Kimkim Trip Reviews

If you are going to Girona, you have to stay here. A bit of luxury right in the middle of the old town next to all the great spots to eat and drink. Very luxurious rooms. Felt like a castle.

Our guide was great and very enthusiastic. Very knowledgeable about the history and construction - and excellent English language skills. She had great stories and kept us involved.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew the town's history as well as the history of the Jewish people . She was open to our questions about the current Jewish experience in Barcelona. She covered a good amount of territory - both physical and historical time frame.

While a beautiful drive to the monastery and exceptional views, there was little historical information shared.

We were truly impressed at what this City had to offer - much more interesting than what we had expected. This may be due to our exceptional guide who went out of the way to show us the history and interest of Girona.

Nice is a great location to explore other surrounding areas but Nice itself is very populated and seems to have lost it's charm. Our guide to Monaco was very knowledgeable on the history of the area and we appreciated that he is a local. He was very good.

Out guide was amazing and share stories of Dali's life and influences. His appreciation of the artist was contagious.

Very manageable city. Great food. wonderful architecture.

spunky guide kept a good pace. Had pop culture info to share.

Fantastic location in Asakusa! Plenty of things to walk to from this hotel, and easy to get to other venues (like Meiji shrine and Imperial Palace Gardens). Excellent breakfast. Will go back when we visit Tokyo again.

The hotel was elegant and the in-room onsen bath was AMAZING. What holds it back from 5 stars was that ours came with a pre-selected dinner that wasn't great, and the hotel felt more corporate than authentic. The breakfast was much better than the dinner.

Onsen on the roof made this a great experience. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go from this hotel. And the obansai breakfast buffet was the best we had in Japan.

Even though the hotel was built recently, it felt dated and tired. If you are a family traveling and need a room with lots of beds, it might make sense, but we were a couple traveling without kids and we could hear the kids in the room next door late into the night.

The hotel had a terrific staff and an excellent restaurant. The breakfasts were great -- lots of Japanese and western options. Our room was very comfortable.

Good location and comfortable room

Our English speaking guide took us to the outskirts of Kanazawa where we met a kimono maker. He told us (through our translator) about his artistic process, how kimonos are made (hand-painted and dyed), and showed us some of his work and techniques. One of the most memorable experiences of our trip!

Our driver and guide, Junpei, was very knowledgable and so courteous. He was able to give us a lot of history about the towns. The house tour in Shirakawa-go was incredible.

Our tour guide, Yvonne, was terrific. She explained the history (which we were really interested in) and showed us so many things that make Kyoto such a special place.

I didn't know what to expect but this peaceful day and beautiful day was a highlight of our trip.

If I had to choose ONE favorite thing about the trip, it would be the Sumo tournament. The pageantry was incredible. We loved the experience of watching sumo with 11,000 people. And the explanatory guide before hand was terrific.

Nara was beautiful, and the bowing deer have to be seen to be appreciated. I had read about the deer, but didn't understand how different they were to all the deer I'd ever seen. Really amazing and a highlight of our trip.

Sarah, our tour guide, was great. It was our first day in Tokyo and she took us on the subway (quite the experience) to the Imperial Palace garden and then to Senso-ji. She told us about the history, the traditions at the temple (handwashing, for example) and we felt like we got a grasp the first day. Both of these sites are really worth seeing in Tokyo.

Masa was a great guide to food and Osaka culture. We had a small group, and he listened to what we were interested in (and we got to do some cooking at our last stop!)

Dressing in a kimono and learning about the tea ceremony was a highlight of the trip.

This turned out to be even more interesting than we expected. There was so much excellent history about the samurai and Shogunate that we were able to get a lot more context for the history of Japan as a whole.

The Roman ruins are fascinating! It is hard to believe that they are so old but so well preserved. The mosaic floors are incredible. Our guide gave us detailed information about the history and context so we were able to get a good idea of life in that city.

The villages were really interesting - but we did not have enough time to see all 3 villages so we had to skip one. We did not have enough time to fully explore the pottery shop and we never sampled local honey or liquors as promised in the activity description.

This was not worth doing. Would not recommend it.

We enjoyed the museum but the town itself was a huge disappointment. It is old and run down. The train station is under construction so we couldn’t visit it. The town is basically a tourist trap for the river cruise passengers. All of the restaurants are the same and many were closed on Monday and Tuesday. The inn where we stayed was nice but overall I wish we stayed at a winery farther outside the city.

This was a fantastic experience! We enjoyed both wineries and especially appreciated having Vasco as our guide. He was able to tell us about the family winery and the history of the area. It was great to taste the port out of the barrel and to meet all the pets. The vinho verde winery was also beautiful and the wine was excellent. We ended up buying wine from both vineyards.

The history of the University was really interesting and Sara Cruz was a fantastic guide- highly recommend using her for all of your tours. She was a student and is so knowledgeable! I wish we had more time to visit the library and the science buildings. Would suggest extending this to a full day tour to accommodate those other points of interest.

We enjoyed touring the castle and the cathedral, but the best part was the archaeological museum visit and the wine tasting.

Loved the traditional ryokan style hotel. It was very clean and spacious. Having a balcony looking out to the greenery, the forest was breathtaking. The balcony also had a superb private onsen and it was truly a nice traditional Japanese experience. The breakfast and dinner was excellent!

Outstanding hotel. The location was perfect to go around to nearby places. Loved going to some quiet local areas recommended by the hotel. Location in Mimato and the Roponngi area made it special. The staff at the hotel know how to curate trips and experiences for you. The food and restaurants are of very high quality. Breakfast was excellent. The traditional Japanese food and the European breakfast was of very high quality The room was very spacious. Loved the pool and the workout area. The workout area can be improved. It was tight and claustrophobic. But on the whole the pool and gym was good. Staff are very polite and lovely

Had a great tour guide Mitsuri san. He did a fantastic job.

Excellent location. The decor could be updated. The beds are extremely hard. We personally loved the steps up to the hotel. I read a lot of reviews that complained about the steps. You should definitely not stay at this hotel if you can not climb 160 uneven steps many times a day. The staff is great. Make sure you have money to tip the people who carry your bags up the steps. They work very hard:)

This is a great location and a beautiful hotel. Our room required a lot of steps to reach our fabulous suite. Once again this was fine for us but if you have concerns regarding steps make sure you state that in your room request. The service for breakfast and dinner was excellent. The Haman was very nice and we would highly recommend.

This was a great location. We appreciated the smaller size. The tents were very well appointed. The Camel ride is over an hour so be prepared. We enjoyed our ride. I would make sure to ask that your group is separate during the ride so that you can enjoy your time together. Unfortunately, another group caught up with us and was extremely loud and talkative. The experience is so unique I think everyone should be able to enjoy however they wish without distracting from others. The music after the meal is wonderful. We now have a new genre of music we love! Desert Blues.

This was the Best hotel of the entire trip. I hotel is so well designed. Every space is curated from local artisans. The entire experience from the moment you walk into the hotel is a masterpiece. The gardens are breathtaking. The food is Michelin. quality. The rooms are well appointed. When we arrived I did not want to leave. I was disappointed we did not have more time. I would highly recommend that you spend as much time as you can at this hotel and enjoy all the experiences they have to offer. This is by far one of the top hotels in the country and should not be missed.

This was the largest hotel we stayed during our trip. The location is excellent. We just preferred a smaller hotel. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were very nice.

I felt Chefchaouen as a town was a disappointment. Maybe it was because we had a bad guide. Volubilis was great and should. It be missed. We had an excellent guide that was arranged when we arrived. It is very hot and does require sunscreen and lots of water. The guide is a must to make sure you understand what you are looking at. The other two locations could have been skipped.

This was not a great day because we were scheduled to be in Fes on a Friday which is their holy day of the week. Therefor the majority of the city was closed. We had a private guide and he did not ask us what we were interested in seeing nor did he share with us that the majority of the town would be closed. This was a very disappointing day:(

This was long day in the van. I wished we had arrived at our hotel in the Dades earlier so that I could enjoy the space.

This drive was way too long and I would highly suggest you limit your stops so that you can arrive on Marrakesh before nightfall.

We had a great guide for the entire day in Marrakech. I would recommend a full day with a guide. The city is hard to get around by yourself.

This was a highlight of our trip. We had the best guide. Make sure you are able to do the hike and have the appropriate clothes and shoes. If it is in the summer you can get in the water.

Sunset camel ride is a must. Make sure you ask that your group remains separate from the other groups so that you can enjoy the experience however you decide too.

We had a terrible guide. I found Chefchaouen to be extremely touristy and not an authentic destination. While our hotel was great I honestly did not enjoy this city. Might have been that our guide was so terrible.

We did not do this

Very well-appointed furnishings, clean and comfortable. The onsite restaurant was surprisingly good and the service excellent.

Our guide Niklas did an outstanding job of explaining the history of the grounds. He was well prepared with videos and pictures and presented an accurate description of the political and economic situation of that time in Germany which led to the rise of the Nazis.

Our guide for the food tour, Anna, was simply outstanding. She was knowledgeable and funny and made the experience enjoyable and educational. Her choice of food - currywurst and doner kebabs was inspired - simple and delicious but with historical underpinnings. Also escorting us through different neighborhoods at night was inspired and interesting as we learned a lot of the history that way.

Our guide was excellent, the views were stellar, but we found it to be the least consequential tour for us. Just didn't speak to us, and we didn't find it particularly interesting.

Our guide, Connie, was well prepared and knowledgeable. The preservation of the site and the artifacts along with the information provided made it memorable and emotionally significant.

Our guide, Max, was a local and very well informed. Heidelberg was beautiful and it was interesting learning about its history as well as exploring the streets and the castle.

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was attentive. The pool area is dated and in need of a refresh.

Excellent hotel in a good location with a very attentive staff.

Nice hotel with an attentive proprietor. The location is a short walk to the beach but the nearby beach was rocky and the water was very shallow for a long distance. Foot coverings are needed to wade out to a swimmable depth.

This place is beautiful and in a great location! The only down side was that there was some construction going on in one of the swimming pools that limited access to part of that pool.

We enjoyed staying at the hotel the rooms were clean and comfortable and the pool was a fun place to hang out with a great view of the Gulf of Thailand. The breakfast was very good but other meals from the kitchen were middling. There are many better places nearby for lunch and dinner.

Enjoyable cruise with fun activities. The staff was overly attentive . The food was plentiful (sometimes too much) and good but not great.

Great experience and the food was outstanding!

This was fun but there's so much debris/litter along the route that makes it less enjoyable.

We saw some fun stuff but spent a lot of time driving from place to place. The roads are poor and travel is slow.

Nice boat with good food. The snorkel areas (especially the submerged statues) were crowded which made it difficult to enjoy them.

Very cool activity. We had a lot of fun feeding and bathing the elephants.

The host did a great job of making us feel welcome and the food was excellent.

Interesting activity with outstanding views.

The hike was great. We saw and learned so much on the way to Fushimi Inari. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was fairly strenuous; my knees are weak and I used a hiking stick. There were lots of stairs, some without rails. I am so glad I did this hike and would do it again.

The day was great. I appreciated the stops especially seeing Ainokura and being able to make paper! The transportation was good, group size large enough to enjoy others insights and small enough to be able to ask questions.

Room and STAFF were fantastic!!! Only stayed one night but room was Awesome.. Had a huge balconey that overlooked downtown ATHENS.. Looking forward to going back soon!!

From the minute we walked in my wife and I felt like we were family. Lyna greated us and ensured we had any and everything we needed.. Room was tight, but didn't really spend much time there anyways. Took in the sights and ate some wonderful food. Looking forward to going back soon!! Breakfast was stupid GOOD. Billy was attentive and the cooks were awesome. Breakfast was so good and so big it was hard to eat another meal... But my wife and I managed!! Five Thumbs UP!!!!

OMG!!!! Room was astonishing.. We were greeted and I wish I wrote down her name, but she was there everyday and always had a smile. Never hesitated to ensure my wife and I had everything we needed. Our room came with a Sauna.. Can't share the photo but... WOW!!! Cat's ran around like they owened the place which was pretty awesome.. Spent some unexpected money on Cat Food which was a huge treat for my wife and I. Almost took one back home!! Room came with breakfast voucher for the Cafe' on site. The owner and staff were flawless!!! Wish I had names to put out there but can't say enough great things about them all!!! We were walking distance to the Marina were all the fun happens!!! Great time looking forward to going back soon!!! Mike

Tour guide Ms. Lydia was awesome.. very informative and was willing to answer everyone's questions. Great trip recommend the smaller group as we did...

Can't say enough about this Family. My wife and I felt like we were part of the family from the moment we walked in. Cooking class was informative and totally enjoyed the journey in their vegetable farm. Two Thumbs UP!!!!

Man... what a great time. Weather was a little windy but the boat was awesome!!! The Skipper, Kartsioukas Sotirios and his mate were polite and informative.. They went above and beyond to answer questions and provide advise for other attractions in Naxos. Felt like family and looking forward to another trip soon. Thanks guys!!!

The rooftop pool was like a bath in the hot weather. I do not recommend this hotel if it's +35 degrees and you need cooling down. We also didn't appreciate being kicked out of our room in the midday heat when we weren't leaving for Sapa on the overnight train until 10pm. Not sure whose responsibility this was to communicate to us, but it was one of the very few disappointing moments in the trip. Would recommend suggesting that future guests are offered a late checkout for onward comfort.

The hosts were wonderful and couldn't do enough to care for us. The location was divine right on the river. Hot tip: there's a gorgeous pool next door that you can pay to use if you need a refresh!

Stunning property that exceeded expectations. Ninh Binh was my favourite stop overall. Loved the location, friendliness of the staff, extensive fresh breakfast and stunning pool :) Perfect spot to recharge.

Wow wow wow. How cool having expansive cabins that look straight out at the stunning views! https://www.instagram.com/p/DeTbDKkk0eI/?img_index=8

Such a fun experience and while cabin quarters were tight, it was a very comfortable trip. Loved waking up to the coffee and hot chocolate service.

Wouldn't recommend. Least favourite activity overall. The wildlife tour was drawn out and the museum dated and unecessary. The whole National Park felt like a dated relic :( We were all left wishing that we got to Ninh Binh sooner in the day.

SO COOL! A real highlight of the trip. Quang was an amazing guide. He opened our eyes up to so much yummy Vietnamese food: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeXEaSEk70C/?img_index=3.

Hùng was an incredible driver throughout our trip and deserves to be commended. We were so grateful to be transported so comfortably and reliably throughout our stay.

This was a really special experience. We shared an unforgettable evening with 63yo Roi who invited us into his family home for a cooking class but gave us so much more. It was also a cultural immersion, a life lesson, as well as a birthday celebration for 14th Noah with a special cake organised by Kim Kim. Many thanks!

This hotel was located in a great location. Clean and spacious room. Helpful staff. One of the bests meals EVER at the Mediterraneo Restaurant in Hvar. Not connected to the hotel but in walking distance. Fun place to be.

Not a lot of choices by Plitvice National Park but this hotel was more than adequate. Clean and convenient to the park. Hotel had a restaurant across the path which was good.

We loved Rovinj and this hotel was in a great location. Spacious room and clean. Fantastic bathroom - I like a good bathroom which is a requirement for me. One of our best meals was in Rovinj. Don't miss this city of going to Croatia.

We had two different guides in Dubrovnik and both were wonderful. They were able to explain the history of the city as well as general history of the country before, during and present. We learned so much about the homeland war of 1991 and breakup of Yugoslavia. Fascinating. They both went above and beyond insofar as the time they spent with us and their overall knowledge of the city and country.

We had a great guide in Hvar who drove us all over the island explaining so much about life there. This was a half day tour and we enjoyed every minute. Learned a lot and felt safe and comfortable the entire time. He took us to a konoba which was so much fun. He made the day really special.

The tour guide that took us to Kliss Fortress and then Trogir was also great. Very knowledgeable.

Very small rooms, OK breakfast.

Room very small, ok breakfast.

Small rooms, ok food.

Small room, food ok.

Excellent room, very authentic food.

Gorgeous at every turn and a staff that was beyond great.

Fantastic location but when it rained the rooms had a mildew smell.

Great location in center of the tourist area with a great breakfast.

The views from outside is what I imagine heaven would look like. Fabulous breakfast