Kimkim Trip Reviews

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. The people were so helpful and went a step above to make sure every need was met and more. My whole family wished we had had more time to spend there.

This was a great way to understand modern day Athens. It was fun, different and interesting. And the food was delicious. It was at our own pace which was great- plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures.

The beaches of Milos are beautiful! Though the weather wasn’t ideal, we had a great time and still got to see and do a lot. To get up so close to the caves was exciting for all of us.

Despite the weather not being very good, we had a great time. Our guide was wonderful. He gave us options to keep going, or he could have arranged for transportation to take us where we would have ultimately hike to, but we all chose to continue to hike. We all had a wonderful experience.

Everyone who was involved with this experience or so wonderful. Our Driver, who took us there, gave us so much history on the way there. She was extremely personable and make sure we are on time there and for our next experience, and make sure we knew exactly where we were going. During our experience at the farm and making the lunch, the women were so delightful. You could tell they loved what they did and where they lived, and their enthusiasm was catching. Unfortunately, for us, we had just had a large breakfast and our experience within the morning, so we were not as hungry as we might have been when it was time for us to eat. But it was fun learning how to make some of the typical Greek food, and even more fun getting to taste it all.

It was such an interesting tour, as we had always heard of the acropolis, but had really no idea of what it was or why it came to be. It was fun to learn the history. Though it was obviously a lot of walking and up a very steep hill, it was done in such a way that it was very tolerable. We were glad that we were not doing it in the heat of the summer!

My kids had an absolute blast on this tour. They felt like the E bikes were more like motorcycles, and they enjoyed the ride. Our Guide was wonderful about explaining that there had been a bad storm the day before, so the ride was going to be a little bit different. He had offered to change days for the E bike tour, but due to our schedule, we were unable to change. However, he adapted the dinner reservation, so we were all able to attend, even though we did not choose to ride the bike bikes secondary to the weather. He was also flexible when my husband chose to not complete the ride after dinner! He provided great communication with myself, when I chose not to ride at the last minute, so I was able to meet up with the rest of the family. It was a great experience for all of us.

It was a beautiful drive and fun to try all the different restaurants. We were a little disappointed in the winery at the end. We felt like we were a little bit rushed, and the explanations of the wine was very brief. But it had also been a long day and we were tired. And we have been catered to so much on the rest of the trip, that maybe our expectations were a little too high for the winery.

Clean, comfy, great location and good breakfast!

Clean, comfy, safe and great location!

We were so busy that we didn't have time to use the amenities that the hotel offers except breakfast and the laundry. The breakfast wasn't as luxurious as some of our other hotels we stayed at, but again, this hotel isn't as big and for the size, the breakfast was perfect. There was enough "western" type foods that we could eat and the Japanese type foods were really good. The laundry was cheap and unlike bigger hotels, not as crowded, so we had no issues using 1 of the 2 machines. I would definitely stay here again.

This was a great place to stay. The rooms were modern and nice. The breakfast was amazing. So many yummy options. They get extra points for having massage chairs (paid) especially after a long day of walking around. Located so close to the train station, you don't have to go far to find anything you need.

I enjoyed the location of this hotel. It is a bit of a walk to the train station, but if you get on the street side, you can look over the city a bit which was a lot of fun for us. It was a tad loud when sirens or loud cars went down the road, but honestly, I thought that was all part of the experience. Ear plugs helped too. The breakfast buffet was absolutely amazing. We weren't here long enough to use any of the amenities, but what we did use, we enjoyed.

Feeding the deer is one thing, but just being able to be next to them and pet them like it's no big deal is another. Such an amazing experience to get so close to those magical creatures.

The bamboo is gorgeous, the hike up the mountain was pretty, and the monkeys were amazing. Getting to feed the younger monkeys was my favorite.

This was a looong day. We basically had to speed walk everywhere to fit everything in. I would recommend if this is on your itinerary, to do it the first day you are there because you won't have the steam to this much stuff later on in your trip. We even had our guide take us on a side quest to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, which he graciously did.

I like this museum because it was just enough. I didn't realize we got a tour guide once we were in there, so that was a bonus.

The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because I think the Art Museum wasn't all that great. The museum itself is really small, but being able to see the geiko perform was worth going! What an amazing experience. Nijo Castle was really cool. Some stuff on TV was shot there, so it was neat to see it in person, but also, just being in there thinking how they used to live and operate, was cool.

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Our suite, the rooftop bar and restaurant, the location, the views and the staff were great. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at.

First class hotel. Our suite, the rooftop bar and restaurant, the location, the views and the staff were outstanding.

One of the most unique hotels I have ever stayed at. The setting and views are absolutely breathtaking, the bar/restaurant could not have been cooler with nightly entertainment provided by a great guitarist that played unique stylings of rock/pop classics, the formal restaurant had a wonderful setting, a great menu that was well executed , and an extensive top notch wine list and the hotel/restaurant staff was super nice, attentive, responsive and professional. My only recommendation would be for the hotel to upgrade their gym a bit by updating their aerobic equipment and adding an elliptical.

Absolutely great experience made even more special by our guide Bruna who was super nice and knowledgeable and full of life and positivity. Mount Etna did not disappoint and the wine tasting and lunch were great.

Both the Temple of Gods and The Roman Villa were extraordinary made even better brought by our guides who were very knowledgeable, articulate and personable. A lot of driving, but that gave us the opportunity to take in the beautiful Sicilian countryside.

Pompeii was extraordinary. An ancient city frozen in time brought to life by our charismatic, knowledgeable and articulate guide Nina. Combining it with Mount Vesuvius made it even better. Being able to take in both sites was a true bucket list item. The sine tasting and lunch were nice, but not fantastic.

A day of wonderful sites that gave a great feel for the wonders and history of the Amalfi Coast.

All great. Bea was responsive, clear and professional. Could not have been better.

Totally top notch. Antonio brought Paestum to life with his knowledge and enthusiasm. A truly special snapshot of Magna Grecia in Italy. The Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Farm was also much more enjoyable than I was expecting. The cherry on top of a great day.

Another great experience. Just a wonderfully scenic and historic town made that much more special by Lucka our guide. The amphitheater was a real highlight complimented the sights and sounds and history Taormina.

Really glad we added Siracusa to our itinerary. An incredible city rich in so much history. Ortigia combined with the archeological site on the mainland were outstanding made that more special by our guide Michael who was fun, colorful and knowledgeable. The surprise of the day was the quarry including Dionysius’s ear. Very cool.

Fantastic place to stay. Nice roomy apartments, very comfortable. Great location just a 2 minute walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Thames. Short walks with quick access to Blackfriars and St. Paul’s underground entries. Excellent and very responsive staff. Would definitely stay here again.

We were very disappointed in our room (Henrietta Jr Suite). The sitting area for the room was a tiny area between the bed and bathroom and was not a comfortable area to sit down nor relax. The floor was slanted and there was a step off between the bedroom and sitting area we frequently would trip over. Also, the bed was not a king size as requested. Certainly not a suite room in the traditional sense one could relax in for a few hours after a day touring. I had the feeling they had better rooms but we didn’t inquire further as we were only there for 2 nights and they appeared to be full.

Our nicest room and stay of the entire trip. Luxurious and historic hotel We stayed in the Gordon Russell suite and it was amazing. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Very nice room (we had a studio suite). Separate sleeping and sitting areas which suited us perfectly. Comfortable bed. Nice modern upscale atmosphere.

Simply amazing. Personalized touring with exclusive access and insights. Our guide Sue Sturges was phenomenal. Would love to do more if these in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

We did the London Waterbus tour. Boat was covered with windows and the visibility of sights along the canal was very limited. I understand on a rainy day this type of boat might be preferable but frankly we couldn’t really see much of what was talked about on our ride.

Great to see on of England’s iconic attractions in person. Would’ve been even better to have had the opportunity for one of the personal dawn or dusk tours where you can walk among the stones (they weren’t holding those tours the month we were there, unfortunately). The posters around the perimeter encouraging and showing visitors how to take wacky photos seemed weird to me and spoiled our immersion in this iconic area.

Absolutely beautiful. Would do this again whenever in London.

The tea was nice and checked our box for doing an afternoon tea experience. Would probably prefer doing a less formal structured tea in the future in another location though. The music they provided was good and provided the atmosphere for what they were trying to achieve. The Baths tour was interesting if nothing more than the historic context and seeing the ruins. The walkthrough was well planned a laid out perfectly. Nice to see these once but don’t feel the need to do it again.

Must see experience. One of the highlights of our trip made even more special by our Blue Badge guide, Sue Sturges. The jewels, ravens and Beefeaters stood out here to us. Would probably go again if possible and had the time.

Moulin Rouge at Piccadilly Theatre. Fantastic show, set and cast. Would’ve like to have seen more shows in London if we’d had the time.

Must do experience at least once for everyone. Blue badge guided tour made this all the more memorable. We preferred St Paul’s due to its beauty but the history here is unsurpassed.

Would recommend for anyone interested in Churchill and the history of England and WW II. It was crowded when we went so visibility was limited for certain areas and it was abit cramped with all of the crowds.

Breakfast was amazing - in selection and quality. Lovely enclosed glass area.

So charming!

Lovely room overlooking the water. Breakfast and dinner very much self-serve.

Spread out with walking to cottage taking a while. Staff were so very helpful, helping with large luggage. Loved the sauna! Since it was midday I had it to myself! It was like our own little home! Living and dining space, fridge and all. Quite a walk to city center- used a taxi a few times.

This wasn’t possible due to roadworks. Wish we knew in advance, especially since our original cruise was cancelled. We ended up taking the Atlantic coastal road. Gorgeous! The downside was with the car. Nice car but neither of us had ever driven an electric car. Had a problem with refueling. Don’t know if the problem was with us or the car!?

This was a highlight of our trip! The atmosphere, quality of food and drink was superb! Went to bar afterwards and had a grand evening meeting people!

Everything about this place was phenomenal! Loved the other islands and getting a sense of how people lived and survived.

This was special since we saw phenomenal northern lights! We had the driver to ourselves as a group cancelled. He was a real aficionado of the lights and had been doing it for a lifetime!we were lucky to have seen the lights the night of our arrival as well.

The problem was with the airport personnel, insisting I needed a visa to enter Ireland and wasn’t going to let me board! Whatever guidelines I showed him online meant nothing I convinced him to let me fly to Bodo where a helpful staff person resolved it. It was a great inconvenience involving rechecking bags and going through security again. I hope he was corrected on this!

Especially loved the sculpture gardens and the ski jump.

One of my outstanding favorites! Boat guides were engaging and knowledgeable. Cruise was a photographer’s dream!

Did not do this. Went to another museum instead.

Location in Oslo was fantastic in walking distance to the train station, buffet breakfast amazing and very pleasant and helpful employees.

Great spot in the quaint town of Aurland, window views up the fijord, walk to cold plunge...delicious dinners and breakfast buffet, transportation to Flam

lovely big hotel, beautiful artwork, and art books in the lobby area...room was super cool , clean and contemporary ! Pretty easy walk from airport was convenient...delicious breakfast buffet

Hotel was clean and beautiful. The breakfast was amazing. Lot's of choices

This was on of my favorites. Very different and unique. The dinner and breakfast were so good

So much fun to sleep in a tent in the Sarah desert. The camp was first rate and the food was delicious

This hotel was so awesome. We wish we could have stayed two nights. The dinner and breakfast were so good. Bed very comfortable. Beautiful room and bed

This hotel/Riad was unbelievable...The breakfast was the best. Omelettes I've ever had....Location was the best

The hotel gave us a room that boarder the road. There was a constant stream of cars that kept us awake.

We were picked up at the ferry in Tangier. We thought we would only tour a small portion of Tangier and then head up to Chefchaoun to tour and have a dinner at the hotel. Instead we had to wait for the other guest to arrive. Our son thought he had made arrangements to pick him up on a later flight. Those of us who had arrived early in Tangier were not happy, We felt like we were playing catch up with the rest of tour after the late departure and arrival.

I want to say that this part of the tour was not our favorite. We feel like we started late trying to make up for the the late arrival to Chefchaouen. We did enjoy the tour and visiting Fes. The Hammam experience was so distasteful and disrespectful. It was not clean... not private...disorganized....and chaotic... and took four hours to provide the service we thought we were getting. Not one person in our group enjoyed it. I had emailed Hakim about this event prior to us coming, I had read bad reviews and did not want a repeat experience for our group. We felt like we were put on display naked in front of the staff and our friends. I would never recommend this establishment again for your company.

This was a long drive, however we knew that it was going to be long. Our tour guide was awesome. He made sure that we stopped for lunch and other stops. I do feel like we should have gotten to the desert 30 mins sooner. The 4x4 that we were in got a flat tire, while we were driving. This delayed out camel ride. I was also under the impression we would ride the camels a bit longer. Otherwise the experience was an unforgettable! A must see and do.

We toured this area in the morning. It was a very cute town

We went to the Mosque only. It was really fascinating. We had dinner at a restaurant that was So So Then we went to our hotel

Hanyn provided us with an extraordinary experience. We tried so many delicious foods. really enjoyed this food tour

This was another long drive. However there is only one way in and one way out. The drive was beautiful and we enjoyed the movie set and other stops. Lunch was good and one of our favorites

We all loved Marrakech. I can't think of anything negative to say. The Riad was amazing. The food at the restaurant was so good. The souks were so fun and confusing. the night dinner and entertainment were first class. We loved the carriage ride thru the town. So fun

This was a great tour of the ruins.

I have shared this experience with Hakim in detail,. I would NEVER recommend this Hammam establishment to any of your clients. It was awful! Distasteful...Disrespectable. I was so embarrassed that I had suggested this for the group. i was hoping for a wonderful, relaxing experience. We have been to Turkey and had a Hammam spa treatment there and it was so relaxing. Not this! Hakim should share my email that I sent to him. It explain what we went thru in full naked humiliating detail.

This Riad was really nice. The location was interesting, as vehicles can't reach it so we were dropped and then had to walk to it; however a hotel porter came to meet us to carry our bags. The rooms were clean, really large with high ceilings and quite comfortable (tons of pillows and rugs!). Breakfast was included, the service was really good, the server nice and friendly and the food selection excellent. We were there only for two nights but would have loved to stay longer as the place was lovely. Highly recommended.

We arrived at the Dar ("house") very late at night, and at first, its location seemed quite remote and dark. However, the next morning, with daylight, we discovered just how incredible the setting was! Perched at the top of a canyon, the Dar offers breathtaking views of a beautiful oasis. The room was charming, comfortable, and well equipped, making our stay very pleasant. Breakfast was served in a separate building about 50 metres away, and it was delicious and generous, with plenty to enjoy. Overall, a wonderful place to stay in the Dades Valley, with a truly spectacular location and a peaceful atmosphere. Don’t let a late-night arrival fool you — the views in the morning are absolutely worth it!

Our stay at the Merzouga desert camp went far beyond our highest expectations! Nested right among the rolling sand dunes, the camp setup was truly remarkable. The main outdoor common area featured comfortable seating centered around a cozy fire pit, with charming carpeted walkways linking the grounds. Meals were served in a spacious, beautifully equipped tent that felt just like a high-end restaurant. Arranged around the central courtyard were the sleeping tents, which offered incredible comfort. Each tent was fully equipped with modern amenities, including electrical power and a full private bathroom with a hot shower. The floors were lined with lovely carpets, and both the bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable—ensuring a great night's sleep in the middle of the desert. In the evening, the atmosphere was wonderful. We enjoyed delicious tea and pastries accompanied by traditional live music around the fire, all set beneath an breathtaking, star-filled night sky. It was an incredible experience, and I only wish we could have stayed longer!

Our stay in Fes was a wonderful and authentic experience! The hotel is tucked right in the middle of the Medina, and getting there is an adventure in itself through a labyrinth of winding, narrow streets. Since no vehicles can access the Medina, we were very grateful for the porter who met us at the main entrance to guide us and carry our luggage. When we first checked in, we were assigned a small room that unfortunately had a damp smell. However, the staff was accommodating when we requested a room change and moved us to a much larger room on the main floor. It was a fascinating space with very high ceilings and a unique layout featuring an upstairs bathroom. The hotel’s amenities were lovely: The Main Courtyard: A stunning central patio featuring a lovely pool—a perfect spot to unwind. Rooftop Terrace: Outfitted with comfortable lounge chairs and tables, creating a super cozy atmosphere to relax and take in the surroundings. On-Site Dining: A convenient second-level restaurant serving delightful food. Overall, it's a beautiful, atmospheric property right in the center of historic Fes, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there!

We were initially expecting a very long and exhausting drive from Marrakech to the Dades Valley, but the journey flew by! Our driver made plenty of well-timed stops along the way, allowing us to stretch our legs, grab a bite, and discover so many breathtaking locations along the route. The incredible scenery and thoughtful stops made what could have been a long day feel surprisingly short and thoroughly enjoyable!

The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and the check in process was easy. The beds and pillows were so comfortable and the food was incredible.

First, this is a nice hotel, nothing is really "wrong" with it, but it is literally at the top of a hill, and only accessible by stairs that are fairly steep. If you're walking back from town you're going to be really winded by the time you get back to your room. As with most European hotels, the rooms are very small, and you cannot take a shower without soaking the entire bathroom.

The rooms are very clean and generously sized, but the absolute best part of this hotel is that they deliver breakfast to your room in the morning, which you can eat outside while looking at the ocean.

Something to be aware of is that this hotel is kind of spread out. So you might check in at the front desk, and then walk down the street and around the corner to the building where your room is actually located. That said, the rooms themselves are really lovely. On the the smaller side, which is to be expected, but they are very well decorated and clean. The highlight for me is that this hotel had a shower with actual doors that close all the way (if you've traveled in Europe at all, you know what I'm talking about!). I did not go to breakfast, but others in a group did and noted that it was just ok.