Kimkim Trip Reviews

No screens in living area, so you need to wear mosquito repellent. A/C only in the bedrooms, so common areas are extremely hot and humid. Kitchen was not very well appointed--not enough bowls, cooking utensils, etc.

Beautiful property, ideal for our group of 7. Beautiful courtyard and rooftop deck, bedrooms all well-appointed with TV's and fans, and a modern kitchen. Loft space in the front room is a bit noisy with all the traffic out on the street, but the 3 bedrooms are tucked away in the back of the house and are extremely quiet. Ideally located, right near the middle of town, easily walkable to any destination in Antigua.

The house itself is a bit old, not very modern. Very spacious with 3 bedrooms, comfortably slept our party of 7. Nice big common area living room, dining room, and large porch with dining area. Beautiful view of the garden/grounds and Lake Atitlan. We had a few issues--no covers for trash cans in restrooms (no toilet paper can be flushed, so these are critical to ensure house doesn't smell), no napkins/paper towels, no kitchen towels, not enough bath towels, not enough shampoo/soap, no hangers in the hanging closets. All issues were ultimately rectified when we brought them up to our travel company.

I really enjoyed our stay at Fedriades Hotel in Delphi. The town itself was beautiful, and the hotel offered stunning views of the valley from our windows. The restaurant right across the street, recommended by the hotel manager, was great too. It had a large bank of windows with valley views and delicious food. There was a bit of an odd situation where one room was significantly larger with a sitting area, kitchen, and giant patio, so we ended up drawing straws to see who would get it. It added a bit of fun to our trip, though it was unexpected. Overall, this hotel was fantastic.

Our stay at the Ippoliti Hotel in Nafplio was very nice. It was probably the fanciest hotel in terms of interior décor, and having a pool was a great touch. There was a bit of confusion as some of our group members were placed in a different building with upgraded rooms, and we almost didn’t know where they were. Despite that, those who received the nicer rooms were thrilled, and we tried to ensure everyone got a fair turn at the better accommodations.

Our stay at Abelonas Retreat in Santorini was good but had some issues. We had six rooms in total, and one couple ended up with a room where the bed was against two walls, making it very inconvenient. The manager wasn’t available to help right away, but your team managed to get us a new room the next morning, which was a relief. The hotel manager was kind of grumpy and not very accommodating when we asked for better views or nicer rooms for those who hadn’t had such experiences yet. This was the only place where we felt a bit let down.

The restaurant was tucked up in the heart of the old market. WONDERFUL food, and super cool atmosphere. Great choice!

The view from their rooftop was AMAZING - exactly as you see it here. The food (7 courses - really?!) was fabulous. GREAT start to our trip

What an amazing meal - I think there were 7 courses (most featuring some type of delicious seafood). BEAUTIFUL views too

The Guide was amazing, and the acropolis is a 'must see' in Athens, but it was CROWDED and hot. Recommend this, but maybe not in the middle of summer.

I cannot say enough about our driver for the first 6 days of our journey. George - you are amazing and your "Tetris" training came in handy as you dealt with our luggage day after day!

I think we agreed that this was the best tour of all - our guide was fantastic, we arrived near the end of the day, so very few other people there (and maybe a bit cooler). A must-see.

Another surprise 'hidden gem' of a place. Finally learned what/who the Oracle of Delphi is and why this place was so special. The little town of Delphi is gorgeous too...

We have some experience with beekeeping, so listening to a master beekeeper is always a treat. She was amazing, and had some really interesting other (bee related) things to look at / taste and purchase. Baklava = honey!

All I can say is that this was a highlight of our trip. We had a BLAST and the food was amazing. Who knew how time consuming it was to prepare octopus (or squid - can't remember the difference now!)!?

It was our 2nd time there, so less 'amazing' for us and it was HOT, but our guide was great!

Good tour, nice to have the same guide twice (he was great).

So glad we got to go see some of the villages higher up on the island of Naxos. BEAUTIFUL places, and our guide was (again) amazing!

I wasn't really sure about spending 6 hours on a boat cruising around in the caldera - but it was a wonderful experience. Very much worth doing. Especially liked hiking on the heart of the ancient volcano.

Our host was the owner and manager so he was a wealth of information with TONS of interesting things to share with us. The olive oil was smooth and flavorful, and (like so many of our dining experiences in Greece) the food was both wonderful and PLENTIFUL!

Maybe I've been to too many wineries. This was a very nice experience, but also similar to other wine adventures I've enjoyed. The food (with wine pairings) was very good...

This was actually a '3 winery' tour - which was a very nice way to spend our last evening in Santorini. The meal at the last winery was wonderful.

Excellent. Wonderful service from the manager. Well located.

A really nice hotel, close to the forest with nice walks for those who want. Excellent food.

The breakfast could have been more varied.

A fun activity. Good to get out of Auckland. but we wondered if we were really in a rainfeorst - it was not as dense or wet as we expected.

long but beautiful.

The day we went to the Blue Lagoon was a very foggy day. This was AWESOME. The dense fog gave you the feeling of being in a more private pool, considering you could hardly see the person standing 10ft from you. The masks here was so fun to participate in. This is the place that we got stuck on Somersby Apple Cider!

We loved our tour guide at the Silfra Snorkeling, Veronica. She was very nice, funny, and informative; and she knows 5 languages. This activity was one of our favorites from the whole trip! They provided hot coco and a chocolate bar for each person after the snorkeling trip was over, which was a good opportunity to get to know our guide a little more!

This wasn't our favorite lagoon, but it was a nice one. The lobby/bar area is really pretty and modern. We liked that we could walk around the pool area and see the geothermal activity happening. The pool bottom was rocky, so be prepared for that. The benches were kind of slimy so we chose not to sit; we walked and circulated the pool instead.

We loved this experience!! The ice caves are incredible, and it was so fascinating to hear about the history of the climate and how it is affecting the glacier we hiked through. We loved our guide, Guey (sounds like whey). He was super friendly and informative, and you could tell he really loves his job and has a passion for what he does.

We do not have a review for this activity as the wind was so strong and it was rainy enough to cancel our excursion for the day.

This was a neat experience. We did get to see some whales and whale tails; we even saw some birds flying and floating near by! The staff members were really nice and informative. We were thankful to receive a waterproof suit for the duration of our excursion. The weather was a little rainy, but extremely choppy; the boat ride there and back was a little rough. My husband and I have been on boats before but nothing like this, and both got a little seasick with the boat rocking in the choppy waves of the bay.

This was not our favorite lagoon. We had high hopes for this lagoon, but when we got to the lagoon (6pm) they were fully booked, and it was quite loud (people were everywhere). This lagoon is located near a large city that cruise ships dock at over night. The men's bathroom was loud, filled with drunken adults, and smelled like urine. The soap bottles were empty or filled with water to make the soap go further. My husband had the worst experience in the WC compared to the other lagoons we went to. The women's WC was also loud and slightly crowded, but seemed to be fairly clean. This was the last lagoon we attended and were hoping it would be more relaxing, but ended up being the quickest trip to a lagoon that we had.

Hotel is near Matreaski square so is convenient location. Room was quite small and lobby as well. The lift is inconvenient and hard to load suitcases. Staff was very friendly and quite understanding to help with late checkin and check out. Not fancy but definitely worth for a quick stay.

Nice little gem that is in a rock style, facing the sea and at a high point. The balcony has a jacuzzi and best sunset view. Room was convenient though AC didn’t seem powerful enough to cool the whole room. Ample space and very convenient. Staff is friendly and courteous. But if stairs to climb up and down to room but the bell boys were happy to lug the suitcases for us.

Absolutely fantastic hotel that is kid friendly, comfortable and with all amenities. Little away from town which probably the only drawback but it’s self sufficient.

It was fun activity to kayak with them. There were two guides so was feeling safe with my little guy. We got to see beautiful sunset and insides of a cave. There was a short snack break with fruits and lemonade. They even arranged hot tea for my son. Dinner was very delicious as well. Highly recommend this!

This tour was great with multiple activities. Starting with a visit to Pyrgos village where we got to walk around and experience the classic Santorini houses and the blue dome churches. We got a glimpse of Red Beach. Wish could actually go to beach. We also got to see Akrotiri ruins however due to a strike we cdnt have a guide to explain. It’s a little harder to get a good idea without a guide. Lost Atlantis museum was informational and was enjoyed by my kid. It’s like a VR simulation.

Visit to Thermopylae was interesting. There is not much to see in terms of monuments or remains. However, the 3D simulation and the history is quite interesting. Delphi was amazing to see. Lot of the original monuments are in the archaeological site. Museum was informative as well. Lunch location was fantastic- both food and view. Peter was an engaging and knowledgeable guide!

This tour was very informative and wonderful to see the Roman Agora, Acropolis, Parthenon and more. It covers most of the Ancient monuments in Athens. Needs quite a bit of walking but the guide was very good. She was engaging, giving references to mythology.

Good day tour that covers visit to Dakiti, Lassithi plateau, cave where Zeus was born, ceramic pottery factory/store, Knossos palace which has been partially recreated to see the Minoan civilization.

Our group of 13 had the place to ourselves as there are only 8 or 9 rooms. The roof top deck was a great place to hang out after a long day of travel and touring. Our host was extremely pleasant, and a talented bartender. Located very near to the main drag, so we walked to lunch, and back from dinner. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Our tour guide was amazing - she was very knowable about the site and museum, and interacted with our group extremely well. Many in our group took the opportunity to "run" in the Olympic stadium - what an unusual experience - so grateful!

While the food was amazing, there was entirely too much of it - 7 courses, I think. The reservation was at 7 pm, and not starting to eat until 7:30 pm - that's just too late in the evening for this mid-western gal. Also, there didn't seem to be anything to do in the little town - so nothing to entertain us while we waited until 7 pm. They refused to seat us until 7 pm.

Interesting little ruin within walking distance of our hotel.

While the activity was somewhat interesting, the reality fell short of expectations. The time of day was also unfortunate - several in our group were fighting to stay awake. The honey was delicious, but lacked depth of flavor.

This tour was amazing, only because we were allowed to explore/climb/sit in the 2500 year old Amphitheater! The rest of the ruin was overshadowed by this experience. Be sure to schedule your visit for the very first thing before the rest of the tourists arrive, and ask to see the Theater first.

The driver picked us up at the front door of the hotel, and delivered us to the bottom of the hill where we met our guide. George was great - so glad we had him for 5 days. I don't want to travel any other way again!

What a great experience to see and tour the Acropolis with an expert. Though the place was packed with other tourists, I felt we had a much better experience rather than an audio self-guided tour. It also helped to have someone personally walk us through the entrance gates - less waiting and confusion.

Beautiful location - rooftop terrace - great food, and got to watch the Acropolis light up as the sun went down.

The bee hive tomb was very cool! The rest of the ruin was "meh."

What a great, relaxing lunch in the shade under the trees. Our host was very knowledgeable and personable - we really enjoyed our time with him. They served fabulous food, and easily provided plenty of GF food for the two individuals who required it.

It was a beautiful location and building. The tour felt a bit rushed, but fun to see the things. Lunch was excellent, but entirely too much food - several dishes were never touched, and that feels very wasteful. We enjoyed the family style serving, and they easily accommodated the two who are GF. The wine was OK - it tasted very young (not aged).

Our group really enjoyed this - our hosts were so genuine, kind, and welcoming. And the food was delicious!

Good food, walkable from the hotel, staff were kind and accommodating for our large group of 12.

We thought it would be more about food than culture, and it was longer than 4 hours. Though one of the dishes on this tour was my favorite in all the food I ate while in Greece for two weeks! The olive oil tasting was fun and educational, though I enjoyed the history - spoken and visible - more. The retail shopping after lunch went long - I believe there was something about the credit card machine.

This was a lot of fun, though long - advertised as 6 hours, and it was 8 hours if not more. Also, as advertised as a traditional wooden boat, but the diesel fumes got old really quick.

While it was fun and interesting to see the differences between the three wineries, dinner was too long (timing - too much time between courses - and too much food), especially as we were departing early the next morning.

The Manzoni team made us feel at home. We loved sitting around their piano. The snacks and bevies were great as well. The breakfast was the best breakfast on our trip with made to order crepes and everything else you can imagine.

The staff at Hotel Metropole were amazing. We were stuck in the next town and the trains were on strike. We called the Hotel and they worked their magic and found a ride for 6 of us and a wheelchair back to our hotel within 10 minutes! The spa is their best kept secret!! wow! We loved the bartender and wait staff. If we are ever in Santa Margherita again, we will be staying at the Hotel Metropole!

Guide was very fun, energetic. Took us to great places in Lisbon to get a taste of the local cuisine. We were paired with a fun group of fellow Americans that enhanced the experience as well!

Saw highlights of Lisbon that would have otherwise been hard to see with limited time in the city. Very friendly and knowledgable guide!

Flexible guide, originally booked for tour involving more hills. It was a very hot day and we opted to stay along the beach with tour thru largest park, etc. Very knowledgable guide, fun. Beautiful city. Wish we could have spent more time in Porto!

A must do! Guide was super fun, knowledgable. Great wines, Ports in authentic locations. Wonderful lunch with a view! Duoro Valley extremely beautiful!!

Guide very enthusiastic/ passionate about the city and it's history! Beautiful!

Saw alot of the Basque countryside, learned alot about it's history. Guide very knowledgable, fun. Gorgeous, wonderful food!

Amazing!! From the views to our guide, to a wonderful lunch!. The 3 mile hike was a must! Walked amongst all the cows with cow bells, the sound!!

Our guide, Esther, took us to the most amazing restaurants! Got to sample a wide variety of Pintxos, wines. She is very fun, knowledgable, made sure we had seats available for our excursion. Fun group of Australians enhanced our fun!

Our stay at the Holiday Inn Lima Airport was brief but practical. It’s a standard airport hotel, which was convenient for our early flight the next day. Nothing special but it served its purpose well.

Casa del Sol was beautiful and luxurious. The only downside is that we didn’t get to spend much time there because of our packed schedule. It had a lovely spa and nice rooms, making it a place I’d love to return to.

The hotel in Puno was also very nice, and we had more time to enjoy it compared to the other hotels. The setting was lovely, and it provided a great base for our Lake Titicaca adventures.

We love the stay in Cusco, it was amazing. The hotel had a colonial feel with lots of history. I wish we had more time to enjoy it, but our tight schedule didn’t allow for it.

Our private tour of Lake Titicaca, including Llachon and The Uros islands, was phenomenal. The floating islands were unlike anything we had seen before, and having a private boat and guide made it feel very personalized and luxurious. This part of the trip was absolutely worth it.

I really enjoyed our private tour to The Sacred Valley. It was a beautiful introduction to the region, and we had no logistical issues which made the experience smooth. The Sacred Valley itself was stunning and walking around was a great way to start our adventure

Taking the Observatory Train to Machu Picchu was a highlight. The lunch at Tinkuy was delicious, and the tour of Machu Picchu was incredible. The guides were informative, and having a day and a half there made it even more special.

We did enjoy the train and land transfer back to Cusco, but the Pachamanca Farm Experience wasn’t quite what we expected. It was interesting to see the traditional cooking method, but it felt like a lot of effort for what it was. We might have preferred spending more time in the city.

So. Much. Fun. It ended up being just the two of us with our guide. We had a beautiful clear day, so we had a full view of the glacier as we zipped along the F-roads passing Gulfoss and the geyser.

This was a once in a lifetime experience! Everywhere you looked felt like a National Geographic photograph. If you enjoy kayaking, this is by far the best way to experience the glaciers. We saw glaciers collide and flip (from a safe distance) and seals playing in the lagoon. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable.

This was our first activity in Iceland; what an introduction to the country! The guided tour takes you to the end of the tunnel and then you can make your way back at your leisure-giving all the time you need for pictures. The way down is well marked and easy to travel.

Hiking on a glacier was a unique experience. The ice cave itself is short (we went in July) but beautiful. This special place is ever changing, so no two trips will be the same. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient as everyone on the tour made their way over and around the glacier.

We only had one night in Milan and this hotel made a great impression. The staff were wonderful! Accommodations high and and beautiful.

Lovely hotel in the center of everything. Great shopping and sightseeing that is walk-able. This was our first impression of Italy and it didn't disappoint. Lovely rooms and nice breakfast!

This is a stunning place to stay in Tuscany. Everything I might have imagined and so much more! It was more than just a place to stay. We got to know our hosts, their story, the story of the farmhouse as well as the other guests that were there. One family had returned for their 3rd stay! The food was delicious and full of surprises. My favorite was the pasta and of course the bottomless carafe of wine. I loved the pool and the expansive and lush grounds. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the two sweet Dachshund family members ♥ Love them too!

This is a beautiful hotel over 100 years old. We loved the accommodations and it seems they thought of everything we could want or need. Wonderful to be right on the sea with ample lounge chairs and a spa. Staff were exceptional.

Probably the best experience of the trip. Our guides weee great , especially Elena , who took us on to the glacier.

Great location, loved the decor, comfortable.

The staff at Plataran were nothing short of exceptional! I cannot overstate how superlative the customer service was. Every person, every day, went out of their way to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Basic and gets the job done. Closer to the airport would be better.

Very basic but can't beat the location!

Get up early and go go go to sunrise! You'll see the light change on Mt Bromo, exposing the layered look of the ridges, etc. Gorgeous!

Do not miss Prambanan! Rent bikes or walk to all the other smaller temples as well. Worth it! Reminiscent of Angkor WAt.

Must experience. But be sure to visit Prambanan.