Kimkim Trip Reviews

I will always remember this trip close to my heart! Sarah did an amazing job working through all our requests and changes in the planning, even during the trip!

Forever grateful to Sarah for connecting us with all the amazing guides that accompanied us on our trip! Tanya picked us up at Dubrovnik and showed us her beautiful hometown, Cavtat, and took us to the local farm where they cooked an amazing Peka for us and explained the history of their family farm and the local food they prepare.

Baldo, who spent a whole day with us, drove us to Ston Bay, came on the boat with us for an Oyster tasting experience with Mario, and accompanied us to our wine tastings, finally taking us to our next location, Korchula, and sadly having to say goodbye to him!

Korchula is for sure a hidden gem, a beautiful town! Worth visiting, and Sarah booked us the hotel with the best views of the old town.

We took a ferry to Hvar (one of the most famous islands!), the captain and crew of the ferry were the nicest! Hvar is also a really beautiful and vivid town, with a lot of nightlife. The eye-opening activity on Hvar was our biking tour. Grgo made us fall in love with Hvar! He showed us his hometown and small villages like Jelsa, all biking! We also saw the most beautiful beaches on the island, I believe, and even met his friends! Grgo took us to his winery where we had another amazing wine tasting!

It has been amazing to be with local people who are so passionate and proud of their culture and traditions!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

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Activity Reviews

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

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Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Hvar, biking and wine tasting excursion (half day)

Hvar

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Krka National Park + Wine Tasting & Lunch

Split

Boating Excursion to Pakleni Islands & Brac (en route to Split)

Hvar

Sunset Hiking Tour

Dubrovnik

Yuri. We have now reached home and I want to thank you for organizing the best trip we have had as a family to Spain. Everything was just right and even though we had the minor change at Granada, you sorted that out immediately and it was all good in the end. :) We will definitely be using Kimkim again and I hope to work with you personally again as well. Once again, thanks a million for a memorable holiday!!!

We had a magical trip to Greece thanks to Angela at KimKim. We loved every minute from the ancient ruins in Crete to kayaking in Lefkada to the beautiful sunsets in Santorini. She figured out every detail and ensured we knew where we needed to be and when. The entire planning process was easy and we felt very well taken care of.

Kimkim team was amazing, we had a great experience with them. They were punctual, organized and very responsive to our needs. We didn't have to worry about anything during our trip to Peru, they took care of everything tickets, reservations, rides, drop off and pickup.. Highly recommend them..

Let me just say this trip was perfection from beginning to end! Bruno was so helpful and planned our trip with just the right amounts of culture, beaches, and authentic experiences! I contacted him almost daily to help with a suggestion or switch a reservation and he always responded quickly and was happy to help. We met Robi while traveling from Korcula to Dubrovnik and we loved him!!!!! He took us on the most breathtaking bike ride to a secluded winery and then to a family owned restaurant where they cooked fresh fish over open coals….. probably the best meal of my life! He also was our boat captain while we toured the islands and he gave us a better experience than we could have ever dreamed! They are locals so they know all of the hidden gems if you want to get away from the busy touristy areas. My husband and I both agree this trip was flawless! We are definitely going back to Croatia and using Bruno and Robi again!!!

Hotel Review

Palace Judita Heritage Hotel

Split

This is the place to stay in Split! The staff is amazing and the hotel is darling! It’s right in the center of town so you can walk everywhere!

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Activity Reviews

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

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Robi is so knowledgeable and he’s a local so he doesn’t waste any time taking you where you want to go!

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Robi took us to hidden gems throughout our tour! He gave us plenty of time to explore the islands and he took us to an authentic family owned restaurant away from the crowds that was amazing!

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Great experience! I would recommend Kim Kim to all! I liked all the hotels we stayed at . Very clean!

Austin found wonderful places for us to stay during our trip to Ireland. He also did a great job creating google map routes with suggested stops to use all throughout our trip. We appreciated him meeting us at the airport early in the morning on arrival and getting us started off right!

Othman was super helpful, communicative, and planned an amazing trip for my sister and I to Iceland. It was probably the best trip we have gone on and it wouldn’t have been possible without Othman’s help. Our excursions, hotel accommodations, and daily schedule were great and matched our needs appropriately. Can’t recommend Othman enough!

Activity Reviews

Solheimajokull glacier hike & ice climbing

Iceland

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure

Iceland

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Horse Riding Tour

Iceland

Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

We love Colombia! It was a romantic, elegant cultural experience that gave us 10 days of non stop fun. Margoth was incredible. She planned a trip that was customized to us. I was not an easy client. Due to illness I had to cancel a big hike and Margoth saved our trip. She gave us smaller hikes including one up a rain forest river, a beautiful raft down a remote river and 2 nights in an elegant resort on exotic Baru. She chose incredible restaurants, found us the best guides and made every airport pick up a pleasure. I felt we got incredible value. The hotels were just lovely. Margoth went above and beyond on so many occasions I can’t imagine ever going to Colombia without her. I can’t imagine ever travelling again without her - I am spoiled. She was always available to answer questions and ensure we were on time.

This trip opened our minds and our hearts to this stunning country. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so so much Margoth. When you come back to Canada and I would love to meet you.

Hotel Reviews

Patio del Mundo

Medellín

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Hotel Terasu Salento

Salento, Quindío

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Kawa Mountain Retreat

Salento

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It’s incredible. Bugs are there. We got used to it.

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Cartagena

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cartagena

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde

Medellín

Best food in a restaurant in Colombia hands down.

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Raft Down the River ‘La Vieja’ (and local Picnic Lunch)

Colombia

Rosco was fun. Laura our guide was fantastic

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Working with Zulmy was a great experience as together we were able to setup a fantastic, first time trip to beautiful Panama. The balance of tours, and sight-seeing expeditions was a perfect balance. We had some organized excursions where our Guides and Drivers handled all details, tickets, admittances, getting to the front of the lines, and even a meal here and there. However, we also had our own free-time to pursue what we wanted, and didn't want, to do.

Definitely recommend Panama as a MUST see and do to every traveler. Can't say enough about how well that KimKim coordinated our trip. It was smooth and flawless so that we could just enjoy being there and taking it all in.

Thanks again, Zulmy!

Nikola was just perfect to work with (and I am a particular, seasoned traveler!) He did an amazing job keeping us up to date ahead of and during our visit, understanding our travel preferences, and accommodating changes as needed during our trip (things happen!) I highly recommend Kimkim and Nikola if you are considering a trip to Croatia.

We just loved Dubrovnik (Villa Orabelle accommodations, dinner at 360, the boat tour, and culinary experience at Konavle), Split (Hotel Park accommodations & walking tour), and our all-day boat tour when at Hvar. The Croatian people are so warm, fun, and friendly. It's a beautiful country that we plan on visiting again.

Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Orabelle

Dubrovnik

The hotel is beautifully and conveniently situated - a short walk to old town, overlooking / accessible to a local beach (Bellevue) & beautiful views of the sea. The staff is so warm, friendly, and conscientious. The rooms are really nice & convenient for a family (2 rooms available). The food is delicious. We would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were really nice, the pools (views!) beautiful.

Location

Views of the sea & local beach (on cliff).

Staff

Everyone that works there is so friendly, warm, and conscientious. It seems like they love working there!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was in order, clean, and nicely appointed. The restaurant was a great surprise - delicious.

Resort Apartments Teranea

Hvar

It is a nice condo complex - felt like the pictures made it look a bit nicer than it was. Hvar is definitely a party town and I think it is showing the wear and tear of a lot of partying visitors.

Authenticity & Character

It was just average - I didn't love the party atmosphere of Hvar in general (felt like Vegas), but that's just me.

Location

I bit off the beaten path - not in center of town, which we liked.

Staff

Extremely accommodating and friendly! Didn't love that some of staff were sitting nearby breakfast area smoking during breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The quality of linens, amount of linens, breakfast options. Everything was average, except for the staff - but you could tell they had a lot on their plate to keep the partiers from destroying things.

Hotel Park

Split

The hotel is beautiful and located close to old town. The pool area is really fun and nice. The staff were extremely friendly & accommodating - they worked magic for us to stay an extra 2 nights.

Authenticity & Character

A beautiful hotel that felt new. The pool area was super fun and nice.

Location

Close to downtown and close to the water. Was thinking views of the water would be better, but it was fine that they weren't.

Staff

Everyone worked extremely hard to make our stay special.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The food could be a bit better (more choices & better flavors).

Activity Reviews

Private Culinary Experience at Family Estate in Konavle Region

Dubrovnik

This experience is not to be missed! The family was so warm & friendly, and it was so fun to hear their extensive family (15 generations!) history! It gave us such a better appreciation for the Croatian history and people. We loved the food too - nothing better than a simple farm-fresh meal grown feet away!

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Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Speedboat Tour

Dubrovnik

Our driver Mauro was fabulous and the tour is not to be missed. He was extremely flexible and showed us some really fun spots. Loved it!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

The Blue Cave was closed due to weather (currents?) but I think that ended up being a great thing, since it is a long process to visit it. We were able to have a nice lunch in Palmizana at Bacchus Restaurant, saw 20+ dolphins, and visited some beautiful beaches (blus lagoon, Stiniva, etc). It was a wonderful day.

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Austin was great. The process of planning was super and we were responded to in every request. We (kimkim, Austin and my wife val and I)
Crafted a great holiday and then they made it all happen
Our trip required flexibility and adaptation along the way but all the planned details were able to flex with us.
We are home now and already clear that this vacation was one of our all-time best

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Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

Dublin

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Everything was very well planned for us. We did a lot in a small amount of time. We enjoyed the different locations each one having a different vibe and things to offer. The guides were very good, Maria- Paula in Rome, Santi at the Vatican, Simona in Florence, Antonio in Pompeii. Each guide was different in their approach and added to the experience. All the private transfers were very good and relaxing and the drivers were very skilled. Thanks to Andrea for a great itinerary. We especially enjoyed the hospitality of Manuela at the hotel Villa Della Palme, she really looked after us. We would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family.

Rebecca was very knowledgeable and very helpful--her choice of hotels for us was perfect and she was always very organized with all the details of our trip and was always available to answer our questions.
She was a life saver in assisting us in retrieving a computer my friend had accidentally left on our shuttle.
All her drivers and guides, especially George, who drove us to Zaharo so I could visit my grandfather's grave--he even placed flowers on his grave--were experts and so friendly! I cannot say enough how delighted we were with our Greek vacation because of all her planning and hard work and taking care of all the travel details! I feel as if I met a new friend --she truly is a wonderful travel agent and she really made our trip special! We thank her so much--I want to return to Greece soon!

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

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Erato Hotel Mykonos

Mykonos

Loved this small and so endearing hotel!

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Very friendly, told us about several tours and restaurants in the are and gave us directions to the town and local bus stop

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Volcano View Hotel

Santorini

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Liked the extra alcove room, also the massage that was offered

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Porto Antico

Chania

Loved this hotel--right in the heart of the old Venetian port of Chania

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Athens Starlight Hotel

Athina

Very small room, adequate, but no extra space

Authenticity & Character

Location

In a more dilapidated part of Athens

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower door made a large bang when shut and no curtain to contain water from the shower--bathroom was tiny.

Activity Review

Welcome to Athens

Greece

Great overview of the city and it's various sights and neighborhoods! George, our driver/ guide was very knowledgable and friendly!

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George was great--very knowledgeable and friendly!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was great--very knowledgeable and friendly!

Transport

Good car, comfortable!

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Good car, comfortable!

While our trip to Bolivia was short, the choice of hotel accommodation was excellent. The food was amazing. Milenka was always available to help.

We wouldn't have made it in to the country without our great guide, David, who was also really good at interacting with the kids (aged 11). The countryside around Lake Titicaca was stunning. La Paz was an amazing city. Bolivia was the last stop on our visit, we had already been traveling for a month, but David made it exciting and fun. Our drivers were super and always helpful and accommodating. When we come back to Bolivia, I'll definitely use kimkim.

Tafadzwa (Taf to us) Chindove was the generous genius that helped my family plan and execute our life changing trip to Southern Africa. It was the 50th anniversary of our marriage, the high school graduation of our oldest grandchild, the 15th wedding anniversary of one of our children and so much more to celebrate that the trip just had to be perfect. It exceeded all of sour expectations.

There were 22 of our family on that trip. My wife and I, all four of our kids and spouses and all of our grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 18. All along the way there were fascinating things for all of us to see and do. We had dinner in a world class restaurant on a Cape Town mountain top with great child care we got to interview ahead of time, we saw the good the bad and the ugly of Soweto, the creation wonder of the Kruger complex including 43 species we counted of animals including all of the “big 5” at Kapama reserve, the Victoria Falls in full bloom, and had dinner on a 19th century luxury steam train on our 50th in Zambia.

Everywhere we stayed we saw the magnificence of Africa. And Taf was right there the whole time. We modified things along the way and she was right there to pave the way. She arranged medical visits to out hotel when testing for travel to Zimbabwe was required, handled small issues of time changes and large matters of air flights with coolness and professionalism.

Taf and her team are all 5 star as far as my family are concerned and all of the adults are professionals used to efficiency and competency and in KIMKIM and Taf we found that in excess. We will always remember our days in Southern Africa and if we ever get the opportunity to return to this sweet land you can bet we will be in touch with Taf before all else.

Taf and her company Salty Travel are amount the best of the best and is affiliated with KIMKIM travel as the consultant for South Africa. We really trust KIMKIM. When traveling in the first world we often plan our own trips though we consult with KIMKIM on diversions into the second or third world areas, or on hard to reach or time constricted travel. We used them to plan trips to Turkey, last fall to Egypt and now to Africa. They are just the best. Period

We had a great trip to Colombia. Both Felipe and Margoth helped us during the entire vacation and took care of everything from start to finish. All was outstanding but we especially liked our travel guide Pablo in Medellin, our tour to Cafe de la Cima, chocolate tasting at El Arsenal The Rum Box, Cartagena and the cooking class at Oh La La also in Cartagena. We would not hesitate to recommend Felipe to anyone that wants to visit Colombia.

Activity Reviews

Coffee Farm Day Tour

Medellín

Wonderful! We loved it! Great visit with the family at this coffee farm.

Quality of Experience

Great coffee. Wonderful family.

Food

Excellent.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing!

Transport

Great transportation.

Rafting Tour at Rio Claro

Medellín

So much fun! Highly recommend!

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Private Cooking Class and Lunch

Cartagena

Very fun cooking class and great food.

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The Best of Medellín City Tour (with Comuna 13)

Medellín

Great tour! A must!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wonderful!

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Guatape and El Peñol

Colombia

Great experience!

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Wonderful staff!

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Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Just great!

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Dinner Reservation at Andrés Carne de Res

Medellín

Loved this!

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Alto de San Miguel Forest Reserve Birdwatching Tour

Medellín

Great tour!

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Bird Sanctuary

Colombia

Very nice!

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Depart Colombia

Colombia

Went great!

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The trip planning and customization was easy and well managed. The overall trip plan was organized well. The itinerary was well thought out, covering some of the most essential areas of the country given our interests. The plan and communication around hotels, drivers, daily activities and travel were all communicated well. Most of the local guides were excellent. One, in Medellin, seemed a bit less well-versed and enthusiastic than the others, but was sufficient for the tours.

The country and its people are amazing. The natural beauty, culture and the Colombian spirit are inspiring.

Our one criticism was about the communication of what Tayrona Park promised to be versus what we experienced. For us, as experienced outdoors people who relish the solitude and wild aspects of natural places, the park was not what we had anticipated. It is a walk to several beaches, not a wilderness experience. To be fair, we arrived on a 3 day national holiday, so the park was full. But, we were quite unhappy with the day. Our local guide, with support and approval from our Kim Kim liaison made things right by swapping out an alternative for us. We had one other wrinkle, when bad weather prevented us from visiting one of the islands off Cartagena. Our liaison changed the itinerary easily for us to make sure we were happy.

This is our second trip with Kim Kim. In the end, they work hard to give you the experience you want and to take over the heavy lifting. They are solid communicators who work at those goals.

We highly recommend Emanuela. We had a wonderful experience in Iceland. Hotels, itinerary and food recommendations were amazing. Would definitely book with her again.

My family and I just completed a three week tour of Italy , with stays in Lake Como, Milan, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Taormina Sicily.
Jessica Proietti , at Story Walking Tours, worked closely with me to make sure the hotels, tours, activities restaurants met and exceeded our expectations.
While we were Italy she was in contact with us each step of the way making certain that each event went off as planned and she accommodated slight changes we made o the fly.
I am a seasoned traveler, and I would rate the activities she planned for us, the hotels and restaurants she selected and the services provide by Jessica a 10 on a scale of 10.
I am very pleased that we used Story Walking Tors and will recommend Jessica and her agency to all my friends who intend to travel to Italy in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lorelei Londres

Sorrento

Very pleasant hotel in good location

VOI Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace

Taormina

This hotel was a big surprise- It was perfect

Authenticity & Character

Wonderful Veranda - Great dinners with a piano player - Magical!

Location

Has it's own private beach and located new the gondola make going to town very convenient

Staff

Couldn't be friendlier or more attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were perfect!!

Villa d'Este

Como

My favorite Hotel - Its Magical

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Grand Hotel et de Milan

Milan

Hotel is old and tired.

Authenticity & Character

Hotel is old and tired - needs to be torn down and rebuilt

Location

Staff

Staff very helpful

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Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa, by R Collection Hotels

Rapallo

Loved the hotel - sorry we didn't stay longer

The Place Firenze

Florence

Very pleasant small hotel

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Hotel de Russie

Rome

My favorite hotel in Rome

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Activity Reviews

The Grandeur Of Como: Villa Olmo and Brunate Funicular

Italy

Enjoyed the tour

Milan In A Nutshell

Milan

Very enjoyable and informative tour

Full Day Tour: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

Italy

Private boat tour: Pearls of Lake Como

Italy

Had a great time

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Genoa Market & Old Shops Food Tour

Italy

Pleasant guide - but nothing special about the food.

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Pisa: full ticket entrance and private guided tour

Pisa

Loved the tour and vising the surround structures near the tower

Quality of Experience

Great tour but day was very hot

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Private Boat Trip along the Taormina Coast

Taormina

Lot's of fun - Swimming off of the Boat was great- Ending up ma t a restaurant a real treat Great Day

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Cannolo Cooking Class

Taormina

Making Cannoli- lots of fun

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Como Food Tour

Italy

Great time

Florence Art Tour: Uffizi & Accademia

Florence

A wonderful tour of the exceptional art

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Market tour and Cooking Lesson with a Farm Chef

Italy

A truly outstanding experience that my entire family will always remember. The best cooking class we have ever taken.

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Food

Unbelievable experience

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Private Evening Rome Walking Tour

Rome

Good tour of some of the highlights. Guide was terrific

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Limoncello Tour & Tasting

Amalfi Coast

Great fun - Chef was terrific

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Guided Visit to the Gentile Company Factory

Italy

An interesting tour of the silk factory

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Sicilian Street Food

Palermo

Guide was very good - tried hard- but touring in Palermo is not very interesting

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