Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Magical Morocco
Morocco | May 22 - Jun 3, 2023

Jean-Francois
Jean-Francois D.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Myself and my partner organized a two weeks trip around Morocco with Mohamed of KimKim, stopping in 8 different cities (and many more small stops throughout the country). We had a great experience working with Mohammed. He was really receptive to what we wanted, his answer time was so quick and he was always happy to make modifications in order to make sure our trip was exactly how we had dreamed it. Together, we created an epic itinerary! Overall, we had an amazing trip around Morocco,... Read more

Myself and my partner organized a two weeks trip around Morocco with Mohamed of KimKim, stopping in 8 different cities (and many more small stops throughout the country). We had a great experience working with Mohammed. He was really receptive to what we wanted, his answer time was so quick and he was always happy to make modifications in order to make sure our trip was exactly how we had dreamed it. Together, we created an epic itinerary!

Overall, we had an amazing trip around Morocco, but we must say that it was made even more memorable and magical thanks to our driver Samir Gemmaoui. He was so generous with all the information. He thought us along the way on the Moroccan/ Amazigh culture, language and religion. We learnt so much!

We felt safe with him and had full trust. We stopped at the most beautiful spots along the way! We joked he was the #photoshootmaster! We have the most beautiful memories to bring back home.

I must also add that this was a trip where I was turning 30 years old. He went above and beyond to make my birthday incredible with a personalized birthday cake and a last minute add to Akchour.
(On this note, we highly suggest to go to Akchour to hike up above God’s Bridge and to swim in the cool but beautiful water!)

We feel extremely lucky to have had the chance to have Samir as our driver. He started off as our driver and finished as a member of our family.

We highly suggest to use KimKim and of course Samir for anyone who wishes to have a dream trip with no stress in Morocco.

We loved our trip so much that we are already planning when we can come back! (Hopefully soon!)

Tanmirt and Shookran!

Rosie & Jean-François

Hotel Reviews
Oum Palace Hotel & SPA
Casablanca

Here for only one night. It was a good place to stay for a one night before an early morning plane trip. Modern building and room.

Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

Location was great as it was just besides the place. The terrasse was beautiful. However, the breakfast was not edible. The bread was old. The eggs were cold. The tea and coffee were not great. Very disappointing. We would not go back to this hotel.

Riad Ghita
Fes

Location was poor - there were not a lot of restaurants around us (only tourist traps). The terrasse was nice. The breakfast was ok. We must say however that the boys in the Hotel were very helpful and the room was beautiful.

Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Fun experience to sleep in the desert. Ahmed was really cool and fun! However, our tent did not smell too great (something was wrong with the toilet pipes) and although we had a shower - it was freezing cold.

Kasbah du Toubkal
lmlil

This was also un "coup de coeur" for us. The room was so great, with a view of the mountains. A terasse surrounded by Mountains. It was relaly the most peaceful place. We loved the fact that there was a free Hammam! The food was so incredibly good. We had a wonderful experience at this Kasbah and we are actually planning on coming back hopefully in the near future. Things to improve: Let the visitors know that there is a walk down to the city in order to leave the Kasbah and therefore to NOT wear sandals.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Not always easy to reach.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Caravane
Ouarzazate

We loved this Riad! The room was spectacular, the pool was so needed and the service was great. The host was so sweet and the food was also so yummy! We definitely would recommend this Riad to people going to Ait-Benhaddou.

Riad Pachavana
Marrakech

The location was good, but the service was slightly disappointing. We were served tea to only be told at check out that we needed to pay for it. Water was also not included, which had not been mentioned.

Riad Chbanate
Essaouira

This was by far the best Riad we stayed at during out trip. Samira, the hosts, and her team were absolutely incredible. They make us feel at home and gave us great recommendations on where to eat, see the sunset and much more. The breakfast was also the best breakfast of our trip. It was so yummy, we are still dreaming about it!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the medina! Very close to everything!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil
Private Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil
Morocco

All transfers with Samir were fun! We were so thankful to have him! We probably did some berber language course during our trip! Tanmirt!

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Our Guide Hassan was very nice. It was nice to have a guided tour as the city is large and there is so much to learn and talk about. The only thing is that I should have been more direct with some of the things I wanted to see and int he end there were two places that we had not seen that were on my list.

Guided Tour of Essaouira
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Essaouira

We loved having this time for us. Essaouira is an easy city to guide yourself in.

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Morocco

We love spending time with Samir so this was a great day! The Mosque is absolutely beautiful and it was so nice to walk on the beach.

Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez
Private Transfer From Merzouga to Fez
Morocco

Although a very long trip to do - it was made great by Samir. We loved the fact that we stopped to see and feed the monkeys! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert
Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert
Morocco

This was a great day! We had told Samir (our driver) that we wanted to buy a carpet from Morocco and he brought us to the cutest place ever. We had the most magical experience and bought our dream carpet. The stop in the Todra Gorges were soooo beautiful. I could have hanged out there for so long. Ait Benhaddou was fun to see! Overall, very fun day.

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Fes

This was the worst activity of our trip. The guided tour felt more like a shopping trip than an actual tour. (Guide's name was Mohammed) Our guide made us feel bad about not spending. We had told them that we had already bought a carpet, but we still ended up spending 45 minutes in a carpet store. We would have much more enjoyed our time experiencing the city alone with help from our driver Samir to get to some of the places.

Guided Hike from the Azzaden Valley to Aguersiouâl & Imlil
Guided Hike from the Azzaden Valley to Aguersiouâl & Imlil
Morocco

We were really hoping to do an actual hike in Imlil as there are SO many to do and we had mentioned this multiple times to Mohamed. Unfortunately this was only a walk through the village...and although beautiful, it was not what we wanted. Our guide Mohammed however was really fun and we are excited to come back to hike up Toubkal.

 Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis
Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis
Morocco

We loved going to eat with a family in Menkes. The food was out of this world. My partner also loved visiting Volubilis.

Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jun 06, 2023
Hi Jean-Francois, Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic trip with KimKim and Samir. He made your journey memorable and educational, sharing insights into Moroccan culture, language, and religion. It's wonderful to hear that you felt safe, trusted him, and visited the most beautiful spots along the way. We feel lucky to have had Samir as part of our team, and we're delighted he became a member of your family throughout the trip. Thank you for... Read more

Hi Jean-Francois,

Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic trip with KimKim and Samir. He made your journey memorable and educational, sharing insights into Moroccan culture, language, and religion. It's wonderful to hear that you felt safe, trusted him, and visited the most beautiful spots along the way.

We feel lucky to have had Samir as part of our team, and we're delighted he became a member of your family throughout the trip. Thank you for recommending KimKim and Samir to others seeking a stress-free dream trip in Morocco.

We can't wait to have you back for another amazing adventure soon!

Warm regards!
Mohamed.

Kimkim was recommended from a friend of ours...
Greece | May 26 - Jun 3, 2023

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Patty S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Kimkim was recommended from a friend of ours. Once we decided on Greece, we worked with Amalia. She was very responsive and easy to work with. Our trip was exactly what we wanted to be. There are always unforeseen circumstances when traveling but she was available to help and everything worked out well. We loved the app they used as well. We really appreciate her patience to make this a great trip. I would highly recommend them. Read more

Kimkim was recommended from a friend of ours. Once we decided on Greece, we worked with Amalia. She was very responsive and easy to work with. Our trip was exactly what we wanted to be. There are always unforeseen circumstances when traveling but she was available to help and everything worked out well. We loved the app they used as well. We really appreciate her patience to make this a great trip. I would highly recommend them.

Activity Reviews
Santorini Wine & Food Tasting
Santorini Wine & Food Tasting
Santorini

This was a great way to see the rest of the island. We had two beautiful wine tastings and a lunch with ample greek food to enjoy. We highly recommend this activity.

Cycling experience in Mykonos
Cycling experience in Mykonos
Mykonos

This was surprisingly our favorite thing about Mykonos. The ride wasn't too difficult, and we were given an beautiful picnic by the beach. We would highly recommend this activity, off the beaten path. It's worth it.

Mykonos Guided Tour
Mykonos Guided Tour
Mykonos

We really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide, Amarilla (sp?) was fantastic. We would highly recommend this to navigate the cute Mykonos town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Food Walking Tour & Lunch
Athens Food Walking Tour & Lunch
Athens

Wow! This tour will make you very full! We walked through Athens and tried so many different foods. Our favorite was at the end trying the different souvlaki dishes. She was amenable to what we wanted, since we were very full at the end. This is a great way to navigate a city. I always recommend food tours and this one was top notch.

Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Dear Patty,

Thank you so much for posting this wonderful review!

It makes very happy to know you enjoyed the services provided😊

It was really great working with you and I'd like to thank you for the excellent cooperation.
I hope we will get to plan together your next trip to Greece!
My warmest wishes to the whole family.
All the best,
Amalia

Lots of fun thanks! Maybe explain how wait ti...
Ireland | May 25 - Jun 2, 2023

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Dylan J.
Okolona, KY | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023

Lots of fun thanks! Maybe explain how wait times and parking availability impact sight-seeing spots.

Local specialist: Noel Carroll

Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great...
Iceland | May 26 - Jun 3, 2023

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Ric A.
Lawndale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great itinerary and investigate all the possibilities for fun along the way. Read more

Emanuel’s worked with us to customize a great itinerary and investigate all the possibilities for fun along the way.

Activity Reviews
Free day in Reykjavik
Free day in Reykjavik
Reykjavík

Funday in town, a few museums and shopping. Dinner at Fiskgelid was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Reykjavík

The absolute best. Don’t miss. Must do. Very cool. Everyone having a great time.

Quality of Experience
Drive back  and more of the South Coast
Drive back and more of the South Coast
Iceland

In retrospect, probably could have travelled directly from Westmann island tour back to Reykjavik, rather than returning to Vik and the retracing our steps the next day.

Quality of Experience
A Day at the Westmann islands
A Day at the Westmann islands
Iceland

Fun ferry ride, followed by boat tour with local guide. Lots of birds, caught a glimpse of a whale

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The local guide on the boat tour
Transport
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajokull glacier
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajokull glacier
Jökulsárlón

Unbelievable. Really fun - we had perfect weather. Drive up and back in giant truck on extreme road was almost as fun as the snowmobiling. Had the glacier all to ourselves - beautiful pictures

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat
Iceland

Didn’t get to do - hurricane force winds forced cancellation. The lagoon itself is a “ don’t miss” activity. Looked like it would have been fun

South Coast
South Coast
Iceland

Great jumping off point for multiple day trips. Town is cute as a button and has a gigantic Icewear store.

Quality of Experience
Food
The Brewhouse was surprisingly great. Good selection of craft beer made on the premises and delicious food choices.
West Iceland
West Iceland
Borgarnes

Snaefelles National park was fantastic. We had a great weather day for the drive around the peninsula.

Quality of Experience
Food
Both meals; at Englendingavik, and Bara Olstofa were excellent.
Transport
B59 hotel was adequate but not special. Clean, but run more like a youth hostel ( one of the floors) than a full service hotel. Many things in the room had mechanical or design problems - all small, but irritating.
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Ric and Suzanne,
thank you so so much for your lovely feedback and your beautiful review.
It fills my heart with joy to hear you had a wonderful time and truly appreciated the beauty of what Iceland can offer.

It has been a pleasure to stay in touch with you guys, you have always been the kindest.
I hope to have you back here again one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

Great tour experience.
Spain | May 24 - Jun 3, 2023

Alexandra
Alexandra G.
Tucson, AZ | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Clara was Absolutely the BEST! We had a private tour of the Cathedral and the Alcazar in Seville, Spain and we could not have asked for a better and a more intelligent guide! Clara was very knowledgeable, informative, professional and passionate. She also was able to read our interest level and adjusted her pace as we toured both establishments. Any question we had, she addressed and connected with us with such ease. Thank you Clara and thank you, to the group organiser Matías, who... Read more

Clara was Absolutely the BEST! We had a private tour of the Cathedral and the Alcazar in Seville, Spain and we could not have asked for a better and a more intelligent guide! Clara was very knowledgeable, informative, professional and passionate. She also was able to read our interest level and adjusted her pace as we toured both establishments. Any question we had, she addressed and connected with us with such ease. Thank you Clara and thank you, to the group organiser Matías, who communicated with us and arranged the meeting so seamlessly. We had the best experience with your company!

Activity Review
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville

Clara was Absolutely the BEST! We had a private tour of the Cathedral and the Alcazar and we could not have asked for a better and a more intelligent guide! Clara was very knowledgeable, informative, professional and passionate. She also was able to read our interest level and adjusted her pace as we toured both establishments. Any question we had, she addressed and connected with us with such ease. Thank you Clara and thank you, to the group organiser Matías, who communicated with us and arranged the meeting so seamlessly. We had the best experience with your company!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

The tourguide Garvin was a very hardworking, ...
Vietnam | May 27 - Jun 1, 2023

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imy F.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023

The tourguide Garvin was a very hardworking, warm and detailed person who offered great hospitality and introduction to Ha Noi and Vietnam.
It was amazing to visit local market, interact with local family and learn to make rick cake. 😍

Local specialist: Huyen Nghiem
Huyen
Huyen Nghiem
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Jun 05, 2023

Dear Ira,
Thank you very much for placing your trust in Asia Aventura and for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. Your kind words of appreciation serve as a great source of motivation for our team to continuously enhance our tour services and assist even more clients in the future.
Warm regards,
Huyen Nghiem (Ms)

A perfectly tailored experience.
Iceland | May 25 - Jun 2, 2023

Sue
Sue M.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
What an amazing place ! Iceland is unlike anywhere else we have seen. Terry put together the most perfect itinerary for us by learning what we liked to do and see, and merging that with all the incredible possibilities on offer there. From enjoying the beauty of all the magnificent waterfalls (foss) to snorkeling in the glacial waters of the Silfra fissure. She thought of everything and presented it all in an easy to manage package. Thanks so much Terry… it was simply wonderful. Read more

What an amazing place ! Iceland is unlike anywhere else we have seen. Terry put together the most perfect itinerary for us by learning what we liked to do and see, and merging that with all the incredible possibilities on offer there. From enjoying the beauty of all the magnificent waterfalls (foss) to snorkeling in the glacial waters of the Silfra fissure. She thought of everything and presented it all in an easy to manage package. Thanks so much Terry… it was simply wonderful.

Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

A spectacular place that is of the highest quality in every respect. A sublime experience which I will remember forever. The free face mask and drink were a fun addition.

Quality of Experience
So we’ll planned and organized.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland

The drive to the cave was fun. The cave itself was fascinating if a little scary. But the equipment that was supplied was very helpful and reassuring. The guide was funny and interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

I was quite nervous about this tour, but the guides were very experienced, the prep was thorough and the equipment all excellent quality. The time in the fissure was otherworldly and fascinating. The whole experience was exhilarating and I thoroughly enjoyed it

Quality of Experience
Different to anything I’ve done before.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and capable.
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Replied on Jun 12, 2023

Thank you, Sue, for your beautiful review! I am thrilled that you had such a fabulous time. And it was definitely my pleasure putting this all together for you. Warmest wishes to you both, Terry

Iceland Trip
Iceland | May 22 - May 28, 2023

Neelima
Neelima M.
Mason, OH | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023

Veronika was amazing from start to finish with planning the trip and guiding us throughout the trip. Iceland was beautiful and it is heaven on earth would recommend to everyone.

Local specialist: Veronika Turskytė
Veronika
Veronika Turskytė
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Dear Neelima,

I greatly appreciate your lovely feedback! I am overjoyed that you had an amazing experience, and I genuinely enjoyed organizing everything for you. Best regards to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Veronika

Great trip in the beautiful Irish countryside...
Ireland | May 23 - May 31, 2023

Ken
Ken W.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Great trip in the beautiful Irish countryside. And the hotel in Dublin (Merrion) was one of the best we ever stayed in! Read more

Great trip in the beautiful Irish countryside. And the hotel in Dublin (Merrion) was one of the best we ever stayed in!

Hotel Review
The Merrion Hotel
Dublin

One of the best we ever stayed in. Beautiful classy and luxurious. Great breakfast, great service, great location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Shauna Brazil

Great trip plan by Mieke - especially getting...
The Netherlands | May 31 - Jun 3, 2023

Ken
Ken W.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Great trip plan by Mieke - especially getting us into Anne Frank and Vermeer when I know tix were very tight! Maarten was a great driver and Jelte gave us a fantastic Jordaan food tour. Read more

Great trip plan by Mieke - especially getting us into Anne Frank and Vermeer when I know tix were very tight! Maarten was a great driver and Jelte gave us a fantastic Jordaan food tour.

Hotel Review
Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Not your standard lux hotel - much more character in a great location (even if the room was a little small). Best French toast I ever had for breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Made of 25 canal houses. Doesn’t look like a hotel at all from the outside. Beautiful courtyard!
Location
Near Anne Frank and shopping and loads of restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was pretty small for the price
Activity Review
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Joe (Damn Boat Guys) did a fantastic job of showing us around in the early morning when it was very peaceful — and keeping us warm in a cool and blustery day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on Jun 05, 2023

Hi Ken, so good to hear you have enjoyed your trip. It was an absolute please organizing this trip for you and a personal moment of joy when we managed to get you into the Vermeer exhibit after all :). Thank you for your kind words and feedback!
Wishing you all the best, Mieke

The one, the only… Sallam!
Morocco | May 27 - Jun 3, 2023

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june l.
West Palm Beach, FL | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023
Sallam was our tour manager and the highlight of the trip. His personality and knowledge made this a great experience and have us wanting to plan another trip. We packed a lot in just 6 days, but still experienced a lot of Morocco. The trip exceeded my expectations. Read more

Sallam was our tour manager and the highlight of the trip. His personality and knowledge made this a great experience and have us wanting to plan another trip. We packed a lot in just 6 days, but still experienced a lot of Morocco. The trip exceeded my expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Hicham
Chefchaouen

Nice room but was dirty with hair all over in showers and beds with thin mats on cement for some of the beds. I think options are limited in the area though. Staff was nice

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity & Character
Location
Location
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleaner
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses
Rabat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The White Camel Lodge
Agafay, Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Hamza was wonderful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
We were surprised with how clean and comfortable the rooms were given we were in the desert.
Riad Al Makan
Fès

A bit dirty

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity & Character
Location
Location
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness & Comfort
ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport
Nouaceur

Bed hard as a rock. Ppl working g there were great.

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity & Character
Location
Location
At the airport for our 730am flight
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hard bed
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech

The best breakfast of our entire trip. Beautiful hotel in a good central location. Very clean rooms and courteous staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Free Morning in Marrakech
Free Morning in Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Driving Tour of Casablanca
Casablanca
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat
Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat
Rabat
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen
Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen

Loved loved loved it, esp with our guide sallam

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sharon Louthian
Sharon
Sharon Louthian
Local specialist in US and Morocco | Replied on Jun 06, 2023
Hi June, Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review for us. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that you enjoyed your time with Sallam! Also great to hear that we exceeded your expectations. Thanks also for the feedback regarding the hotels, especially in Chefchaouen. We've worked with that riad for quite some time, but it does seem like recently their standards have slipped. One of our team members, in fact, is visiting them today to discuss the issues that... Read more

Hi June,

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review for us. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that you enjoyed your time with Sallam! Also great to hear that we exceeded your expectations. Thanks also for the feedback regarding the hotels, especially in Chefchaouen. We've worked with that riad for quite some time, but it does seem like recently their standards have slipped. One of our team members, in fact, is visiting them today to discuss the issues that you highlighted with their management team. Since that is clearly not the standard that we expect, we appreciate the feedback so that we can correct this going further!

Thanks again!
Sharon, Sallam, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Best first visit to Dubai
United Arab Emirates | Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2022

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Assata W.
Bermuda | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
This was our first time in Dubai and thanks to Pradeep, Fahim, and team, we had the best time! Everything was very well organized from our driver, to our personal tours and excursions. We were able to experience both old and new Dubai as well as all of the activities requested including a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Pradeep worked with all of our requests and budgetary requirements with the highest level of communication and professionalism. It was a relief to not have to stress about planning... Read more

This was our first time in Dubai and thanks to Pradeep, Fahim, and team, we had the best time! Everything was very well organized from our driver, to our personal tours and excursions. We were able to experience both old and new Dubai as well as all of the activities requested including a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Pradeep worked with all of our requests and budgetary requirements with the highest level of communication and professionalism. It was a relief to not have to stress about planning our trip including all the nuances that come with trip planning, and instead focus on enjoying it to the fullest. Thank you to Pradeep and the kimkim team - we highly recommend and will be using them again in the future!

Local specialist: Pradeep Fernando
Pradeep
Pradeep Fernando
Local specialist in United Arab Emirates | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Thank you, Assata for your review and more importantly, that you enjoyed our unique destination with us. On behalf of Kimkim, Fahim and I would like to thank you for using our services and should any of your family or friends look to make Dubai their next destination, you know you can count on us! Thanks again!
Pradeep

Rinolda plans our dream trip to Iceland!
Iceland | May 20 - May 29, 2023

Hannah
Hannah P.
Ames, IA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were... Read more

Rinolda was a pleasure to work with! She was helpful during every step of the planning and trip process. She took time to understand our likes and dislikes, and in the end planned a trip perfectly curated to our dream vacation. Additionally, while in Iceland she checked in often, and even went out of her way to help us re-arrange an excursion since the weather was going to be bad the day we had originally booked. All of her food recommendations, trip plans, driving routes, and locations were amazing. This was truly a vacation we could not have planned without Rinolda's knowledge!

My one comment for improvement, would be to add more details in the accommodation information. A few of the guesthouses we stayed at had a certain times blocked off that we were supposed to check in (I.e. check in from 16:00-18:00), and we didn't realize this until the day of check in. So, one time we missed the check in time, which isn't ideal. Also, a few of the guesthouses had sent check in information (such as where to find the keys, or door codes) to the booking email. Since KimKim booked the stay, they had that info and not us. So, it would help if the booking confirmation with info from the hotel/guesthouse was added to the itinerary.

Overall, this was our first time using KimKim, and I did not know what to expect, but Rinolda exceeded all of our expectations. I would recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Iceland!

Activity Reviews
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Earth Lagoon
Earth Lagoon
Lake Mývatn
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Into the Glacier
Into the Glacier
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Husafell Canyon Baths
Husafell Canyon Baths
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rinolda J
Rinolda
Rinolda J
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Hannah,

Thanks for your kind words! It was my pleasure and I was very excited to meet you on my tour!

Road trip around costa rica
Costa Rica | May 17 - May 30, 2023

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roar f.
Norway | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
Had an amazing trip to Costa Rica thanks to Olman. I would never have figured out the logostics myself with rental cars pick up and how to get around costa rica effectivly. Will recommend the white water rafting to everyone. That is an amazin 30 km trip down the pacuare river. Read more

Had an amazing trip to Costa Rica thanks to Olman. I would never have figured out the logostics myself with rental cars pick up and how to get around costa rica effectivly. Will recommend the white water rafting to everyone. That is an amazin 30 km trip down the pacuare river.

Hotel Review
Wyndham
Tamarindo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 05, 2023

Hello Roar & Renate,

Thanks for your review.
It was my pleasure to assist you in planning a unforgettable road trip in the tropics.

I hope you enjoyed every destination to visited.

Let's hope you will come to my country again.

Pura Vida,
Olman

From a magical town of blue-washed buildings ...
Morocco | May 25 - Jun 2, 2023

Rhonda
Rhonda M.
Cambridge, MA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
From a magical town of blue-washed buildings to a lively city with spice-infused markets to a Berber camp on seas of sand ... Kimkim Travel created the perfect Moroccan holiday that exceeded expectations for me and my friends. Said worked to discover what was most important to us and helped us plan a customized trip that hit all of the high points. Said was always available and attentive to our needs but the real star of our trip was our driver, Illyace. He was fluent in English and... Read more

From a magical town of blue-washed buildings to a lively city with spice-infused markets to a Berber camp on seas of sand ... Kimkim Travel created the perfect Moroccan holiday that exceeded expectations for me and my friends. Said worked to discover what was most important to us and helped us plan a customized trip that hit all of the high points. Said was always available and attentive to our needs but the real star of our trip was our driver, Illyace. He was fluent in English and extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and eager to show us his country. I have lived in several countries and traveled extensively but this was my favorite experience, by far! Thank you, Kimkim Travel for creating memories that we will never forget!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jun 05, 2023
Hi Rhonda, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that we were able to create the perfect Moroccan holiday for you and your friends, exceeding your expectations. Our team is dedicated to understanding our travelers' preferences and crafting customized trips that highlight the best of each destination. We're delighted to know that we hit all the high points and that Said was readily available and attentive to your needs... Read more

Hi Rhonda,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that we were able to create the perfect Moroccan holiday for you and your friends, exceeding your expectations.

Our team is dedicated to understanding our travelers' preferences and crafting customized trips that highlight the best of each destination. We're delighted to know that we hit all the high points and that Said was readily available and attentive to your needs throughout the planning process.

Your kind words mean a lot to us, especially coming from someone who has lived in several countries and traveled extensively. We are honored to have been a part of your favorite experience so far. It was our pleasure to create lasting memories for you, and we hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future.

Once again, thank you for choosing Kimkim Travel. We appreciate your trust and your lovely review.

Best regards,
Abdel

Great trip
Austria | May 20 - May 26, 2023

Debbie
Debbie W.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023

Bas did a tremendous job on planning our trip, we loved every minute.

Local specialist: Bas Naus

Wonderful Iceland Trip
Iceland | May 18 - Jun 2, 2023

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David W.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023

Scotty, Preeti and Michele were outstanding in their help planning our trip. They were very helpful and their recommendations were marvelous. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them and their knowledge of the Westfjords and Snaefellsnes led us to places we probably would not have seen without their guidance. As we travelled, they were available for questions as needed. They were an absolute delight to work with, and we hope to work with them again.

Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

Awesome 16 day trip in Japan!
Japan | May 12 - May 27, 2023

Nicola
Nicola R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
One of our dream destinations to visit was Japan, and the whole experience booking with kimkim was great! From the planning phase, Christine was able to grasp our needs quickly and was able to make all the adjustments we were looking for our 16 day long trip. The activities booked (shout out to the Osaka food tour and the Kyoto tea ceremony) were very memorable and the accomodations (shout out the the Ryokans on the Nakasendo trail) were also great! During the trip, Christine was also... Read more

One of our dream destinations to visit was Japan, and the whole experience booking with kimkim was great! From the planning phase, Christine was able to grasp our needs quickly and was able to make all the adjustments we were looking for our 16 day long trip. The activities booked (shout out to the Osaka food tour and the Kyoto tea ceremony) were very memorable and the accomodations (shout out the the Ryokans on the Nakasendo trail) were also great! During the trip, Christine was also available to answer our questions and get us a functioning pocket wifi devices quickly after we received a faulty one upon our arrival. All in all, our trip was simply amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Ryokan Echigoya

We had the Ryokan to ourselves, it had a ton of Edo japense charm. Our host was amazing, the food was delicious, the room was comfy and beautiful and the overall experience was exactly what we were looking for in a Ryokan.

Authenticity & Character
Old building with a ton of character and authenticity
Location
Directly in the middle of Narai's main street.
Staff
Yutaka-san was an amazing host.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kaidou Roman Onyado Tsutaya
Kiso
Authenticity & Character
A little more "hotel" vibes, but still very nice.
Location
A little far by foot from the station, but still well located.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very nice outdoor Onsen bath.
Kisoji-inn Daikichi
Nagano

Awesome Ryokan, staff super friendly and one of the best meals of our whole trip.

Authenticity & Character
Very authentic and amazing food.
Location
Very cute location in Tsumago
Staff
Super friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sanco Inn Nagoya Shinkansenguchi
Nagoya

Nothing fancy, but clean and well located.

Authenticity & Character
Nothing remarkable
Location
Directly in front of Nagoya station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Windows were facing another building, so no natural light in the room. Besides that the room was comfortable.
Ibis Osaka Umeda
Osaka
Authenticity & Character
Typical hotel, not much character.
Location
Super close to the subway, well located in Umeda.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfy beds!
Kinosaki Yamamotoya

Awesome Ryokan with a lot of character and good japanese breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Alot of 60-70s vibes with old-school japanese charm.
Location
Great location in Kinosaki, close to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, but futons were not the most comfortable.
Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Kyoto

Nice little hotel, the tatami room was nice and comfy for 4 people.

Authenticity & Character
Tatami room was pretty nice ! Bathroom a little small for 4 people.
Location
Close to the subway stations and buses
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The futons were very comfortable!
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Daimon
Tokyo

Good breakfast and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Relatively basic hotel, but the japanese breakfast buffet was delicious !
Location
Even if Minato City is not as vibrant is Shibuya or Shinjuku, it's close to transportation (and Tokyo Tower as well).
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean, rooms a little small for western standards, but totally ok for Japan.
Activity Reviews
Tokyo Departure
Tokyo Departure
Japan

Not an actual activity, but we were very sad having to leaving Japan :( But we left with a ton of awesome memories!

Exploring the Facades of Tokyo
Exploring the Facades of Tokyo
Tokyo
Yabuhara to Narai Hike
Yabuhara to Narai Hike
Japan

Awesome little hike, nice fews atop the moutain in Yabuhara and very nice forest landscapes. Narai is probably the nicest post town we visited!

Quality of Experience
Magome to Tsumago
Magome to Tsumago
Japan

The hike was great, going through small towns and the country side! We saw watermills, water falls and awesome forest and mountain landscapes. The tea house on the way was really cool and the trail was well indicated.

Quality of Experience
Welcome to Osaka
Welcome to Osaka
Osaka

One of the best nights of our trips, we ate and drank to our hearts content! We hung out with some locals, tasted delicious food and even went down a slide !

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Big shout out to Levy!
Visit Kinosaki Onsen
Visit Kinosaki Onsen
Kyoto

It was very nice being able to visit and use mutiple onsens.

Quality of Experience
The onsens were so nice and relaxing!
Day trip to Nara and Uji
Day trip to Nara and Uji
Kyoto

We didn't have a chance to stop in Uji, but even though it eas raining, we had a great time in Nara!

Quality of Experience
Tea ceremony and see shrine, temples
Tea ceremony and see shrine, temples
Kyoto

This review will only be regarding the Tea ceremony in Kyoto (Maikoya). It was really fun, relaxing and authentic!

Quality of Experience
We got to wear kinomo/yukata, the tea was good, awesome experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff was very insightful and nice !
Arrive in Tokyo - Train to Tokyo Station
Arrive in Tokyo - Train to Tokyo Station
Tokyo

It was nice to have a greeter help us buy our IC cards and bring us to the train, but she seemed in a rush and we were expecting to have our wifi devices atthe airport, which would have helped us find our hotel faster.

Quality of Experience
We were expecting pocket wifi and passes upon arrival, which weew at the hotel. Thus, getting the hotel was not the easiest
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our greeter was nice but a little in a rush.
Transport
We made it, but instructions could have been a little more detailed.
Local specialist: Christine Mayol
Christine
Christine Mayol
Local specialist in Tokyo | Replied on Jun 05, 2023

Hi Nicola,
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us this amazing review! I am so grateful I was able to work with you on this trip, you are very patient , understanding and flexible. I appreciate the kind words and the positive feedback about the places you have visited, this will help us recommend the experience to other travelers! Hope you will visit Japan again soon!

Trip to France was wonderful.
France | May 26 - Jun 2, 2023

Amanda
Amanda B.
Evansville, IN | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
Trip was wonderful!! It was nice to have transfers to and from hotels. To and from places on our own for travelers who aren’t used to the metro can be a little intimidating, but it worked out great. Lori, Valley Castle tour I wish we would’ve had more time at each castle. We did pay for audio tour guide, but did not receive. Turned out, we didn’t have enough time to use them if we would’ve had them. One of our favorite tours that we did was our cooking class with Rosa. It was absolutely... Read more

Trip was wonderful!! It was nice to have transfers to and from hotels. To and from places on our own for travelers who aren’t used to the metro can be a little intimidating, but it worked out great. Lori, Valley Castle tour I wish we would’ve had more time at each castle. We did pay for audio tour guide, but did not receive. Turned out, we didn’t have enough time to use them if we would’ve had them. One of our favorite tours that we did was our cooking class with Rosa. It was absolutely amazing!
Loved Paris, Nice, our tour to Eze, Monaco, and Montecarlo. We took a train one day to Antibes and it was fantastic . Very beautiful there. Thank you!!

Activity Review
Market Visit & Cooking Class with Lunch
Market Visit & Cooking Class with Lunch
Nice

This was an amazing excursion! Rosa was a fantastic!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Bonjour Amanda !
I've just read the feedback you've left on Kim Kim and I wanted to thank you :)
I am glad to see that you enjoy your trip, especially your cooking class with Rosa ! Thank you for her too.
I will contact the audio guide provider and keep you informed...
Your comments are very helpful for us as they help to improve the quality of our services.

I wish you a wonderful summer and a lot of good memories!
Kind regards ^^
Amandine

We went on a 12 day trip to Croatia and Slove...
Croatia | May 19 - May 30, 2023

Susan
Susan G.
Uniondale, NY | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023
We went on a 12 day trip to Croatia and Slovenia with our friends who have travelled excessively. Our specialist Antonia and her assistant provided us with round the clock accessibility in case we had any issues. We started in Dubrovnik and stayed at a beautiful hotel with a balcony with a perfect view and place for us to relax after our travels. Our tour guide took us through the old city teaching us about life in this historical city where she had lived as a child. Her knowledge and the... Read more

We went on a 12 day trip to Croatia and Slovenia with our friends who have travelled excessively. Our specialist Antonia and her assistant provided us with round the clock accessibility in case we had any issues. We started in Dubrovnik and stayed at a beautiful hotel with a balcony with a perfect view and place for us to relax after our travels. Our tour guide took us through the old city teaching us about life in this historical city where she had lived as a child. Her knowledge and the information she told us was so interesting. Each day we were able to access our itinerary on the Trip Plans app and our agent would send us an email to review our daily schedule. The hotels were beautiful and provided excellent service, wonderful staff and delicious breakfasts. We visited many towns our agent felt we would enjoy based on the conversations and emails stating what we’d like to do. Each town had something special for us to explore - we went to an island where our guide showed us his farm and his home- we went to a truffle farm where we learned how to prepare various dishes with truffle oil, we went to a National Park with a waterfall, an ancient cave, a castle, saw the Julian alps, loving every unique experience. The drivers all spoke English and got us to our destinations safely. The vans were clean and spacious and comfortable. We spent many days traveling via van, all through Croatia and Slovenia. We fell in love with both countries and learned the historical facts about each town provided by our exceptional guides. We can’t say enough about this trip. It was the trip of our dreams and was beyond our expectations. Thank you Antonia and team! We highly recommend KimKim and already referred them to several friends. We can’t wait to plan our next trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Soča
Bovec

Hotel was very basic but was clean and offered a a beautiful view of the mountains!

Authenticity & Character
Very contemporary and sort of “ no thrills”- no coffeemaker in room.
Location
Easy to walk to restaurants
Staff
Staff were nice -
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was very basic- nothing special.
Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel
Ljubljana

The staff were very helpful and gave us so much useful information about Ljubljana suggesting and walking us to a restaurant for authentic Slovenian cuisine! Hotel offered a welcome snack and drink and the rooms were each uniquely decorated.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel is very pretty. Rooms were clean and roomy! Hotel face special goodies in the rooms and was clean and comfortable.
Location
Easy to get to shopping and restaurants.
Staff
The staff were friendly and so helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and comfortable
Hotel Adriatic
Rovinj

The staff were so accommodating ,helpful and friendly. The restaurant had a great front outdoor area with couches and was a great place to relax and watch the boats and the view of all the people walking by.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming hotel. Loved it’s view and location.
Location
Staff
They were extremely helpful and accommodating. So motivated to help us enjoy our stay in Rovinj!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything !
Hotel Bevanda
Opatija

Staff were very accommodating. When we got to our room we had an issue and the staff changed us to a suite since it was the only room available. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms and the view were beautiful. Excellent breakfast and welcome drinks!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful decors and architectural elements
Location
It had a beautiful view and was easy to walk up to restaurants and the marina.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
This was a beautiful and relaxing hotel. Great views!
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

It was in the center of town near the palace. Rooms were clean but a little small.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms and the breakfast.
Location
Right near the Palace, shopping lots around.
Staff
Staff on late shift not so helpful- hard to reach the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel La Roche
Tivat

Pretty boutique hotel. Rooms were very clean - we had a 2 bedroom unit. Staff were nice. Only issue we had was the technology for working the a/c and lights was hard to figure out.

Authenticity & Character
It had a charm to it.
Location
A pretty view and down near the water so you could walk along the water.
Staff
They were friendly and available
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms
Hotel More
Dubrovnik

Beautiful hotel, excellent service, amazing views, delicious breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved to walk on the Sea Walk and that it was away from hustle and bustle of the old city. It was a 10 -15 minute ride to the old city.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very cool cave bar and a relaxing atmosphere with a pool.
Activity Reviews
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day Trip to Pula
Half Day Trip to Pula
Croatia

This was such an interesting tour. Our guide was excellent and we learned so much about the city of Pula enjoying the ancient amphitheater learning about theso much interesting history!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Croatia

Miriana and Miro were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed watching and learning about the truffles and how they’re harvested and grown. Miriana is a wonderful cook and we enjoyed our delicious truffle goodies along with the truffle oils. We enjoyed this visit. It was a very tasty and unique experience and highly recommend a visit here!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Our guideGrgo was wonderful
Food
We ate cheese and wine at our guides family home and we ate lunch at a friend’s restaurant!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide took us all over the island providing us with so many delicious meals and experiences.
Transport
He drove us all over the island
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Aug 08, 2023
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope you had an excellent time in Croatia and Slovenia. The greatest thing a travel agent can hear is how much of an impression their country and the whole travel experience made on their guests. Your input is very important to us and any future travelers. We aim to tailor the trip exactly to your wishes while still ensuring a high quality of services and that all the different aspects of the trip run smoothly. I’m very grateful for your kind... Read more

Hi Susan,

Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope you had an excellent time in Croatia and Slovenia. The greatest thing a travel agent can hear is how much of an impression their country and the whole travel experience made on their guests. Your input is very important to us and any future travelers. We aim to tailor the trip exactly to your wishes while still ensuring a high quality of services and that all the different aspects of the trip run smoothly. I’m very grateful for your kind words and for putting your trust in Kimkim and me. It was a true pleasure working with you on this and I can only hope that we get a chance to work together in the future. Wishing you all the best and hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!

Best,
Antonia

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