Kimkim Trip Reviews

The room we had was very large with many windows. We had a king-size bed that was very comfortable. Our room had a very large private outdoor furnished terrace with a wonderful view. The bathroom was beautiful and very modern. There was a private garage which our drivers could pull into. This was very helpful as the street was very narrow with lots of traffic. There were many good restaurants in close proximity. The managers were very helpful and provided us with a shower seat upon request. They also had a cane to loan us. My only criticism would be to get a smart TV that we could either use Mirroring or something that would allow guests to sign into Netflix.

This hotel is world class. The grounds were exquiste. The view of the Temples and the sea were extraordinary. The restaurant had an interesting menu. The room itself was small, but attached to the room is a private plunge pool so it is hard to complain. The staff was very happy to pick us up in golf carts if we found it too long a walk. There is nothing nearby so you have to eat at the restaurant or take a cab elsewhere.

Without the private guide we would not have truly appreciated this site. We have seen mosaics in other places but this villa was so impressive. Each mosaic told a different story and our guide explained them all to us and put them in context for the time. She pointed out many details that we would never have noticed.

This was different than originally planned due to our abilities. We did not go to the Rustic Farmhouse but stayed in Ortigia. We had a snack at the market and then went through the food part of the market with the Chef, Allissia. Then she sent us back to her town villa via Velocar and we cooked and ate there. She was delightful and very knowledgeable. It was amazing how much we cooked in a short period of time. We couldn't eat all the food!

This was one of the highlights of the trip. We actually made cannellonis including the shells and filling. My husband is lactose intollerant and Carlo had lactose free ricotta cheese and also lactose free buffalo mozzerella for his lunch. I was able to take the walk through his farm garden but unfortunately it was too difficult for my husband . there was another couple there and we had a lot of fun with them. We made pasta as well and then we had a magnificent lunch. Carlo was a good teacher and has a beautiful home and setting for this experience.

Comfortable and beautiful hotel centrally located in Split. Highly recommend.

OMGosh! Ivana was amazing! She brought the history of Split to life in an energetic and enthusiastic way. I had been to Split before yet I learned so much more from Ivana than from any of my other guides. Great recommendations for dinner, too.

Wonderful winery. Met some great people from Norway there.

Quality Hotel Ålesund stood out as our favorite accommodation during the trip. The rooms were spacious compared to the ones in busier cities, which was a refreshing change. The location and overall atmosphere made it very pleasant to stay there. I would happily stay there again.

Only stayed here one night but it was nice and the staff was great. Great breakfast buffet; three kinds of brunost (brown cheese), I was in my glory!

Great location only steps to the Fish Market and a five minute walk to Bryggen and the nearby shops, restaurants and pubs. Room was nice, and comfortable.

Our stay here included Constitution Day. The KimKim team recommended this hotel as it was in the middle of the festivities and directly on the parade route, which was fantastic. They also requested our room to be in the back of the hotel since the celebrating goes into the night and we had an early flight - very thoughtful and appreciated. We didn’t have a view as we knew going in, but preferred the quiet, and the room was comfortable. Breakfast was great.

The Geirangerfjord Cruise & Day Trip was the highlight of our activities. It was breathtaking, and the experience was intimate with only about 45 people on the boat. Everyone seemed like-minded, appreciating the beautiful scenery, which made it a truly memorable excursion.

We enjoyed this. Nothing fancy, but ok. We’d do it again but first would see what other sauna options there might be in Alesund.

The Norway in a Nutshell Day Trip was a bit disappointing for us. While it was a detailed tour, it felt rushed especially at the stop in Flam, where we had only 45 minutes to explore. The train, bus, and boat sequence was interesting but it was a very long day. The boat ride was crowded and more like a social event for the large tour groups rather than an exploration (to be fair, a few days earlier we had done the Geirangerfjord cruise on a much smaller boat so perhaps we were spoiled). We wish we had more time to truly enjoy the surroundings. That said, we did enjoy many aspects of the day. For someone with limited time in the area it’s a good option.

We enjoyed our cruise and time in Rosendal. A highlight was the hike we did, walking from the town to Hattebergfossen Waterfall Trail, a loop trail. Beautiful.

Hotel was in the perfect location. The breakfast was decent with a hot and cold selection. The rooms were not very large but clean with a large bathroom. There were complimentary snacks and drinks in the refrigerator. Staff were friendly. They were very helpful when we needed a taxi to the rental car location from the hotel. Overall a great place for our first few days in Portugal.

The hotel lobby is beautiful. The location is across the street from the drawbridge to go across to restaurants and shops. This location is in walking distance from the area that has many restaurants and shops and also the farmers market and fish market are very close as well. The rooms were small but very clean. They divided the bathroom area from sleeping area with a curtain. The set up actually reminded me of a hospital room in the United States. It was unique. Staff was frinedly. This hotel has the absolute best breakfast in an attached restaurant. They offer off a menu and there is a buffet of items. All food at this breakfast was amazing.

This hotel was hard to find. It literally is down a small alley. It is a unique and beautfuil hotel. We were upgraded to a jr suite. You walk in there is a sitting area with a kitchenette then the bedroom and bathtoom were upstairs. We were very tired when we arrived and only stayed one night. The breakfast was an offer of cold and warm options. The staff was frinedly. Overall a great place but parking is difficult and it is not the easiest to get to.

Perfect location in Porto. There is a restaurant in the hotel and a few just outside the door. The rooms were small but clean. We never really had a cool room, we did advise the front desk we thought the air conditioning might not be working but nothing really came of it. We did sleep with our window opened which automatically turns the air off as it was just too hot in the room. The breakfasts were a mix of cold and hot options. They were yummy. The staff was accomodating. There is a warm pool there we did not use but very pretty.

This hotel was very close to the airport. We stayed here our last day in Portugal. We ate dinner in the restaurant attached and it was good. The breakfast offered is in the same restaurant and has tons of options. The rooms were large and comfortable. The outlet at the bathroom that is part of the blowdryer would not let me plug in it may have been overused so I could not use my straightener but that is a petty concern. The shuttle took us to the airport pretty much on time it ran every 15 minutes.

Very nice tour and walk. Natlalia took us off the beaten path to many small local extablishments. All were excellent and the proprietors were friendly and talkative.

Marta was extremely knowledgable and was willing to talk about many various topics. She was very personable and knew here way around to provide us with the best experience possible!

Our boat tour included awesome coastal views of cliffs and beaches. The caves were amazing. Our boat operators and guides were very happy and knowledgable. They joked around alot and made everyone feel comfortable.

Our guided tour was very thorough and infomative! Emanual Maia knew so much history and information. He helped us better understand Portuguese culture and life. Emanual took us to many interesting places that we would not have found on our own. Additionally, he made several restaurant recommendations and sent me links to them to explore later. Emanual was an excellent guide. He was very friendly and personal and treated us like family.

The National park was beautiful! Great nature hikes to waterfalls and swimming in the pools surrounding them. Was such a great experience and totally unique and awesome! Elena did an excellent job of taking us around the park, lunch, and a walk in the local villiage. She provided great insight and information about the park and people. She even had us help plant a few tree seedlings and water them for future planting to replenish the forrest. It was a great day and well worth our time. We are so glad we did this excursion!!

I can't remember our guides name but she is from Argentina and did an AMAZING job at engaging with us and also enjoying the history and nature of it all! She was fantastic and so what this activity!

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in Norway. From the owner to everyone working there you made our stay so special. We can’t wait to come back and stay longer.

Perfect location for Oslo stay.

Very modern hotel and clean

Amazing location in Bergen

Our guide was a very special person and we felt like friends in just a few minutes with him . As a small ground 4 he would pick us up and take us wherever we wanted to go and some places we didn’t know about.

The Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk was really well organized, and our guide was very informative and sweet. It was a bit challenging with the ups and downs, so I would definitely recommend bringing a hiking stick especially for older guests. Overall, it was a great way to explore the islands and enjoy the scenery.

The Food & Culture Walk in Bergen was enjoyable, although a bit long. The first stop had a huge cinnamon roll that seemed excessive, especially as it was too much after breakfast. I think the sequence could be improved by offering the cinnamon roll at the end so people can take it away if they're too full.

The Fjord Cruise to Rosendal was the highlight of my husband’s and my part of the journey. It was quite cold, but the ferry was nice with a lovely breakfast bar. You could get a variety of hot and cold drinks, making the experience very enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular, and the weather held up beautifully!

If you are expecting twin beds, mention it immediately at check in. The default sheet arrangement is to unite the beds into one large bed.

Really pretty hotel. Breakfasts very good, very good service.

Loved it.

It worked. As you know, the transportation that gave us a headache was the train from Porto to Lisbon. Fortunately the strike was over, but we wasted a lot of time going early to the station. Nothing anyone could do about it.

This was very enjoyable. Guide was very good.

Lisbon is a very large and fascinating city. Also very congested with cars and tourists. After taking the TukTuk tour I realized that I needed a slower pace and more information about each historical site. I guess it would be fine for an amusing ride and overview.

Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I think his name was Felixberto, but now I find that my Trip Plan has disappeared from the app, so I am not sure of the spelling. We enjoyed the hike and the beautiful park. The crowds in Pena Palace were pretty bad. Our guide did cut the day short, however, since we started heading back to the hotel at 1pm. Fine with us since it was raining a bit.

Touristy

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared his personal experience without overloading us with facts.

The best experience in Lisbon. Our host opened her home to us as if we were family, and her dinner and wine selections were excellent.

I don't remember anything in particular that stands out.

Good tour of the wineries. Great lunch at the last one on the trip.

Great location great amenities

Great hotel. Cute and charming

Perfect location — roof top nar exceptional— pub and dinning was awesome

Great location- cute bar overlooking the bay

Centrally located

So much easier to have a driver for the day so we both could enjoy the amazing island

Location Was on small street and a bit of a walk to get to downtown eateries

Fabulous - Steps up and down were a challenge for some folks!

Only challenge the ran out of water one morning but they accommodated us by giving a room to shower!

Picked gem here Angela! A good final two nights - on water, near downtown, wonderful breakfast everything!

We loved this hotel!!!!! This is probably in our top three (maybe even top two) hotels we have ever stayed in. When we left this hotel for Porto, and checked into the hotel there, we kept saying "it's not the Britania"! Our room was spacious, and well appointed. The dining room area, and the bar area were cozy and homey. But it is the staff that makes this hotel what it is. Every morning, the dining room staff remembered I requested almond milk and automatically brought it out to me, they remembered our names, and that it was our 30th anniversary. They were so kind and helpful. It truly was an absolute delight to stay at this hotel.

Beautiful view of the water and very homey.

When I initially saw this scheduled I wasn’t real excited about this. But the experience was wonderful and I’m glad I got to do this. Our driver/guide was very good and the family as well. And we had fun getting to know and interact with the other people.

This is a nice hotel in Casablanca but in an area that is very busy with a lot of traffic and not much to see. However the service and room at this hotel is lovely and impeccable and the food wonderful.

This hotel is an authentic Moroccan riad. It is so beautiful and elaborate. It is like walking through an art gallery. Every time we walk through, we find something to admire. It is a work of art! It is a marvel.

The hotel is lovely and symbolizes the excellence of the Hilton chain of hotels. However, it is part of the Hilton hotel chains. It can be a bit impersonal.

This is a very magical place. We loved the "birds eye" view from the hotel to the town of Chefchaouen. Our room was beautifully furnished.

It is not our driver's fault. Our flight was delayed so by the time we arrived, it was very late and during rush hour in Casablanca. The traffic was terrible and we were exhausted too so our driver agreed to drop us off at the hotel Barcelo in Casablanca. To be honest, we were not so impressed with the city- so much traffic and the area the hotel was in was not that nice. That was our first impression of Casablanca, sad but true. However on our return trip back to Casablanca from Fes, Soufain showed us the Mosque and the beach/waterside. It was a lovely part of town. We enjoyed seeing that and the lovely homes in the area. As we arrived late, we missed being able to go on a guided tour of the Mosque and to visit other places like the Rex cafe which is not a must. By the 7th day, we were a bit tired of touring, I must admit. Soufain understood and respected our decision.

We stopped and toured at Volubilis Punic-Roman ruins. Wow, we cannot imagine how they built the homes without machinery- those heavy stones and such precision - straight and perfectly aligned! We enjoyed touring on our own and taking pictures. It is well worth the stop to visit!!

The guide was very patient and wonderful. He showed us the Jewish quarter, the Jewish cemetery and many other places. The tour was a bit long and he kept wanting to show us more and more places. By then, we were tired and hungry. I asked for a tea break. He said one more place then a tea break but it went on and on. By that time, we have been touring for almost 8 hours which was too much for us. We should have been firm and say, that is fine, that is enough. But we did ask to be shown where I can purchase argan oil and oud oil. We saw so many cool things that we do appreciate the time given us. It was just too long.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us the medina, artisan crafts and bazaars of Tangier as well as the Jewish quarter and synagogues etc. Shared a lot of fascinating history. We never discussed our needs prior to this guided tour, our guide was young and energetic. Since Len has to interpret what the guide said in sign language for me, it takes time for one language to another so by the time, our guide has already left for the next place- not enough time for me to ask questions. This tour has a lot of steps too. It was harder for me with a bad knee to keep up with the guide. So we feel a bit rushed and trying to keep up. We realize it was on us to clarify what we need- a slower pace even if it means missing some places to show us, which is fine. We learned so much already.

We enjoyed visiting Rabat on our way from Casablanca to Tangier. we went with a local guide in the medina at Rabat. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we enjoyed the tour. We ended with a lovely tea break at the tearoom there. It was about an hour break for us which we appreciate. On the way back, it was a long ride- 4 hours so we asked to stop at Rabat again. This time without a guide. We wandered a bit then had a tea break again. It was 30 minutes this time.

We arrived at 3:39 pm due to heavy traffic. We were able to see the beautiful waterfront and the Mosque but it was closed and the next tour was at 5 pm. We did not want to wait until then so we opted to just walk around but we cannot walk around the Mosque either. I was rather disappointed because I was hoping to be able to walk around and tour the Mosque but honestly by the 7th day, Len and I were a bit pooped from all the traveling and touring all week. We enjoyed seeing the sea and the lovely homes in the area.

This is by far the best experience we had on this tour. Our guide was very patient and knowledgeable. We learned so much on this tour about the town and its customs such as painting the houses and steps blue every Spring as a rite. We get to see young girls doing that. There were many steps but because of the slower pace, we were able to keep up. At one point we asked to sit at a cafe for tea and pastries. We also met two young Deaf men who I was able to chat and learn more about Deaf education in Morocco. Our guide knew a bakery that sells gluten free cookies so I was able to enjoy the pastries, which is a plus. We are so in love with this blue and white town. The people we encounter were very friendly, the artisans and natives. The riad we stayed at was beautiful and the view exceptional. The air was pure and clean. Love it.

We felt like we spent 3 hours with a real wine expert. We finished knowing much more about the area and the wines than we did before.

So much fun! A real hands on experience with Benjor and Maria.

Our private tour of the Guggenheim was excellent. Our second time to the museum in 10 years and this tour was very meaningful to us.

Lunch at Alameda was excellent - relaxing, superb service and wonderful meal.

The best - our captain was so engaging and made the trip a real treat.