienced and helpful to everyone. We loved this excursion.

It’s okay but a bit too crowded. The dancers and musicians are very good

Leo and Louis (in training as guide) were entertaining and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed the market and learning about Spanish cuisine. Highly recommend

This tour was so amazing! Our guide and everything about it is memorable

it was so gorgeous riding through the Rice fields and it was just so peaceful green and just the most beautiful mountain back. My family absolutely loved this site.

This was my favorite place. We went to. It was so gorgeous. It was like from a movie. I highly recommend anyone going to Taiwan to take a tour down to this gorgeous waterfall.

Our stay at Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe in Marrakesh was lovely. The exterior was unassuming, but inside it felt like we unearthed a gem. The staff were very accommodating, especially when we weren't feeling our best. We found solace in a nearby rooftop restaurant that patiently served us simple meals as we recovered.

Staying at Kasbah Tiziri was a wonderful experience, especially with the Canadian owner who was very empathetic to our situation when I fell ill. She kindly offered to let us use her washing machine, provided us with extra paper towels, and even sent us off with some bananas for the journey. Her kindness made a tough time much more bearable.

Staying at the Riad Farouzi Fes was a delightful experience. When you wind your way through the alleyways of the walled city and a big wooden door opens up into a charming little courtyard with gorgeous tile work and a fountain, it's breathtaking. We really liked it there, and everyone was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

My goodness, we were not expecting a king sized bed, hot water and full-on plumbing in this remote location. Very quiet, comfortable, we were well taken care of. Would have had great night views only the evening was completely overcast.

Not to miss. A bucket list item i got to check. Camels are not a particularly comfy way to travel but it was only for an hour-ish and a once in a lifetime experience.

We visited all the points of interest! Couldn't have weaved our way through all the alleyways without our guide!

Really comfy and quiet at night. Nice pool on the roof to jump in after a hot day.

Amazing food, super comfy Martian pod.

Our driver Bassam did the tour ad was great.

Camp itself was excellent with amazing food and fantastic accommodation. Again, the jeep tour wasn't quite what we wanted, the bedouin driver kept stopping to get henna done, or for a coffee stop, or to have a cigarette. Didn't appreciate that we had come to see the desert scenery. If they want to do henna etc this can be offered back at the camp, not wasting our time in this beautiful desert.

Excellent site, really breathtaking

Guide was excellent.

Really quick and efficient

Excellent. Rustic and expensive but how they manage to maintain the offer in such challenging conditions is astonishing.

Very expensive but very very good and astonishing for where it is located.

Don’t buy the inclusive dinner for travellers. It’s a poor second to the full menu which is not expensive in any event.

About as good as an airport hotel can be (which are so often deeply disappointing)

The sanctuary Lodge is magnificent! The location is second to none and is well worth the cost. Service was impeccable. The accommodations were lovely and the view was spectacular. The activities the hotel offered were really fun as well. We did a potato tasting and an alcohol tasting, which were very enjoyable.

This hotel far exceeded all of our expectations. It’s about 45 minutes away from Puno town, but was worth it for the serene surroundings and incredible service. They also offer all of the excursions directly from the hotel so there’s no need to go back to the city for anything. The service was impeccable. The food was Michelin level. The staff was friendly and accommodating at every turn.

The hotel is beautiful and historic. The location is perfect and conveniently located near the main Square. The service was impeccable. Nothing was left to chance. The food the restaurant was really good. We definitely enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend it. I only wish we had more time to spend in the hotel.

This food tour was a highlight. We heard that Lima has become a top foodie destination and there’s so many choices. But since we had such a limited time, we wanted to maximize our food exploration with a tour. The lima gourmet company was exceptional!

Uros floating islands was a really cool experience. There’s nothing like it and the people were warm and friendly. It’s a business though and they want us to buy their goods. They have us a ride in one of their boats which was fun. We also went to their little main island with a few restaurants. It’s a very different way of life and neat to see. Taquile island wasn’t very interesting. It took 1.5 hours to get there from Uros and there wasn’t really anything special except to see the native people and eat lunch. They had beautiful clothing but other than that I didn’t really get anything else out of it.

The train ride through the Andes was magical! Everything from the staff, comfort of the cabin, food and drinks, and entertainment were exceptional. This leg of our trip was definitely more about the journey than the destination. We were only in Peru for a short time so utilizing one whole day to travel by train for 10 hours was a calculated decision that paid off. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the train and would highly recommend it to other others. It was a great way to see a part of the country that isn’t easy to access.

I appreciated that this tour was a combination, walking tour and driving tour. There’s a lot to see that can’t be covered by just foot. But there are several locations within the town that are more easily accessible by walking. I would have liked to include walking into the town Square and seeing the main cathedral as part of the tour. I think that could’ve been a quick add on before getting into the car. We didn’t really have that as part of the tour though. Once we were in the car and driving around, I liked the first stop at Saqsaywaman. However, there were two other ruins that seemed redundant and less important. I don’t feel like those were added value. Instead, we asked our tour guide if there were other things we could see, and he was able to pivot and take us to a llama farm. That was a highlight! We saw a llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guinea pigs and condors. We happen to get there around feeding time so we were able to feed them and interact. We thoroughly enjoyed that part of the tour.

This train ride to watch peachy was the most exquisite experience. Everything from start to finish was five star. The staff were friendly, the food was Michelin worthy, the accommodations were impeccable, and the drinks were delicious! The train was on time the entire way.

We visited circuit one and circuit three and had an amazing experience. Our tour guide Ray was very knowledgeable and helped to paint the picture of what Machu Picchu was like in it prime period. The weather was amazing and made for a mystical and magical experience.

The room was tiny but for the most part clean. The bathroom had some mold in the shower area. The staff was very friendly. We loved having dinner at the pool bar.

Clean rooms and friendly staff. We both really enjoyed having a buffet dinner option.

Very nice resort on the Indian Ocean. Spectacular location. Staff were lovely. Very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately can't remember the name of a few special staff. Food met expectations. We upgraded to all inclusive - were a little confused as the all inclusive had exclusions. Evening entertainment was very good. Room/cabin on the beach was very nice. The food at the Indian restaurant was spectacular.

The lodge was not fenced so wildlife such as monkeys and antelope could wander through which was fun. Location on a river was great. Waiter, Daniel took us under his wing. Service was excellent. Buffet food was good. Jane at the front desk was very helpful. Internet service could be improved. Our driver Sam was great taking us on game drives. Extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, very experienced guide and it showed. We were very fortunate to have him as our private tour guide for our 5 days in Kenya. We would love to go back to Mara Simba.

Thanks to Sam, our dedicated driver and guide from Nairobi to Maasi Mara, we thoroughly enjoyed our introduction here. A scenic setting with good food and accommodation that Sam made into a great introduction to Kenya safari drives. Thanks to all the helpful staff*****. The lodge seemed older compared to other accommodations?

Good for our brief overnight stay after airport arrival. Good for sleep, shower and breakfast. No time to check out other amenities. Please provide water as necessary in a liberal way - namaste.

How can a lodge in such a remote, difficult access spot get 5 stars?! Well, because of how extraordinarily service-oriented they are! Fabulous people. They cleaned our boots post gorilla-extravaganza when we would have been unable to; they went above and beyond with food, drinks and service for dinner, breakfast and bar, despite being in a rural situation. They saved my (Rosella) life with a post- gorilla trek deep tissue massage in our room - thanks 'Maria', I know that's not quite right - sorry.

We ended up being here for a whole day and night instead of a couple hours as a result of a missed flight to Bwindi and a revision of our itinerary. Scenic location with good amenities - we took advantage of the downtime and sat by the pool after walking around the site, which was under renovation. The room, the balcony, the Lake Victoria view, the restaurant and the bar were perfect. We would go back in a minute - Immaculate*, please be there to help us - you are a treasure! Ronald, you're also a rock star - thanks for your assistance with storing some luggage for us while on restricted transport - that was so helpful and kind.

Once again, we did not expect the magnitude of what we received. Superlative site for luxury stay in a scenic environment with wild animals and unique birds in their natural habitats. Four excursions were included in our two nights - a sunrise and a sunset river bird game cruise, a Falls guided walk, and a land game and bird drive. OMG! We somehow won the lottery to get Jeremiah for all 4 excursions! We benefitted from his vast knowledge, experience and attitude to safari living as well as to life in general. Thank you. The food and staff were extraordinary - so friendly and helpful and interested in their clients. The added breakfast at their associated restaurant on the gorge - wow! Luckily, or maybe not, no elephants drank from our pool while we were in it!!

Camp Shawu in Kruger was our first safari camp ever - how lucky were we to be here for our initiation into game drives and safari camp life!! The people**** wow! Steven, Sifiso, Bellinah, Harold and the fabulous cook were extraordinary beings. Steven the camp manager could not have done more to make our stay amazing - above and beyond! Sifiso was like an animal in another life with how in tune he was with so many animals in the vicinity. He was connected and knowledgeable and understood their behaviour and life - this allowed us some fascinating experiences. Thank you Bellinah:) Thank you Cook for local meats for our inaugural tries. Harold, you also are connected at a deep and spiritual level with your role - wow! We would stay anytime we could.

Sadly, it was short and sweet. The building, site, room, and furnishings were world class. Wine tasting was outstanding; recommended restaurant was superlative. Thanks to the owners for going above and beyond.

Perfect although short at one night. We would definitely go for longer. Gorgeous scenery and walks. Good welcome wine:)

Good location, helpful friendly staff, good facilities, great breakfasts. We wanted to live there!

My room was absolutely unforgettable. I wish I had arrived during the day just to take in the breathtaking view — the river flowed right below my window, and across it rose a sheer granite cliff. Falling asleep to the sound of the rushing water was pure magic. I had the best night’s sleep of my life!

Cusco was my favorite city we visited. I loved this hotel and the location. Food was very good and the staff was also great. I will be back one day!

This was a very nice boutique hotel. Our room was on the top floor and was we could hear lots of traffic noise and loud music. But the staff was wonderful!!!

The service, food and rooms were outstanding. The rooftop bar was my favorite....

I can't wait to return and do the 4 day hike!!

Julio was so great!!!!!

Perfectly fine for the situation

Arguably the best hotel room of our lives!!! We had an amazing corner room right on the water! The open windows created the most beautiful background sounds of softly crashing waves. The water views were absolutely stunning! I will dream about this room for a very long time- only wish we could have stayed longer!

Good location and satisfactory stay

This was such an unexpected and cool experience! It felt like going back in time, living in the walls of a wealthy Berber family. We really found it fascinating

Exceeded expectations! What a beautiful oasis for a night in the desert!

Beautiful hotel, with a quiet & spacious room. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast every morning was great. Moreover, the location was totally ideal. We were close enough to be able to walk into the medina on our own, but also on the outside of it where we could easily meet up with our driver and not be disturbed by noise. Perfect spot for a couple of days in Fes.

He just dropped us off at the mosque. I wouldn't call that a tour of Casablanca. And since the entry fee wasn't included, we decided to just walk along the water on our own instead.

Long drive, nothing memorable.

Nice, brief drive. We LOVED Essaouira and wanted to maximize our time there

Didn't need this experience. It felt like an overcrowded tourist destination. Even though we had a scheduled ticket entrance time, we still had to wait 30 minutes in line to enter. Then it seemed like the purpose was just to take photos for social media. Not our kind of spot.

Abdella did such a fantastic job! This is exactly what we were looking for. He explained the art in such detail, helping us understand the "what" and "why" behind the beautiful mosaic tiles we'd been seeing all week. We learned so much in such a short time with him. And then when we said we were specifically interested in going to a spice stand, he didn't hesitate but took us to exactly what we we had in mind. He catered the experience to us and shared so much interesting information along the way. It was great!

There were so many more interesting stops along this route than we knew! We really enjoyed the Atlas Studios, Aït Benhaddou, and then Tayeb took us to an AMAZING barbecue restaurant in the mountains.

This was a total flop. The sandboard didn't move one inch down the sand hill. They didn't take us out to a dune high enough, just handed us an old board to let us walk a few feet within the camp. Even Michael as an experienced snowboarder couldn't get it to move at all. This didn't work at all and was disappointing.

Absolutely loved our camel ride and Sahara experience! We will remember that night for the rest of our lives. The campsite was amazing and the setting was magical.

This really did not live up to how it was advertised. The family was VERY sweet, and I appreciate them feeding us. But here's how it was described: "When you arrive, they welcome you with smiles and offer mint tea and dates. The father may work in the medina or at a school, and he will proudly talk about Fes. The mother makes sure you feel comfortable. The children may be shy at first, but soon they will come to greet you. Before dinner, you may help a little in the kitchen. The mother can show you how to mix a salad or arrange bread. While cooking, the family asks about your trip, your home, and what you think of Morocco. They tell stories about daily life and their city. Dinner is served at a low table. Everyone sits on cushions." In reality, we sat alone in a silent room while one teenager watched us eat. The mother and father did not speak English at all and thus were unable to converse with us. No one ate with us, the teenager just watched us eat. We paid 650 dirham for chicken tagine, while was paid 120 dirham for the exact same meal at a restaurant. They did not teach us how to cook, we did not sit on cushions, and it was disappointing. But that's not a knock on the family themselves- they were very sweet people!

In reality, this felt like more like a guided tour of where to shop than of the history of Fez. We really weren't interested in buying things and thus felt awkward as we were continuously dropped off at another merchant (leather, silk, pottery, carpets, etc). And when he took us to a historic site, he just dropped us off to check out on our own rather than talking us through it.

It was a taxi - what can I say. He was there when we arrived so we were happy for that but didn't speak english, threw bags in the car and took us to the hotel. Very transactional - not bad but certainly not a "private transfer" or any executive or special service.

I think we just got lucky on this one - Billy aka "Billy the Bear" was the highlight of the trip. Was very friendly and engaging. He was passionate about making sure we had a great day given that we had challenges with the island essentially being finished for the season. He gave us a lot of local information about the island and some personal stories. He was just a very joyful person and seemed to really enjoy his work.

Elizabeth was the guide and she was quite passionate as a generational Naxonian, she gave great insight to the culture and people of Naxos.

Very knowledgeable and was actually a local.

This was the best hotel on the trip, and we were so happy to be able to stay there for two nights. This hotel, and the Isle of Skye in general, was so beautiful that we could have stayed there the full week as well.

This restaurant was sadly closed during our stay on the Isle of Skye, so we cannot leave a proper review.