Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our favorite hotel

This was my least favorite hotel. The room was very small and basic. Not what I expected at all

Too long

The host questioned our tip level. Told us it wasn’t enough. Overcharged us for drinks

Kai was excellent

Excellent experience. Our family was delighful and made sure we had an interpreter to heighten our experience.

We did not stay here. Was very close brushing when our driver dropped us at an apt building that did not indicate it was lodging. N one greeted us. All communications were via text or phone calls as we waited to hear that the hotel had double booked. Had to lug our luggage 7 blocks to an apt . Directions to enter the outer doors let alone the apt were not clear. Apt was lovely nice we were settled.

In Travestre, where the locals live. Was a great experience… had a fantastic room with a beautiful terrace.

Charm , creativity Fort and views of Tuscany! Would stay here next time we are in country

Paid attention to our needs. Had trouble with plumbing (not unusual in Venice) resolved with ease and finesse . So very gracious. Hotel was clean mfortable and accessible to all we did.

Claudio listened to our request to see his Rome. Just a fantastic tour

The tour was fabulous. A must do. Our scheduled ride to the estate did not show up. A British couple took pity on us and brought us to the estate for the tour. We were told at the estate that we needed a driver to take us to the truffle hunting forest. Other guests took pity on us yet again and gave us a ride. Make sure a driver is assigned to the guest for the entire day eliminating the “pity part” aspect. Otherwise, that activity was enchanting.

Not sure f anyone ever said they did not enjoy Tuscany. Enchanting!

We learned so very much from our guide. She was engaging and entertained my historical questions and comment.

When can we go again? This is a must do when in Florence.

Best activity n the water! Skip the gondola rides. This is Italy. Wished we had known prior that this was a female owned nonprofit whose mission is to preserve the art f bateaux rowing.

Truly enjoyed our visit and so appreciative of the thee members of our party understand our tardiness. We had a lovely time with our guide. He was an excellent host providing food and wine pairing details along with historical perspectives. A delightful evening.

Right out of the 80s. Physical keys to get in the room. Room on the 3rd floor - elevator was out of commission. Air-conditioned room was just big enough for the bed. The other "room" was out the sliding door (which scraped and rumbled when opening or closing) on a covered but open patio. The pool with waterfalls was cool.

Once in a lifetime experience. Education, helicopter ride, snorkeling, submarine - all 10s

I would have preferred a bit more information about the physical, the flora and fauna. Too much about the culture and religion.

Our personal walk with Dave was fun and informative. Very enjoyable.

Convenient location in the historic center of Guadalajara. Beautifully decorated in Spanish Colonial style. The staff members were helpful and friendly, especially the breakfast servers - they all managed to smile while efficiently doing their work!

Casa Decu is a boutique hotel located in the lovely Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. My room was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was great. Cooked options were also available, but I didn’t order those. Coffee, tea and water are available 24/7.

This was a long day, but did not lack for interest, adventure and diverting activities. We started off at the Guachimontones archeological zone to view the “round pyramids” and the site as a whole. There is a new and excellent visitors’ center which prepares you for viewing the site itself, with murals, exhibits and a film (choice of language). We were fortunate to be there on a day in which there was a performance of pre-Hispanic dance and ritual. The site itself is easily accessible with a slight uphill walk, and the views are spectacular. I also learned about the importance of obsidian to early people, and saw examples of beautiful pieces made from this substance, along with artifacts discovered at the site. We tasted agua miel, and then drove on to a tequila distillery to learn about the making of this beverage, driving through extensive fields of blue agave. Of course tequila tasting was included. Last stop of the day was the town of Tequila itself where, not surprisingly, everyone seemed to be in a good mood!

Visiting Lake Chápala and these 2 communities on the shores of the lake made for an enjoyable and illuminating day. The 2 communities were different, with Ajijic demonstrating a more expat influence, and Lake Chápala showcasing its locality as a weekend/vacation retreat. The huge lake was lovely, and the morning climate was perfect. There was ample time to buy souvenirs and ice cream. We saw a performance of the voladores, and Daniel provided the background for this pre-Hispanic ritual.

A great day exploring this historic and charming area of the city! It was fun to stroll through the streets, stopping at art galleries and appreciating the Día de Los Muertos decorations. Also, we went to a store where they produce local candies, sweets and drinks; we learned about the process of making the treats, and were able to sample them all. Additionally, there was another included experience in which I was able to paint my own Día de Muertos skull.

This experience was not exactly as I imagined it, but was a lot of fun. Somehow I thought that I would be watching a charreria performance, but the visit was actually more interactive. I learned how to “rope” a calf (wooden), how to brush a horse, and I also learned a tremendous amount of background about the sport and those who perform it. There was also a tequila tasting, and a lovely serenade of Mexican music! Then at the end, there was actually a bonus performance of charrería. It was a truly unique and wonderful experience.

We visited the historic center of Guadalajara, including the Expiatorio, the Zócalo, and the Hospicio Cabañas. The tour included both walking and also driving through some neighborhoods which were outside of the central area. It was an excellent introduction to Guadalajara. At the end we visited a local market where they were selling items for Día de Los Muertos, including components for home altars and decorations. It was very interesting to see, and fascinating to see people getting ready for the celebrations.

Again, I was fortunate to have Pablo as my guide for this experience. He is highly knowledgeable, patient and kind, the perfect person to deal with the unbelievable Mexico City traffic! We first stopped in Cuernavaca for a visit to the cathedral, where the significance of the various components of the site was explained. Then on to Taxco. I was excited to visit that charming city, which I had heard about and had seen on travel videos. We visited the Zocalo, and strolled around the city. I fulfilled my goal of finding a gift in silver for my husband. Pablo was very patient with my shopping!

First of all, the transportation in the VW beetle was so much fun - I had not ridden in a convertible in many years! It was very special to have a tour of the lovely UNAM campus, given by a former student. Not only did she convey a lot of invaluable information about the various murals, but she was also able to talk about the campus life of UNAM students. In addition to the main campus, we also visited the sculpture garden, with an optional side trip to the nearby museum of contemporary art. All in all, an incredible day!

This was one of the activities I specifically requested, and I was enthralled to visit this iconic site.

The library is an architectural marvel, and a quiet haven within the bustling city.

So beautiful and authentic! Loved it.

Stunning!

Wow! Incredible

Loved this hotel!

Loved this hotel

Loved this hotel

Loved everything about this hotel!

The vibrance of the city beyond the Blue entry was so interesting. Seeing a working tannery was so interesting. We saw so much on this tour.

We loved this tour too.

Who doesn't want to ride camels in the Sahara desert and watch the sunset?! It was magical. Not to mention the night at the fire with dancing and singing.

Fun and a TON of food

So much beauty and culture to be seen. Loved it!

How fun! Who doesn't love walking the city at night and tasting the local foods. It was perfect for us.

WOW! This was an amazing experience. We've never had this experience in all of our world travels. I would definitely suggest that if you are in FES you go and have the Hammam and Massage here. Top on our list of things we enjoyed on the trip.

It wasn't my favorite. It's a long drive to see blue buildings. But honestly it was me that wanted to go here. If someone asked me I wouldn't suggest they go here.

Beautiful and educational

The level of service at this boutique hotel is really exceptional. The staff wer delightful, helpful and attentive and the rooms are gorgeous with beautiful views. The breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble.

Great to have a day in the heat. On reflection, wish it had have been two days!

Different to the ranch in Buenos Aires, this felt very authentic. Had an amazing horse ride and enjoyed seeing how the sheep are sheared by hand. Even got to feed a lamb! Saw Guanaco in the fields and a couple of Condors!

Hard to find the words to express how amazing this was. A fabulous trip with plenty of time to admire the glacier and an amazing treck on the ice. The colours are astonishing and photos do not do it justice.

Great experience, so much food, loved the dancing and the chance to join in!

Amazing opportunity to have a tango lesson and attend a milonga with our lovely guide who explained how everything worked. Out lesson was designed at a perfect level and we really enjoyed learning some basics which we still remember! We did get up an have a dance at the milonga, but with so many amazing dancers there, it was a little daunting! But just enjoyed watching everyone else and getting to understand the etiquette of the dance.

Informative guide. Very considerate, safety focused. Great way to see Buenos Aires.

Wow! What an experience. Beautiful venue, lovely food, and amazing dancers!

Different to the Argentinian falls and well worth doing as well as the Argentinian side. Really showed the power and expanse of the falls. Great trip!

We were worried that this woud be really scary. It was exhilarating, but not scary and were so please to have done it!

Unbelievable day! We were worried about the boat trip as it had rained a lot, the water was high, but it was an amanzing experience!

This was an interesting trip. We were pleased to have done it as it clearly marked out the intersection between Paraquay, Brazil and Argentina, however we were disappointed that there was no commentary at all to tell us what we were seeing - not even a 'welcome on board'. That said, we were the only English speakers on the boat as far as we could tell, so any commentary was likely to be in Spanish, however we understand a little! For instance, at some point the dancing, with a Tango demonstration, and singing, started downstairs, but we are not sure when that happened. As we travelled back we thought we would look downstairs, only to discover that the show had already started and we had missed a lot.

I nice personal trip which was adapted to our needs.

Well organised with enough free time in each location. Ran over as guide was trying to wait for decent weather for the Christ the Redeemer statue visit, which sadly didnt work out but we really appreciated the effort.

This hotel is of course in a vineyard so away from everything. We stayed in the wine barrel rooms which were very unique but having said that no room for luggage. very tight. Not much to do.

Very very nice. A bit hard to find. Driver had a bit of a challenge locating it.

Loved everything about this hotel. Favorite out of all of the places that were booked.

This hotel is a classic airport hotel, and I judge aiport hotels by a different standard. When I stay at an airport hotel it is usually immediately before or after a flight and I’m looking for convenience and efficiency. The airport Rydges is super convenient to the international terminal and also just 50 meters from the T8 train line that runs every few minutes straight into Sydney. The room was clean and super functional, and an easy (flat, little car traffic) 5 minute walk from the international terminal. I would recommend it to other travelers looking for an airport hotel to facilitate their connections.

This hotel exceeded expectations in every respect. The location is spectacular—in a quiet neighborhood directly across the street from the Four Mile Beach, with 5-10 minute walking access to the best restaurants and shops in Port Douglas. The service was excellent, including a very good included breakfast. And the facilities were excellent. The room included a balcony overlooking the beach and in-room facilities (fridge, stove top, microwave, etc.) and as a result was very comfortable to stay in. Indeed, the room itself was a great destination. If I go back to Port Douglas I will stay at the Peninsula.

This is a fine hotel, but in a city that is otherwise quite beautiful (Sydney) this hotel is located on possibly the ugliest quarter acre in town—it is built in between two freeway ramps and the view out the window is 100% freeway. Functionally it was fine—clean rooms, nice breakfast, good service at the front desk. But given what i now know to be the alternatives in Sydney next time I go I would prefer a different hotel.

Daintree is amazing, and I had a great experience with my guide who did a great job.

A really well done experience from start to finish. A comfortable ship, really well informed and helpful staff, great food, and, of course, amazing snorkeling at the reef.

If you like helicopter tours this is a good one.

This experience was okay, but not great. Food was a bit mediocre and venue was fine, but not really all that different than the hotel.

A good tour with an excellent guide.

A great tour of an amazing building. After the tour we had dinner in the opera house at Bennelong’s — it was superb.

A great tour with a super informed and entertaining guide.

nothing more that spectacular

This hotel was exactly what we’re used to — professional, kind, and accommodating. If we return, this is definitely where we’d want to stay again. Each staff member displayed unique qualities that truly represent the high standards of this hotel.

When we visited Alexandria, our guide Hosam was equally wonderful — gracious, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to making our visit special. Each moment of our trip exceeded our expectations, and we left Egypt with hearts full of gratitude and memories that will last a lifetime.

There is no words but amaZing

Our guide, Mohammed Kamal, made each city and site unforgettable. His knowledge of Egypt’s history was unmatched, and his passion brought every story to life.

Our guide, Mohammed Kamal, made each city and site unforgettable. His knowledge of Egypt’s history was unmatched, and his passion brought every story to life. the hospitality, kindness, and warmth we experienced in Luxor have been unmatched anywhere else.

From the moment we landed, we were greeted by a wonderful representative, Ibrahim, who went above and beyond for us. He took care of everything — from collecting our luggage to handling our visas — and even made sure we had something to eat on the way to the hotel, knowing how late it was. If I had to describe him in one word, it would be spectacular. This tour was truly life-changing — to go back in time and experience what I once learned in college, to see, feel, and touch history firsthand, was absolutely mind-blowing. Our guide Caron was very knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details that brought history to life.

The hotel was a very nice modern space with a great rooftop lounge for dinner and drinks. The views from the rooftop and even from our room were amazing since you can really see the city, especially the nighttime views. The staff was very friendly and the amenities were great. The one thing that we were not prepared for was the amount of traffic. Just leaving the hotel was a challenge depending on the time of day with all the people either go to or coming out of work as the hotel is in the business district. Be prepared to sit in a lot of traffic during those times.

The hotel is a beautiful place to stay, relax and enjoy the sea and sand! The staff was very friendly and helpful and was always available to answer questions or address any issues presented. The island is really beautiful, and the beach is sight to behold! The food was great; the activities and vibe were so relaxing.

This tour was really interesting. We had a walking tour of temples, a guided meditation session and a wonderful long boat canal ride all in the same trip. Seeing Bangkok in this light really shows of the very diverse areas of the city, from the hustling stores and people, to the quietness of temples, and the importance of waterways and long boats that you do not get to experience in a lot of places.

Being in Thailand and not going to at least one temple to see its beauty, to understand its history, or even to feel its reverence would be really a missed thing. The artwork alone is simply amazing, as there is so much detail to see. The craftsmanship in the construction, the sheer scale of some of these structures can really be a humbling experience. Then there is simply the overall feeling that you experience in these places... even with hundreds of people touring the same places you do, there really is a feeling of calm and meaning that is very difficult to put into words.

This part of the trip was really amazing! The energy and the vibrance of activity were really exciting. I am from a major metropolitan area, and this even amazed me. The sights, smells and sounds were fantastic. Getting around by Tuk Tuk is an adventure in itself, then throw in street food, flower markets and the amount of people it is an experience to behold.

Out of all the tours I/we took this was probably the one that I liked the least. This not to say it wasn't fun or anything like that but there were several things that I did not properly consider. The biking through this area was beautiful. The scenery was quiet, peaceful and a nice change of pace without the hustle of the town to disturb you. I will list the caveats in the bonus questions section

Being someone who does fish as often as possible, this was a really nice trip. The fishing itself was decent, as there was a good amount of activity. The sizes of the fish we were catching were a bit on the smaller side, but that can not be helped sometimes. The species of fish that you can catch is pretty amazing. All kinds of snapper and grouper or all colors and varieties. The guides were great, and took care of everything from getting the gear rigged, having bait waiting for you to use, and helping with just about everything you need.

Kayaking around these islands is truly a sight to see. Such beauty and undisturbed, that it is a really amazing. We were not able to see some of the mangroves due to the tidal conditions, but the views were still spectacular. Our guide was able to lead us into one of the islands to see in an internal mangrove and it was so quiet, peaceful and beautiful all at the same time!

Beautiful resort with private accomodations which included an outdoor kitchen/familyroom area and a lovely little pool. It was a good place for us to gather. Our room was very comfortable and the outdoor bathroom was a treat, once we got used to the idea. Even though we were in the city (but close to the beach) there was no traffic noise until we left the grounds. I had arguably the best massage of my life in the spa!

Our room was very comfortable with plenty of space, and the outdoor shower was a nice bonus. We particularly liked the covered front porch that looked out on the beach. The view towards the islands was beautiful. There were 3 restaurant options with different types of cuisine, so we tried them all. Food was delicious! We enjoyed dinner on the beach more than once. I particularly enjoyed the cooking class and our daughter and son-in-law enjoyed the surfing lesson right in front of the resort.

The staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful. Loved the setting and how private and well appointed the cabins were. Even at capacity the resort never felt crowded. There were multiple choices of restaurants and pools to enjoy, and the food was delicious! There were plenty of activities, both at the resort and available in the surrounding area.

We had a very comfortable jeep and good driver.

We had an excellent and informative guide. It was an amazing introduction to an interesting, historical and vibrant city.

After a long flight we were happy to be briefed about the our upcoming trip and to have been booked in a very good, comfortable and centrally located hotel.

Great location, wonderful staff and a nice breakfast buffet. The only downside was the offensive odor in our room on 2 nights that seemed to come from the AC unit and matched the sewer odors we encountered walking around Barcalona.

A do not miss when visiting Barcalona. The history of thus cathedral and the visionary mind of Gaudi is amazing. The lighting inside, the stories told in tge statuary outside is unbelievable.