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Hit and Misses
Morocco | May 17 - May 22, 2023

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Theng Kie G.
Singapore | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
My 5 days trip to Morocco can be best described as hits and misses. Pre trip notification and prompts are spot on. We get reminders a few days before our trip on things to watch out for and contact details. We give credit for that. The driver assigned to us throughout the entire trip is very good. His name is Karim from Original Travels. Very service orientated, soft spoken and gave us good insight before each point of interest. He cleaned the car every day, drove safely and has good... Read more

My 5 days trip to Morocco can be best described as hits and misses.

Pre trip notification and prompts are spot on. We get reminders a few days before our trip on things to watch out for and contact details. We give credit for that.

The driver assigned to us throughout the entire trip is very good. His name is Karim from Original Travels. Very service orientated, soft spoken and gave us good insight before each point of interest. He cleaned the car every day, drove safely and has good temperament.

The licensed guide assigned to us at Fes (as part of our package) on the other hand, is disappointing to say the least. He is more interested to get us to shop (I guess he gets a commission) rather than giving us the details of each place of interest. Through our half day tour, we have to stop many times, waiting for him to finish his conversation with friends he met along the way and at one point in time even to wait for him to pay his personal bills. I don't think he has respect for our time as tourists there. He asked for our tips even before we started our tour! Clearly unprofessional! We went back to our hotel at 1400hrs, clearly disappointed with our experience at Fes.

We stayed a night at Odyssee Center Hotel at Casablanca, 2 nights at Riad Braya (Ambassador Suites), 1 night at Dar Jasmine and finally a night at Riad Mokhtar Tanger. Brief comments on each hotel as follows (based on the rooms that we were assigned):

Odyssee Center Hotel: I will rate this hotel at most 2 stars (out of 5). Water pressure from shower head is weak and irregular with intermittent bouts of cold and very hot water. Towels came with patches of yellow stains. Very dim room, facing a dilapidated abandon office building, Not a comfortable stay.

Riad Braya: Service staff at this hotel is excellent. Very friendly and prepared to roll up their sleeves to serve their guests. The Ambassador Suites that we stayed is large but not ostentatious. We were disappointed that TV is not working and despite the service staff best efforts, it was blacked out throughout our 2 nights stay. Fortunately, we have Netflix to watch on our ipad! I will rate this riad at 4 star. Bed is comfortable, water pressure is good and breakfast is tasty.

Dar Jasmine: The best room (even though we were given a normal room) we had throughout the 6 days trip. The hotel staff are all out to please and impress their guests! View is breath taking and everything looks new and works in the room. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful. I will highly recommend this hotel at Chefchaouen. A 5 star experience!

Riad Mokhtar Tanger: Unfortunately we ended our trip with a 2 star experience. Given a very dim room with dirty carpets and worse of all, air conditioner is not working. Toilet flush doesn't work properly too. Wanted to change a room but front desk lady went back home right after handing us the keys. Fortunately, we can draw some cool air by opening our windows (at the expense of noise coming from adjoining streets). Cannot imagine staying in this room in the middle of summer!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

Water pressure from shower head is weak and irregular with intermittent bouts of cold and very hot water. Towels came with patches of yellow stains. Very dim room, facing a dilapidated abandon office building, Not a comfortable stay.

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Riad Braya
Fes Medina

Service staff at this hotel is excellent. Very friendly and prepared to roll up their sleeves to serve their guests. The Ambassador Suites that we stayed is large but not ostentatious. We were disappointed that TV is not working and despite the service staff best efforts, it was blacked out throughout our 2 nights stay. Bed is comfortable, water pressure is good and breakfast is tasty.

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Dar Jasmine
Chefchaouen

The hotel staff are all out to please and impress their guests! View is breath taking and everything looks new and works in the room. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful. I will highly recommend this hotel at Chefchaouen. A 5 star experience!

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Riad Mokhtar Tanger
Tangier

Given a very dim room and worse of all, air conditioner is not working. Toilet flush doesn't work properly too. Wanted to change a room but front desk lady went back home right after handing us the keys. Fortunately, we can draw some cool air by opening our windows (at the expense of noise coming from adjoining streets). Cannot imagine staying in this room in the middle of summer!

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Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jun 01, 2023
Dear Theng , Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent 5-day trip to Morocco, which was organized by our travel agency. We appreciate your detailed account of your experiences, both positive and negative, as it helps us continuously improve our services. We would like to address your comments individually: Pre-trip notifications and prompts: We're glad to hear that our pre-trip notifications and prompts were helpful and timely. We understand the importance of providing... Read more

Dear Theng ,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent 5-day trip to Morocco, which was organized by our travel agency. We appreciate your detailed account of your experiences, both positive and negative, as it helps us continuously improve our services. We would like to address your comments individually:

Pre-trip notifications and prompts: We're glad to hear that our pre-trip notifications and prompts were helpful and timely. We understand the importance of providing essential information and contact details to ensure a smooth travel experience.

Driver, Karim from Original Travels: We are delighted to hear that Karim, the driver assigned to you, provided excellent service throughout your trip. We pride ourselves on working with professional and knowledgeable drivers who prioritize customer satisfaction. We will make sure to recognize Karim for his exceptional performance.

Licensed guide in Fes: We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with the licensed guide in Fes. We understand the importance of having knowledgeable guides who prioritize their clients' interests. We will investigate this matter further and take appropriate action to ensure that such instances are not repeated in the future.

Hotels:

Odyssee Center Hotel: We apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. We will address the water pressure, temperature irregularities, and towel stains with the hotel management to ensure improvements are made.
Riad Braya: We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with the service staff at Riad Braya. However, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the non-functional TV. We will follow up with the riad management to rectify the issue promptly.
Dar Jasmine: We are thrilled that you had an excellent experience at Dar Jasmine. We appreciate your recommendation and will share your positive feedback with the hotel staff. Ensuring a pleasant stay for our clients is our utmost priority.
Riad Mokhtar Tanger: We apologize for the subpar experience you had at Riad Mokhtar Tanger. The issues you mentioned regarding the room conditions, air conditioning, and toilet flush are unacceptable, and we will address these concerns directly with the riad management. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Once again, we apologize for any inconveniences you encountered during your trip. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will take immediate steps to address the areas that require improvement. We hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you better in the future.

If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

Warm regards,
Ali

Ioannis the Master Planner!
Greece | May 20 - May 26, 2023

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Claire C.
New Haven, CT | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece!
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Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece!

Hotel Reviews
Elma's Dream Apartments
Chania

Very nice hotel, a longer walk from the central city but very close to nice clean beaches and very helpful staff!

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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Heraklion – Crete

Perfect hotel for a visit to Heraklion, very walkable to all the food sites and food in the city.

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Activity Reviews
Hike to Samaria Gorge
Hike to Samaria Gorge
Chania

This is the second time I have hiked the gorge and It is always an amazing and breathtaking experience. Having the help of getting out there and back through this trip was a huge help.

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Vineyard Visit with Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tastings
Vineyard Visit with Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tastings
Chania

The Chania wine tour was a must! We had a lot of fun with our guide and the small group tasting local olive oil and wine!

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The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur
The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur
Heraklion

Our guide was amazing and was a wealth of information about Crete during the Bronze age! Knossos and the museum are a must-see in Heraklion.

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Morning Catamaran Cruise
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Greece

Perfect way to end your trip to Heraklion with an amazing day cruise to Dia! The water was incredible and the staff was friendly and amazing. Overall very fun and relaxing trip.

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The professionalism and hospitality of all th...
India | May 12 - May 24, 2023

Jana
Jana W.
Kissimmee, FL | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
The professionalism and hospitality of all the staff from Active India Holidays, including tour guides, driver and itinerary designers are top notch and exceeded my expectations. I felt treated like royalty everyday with the utter most consideration and care. Ravi and Priya planned an unforgettable two weeks Golden Triangle - Rajasthan tour for me that allowed me to gain a deep appreciation and admiration for India's rich history and cultural contribution to our humanity! They were were also... Read more

The professionalism and hospitality of all the staff from Active India Holidays, including tour guides, driver and itinerary designers are top notch and exceeded my expectations. I felt treated like royalty everyday with the utter most consideration and care. Ravi and Priya planned an unforgettable two weeks Golden Triangle - Rajasthan tour for me that allowed me to gain a deep appreciation and admiration for India's rich history and cultural contribution to our humanity! They were were also very flexible and accommodating with providing me professional photographers at major sight seeing spots and left me with great memories both in the mind and in print! The tour guides were all very knowledgeable and did their best to ensure I had an amazing time.
Finally I had the best driver Venud who took such good care of me every day and enjoyed our conversations from long drives from city to city.
I highly recommend Active India Holiday to anyone planning a trip to India, whether for their first time or return visits. I myself will be planning more trips with them!

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on May 30, 2023

Dear Jana,
Many Thanks for your lovely feedback. We are truly indebted by your kind words. This is really encouraging for all of us.

Many Thanks for everything. We look forward to welcome you for your next India adventure in near future.

Thanks
Ravi

Seamless tour of Italy!
Italy | May 13 - May 21, 2023

Lindsay
Lindsay C.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
Our trip to Italy was booked on Kimkim through Ina, who ensured that my requests were taken care of as they arised during the planning process. For the actual trip, everything was seamless - the drivers, tours, and hotel accommodations. I especially recommend checking out the Amalfi coast and Pompeii! You won’t regret the nurturing assistance of Kimkim’s booking agents. Read more

Our trip to Italy was booked on Kimkim through Ina, who ensured that my requests were taken care of as they arised during the planning process. For the actual trip, everything was seamless - the drivers, tours, and hotel accommodations. I especially recommend checking out the Amalfi coast and Pompeii! You won’t regret the nurturing assistance of Kimkim’s booking agents.

Hotel Review
Arcadia Hotel Venice
Venice

A charming hotel in Venuce with ultra-polite staff and the most amazing breakfast served in an elegant room!

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The dining room is superb!
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Easy walking distance to restaurants
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Very courteous staff
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Everything you want in a hotel room in historic Venice!
Activity Review
Amalfi Coast Driving & Ferry Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Driving & Ferry Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

Very knowledgeable driver to usher us to our ferry to see the breathtaking Amalfi coast.

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Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova
Ina
Ina Gaydarova
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 30, 2023

Dear, Lindsay!

Thank you so much for your 5-star rating. I'm so glad you were happy with the room choices given the last-minute changes and the limited options available for the whole group to comfortably stay in one place. The Amalfi Coast is indeed a special destination and I'm pleased you felt, it was the highlight of your summer holidays, despite the cancelled tour to Capri. Maybe that's a great opportunity for another visit to Italy in the future. Haha. Greetings to everyone in the group!

Take care!
Ina

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Spain | May 17 - May 25, 2023

Stephen
Stephen Z.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Entire trip met our expectations regarding hotel quality, logistics and service by Marina and The Espiritu team.

Our issues were all with booked events.
The coordinator, Carlos, for the Alhambra tour directed us to stand alone at the wrong meeting point without asking a question. Then he failed to look for us while we stood only 15 meters away. Luckily, we found Edo in the Alhambra and had a great experience.
The flamenco show started 30 minutes before our scheduled time.
The tapas tour started 30 minutes after our scheduled time.

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jun 01, 2023
Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! It has been a real pleasure working with you on the design and planning of your trip to Spain. The flamenco changed their starting time and did not notify us so we could not let you know about the change of the starting time, I will refund you the activity as it is unacceptable. Regarding the incident with the Alhambra, it is indeed difficult to find your guide with all the travelers meeting their guide at the same... Read more

Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! It has been a real pleasure working with you on the design and planning of your trip to Spain. The flamenco changed their starting time and did not notify us so we could not let you know about the change of the starting time, I will refund you the activity as it is unacceptable. Regarding the incident with the Alhambra, it is indeed difficult to find your guide with all the travelers meeting their guide at the same time. Unfortunately, the Alhambra does not let any guide to have a company logo and this makes the task of finding your guide more difficult. I appreciate your feedback and I hope that despite these incidents you had a wonderful trip in Spain :) I look forward to working with you in the future. Warmest regards, Marina

This was an absolutely incredible trip. Saïd and Soukina are a power team!
Morocco | Apr 15 - Apr 30, 2023

Joshua
Joshua S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 27, 2023
This was an absolutely incredible trip. Soukina, our driver, was among the best I've ever had. She was affable, resourceful, funny, flexible, and always punctual. The trip organizer, Saïd, went above and beyond to make this a memorable trip. For example, while in Merzouga, he responded to my last-minute request to stay with a Berber nomad family that night, and somehow he was able to make it happen! He also arranged for us to stay with a lovely host family in Dades for a couple of nights. The... Read more

This was an absolutely incredible trip. Soukina, our driver, was among the best I've ever had. She was affable, resourceful, funny, flexible, and always punctual. The trip organizer, Saïd, went above and beyond to make this a memorable trip. For example, while in Merzouga, he responded to my last-minute request to stay with a Berber nomad family that night, and somehow he was able to make it happen! He also arranged for us to stay with a lovely host family in Dades for a couple of nights. The local guides, particularly in Marrakech, were knowledgeable, flexible, and worth spending time with. Our local food tour in Marrakech was special. Thank you so much, Saïd and Soukina, for your professionalism, skill, and efforts, which made this terrific every day we were there!

Activity Review
Marrakech private food tour
Marrakech private food tour
Marrakesh

Our guide on this trip made this such a memorable experience. She's smart, affable, and clearly passionate about her work. She was able to help us to try everything we had on our list, including stuffed spleen and steamed sheep head, finding us some of the best places in Marrakech that we had ever tried. Thank you!

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on May 29, 2023
Hi Joshua, Thank you for sharing your absolutely incredible experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your trip was nothing short of amazing. We're grateful for your kind words about our team members, Soukina and Saïd. They truly strive to go above and beyond to ensure our customers have a memorable and enjoyable time. On behalf of Saïd, Soukina, and our entire team, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for your kind words. It was our pleasure to provide you with a... Read more

Hi Joshua,

Thank you for sharing your absolutely incredible experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your trip was nothing short of amazing. We're grateful for your kind words about our team members, Soukina and Saïd. They truly strive to go above and beyond to ensure our customers have a memorable and enjoyable time.

On behalf of Saïd, Soukina, and our entire team, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for your kind words. It was our pleasure to provide you with a professional, skilled, and effortful experience throughout your entire stay. We hope that the memories you made in Morocco will stay with you for a lifetime.

Should you ever plan to return or if you have any future travel plans, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would be delighted to assist you in creating another amazing journey.

Warmest regards,
Abdel

Andrea from KimKim was better than five stars!
Italy | May 9 - May 19, 2023

Kerry
Kerry M.
Queensbury, NY | Reviewed on May 27, 2023
Rome: 1. Our private walking tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and very flexible to our wishes. She spent extra time with us and guided us back to our hotel so we wouldn't get lost. 2. Our Colosseum and Forum Liv Tours guide was also knowledgeable, attentive and funny! The most memorable point of interest was St. Peter's Basilica. The Navona Colors hotel has a great location, wonderful staff and well appointed rooms. Bologna: Our food tour guide was sweet and, as a... Read more

Rome: 1. Our private walking tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and very flexible to our wishes. She spent extra time with us and guided us back to our hotel so we wouldn't get lost. 2. Our Colosseum and Forum Liv Tours guide was also knowledgeable, attentive and funny! The most memorable point of interest was St. Peter's Basilica. The Navona Colors hotel has a great location, wonderful staff and well appointed rooms.

Bologna: Our food tour guide was sweet and, as a native, was very knowledgeable about all things Bologna. She provided us with local specialties in a uniquely local setting. She also guided us back to our hotel. Our local travel specialist, Andrea, went out of his way to procure a last minute dinner reservation on a busy Sunday night at a local's restaurant which proved to be delicious! Our hotel, The Hotel Touring, has a great location, wonderful staff, nice bar and spacious rooms.

Venice: 1. Our hidden Venice walking tour and cicchetti experience was disappointing. The guide seemed rushed and distracted and our food was unappetizing and not very special. Also, she left us quite a ways away from our hotel with vague directions on how to find our way back. 2. Our Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica tour guide was very enjoyable and knowledgeable, although we would have preferred a smaller group or private tour. The Hotel Flora was quaint and offers a beautiful courtyard and dining room. All staff was friendly, helpful and very attentive. Andrea again was immediately available to reschedule our airport transportation when our flight time was changed. Walking around the more quiet areas, getting ourselves lost and found again, marveling at the architecture and enjoying the local wines was our favorite thing to do in Venice.

Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on May 29, 2023

Hi Kerry thank you very much for your feedback.
All this is very useful to keep our service at a high level and imporve it.
I will be glad to assist you in the future.
Best.
Andrea

Shaun & Lesley 40th Japan Trip
Japan | May 17 - May 26, 2023

Shaun
Shaun L.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 27, 2023
Malissa did a wonderful job working with us to put together a fantastic itinerary for our ten-day trip through Japan (Tokyo > Hakone > Kyoto > Osaka). During the planning phase, she provided numerous options based on interests and budget and was quick to respond to questions. The itinerary documentation was detailed and allowed us to focus on enjoying our experiences. We had friendly and knowledgeable guides: Jared was welcoming when we arrived rather jet lagged and helped get us situated,... Read more

Malissa did a wonderful job working with us to put together a fantastic itinerary for our ten-day trip through Japan (Tokyo > Hakone > Kyoto > Osaka). During the planning phase, she provided numerous options based on interests and budget and was quick to respond to questions. The itinerary documentation was detailed and allowed us to focus on enjoying our experiences. We had friendly and knowledgeable guides: Jared was welcoming when we arrived rather jet lagged and helped get us situated, Harold took us on unique activities and Seiho gave us lots of ideas for our free time. We loved soaking in the onsen baths at Hakone Kowakien Ten-y and making sushi at Cooking Sun Osaka.

Activity Reviews
Tour of Hakone
Tour of Hakone
Hakone
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Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Kyoto
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Sushi-making Experience
Sushi-making Experience
Osaka
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Guided Tour of Kyoto
Guided Tour of Kyoto
Kyoto
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Rickshaw Ride in Arashiyama
Rickshaw Ride in Arashiyama
Kyoto
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Local specialist: Malissa Esquivias

GREAT TRIP - FABULOUS SERVICE
Croatia | May 10 - May 26, 2023

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Freddy G.
Boca Raton, FL | Reviewed on May 27, 2023
I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text... Read more

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text or by phone. If you want to tour Croatia, Bosnia, etc. she arranges everything with efficiency and terrific local knowledge. I highly recommend Anna-Maria, without reservation !

Activity Review
Fairytale castles & delicious wine
Fairytale castles & delicious wine
Zagreb
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Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on May 29, 2023

Dear Freddy,
thank you for your review.

I am very happy that after all the uncertainty that was surrounding your trip Croatia, you eventually managed to arrive and that you enjoyed your time here. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and it would give me great joy to welcome you in Croatia again!

I wish you the best of luck.

Kind regards
Anna-Maria

Highlights:- Our driver- Sigiriya guided to...
Sri Lanka | May 22 - May 25, 2023

Eric
Eric Z.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Highlights:
- Our driver
- Sigiriya guided tour
- Traditional meal in Dumballa
- Tea factory tour and tasting in route to Sri Padya
- Guided sunrise hike up Sri Padya
- Free time in Galle
- Hotel Welligama

Recommendations:
- Better communication regarding travel duration (too much time in car)
- More transparency regarding how trip fee is being used (hotels, guides, activities, food, etc.)
- Ensure drivers know best route between destinations (fewer kilometers does not always mean fastest route)

Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hello Eric
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review & comments!
Noted your points about areas to improve, appreciate it very much.
I am glad that you enjoyed the vacation in Sri Lanka & truly honored to be your local travel expert who planned your holiday.
Sri Lanka has so much to offer & I invite you to visit Sri Lanka again to discover & explore the beautiful island.

Stay tuned & connected with Kimkim travel !
See you soon in Sri Lanka again !
I remain at your disposal.
Thanks again,
Dhanushka

Once in a lifetime trip!
New Zealand | May 10 - May 24, 2023

Robert
Robert W.
Irvine, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Liz did and amazing job providing us some amazing and memorable experiences! The heli cruise heli trip to Milford Sound was incredible, as was the PurePod stay, the Akarao nature cruise (where we saw both the world's smallest penguin and the world's smallest dolpin), and the glacier boat experience at Mount Cook! Read more

Liz did and amazing job providing us some amazing and memorable experiences! The heli cruise heli trip to Milford Sound was incredible, as was the PurePod stay, the Akarao nature cruise (where we saw both the world's smallest penguin and the world's smallest dolpin), and the glacier boat experience at Mount Cook!

Hotel Reviews
PurePod Port Levy, Banks Peninsula (Pohue)
Pohue

Extraordinary experience with amazing views and excellent food! Must be in good shape for the uphill hike to the accomodation.

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Very secluded hilltop near Banks Peninsula with amazing views!
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The Rees Hotel
Queenstown

Our fave hotel of our 14 day trip. Beautiful hotel, unbeatable views and excellent, friendly, helpful staff!

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Activity Reviews
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
New Zealand
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Welcome to Rotorua
Welcome to Rotorua
Rotorua
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Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner
Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner
Rotorua
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Full Day Whirinaki Forest Walk with Lunch
Full Day Whirinaki Forest Walk with Lunch
Rotorua
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Te Ra Guided Experience (90 minutes)
Te Ra Guided Experience (90 minutes)
Rotorua
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Full Day Arthurs Pass with Train
Full Day Arthurs Pass with Train
Christchurch
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Two Hour Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Two Hour Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa
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Glacier Boat Trip -
Glacier Boat Trip -
Aoraki / Mount Cook Village
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Mt Cook & The Glaciers
Mt Cook & The Glaciers
New Zealand

wow, just wow! Flying over the snow capped mountain was unbelievably beautiful! Ben was a great heli pilot. Very calming for our first ever heli trip!

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Milford Heli Cruise Heli
Milford Heli Cruise Heli
Queenstown (NZ)

One of the best experiences of our lives. The heli views were incredible and the boat ride through Milford Sound was beautiful with lots of waterfalls and amazing views. Ben was an incredible heli pilot for first time heli passengers.

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Onsen Hot Pools - 1 hour Indoor Soak.
Onsen Hot Pools - 1 hour Indoor Soak.
Queenstown (NZ)
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Half-Day Macetown 4WD Tour
Half-Day Macetown 4WD Tour
New Zealand
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Full Day Funyak Safari Trip with Jetboat & Lunch (Shared Tour)
Full Day Funyak Safari Trip with Jetboat & Lunch (Shared Tour)
Queenstown (NZ)
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Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on May 27, 2023

Dear Robert and Debbie,
I'm so glad you were able to do the Heli flight and the weather cooperated!!
It was a pleasure to help you with this trip !! If I can help in the future in anyway, I would be more than happy to do so.

All the best to both of you.
Liz

Sharon did a fine job helping us plan our tri...
Morocco | May 3 - May 14, 2023

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Thomas G.
Sahuarita, AZ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Sharon did a fine job helping us plan our trip. Our driver, Sallam, was great. The culture and cities we visited were everything we expected. However, we were not prepared for the types of roads we would be travelling on for long hours on this trip. All four of us are 70+ years old and the vehicle used was not very uncomfortable in the back two rows of seats. My wife and our friend Karen were bounced around almost continuously. Plus the back of the seat was tilted back making it... Read more

Sharon did a fine job helping us plan our trip. Our driver, Sallam, was great. The culture and cities we visited were everything we expected. However, we were not prepared for the types of roads we would be travelling on for long hours on this trip. All four of us are 70+ years old and the vehicle used was not very uncomfortable in the back two rows of seats. My wife and our friend Karen were bounced around almost continuously. Plus the back of the seat was tilted back making it impossible to sit upright. The nine hour ride to the desert was especially difficult as the road was often rough, winding with tight curves. The road down the mountain into Marrakech was under construction which caused us to drive on temporary roads which were very rough.
Our room at the hotel in Rabat was dangerous. It had what we called the "pit", which was a sunken area with steps less than 5 feet from the foot of the bed with no guard rails. Our room in Chefchaouen was in need of repair as the walls had cracks and chunks of plaster had fallen off in the bathroom. A lamp had fallen over and couldn't be made to stand back up. The stairs up to our room on the third floor were narrow and treacherous. Our companions were on the ground floor and were subjected to loud music and noise from the town square until past midnight.
However, the hotel in Boumalne Dades was a pleasant surprise. Excellent, friendly service made our stay there very enjoyable. The hotels in Fes and Marrakech were outstanding.
The visit to the Sahara and the tent camp, which we were looking forward to, was not worth the two days on the road (one going and one returning).
Overall the trip would have been more enjoyable with a better vehicle and less driving.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Kalaa 2
Rabat

The room we had had a "pit" which was a lower level 5 steps down from the bed area and only five feet from the foot of the bed. Very dangerous set up.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was dangerous.
Riad Hicham
Chefchaouen

Narrow winding stairs going in different directions as this hotel added more rooms over the years in what seems to be a haphazard fashion. We actually got lost one time trying to get out for the evening.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Better sound barriers for the ground floor as the rooms are right next to the town square.
Staff
Very good service in the restaurant. Our waiter went the extra step to accommodate us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were too dark to tell if it was clean or not.
Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux
Fès

Very nice five star hotel in a surprising location. The roof top bar was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Madu Premium Camp
Merzouga

Not sure why this was called "Premium". There was no pool as indicated in the pictures. The tents were somewhat primitive. Bath and toilet facility were separated by a curtain and used a curtain for privacy. If this was an attempt to simulate a nomad camp, it succeeded.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge

This hotel was a pleasant surprise due to the friendliness of the staff that went the extra step to accommodate us. We passed on a tour to stay poolside and relax after two days on the road. Very enjoyable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Out of the way but a beautiful tranquil setting.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura
Marrakech

Great hotel. Definitely a five star.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the medina. Easy to get around the town from the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca
Casablanca
Local specialist: Sharon Louthian

There is so much good to write about that mad...
Scotland | May 8 - May 18, 2023

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Armand B.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
There is so much good to write about that made our trip to Scotland a really fun adventure. We appreciated so much the easy to navigate planning process that allowed so much personalization of what we wanted to see and experience.
Our suggestions would be to include some sort of up front notice of the distance to travel from chosen hotels to the town/city or destination being visited. What we were unaware of was how far some of our expeditions were from our hotels. We ended up needing...
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There is so much good to write about that made our trip to Scotland a really fun adventure. We appreciated so much the easy to navigate planning process that allowed so much personalization of what we wanted to see and experience.
Our suggestions would be to include some sort of up front notice of the distance to travel from chosen hotels to the town/city or destination being visited. What we were unaware of was how far some of our expeditions were from our hotels. We ended up needing to miss two such days since there was so much travel involved. We would have made different choices on those days to save travel time.
We had a personal driver/guide for two days. It was well worth the extra cost involved to sit back and enjoy as well as spend this time with a local resident and get to know the area from his perspective.
Aside from one meal at a hotel, the food was all top notch. Scotland should take pride in their quality of food and how it's prepared and presented.
We will look to Kim Kim planning again when we are planning our next vacation adventure.

Hotel Reviews
Tigerlily
Edinburgh

A great location within Edinburgh to use as a place to eat, rest up. The overall décor was quite exotic. The hotel was very clean and well staffed. The restaurant was quite good and the breakfast service is a nice feature.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy access to public transportation and walkable to want to see parts of the city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Isle of Eriska Hotel and Spa
Oban

a hard to find location, but so worth the travel. A beautiful building set on an island. Amazingly quiet and restful. We did not stay in the main building, but one of the remote cabins. I would rate this as the most unique part of our trip. The staff were so helpful and made us feel welcome.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Double Tree By Hilton
Ingliston,

A total surprise being located near the airport. We could walk from our hotel to the tram that connects to Edinburgh. This allowed us an extra day to get back to the city for additional exploration.

Authenticity & Character
A nice, American style hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Jacobite Steam train
Jacobite Steam train
Fort William

The train was comfortable. The ride was a bit simplistic. It was difficult to fill in two hours in the town of Mallig.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Luigi Pasiani
Luigi
Luigi Pasiani
Local specialist in Edinburgh | Replied on Jun 02, 2023

Dear Armand,

I wanted to reach out and express my sincerest gratitude for your incredible review of the trip I organized. Your words filled me with joy and appreciation. I'm thrilled to know that you had a wonderful experience. Your feedback is invaluable, and I assure you that I will carefully consider your comments to improve and provide even better trips in the future continuously. Thank you again for your kind words and for joining our journey. Your support means the world to me!

Warmest regards,
Luigi

The most inclusive, an incredible trip I’ve ever had
Portugal | May 16 - May 25, 2023

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Terri G.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Rita Chaves was so knowledgeable and professional. I learned so much. I felt she was a great friend after our wonderful time with her. All the drivers were great. Special shout to Leonardo. We had an eight layover and a lot of luggage -heavy also. At one am he helped is take the bags up the street and give flights of narrow streets.
The Fada was so special and memorable.
Sofia was so flexible and accommodating. Loved her fun personality.
Mario was a great driver and fabulous...
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Rita Chaves was so knowledgeable and professional. I learned so much. I felt she was a great friend after our wonderful time with her. All the drivers were great. Special shout to Leonardo. We had an eight layover and a lot of luggage -heavy also. At one am he helped is take the bags up the street and give flights of narrow streets.
The Fada was so special and memorable.
Sofia was so flexible and accommodating. Loved her fun personality.
Mario was a great driver and fabulous guide.
Catarina was so helpful so and thorough. And very very patient!!
There’s no way our fabulous time in Portugal could’ve been done without all of the wonderful people. Please forgive me for the names I can’t remember,
I am looking forward to my next trip!

Hotel Reviews
Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
Lisboa

The quality of the food and accommodations were for Star.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira
Porto

Everybody there could not have been more accommodating and kind. It was a great location to get anywhere.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Catarina Cotrim
Catarina
Catarina Cotrim
Local specialist in Torres Novas | Replied on May 29, 2023

Dear Terri (and Teresa & Kathy) it is with my heart full that I thank you for this amazing review! :)
I´m really happy that you have the most amazing time here in Portugal, I can´t wait for your return
You´re amazing clients, really easy going and very helpfull and open to my suggestions, it was a great pleasure to work with you and, of couse, to meet you all :)

I wish you all the best and i´m looking foward to hear from you again
Thank you so much
With a lots of love for you
Catarina

Planned a Fabulous Trip to Greece!
Greece | May 16 - May 24, 2023

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Debbie H.
South Plainfield, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Kim Kim easily connected us with a local agent in Greece. With our input, Amalia planned an amazing 8 days for us in Athens, Paros and Santorini. While we would have liked to have hadthe final itinerary a little bit sooner so we could possibly make some scheduling changes, I understand they need to protect their resources so people don't cut them out and go directly to the source. Having said that, all of the excursions we did were amazing. All of our drivers showed up on time and were very... Read more

Kim Kim easily connected us with a local agent in Greece. With our input, Amalia planned an amazing 8 days for us in Athens, Paros and Santorini. While we would have liked to have hadthe final itinerary a little bit sooner so we could possibly make some scheduling changes, I understand they need to protect their resources so people don't cut them out and go directly to the source. Having said that, all of the excursions we did were amazing. All of our drivers showed up on time and were very nice. And when there was one issue, Julia, our on-call emergency person, resolved it quickly and fairly. And with all of the info in one convenient place on an app, it was easy to track where to go and what do do next.

Activity Reviews
Cruise around Antiparos and Despotiko
Cruise around Antiparos and Despotiko
Paros

Fantastic from start to finish! Demetrius and staff were fun, courteous, and cooked an amazing meal!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Santorini Wine & Food Tasting
Santorini Wine & Food Tasting
Santorini

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Our guide Elsa was fun, knowledgeable, and did a great job. The wines were delicious. We particularly enjoyed the second winery, in an art museum, and LOVED our guide there. The food at the restaurant was fantastic (though a sunset view would have been better, in this case it didnt matter because it was overcast!) We had a blast.

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Transport
Athens Highlight Tour
Athens Highlight Tour
Athens

We enjoyed this tour very much and our guide, Vickie, was extremely knowledgeable. This is a very specific type of tour- it's a mythology tour, limited to the acropolis, Olympian Zeus temple and the Agora. For us we would have preferred perhaps 2.5 hours of the mythology behind these sites and then a walking tour of some Athens neighborhoods as we didn't know the city at all.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vickie was extremely knowledgeable and kind
Feel like a local
Feel like a local
Paros

I don't know what "feel like a local" is but I assume this is our Organic Farm tour? IF so, this was fantastic!! The farm is absolutely stunning and impressive. Alkis, the farmer, was so much fun to talk to and unbelievably knowledgeable and impressive in what he does. The porch on which we had lunch was stunning, the views spectacular, the and food to die for! Could not have been better!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 29, 2023

Dear Debbie and Jerry,

Thank you so much for wonderful words!

It's been my pleasure to plan this trip for you and I'm very happy to hear you had fun and enjoyed your excursions!

Me and my team truly appreciate your detailed feedback!

Promise for an even more amazing trip to Greece in the future😊
Sending you my warmest wishes,
Amalia

Angela was very helpful in coordinating our t...
Greece | May 4 - May 17, 2023

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Lawrence W.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Angela was very helpful in coordinating our trip. I would rate the trip an 8 out of 10. Angela was always available to check in on us and to fix our hotel in Tinos. The hotel in Santorini was spectacular. From that perspective, Angela did more than our other trip planners for other countries. The reason that I rate Angela as a 4 is not entirely her fault. My two main issues were the hotel in Tinos, and the number of islands we visited, which I now think was too many. We should have visited... Read more

Angela was very helpful in coordinating our trip. I would rate the trip an 8 out of 10. Angela was always available to check in on us and to fix our hotel in Tinos. The hotel in Santorini was spectacular. From that perspective, Angela did more than our other trip planners for other countries.

The reason that I rate Angela as a 4 is not entirely her fault. My two main issues were the hotel in Tinos, and the number of islands we visited, which I now think was too many. We should have visited Santorini and one other island. Perhaps the second island would have been larger so we could spend more time there. One lesser issue was the hotel in Naxos, which was too small, so we booked an additional room. Additionally, that hotel was less than expected and the "spectacular" view was of a back street.

Angela helped us find an alternate hotel in Tinos. The comment on visiting too many islands is from the extensive time we spent on ferries: four trips and several hours. The ferries were typically late, so that we would spend most of the day in transit or waiting for a ferry. Making three trips would have been better than the four we took.

We have travelled in Germany, France, Spain and Greece in recent years, using a tour planning service in the last three trips. I planned the Germany trip on my own, and we had problems with moving around the country, and some of the hotels were not great. The reason we use a service like yours is to avoid the transit and hotel mishaps that we had in Germany and Greece. In that sense, we were a little disappointed.

Hotel Reviews
Coocono Villas
Tinos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Polis of Naxos Boutique Hotel
Agios Georgios, Naxos Chora, Naxos, Greece
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Too small. We had to book an additional room.
Armeni Luxury Villas
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
xenodocheio Milos 5*
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tinos Resort
Tinos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens to Meteora day trip by scenic train ride!
Athens to Meteora day trip by scenic train ride!
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Long train ride.
Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
The food was basic, but that's to be expected on a small boat. There was plenty to eat and drink.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exo Meria Sunset Tour
Exo Meria Sunset Tour
Tinos

We didn't do the sunset tour. Based on our preference, we did a daytime tour, seeing the part of the island we didn't see on the first day. We had lunch at a fishing village and had a great time.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Culinary Tour
Naxos Culinary Tour
Greece

Very fun. Alex was a great guide and we enjoyed the cooking class. The next day we rented a car to see some of the towns we didn't visit on the tour, and agreed that the towns we saw on the tour were better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local tastings 2024
Local tastings 2024
Greece

The cooking class and winery were great. The lunch was very good.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide didn't say much of interest. He didn't add much to our tour. The most important part was the transportation to the winery.
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jun 02, 2023
Yeia sou, Lawrence, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I truly appreciate it and take your feedback into deep consideration. I am sorry that you did not enjoy the trip 100%. I honestly was surprised when you told me that you did not like the Tinos Resort Hotel (rated: 4.6 on Google, 9.4 on Booking.com, and a solid 5 on TripAdvisor) upon your arrival there. I still am, but as I mentioned back then I totally respect that this hotel (designer/ antique furniture hotel, with Murano... Read more

Yeia sou, Lawrence,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I truly appreciate it and take your feedback into deep consideration.

I am sorry that you did not enjoy the trip 100%.

I honestly was surprised when you told me that you did not like the Tinos Resort Hotel (rated: 4.6 on Google, 9.4 on Booking.com, and a solid 5 on TripAdvisor) upon your arrival there. I still am, but as I mentioned back then I totally respect that this hotel (designer/ antique furniture hotel, with Murano lamps, and paintings by Greek and international artists.) does not fit into your particular tastes.
Thus we changed the hotel and also refunded the Tinos Resort amount.

As for the number of islands, I again am sorry you felt overwhelmed and that you were moving around too much. In your initial request - back in November 2022 - under the field "What is your preferred travel pace?", your reply was:
"I would like to see as much as possible!"

Taking into consideration that you traveled in early May, our options were not many - as I mentioned during the planning process- due to the ferry connections and the fact that most islands (like Milos) are fully operational from mid-May onwards.
Having a total of 14 days in Athens and 2 islands only seemed like you would see way too little. Only Crete could be a good option to spend plenty of days there because it is a very big island with so many to do and see without getting bored, and it is a fully operating year around, but so early in the season, there are no ferry connections to Crete from other islands. Meaning you would have to take a flight with a layover in Athens.
I also see you mention that the guide on your Local Tastings tour in Santorini did not say much and did not add much - the important part was the transportation to the winery. Yes, there is no guide included in this tour. The tour description mentioned that the Inclusions are: Transfers from/to meeting points, Entrance fees, Cooking lesson, Meal, No guide is mentioned. So your driver was just a driver - taking you to/from the winery - which he did. :)

Again, I am sorry and feel bad that you did not have a 10/10 experience in Greece with us.
Your feedback is very important to us and be sure that we strive to always improve and excel, and your feedback helps towards that direction.

Thank you again.

I wish you and your family all the best,
Angela

Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond ...
Portugal | May 13 - May 23, 2023

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Claire P.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond memorable. Working with him was very easy. He was responsive and his excellent communication continued through the entire trip. His choice of experiences were perfect for our group. Tours were well rounded in variety and all guides were fantastic. Our fado dinner at Mesa do Frades felt intimate, unique, and local. It was a stand out! As was a beautifully scenic tour to the Duoro Valley. Lunch and tasting at Quinta do Pacheco was another highlight. This was a well curated wonderful vacation! Thank you Pedro!

Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hey Claire :)
You are awesome! Thank you so much for spending some time writing this message.
Your positive experience and feedback really means a lot to me.
Looking forward to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Pedro did an amazing job
Portugal | Apr 30 - May 12, 2023

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maxine m.
Canada | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends Read more

Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends

Hotel Review
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisboa

The location of this hotel is fantastic. Close enough to walk to all you want to see and yet off the main street for privacy and quiet. The most amazing aspect of this hotel is the staff. they are so friendly and make you feel as if you were family. the rooms were so nicely decorated and kept.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon
Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon

Ricardo was so friendly and so well informed about this city . He answered any and all questions we had about Lisbon and Portugal. This is a must for all who want to really understand what they are experiencing in Lisbon

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Transport
Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hello Maxine,
Thank you for your message and feedback.
I am super happy to read that you will definitely recommend us to all your friends :)
We keep in touch.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Great team - very responsive to all my questi...
Germany | May 14 - May 19, 2023

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Ken F.
Hawthorne, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Great team - very responsive to all my questions and even called when there was a last minute change required. Would definitely work with them again on another trip! Read more

Great team - very responsive to all my questions and even called when there was a last minute change required. Would definitely work with them again on another trip!

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza Berlin - Potsdamer Platz
Berlin

Great location - easy access to public transit and walking to all the museums. Rooms were clean, comfortable and well maintained.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mercure Munich City Centre
Munich

easy access to the old town and the train station. Rooms were clean, well maintained and comfortable.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided tour of Berlin
Guided tour of Berlin
Berlin

Very well informed tour guide - learned so much while walking around town! Got great ideas of what to go see after the tour - really appreciate the time and effort put in!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
bring water - lots of walking!
Reichstag Rooftop tour
Reichstag Rooftop tour
Berlin

Didn't appreciate how easy it would be to see all of downtown from the rooftop - great idea. Audio tour while walking around was very informative and worth the time to listen.

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Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle
Germany

fun drive on the autobahn to get out to the castle. Castle views were breathtaking. Wish I had more time to see the other castles in the area, but this was a great stop!

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Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek
Tomaz
Tomaz Martinek
Local specialist in Slovenia | Replied on May 30, 2023

Hi Ken, thank you for your kind review, we appreciate it! We look forward to seeing you at your next adventure with KimKim. Kind regards, Tomaz

Personalized service, on call while traveling.
Iceland | May 15 - May 25, 2023

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Anna L C.
Clovis, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023
I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!! Read more

I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!!

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Clean, basic rooms. Generous breakfast each morning and happy hour in the evenings. Close walking distance to waterfront, shopping (clothing, bookstores, wool, galleries) art museums, and more.

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Blue View Cabin 1A with Hot Tub
Bláskógabyggd

Fantastic, quiet, private, location with great views. Everything you need, including kitchen and hot tub. Don’t forget to shop for groceries before leaving the urban areas. I had a problem with door locks, but someone came immediately when I called about it. Problem solved.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes
Hrífunes

The rooms are exceptionally well designed with an eye to color, light, views, privacy. And lots of little details like makeup mirrors. The location is near nature - when the weather is clear you can see the glacier (two views.) Lots of hiking in the area and centrally located for drives to beach, waterfalls, and canyon hikes. But the best thing about this place was the warm, gracious hosts, Elin and Born. The food was outstanding, too.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Lackadaisical staff, dim ugly lobby, but the room has the basic necessities and it’s clean. Walking back and forth from car rental and airport is difficult in bad weather and not the safest (no sidewalks part of the way.) But dinner at the restaurant was excellent.

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Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on May 28, 2023

Hi Anna, it was a pleasure to help you out with your Iceland adventure! Really looking forward to work together again.

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