Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Wonders of Peru
Peru | Jun 15 - Jun 28, 2022

Tea
Tea C.
Croatia | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

Exempting the natural beauty of Peru, nice people and cuisine, the highlight(s) of our trip were our local guides: Blanca in Lima, Gabi in Cusco and Elizabeth in Arequipa. Those ladies were absolutely amazing. Their knowledge, attentiveness and understanding were only matched by their kindness. Thank you ladies for a trip we will surely not forget. Thanks go also to Anne who was working behind the scenes. Tea and Dom

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 07, 2022

Hi Tea & Dom,
I am glad to hear you had a wonderful time with Blanca, Gaby & Elizabeth! Finally, is people who end up making our trip so memorable!

Wow - another fantastic personalized trip!
Portugal | Apr 27 - May 4, 2022

Linda
Linda C.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
Wow - another fantastic personalized trip planned by Kimkim! Marina helped design a trip for 3 couples with a focus on culture, food, and experience. Highlights included city walking tours of Porto and Lisbon, a very rich cultural food tour in Lisbon, wine country visit, and an interactive cooking class. Hard to say which was the favorite - we all loved it. Read more

Wow - another fantastic personalized trip planned by Kimkim! Marina helped design a trip for 3 couples with a focus on culture, food, and experience. Highlights included city walking tours of Porto and Lisbon, a very rich cultural food tour in Lisbon, wine country visit, and an interactive cooking class. Hard to say which was the favorite - we all loved it.

Hotel Reviews
Dear Lisbon Bordalo House
Lisboa

Charming boutique hotel in the historic district. We loved the location and the rooms were comfortable and spacious. The breakfast location was lovely - blue tile everywhere. The food was great, and so was the coffee.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming, and the rooms had fantastic views
Location
Walking to everything we wanted to see - it's in the historic area. Safe, clean, convenient
Staff
attentive and available as needed
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Exe Almada Porto
Porto

Clean, comfortable, and well appointed rooms. Really had everything we needed and close to everything.

Authenticity & Character
Modern rooms in an older building, very well appointed
Location
Seemed to be close to everything for us - we walked the city and our events from the hotel. Quiet at night.
Staff
Everyone was so nice!
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Activity Reviews
Lisbon Foodie Experience
Lisbon Foodie Experience
Lisbon

LOVED THIS! Book this event! Its a small group - I think we had 9 total. It was fun, cultural, and a great introduction to the city and its foods. We visited different neighborhoods and got a feel for their vibes. Our tour guide was so much fun and she knew everyone in town (native of Lisbon). Truly a fantastic experience for our group of 6.

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Our guide was very enthusiastic, fun, and provided so much history
Private Porto Cooking Class & Market Visit
Private Porto Cooking Class & Market Visit
Porto

Truly a trip highlight! This ended up lasting most of the day - market tour, interactive cooking class, eating and drinking. Our group was 6 and it was perfect for mixing up the cooking, prepping, and visiting. We all loved this. Would definitely recommend anyone interested in food or culture to book this - I would do it again!

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

A must-do to get the history of the city, better understand the culture, and get tips on where to dine and other sites to see.

Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

Definitely a great way to learn the history of the city and see it on foot. Our guide was a native English speaking but was raised in Porto. He was informative, and showed us some secret nooks and crannies of the city we wouldn't have found on our own. He also provided us with some options for other sites and restaurants to visit. I highly recommend this tour - especially on your first or second day in Porto.

Fado Dinner Experience
Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon

It's a great experience - the location was in an old part of the city, the music was interesting and beautiful. The evening included dinner and that was good too - I had a traditional dish. Our waiter really made our night - he was fun to interact with and really added to our experience here.

Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Our guide picked us up at our hotel and stayed with us the day as we visited a couple wineries and the Douro Valley area. Our guide was very fun, engaging, and helpful. The Douro Valley is very scenic and the little wineries we visited were charming and boutique. The river cruise was not that great - I would skip that. We felt we saw all the countryside by driving to the little wineries in the valley. We should have gone to another winery instead! The guide was great though, and made up for any short-comings of the river cruise. I gave it 4 stars because of the river cruise - otherwise the wine tasting was a 5/5!

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jun 30, 2022

Hi Linda, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! I am glad to hear you all enjoyed your trip and the guided visits, this is what our team always strives for. I will pass your kind words to all our team :) I will be more than happy to help on your future adventure. Warmest regards, Marina

The best trip ever!
Morocco | Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2022

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celeste r.
Fair Oaks, CA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend!
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The best trip ever! Great planning, communication, accomodations and experiences. And of course, the best driver, Tarik!
Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Passali
Marrakech

Perfect for our family with young kids. Easy walk to major sites. Pool for littles.

Tips for future travelers

Cash is always preferred. In fact many places do not take credit cards.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Amazing experience! Highly recommend the staff and the tents are amazing.

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Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

Absolutely my favorite hotel in the entire trip. Cute rooms. Ours has a balcony. The view was spectacular. The food was delicious and the staff so friendly.

Tips for future travelers

Bring cash...no credit cards.

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Riad Ghita
Fes

Very nice location, authentic space, delicious breakfast.

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Riad Casa Hassan
Chefchaoeun

Great location!!! Beautiful rooms, private. One of my favorite hotels on the trip.

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Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

It was in a quiet part of town, that was nice.

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Villa Quieta Essaouira
Essaouira

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Essaouira. It is a bit of a walk to the Medina.

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Activity Reviews
Transfer from Marrakech to  Boumalne Dades
Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades
Morocco

Our guided walk and lunch with a local family was wonderful.

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Hike through Berber Villages
Hike through Berber Villages
Morocco

Highly recommend you do this!!

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Carpet Weaving With Berber Women
Carpet Weaving With Berber Women
Morocco

This wasn't at all what I expected. It was just a carpet sale. Still fun, but we didn't meet any women or weave any carpet.

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani
Morocco

Don't miss!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

Fun, fun, fun!

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Kids' Exploration of Fes with Donkeys
Kids' Exploration of Fes with Donkeys
Fes

Wonderful experience and the donkey owner was super kind and friendly.

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 01, 2022

Hi Celeste,

Thank you so much for sharing this 5-Stars review with us, we really appreciated it, as we love hearing from our customers and we’re always looking for ways to improve our services.
It sounds like you enjoyed your journey with our driver Tarik, we are so happy to hear that. and we were up to par with your expectations.
We take pride in the quality of our team and hope that we can continue delivering great experiences for our guests in our great country.

Best.
Abdel.

6 Days in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | May 30 - Jun 4, 2022

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Trevor K.
Cedar Park, TX | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
Usually, when we travel, I do all the research, book everything, etc. but, with two kids under four in the house and work schedule, I went ahead and checked out KimKim to book a trip to Costa Rica. We ended up using Bryan with Serendipity Adventures, which worked out quite well. We stayed in Liberia for a couple days, a couple days a Rincon de la Vieja, and then a couple days at Playa Portero. Honestly, our least favorite part was Liberia. However, the night we arrived, Bryan arranged for... Read more

Usually, when we travel, I do all the research, book everything, etc. but, with two kids under four in the house and work schedule, I went ahead and checked out KimKim to book a trip to Costa Rica. We ended up using Bryan with Serendipity Adventures, which worked out quite well.

We stayed in Liberia for a couple days, a couple days a Rincon de la Vieja, and then a couple days at Playa Portero. Honestly, our least favorite part was Liberia. However, the night we arrived, Bryan arranged for us to have a coffee experience with Tierras Altas. This was incredible. It was informative and fun. We learned lots about the different type of beans, methods of brewing, and even the about the coffee industry world-wide. We have already ordered coffee beans from Tierras Altas back to the States. Rincon de la Vieja was action-packed- rappelling into canyons, tubing, zip-lining, horseback riding. And, then food was incredible! Those certainly were our favorite days. But, the accommodations at Bahia del Sol at Playa Portero were phenomenal: swim up bar, incredible beach access, and the rooms were great for us as a couple.

We loved Costa Rica! I'm thankful for Bryan putting this together. The best part of working with Bryan was that there were a few times during the week we wanted to make tweaks, and Bryan was quick to contact drivers to make sure we could get it all done. Bryan worked quickly and efficiently to make sure all was smooth.

Hotel Review
Bahia del Sol Hotel
Guanacaste
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Coffee Experience in Liberia
Coffee Experience in Liberia
Costa Rica

Informative, personal, casual

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Palo Verde National Park Boat Exploration
Palo Verde National Park Boat Exploration
Costa Rica
Half Day - Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Half Day - Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Costa Rica
Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 28, 2022

Hi Trevor,

It was a pleasure to work with you!

Thank you for your detailed review and constructive feedback! We will share your comments with all partners involved. Especially I am glad to know that you enjoy the coffee experience, the guys from Tierras Altas ever do their best to provide a great explanation about costarican gold beans.

Kindest Regards,
Bryan

Our trip was lovely
England | Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2022

Ann
Ann T.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
We had the pleasure of booking our trip with KimKim/Alex for our recent 10 day trip to England. She was very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped organize our trip in such a short notice. Everything was so easy, from pickups to tours to last day drop off at the airport. Read more

We had the pleasure of booking our trip with KimKim/Alex for our recent 10 day trip to England. She was very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped organize our trip in such a short notice. Everything was so easy, from pickups to tours to last day drop off at the airport.

Hotel Reviews
Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico
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Park Plaza London Riverbank
London
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Airport Transfer
Airport Transfer
London
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Broadway to Bath, via Cotswold Villages
Broadway to Bath, via Cotswold Villages
England
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Day Trip to Bath and Stonehenge
Day Trip to Bath and Stonehenge
England
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Warner Bros Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Warner Bros Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
London
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Exploring London on a Hop On Hop Off Bus
Exploring London on a Hop On Hop Off Bus
London
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
London
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
London
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Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jul 07, 2022

It was an absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to assist you Ann with your family trip to London. I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and thank you kindly for your feedback. Should you ever wish to travel to the UK again, to Ireland, or France, please don't hesitate to let us know, I'm always here and happy to help.
Warmest wishes,
Alex

Croatia adventure
Croatia | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2022

Johann
Johann W.
Iceland | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
We had an amazing time in beautiful Croatia. Anna-Maria put together an great adventure for us tailored to our wishes. Throughout the process she was extremely helpful, friendly and very responsive. We can´t thank her enough for all here assistance and give her our best compliments. Johann and Maria Read more

We had an amazing time in beautiful Croatia. Anna-Maria put together an great adventure for us tailored to our wishes. Throughout the process she was extremely helpful, friendly and very responsive. We can´t thank her enough for all here assistance and give her our best compliments. Johann and Maria

Activity Review
Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik
Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 28, 2022

Dear Johann,
thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure!
It is very fulfilling to know that I played a part in a nice experience that you had.
Hope to see you in Croatia again!

Kind regards,
Anna-Maria

Incredible first trip to Colombia!
Colombia | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2022

Elise
Elise A.
Hollywood, FL | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
We just returned from a magnificent vacation in Colombia planned by the amazing local specialist, Wendy. Wendy planned the perfect itinerary for us in Medellin, Zona Cafetera (coffee region) and Cali. She was so easy to communicate with leading up to the trip and checked in all the time during the trip to make sure all was going well. She coordinated amazing tours for us with local guides Samuel and John who had so much passion as guides me helped us truly appreciate the beauty of Colombia.... Read more

We just returned from a magnificent vacation in Colombia planned by the amazing local specialist, Wendy. Wendy planned the perfect itinerary for us in Medellin, Zona Cafetera (coffee region) and Cali. She was so easy to communicate with leading up to the trip and checked in all the time during the trip to make sure all was going well. She coordinated amazing tours for us with local guides Samuel and John who had so much passion as guides me helped us truly appreciate the beauty of Colombia. I have to admit I was a bit nervous using an unknown specialist on the internet but after this trip and everything Wendy planned for us I would 100% definitely use KimKim again for future travel! Thank you for a truly memorable trip!

Hotel Review
El Cielo Hotel
Medellin

A beautiful, artistic and elegant hotel which was a perfect start to our trip. The staff was amazing and so friendly and the rooms were so well designed and beautiful.

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In a beautiful location of Medellin.
Staff
Super friendly staff and accommodating to any request!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and well kept.
Local specialist: Wendy Romero
Wendy
Wendy Romero
Local specialist in Santa Marta | Replied on Jun 30, 2022

Hi Elise,
I am really happy that you had a great time here in Colombia. I appreciate your review and we work every day to create an amazing and unique experience for our travelers. We do it with all our love. Thank you for your trust and please do not hesitate to contact us again when you decide to come back again to this beautiful and charming country.
Have a wonderful day

Julia was great in planning our trip. Sonia, ...
Norway | Jun 8 - Jun 21, 2022

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SEAN M.
Broad Ripple, IN | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
Julia was great in planning our trip. Sonia, as our guide, was also great. Always available to help with questions. Read more

Julia was great in planning our trip. Sonia, as our guide, was also great. Always available to help with questions.

Hotel Review
29|2 Aurland
Aurland

Awesome experience! Service was great and food was absolutely wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Views from all areas.
Location
Quiet setting away from any city activity.
Staff
Doting
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Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jul 21, 2022

Hi Sean! Thanks a lot for your review! On your pictures I can clearly see that you had a great time! I am glad that you enjoyed your vacation!
I wish you two all the best!
Julia

Fabulous trip to Paris and Barcelona!!!
Spain | Jun 3 - Jun 11, 2022

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Annette S.
Wheaton, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
How lucky we were to find Marina!!! I was not familiar with kimkim prior to this trip but it was a blessing to find and work with Marina. She has a lot of first hand knowledge of both cities and she was patient as we worked through organizing various groups of family members in both places. Our time in Paris was exceptional. In addition to seeing the usual sites we had a day trip to Versailles and Giverny. The tour guide was wonderful and the driver gave us a nice stress-free ride... Read more

How lucky we were to find Marina!!! I was not familiar with kimkim prior to this trip but it was a blessing to find and work with Marina. She has a lot of first hand knowledge of both cities and she was patient as we worked through organizing various groups of family members in both places.

Our time in Paris was exceptional. In addition to seeing the usual sites we had a day trip to Versailles and Giverny. The tour guide was wonderful and the driver gave us a nice stress-free ride during a very busy traffic time. Our accommodations were fun and different - the hotel was actually a barge on the Seine River. We would not have found that ourselves.

The bullet train to Barcelona was fantastic - totally the way to go. It was comfortable and a good way to see the countryside. Our accommodations just off Las Ramblas were top notch and the tapas tour for our group of eight was delicious and fun.

Thank you, Marina!! We look forward to many more trips in the future and will look first to kimkim for planning.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona

Very comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and terrific location.

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Hotel OFF Paris Seine 4*
Paris

Comfortable accommodations and convenient location. It was a fun place to stay and very different from the large impersonal hotels.

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Activity Reviews
Seine Cruise
Seine Cruise
Paris

Marina suggested taking this tour around sunset, 10 PM when we were there, and I concur. To see the Eiffel Tower lit up a night is fantastic!!!

Private Walking Tour of Paris
Private Walking Tour of Paris
Paris

Highly recommend a guided tour of the area surrounding Notre Dame. We learned a lot about the history of Paris and saw parts of the city we would not have seen on our own.

Guided tour of Montmartre
Guided tour of Montmartre
Paris

Terrific tour and wonderful guide. There was a mix-up on the timing and she ended up coming back later in the day. Recommend having a guide for the section of Paris - so much history around the artists and of course the beautiful Sacre Coeur!!

Day Trip to Versailles & Giverny
Day Trip to Versailles & Giverny
Paris

Wonderful guide and terrific driver. Perfect day for our group of four. Loved both Giverny - truly a highlight for Monet admirers - and, of course, Versailles is amazing. Many of the fountains were running and the palace was crowded but beautiful. Our guide navigated us through expertly!!

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Wonderful three hour tour with four stops. The food was fabulous, the restaurants all had a different ambiance and no one left hungry!!! Highly recommend.

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Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jun 29, 2022

Hi Annette, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! I am glad to hear you all enjoyed your trip and the guided visits. Paris indeed has a lot of heritage and there is no one better than a guide to show you all its secrets. If there is something that characterizes Spain, it is its gastronomy, I am glad that the whole group enjoyed the gastronomic tour in Barcelona. I will share your kind words with our team in Paris and Barcelona :) I hope our paths will cross again when planning your next adventure. Warmest regards, Marina

Eleni was very responsive! She made sure we h...
Greece | Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2022

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Jamie L.
West Melbourne, FL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

Eleni was very responsive! She made sure we had all the tickets we needed for travel and followed up with us after our travels. Highly recommend using KimKim and Eleni as your travel agency and agent!

Local specialist: Eleni Koropouli
Eleni
Eleni Koropouli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Dec 09, 2022

Dear Jamie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review of your trip experience in Greece! I am super glad you enjoyed your time in our beautiful country and also our services. I will be thrilled to welcome you again in the future and discover more of Greece's amazing destinations!

Lots of greetings,
Eleni

Fabulous trip
Morocco | May 16 - May 25, 2022

Lisa
Lisa M.
Albuquerque, NM | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
What a fabulous trip to Morocco! KimKim was an excellent company to work with. Great advice throughout our experience with KimKim. Perfectly organized trip with lovely accommodations, professional guides and activities! Read more

What a fabulous trip to Morocco! KimKim was an excellent company to work with. Great advice throughout our experience with KimKim. Perfectly organized trip with lovely accommodations, professional guides and activities!

Hotel Review
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Tiziri Camp is amazing!! I loved everything about our experience at the camp. The fabulous food, outings during the day, music at night! Perfect

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Activity Reviews
Guided walk in Skoura, pottery workshop, lunch with a local family.
Guided walk in Skoura, pottery workshop, lunch with a local family.
Morocco

Skoura is a wonderful area! I enjoyed the interaction with the local family that opened their home to us for an amazing lunch.

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Mohamad is so kind! He stopped for me to take photos along the way and gave us interesting information about all of the areas we visited!
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Half-Day Guided Tour of Fes Medina
Fes

We loved having a personal guide for this area as there is so much to see and it would be so easy to miss highlights or get lost without a guide.

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Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jul 03, 2022
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the kind words and specific feedback which are highly appreciated. We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful journey and passed a great time in our gorgeous country with Mohamed, one of the best drivers we have in our company. An excellent experience is obviously what we set as our goal for every guest who comes to enjoy the Moroccan kingdom and discover its beauty. All the staff of our company is thankful for your positive words, which really motivate us... Read more

Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for the kind words and specific feedback which are highly appreciated.

We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful journey and passed a great time in our gorgeous country with Mohamed, one of the best drivers we have in our company. An excellent experience is obviously what we set as our goal for every guest who comes to enjoy the Moroccan kingdom and discover its beauty. All the staff of our company is thankful for your positive words, which really motivate us to take qualitative steps forward and serve our clients' wishes.

We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Best,
Mohamed.

Robert did an amazing job planning our trip! ...
Croatia | May 24 - Jun 2, 2022

mike
mike S.
Deerfield, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
Robert did an amazing job planning our trip! He listened to our interests and set up the perfect combination of breathtaking nature and interesting, historic cities. His directions to our planned destinations were spot on. He was readily available to provide followup directions and answer questions. The guides he chose for us for city tours and a boat excursion were knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing trip, largely due to Robert's hard work, familiarity with his country and care. Read more

Robert did an amazing job planning our trip! He listened to our interests and set up the perfect combination of breathtaking nature and interesting, historic cities. His directions to our planned destinations were spot on. He was readily available to provide followup directions and answer questions. The guides he chose for us for city tours and a boat excursion were knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing trip, largely due to Robert's hard work, familiarity with his country and care.

Hotel Review
Grand Villa Argentina
Dubrovnik

Hotel facilities (room, pool, view, balacony) were beautiful. Location was wonderful. Special care from staff at all times.

Location
Near enough old city, but quiet. Breathtaking views.
Staff
Went out of way to provide assistance.
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Activity Review
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik

Guide clearly loved city. She knew the city's history inside and out. Her english was impeccable. Very warm and friendly

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jul 02, 2022

Hi Mike,

thank you very much for your feedback.
I am glad to hear you had a good time and that I was able to contribute to your experience!
It was a pleasure meeting you both and showing you around at least for a short.

Sending many regards from Croatia!

Best
Robi

A brilliant first time in Morocco
Morocco | Jun 20 - Jun 24, 2022

Prasad
Prasad P.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
Let me just start off by saying that this was arguably the most fuss-free, curated tour arrangement I've ever made. The platform was brilliant, and the team was so warm and professional. Karim who was our driver (and unofficial guide) during car rides was beyond fantastic. He himself has such an inspiring life story, speaks perfect English and coming from a nomadic Berber family himself has wonderful insight into the country. I had a couple of experiences planned and they were done with... Read more

Let me just start off by saying that this was arguably the most fuss-free, curated tour arrangement I've ever made. The platform was brilliant, and the team was so warm and professional.

Karim who was our driver (and unofficial guide) during car rides was beyond fantastic. He himself has such an inspiring life story, speaks perfect English and coming from a nomadic Berber family himself has wonderful insight into the country.

I had a couple of experiences planned and they were done with quality partners. Our guide for exploring Marrakesh, Hanan, was excellent as well.

At no point on the entirely trip were we brought to any tourist traps or made to feel like we had to buy something.

It was my first time in Morocco and I'll certainly be back and arranging something with these guys.

Karim - see you in the real desert soon!

Hotel Reviews
La Maison Arabe Hotel
Marrakech
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Inara Desert Camp
Marrakech
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Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Essaouira
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Activity Reviews
Argan Oil Women's Cooperative
Argan Oil Women's Cooperative
Morocco
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Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden
Guided Tour of Majorelle Garden
Marrakesh

Having Hanan there to provide more context and detail was fantastic.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech
Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech
Morocco
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh
Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech
Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech
Marrakesh

It'll get cold so dress appropriately. The entire experience was wonderful and quite novel.

Marrakech to Agafay desert  with a traditional lunch in the Atlas Mountains
Marrakech to Agafay desert with a traditional lunch in the Atlas Mountains
Morocco

Bring comfortable shoes and you'll have a great time. Our guide was brilliant and we had a wonderful lunch in a Berber home in the hillside. Food was absolutely delicious. Waterfalls, mule rides, seeing villagers walk their cattle.. Quite an experience!

Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jul 19, 2022
Hi Prasad, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our company to other travelers. We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating, and friendly. Our entire staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. At Original Travels, we... Read more

Hi Prasad,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our company to other travelers.

We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating, and friendly. Our entire staff enjoyed catering to your needs as much as you enjoyed your stay. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. At Original Travels, we always work hard to craft great trips for our guests and make them feel at home as members of the family, not as strangers or outsiders. We were more than excited to serve you and your brother and we are really unfortunate that your trip didn't overlap with your brother's even if we did our best to do so.

Our entire team and especially Karim would be happy to welcome you back to Morocco :)

Wish you safe travels always!!

Best,
Mohamed.

The Best of Norway
Norway | Jun 11 - Jun 25, 2022

K
Kenneth G.
Wells, ME | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
We are back home in Maine with our two cats, the gardens are in late Spring bloom and we have many, many photos to be edited and posted. We sincerely thank Tom Christer and the KimKim team for their guidance throughout the trip, from framing our itinerary to our final days in Oslo. Tom was not only a guide but a friend in times of uncertainty when we tested positive. Times and technology have altered the nature of travel on many levels and a new set of challenges often await at every... Read more

We are back home in Maine with our two cats, the gardens are in late Spring bloom and we have many, many photos to be edited and posted.

We sincerely thank Tom Christer and the KimKim team for their guidance throughout the trip, from framing our itinerary to our final days in Oslo. Tom was not only a guide but a friend in times of uncertainty when we tested positive.

Times and technology have altered the nature of travel on many levels and a new set of challenges often await at every turn, not the least a global pandemic.

Tom and KimKim offered not only a link to some of the best things to do, places to visit stay but also connected us to excellent guides, Stig in Oslo and Fartein in Bergen, who both added so much to our understanding and appreciation of each city.

Our personal tour up the Esefjjorden with Capt. Thor remains a highlight of our trip.

The hotels were exceptional. No one serves a better breakfast buffet that the Hotel Bristol, they set the standard.

On our next trip KimKim will be our first consideration and we will highly recommend KimKim to anyone looking to travel.

We personally and sincerely thank Tom Christer and the KimKim team for a great journey and travel
experience and wish you all continued success.

Kenny and Sally Gilbride

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bristol
Oslo

Their morning buffer sets the standard, there is no better, the rooms have everything you expect, the location is prime, the attached Bristol bar is perfect for a nightcap.

Tips for future travelers

No

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Maritim
Stavanger

An excellent location, the room we had was on the street, literally, not a place we would like to hang around.

Tips for future travelers

n0

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Terminus
Bergen

This is an authentic hotel from the 1930's. We expected to see Nick and Nora Charles walking down the stairs with their dog Astor, it a film noir set. The room felt old except the bathroom which was updated nicely. Nice small bar to hang out and absorb the nostalgia.

Tips for future travelers

No

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy access to transportation and restaurants and the center of town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
perhaps new carpeting and a little color in the rooms
Dragsvik Fjordhotell
Balestrand

We had a separate cabin/cottage which has an amazing view through large windows, it felt brand new, very comfortable. The diners were excellent but probably the most expensive of the trip.

Tips for future travelers

We did not know the location was as remote as it was and would have been nice to have a car if we were staying longer

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Our cabin
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen

Highly Recommend
Colombia | Jun 13 - Jun 18, 2022

Kehinde
Kehinde D.
Country Club Hills, IL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
I was skeptical at first, having never heard of KimKim before but Andrea was very reassuring and responsive to all my questions throughout the planning. Oscar was a phenomenal guide! He is so knowledgeable, interesting, and not boring at all! We had an awesome time. The activities were also really great. Colombia is such a beautiful country and the food is magnificent! We also had an awesome and relaxing time at Punta Faro, everyone was so attentive and accommodating. I was especially glad we... Read more

I was skeptical at first, having never heard of KimKim before but Andrea was very reassuring and responsive to all my questions throughout the planning. Oscar was a phenomenal guide! He is so knowledgeable, interesting, and not boring at all! We had an awesome time. The activities were also really great. Colombia is such a beautiful country and the food is magnificent! We also had an awesome and relaxing time at Punta Faro, everyone was so attentive and accommodating. I was especially glad we didn't have to worry about food there. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be back!

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena

Excellent service. Beautiful accommodation. Awesome staff.

Authenticity & Character
Loved they kept the original structure. Made you feel like you were part of history.
Location
Close to pretty much everything.
Staff
Everyone was super nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything.
Hotel Punta Faro
Isla Mucura

The perfect relaxation spot. Awesome food. Amazing staff. Excellent service.

Tips for future travelers

Brush up on your Spanish - although, Google Translate saved me.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like an islander.
Location
The isolation. It was perfect for quiet relaxation.
Staff
Amazing people. Made some great friends.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything.
Activity Reviews
Afternoon-Night Walking Tour
Afternoon-Night Walking Tour
Cartagena

Oscar is such an excellent guide! He was intentional about changing misconceptions about Colombia but was also very honest about some of its brutal past. I learned a lot and enjoyed touring the City.

Quality of Experience
The beautiful city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oscar was amazing.
Transport
We walked. It was perfect.
Wander Cartagena’s Storied Streets & Discover the Art of Getsemaní
Wander Cartagena’s Storied Streets & Discover the Art of Getsemaní
Cartagena

Getsemani was a dream! I mean the murals, the colors, the art! So beautiful!

Quality of Experience
The art everywhere.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oscar was amazing.
Transport
Very comfortable.
Drum Safari - Sounds of Cartagena
Drum Safari - Sounds of Cartagena
Cartagena

We had the absolute best time!!!!!! We drummed, we sang, we danced! Whoo! What an experience!

Quality of Experience
The school.
Food
PHENOMENAL.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oscar was amazing.
Transport
Comfortable.
Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jun 28, 2022

Dear Kehinde,
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind feedback. Your words, feelings, and generous comments are the ones that make us love our job and work for our country and people.
I let Óscar, the drum school, and the hotels your experience. They all say hi and are very happy to hear your thoughts. Thank you, thank you so much for your time letting us know your feelings after visiting our country.
Please, we would love to welcome you back to Colombia, it will be an honor to have both of you here again.
Colombia waits for both of you with open arms,
Andrea

Norway grand tour
Norway | Jun 16 - Jun 23, 2022

Lawrence
Lawrence G.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
Our trip was indeed AMAZING and we got what we wanted from it. We had a wide experience of the main highlights that Norway has to offer.......including the calm of Oslo, the history of Bergen, and why or what is Trondheim. We had a "great railway trip" from Oslo to the Flam, met up with over peopled Cruise Ships (not for us), cruised the coast and the fjords through rain and sun, fell in awe at Geiranger fjord, and got very wet on the Atlantic Highway.
The wide selection of hotels KimKim...
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Our trip was indeed AMAZING and we got what we wanted from it. We had a wide experience of the main highlights that Norway has to offer.......including the calm of Oslo, the history of Bergen, and why or what is Trondheim. We had a "great railway trip" from Oslo to the Flam, met up with over peopled Cruise Ships (not for us), cruised the coast and the fjords through rain and sun, fell in awe at Geiranger fjord, and got very wet on the Atlantic Highway.
The wide selection of hotels KimKim booked us into were all fascinating and we enjoyed the quality and of course the breakfasts at each one.
We found our way around quite well and most of the arrangements clicked into place easily.......however there were some inevitable hiccups that always occur on these trips: 1. Anyone going to Bergen via the Flam must be on the 6.25am train (KimKim nearly had us on a later train that wouldn't have worked) (TIP ALWAYS CHECK EVERYTHING THAT KIMKIM ARRANGE) 2. The Hurtigertun boat is not a cruise ship and we found it overcrowded and uncomfortable particularly given KimKim couldnt get us beds/cabins (We feel strongly that KimKim should have shared the email they received from the shipping co on 3rd May: if we had seen it we would probably have changed the itinery (TIP TO KIMKIM IF THERE IS A PROBLEM THEN SHARE IT WITH THE CUSTOMER : THE EARLIER THEY KNOW ABOUT IT THE BETTER).

Hotel Review
Hotel Union
Geiranger

Perfect at the end of a long ferry ride/day. The view from our bedroom was one of the best we have ever had.

Tips for future travelers

If you arrive via ship then call ahead for a taxi. The hotel is at the top of a hill (hence the views) but it wont send a car down the hill to collect you. Its a steep climb up a dangerous road, and will not be for everyone.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sonia Correia

Amazing Experience with KimKim
Italy | Jun 15 - Jun 25, 2022

Molly
Molly S.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
I can't state enough how happy I was with my KimKim experience. From start to finish, I was thrilled with our interaction and experience with KimKim. Vale, our trip planner, was thorough, friendly and extremely responsive. Lucia, our contact while in Italy, was amazing and always available whenever we needed her. All of our private transfers and coordinators (Lucia, Deborah and Daniela) were on time and knowledgeable, our tour guides were amazing and friendly (Gianluca, Deborah), and the... Read more

I can't state enough how happy I was with my KimKim experience. From start to finish, I was thrilled with our interaction and experience with KimKim. Vale, our trip planner, was thorough, friendly and extremely responsive. Lucia, our contact while in Italy, was amazing and always available whenever we needed her. All of our private transfers and coordinators (Lucia, Deborah and Daniela) were on time and knowledgeable, our tour guides were amazing and friendly (Gianluca, Deborah), and the entire experience was made seamless because of the trip that was planned for us. Traveling is amazing but it can also be stressful, and KimKim took all of the stress away. Thank you KimKim (ans especially Vale) for a truly perfect trip.

Activity Reviews
Wanna be Italiano - Florence cooking class and market tour
Wanna be Italiano - Florence cooking class and market tour
Italy

Loved this experience. Our trip to the local market and the things we cooked were awesome!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day visit to Siena and San Gimignano - guide in Siena included
Day visit to Siena and San Gimignano - guide in Siena included
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was knowledgeable and friendly and we loved our driver!
Transport
Private golf cart tour
Private golf cart tour
Rome

Gianluca was the best guide we had. Funny, friendly and showed us things that were off the beaten path, which is exactly what we wanted.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Full day Tour  Amalfi coast
Private Full day Tour Amalfi coast
Italy

loved our driver and the experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free Day in Rome
Free Day in Rome
Rome

we were given great recos for our free day in Rome!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Valeria Arcangeli
Valeria
Valeria Arcangeli
Local specialist in Rome | Replied on Jun 28, 2022

Hi Molly,
thanks for your kind review.
Has been a pleasure being your trip planner and I am glad you could spend your birthday as you wished and dreamed.
I hope I can organize, many more vacations here in ITALY,
ciao vale.

A Fabulous 13 day trip to Norway
Norway | Jun 14 - Jun 26, 2022

Howard
Howard B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

We had great guides. Stig was incredible in Oslo. Torstein was great in Aurland. John was superb in Bergen and went out of his way to help. Linda was the best - responsive, courteous, helpful - even got us refund from hotel due to difficulty leaving US. Linda was creative in planning the trip and with me all the time, thru kimkim, very fast responses. Our 13 days in Norway was everything we could have imagined. Even the weather cooperated!!

Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Jul 02, 2022

Hi Howard, thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to plan your holiday together, and keep following as you were travelling. I am very happy that the itinerary was as expected and you enjoyed the different places! Wish you a nice trip onwards, and hope to see you in Norway another time!

Croatia ..great experiences, masterfully organized.
Croatia | Jun 8 - Jun 19, 2022

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Anne P.
Albany, CA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
each individual who assisted us in our tour of Croatia was great...in Dubrovnik, we were assisted and guided by Ana, who showed us the old city from a local's perspective...our drivers, Josef, Ivo, Mario...all intelligent and helpful...Our boat captain Mario (Fish and Fun) showed us a great time and cooked for us on his boat. Our hiking guide ..not positive of the spelling of his name..Tivo...maybe?...just terrific...all the hotels that were booked for us were beautiful and suited our needs... Read more

each individual who assisted us in our tour of Croatia was great...in Dubrovnik, we were assisted and guided by Ana, who showed us the old city from a local's perspective...our drivers, Josef, Ivo, Mario...all intelligent and helpful...Our boat captain Mario (Fish and Fun) showed us a great time and cooked for us on his boat. Our hiking guide ..not positive of the spelling of his name..Tivo...maybe?...just terrific...all the hotels that were booked for us were beautiful and suited our needs perfectly. At the Hotel Lero, we got a chance to hear some musicians playing who we got acquainted with...very memorable and enjoyable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

Top notch

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Beautiful..great location overlooking the water....

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

the only aspect that would make it tough on some travelers is that there are a few steps in and out to get to the hotel...otherwise, it was great...nothing bad to say. Great service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Fermai
Split

architecturally fascinating....beautiful...very well run. front desk folks were delightful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

Ana gave us the "insider's" tour....just spectacular.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boating Excursion Around Korčula's Archipelago
Boating Excursion Around Korčula's Archipelago
Korčula

Mario was fun, interesting, and a great cook....took us to some spots to swim, and to our pleasant surprise, had a grill off the back of the boat where he prepared a fresh fish lunch for us...

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Hvar

our guide was an energetic outdoorsman with boundless energy and terrific knowledge of the area and its history, plants, herbs, ..we met a woman who gave us information of the use of these herbs and plants in making of essential oils and natural remedies. The peka lunch was a real treat too.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Krka National Park + lunch in the countryside
Krka National Park + lunch in the countryside
Croatia

Our driver Ivo was particularly interesting, incredibly educated and experienced and well traveled. He dropped us at the park, where we enjoyed a walk through the waterfalls and great views. He picked us up promptly and took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Peljesac Wine Tasting Excursion + Ston
Peljesac Wine Tasting Excursion + Ston
Dubrovnik

Our driver Mario was very professional and charming, giving lots of interesting comments during our drive . The winery was a real treat, where we tasted several varietals, olive oil and cheese. The owner had lots of valuable experience and knowledge, We brought some wine and olive oil back with us from there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Amazing family trip to Greece
Greece | Jun 12 - Jun 26, 2022

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Ranga R.
Watsonville, CA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022

We are a family of 4 and just completed a phenomenal trip to Greece. Eleni was our local specialist and she was awesome. The trip was a great mix of historical sites, beach/water activities, food, wine, culture and people. All trips, transfers and activities were perfectly arranged and we just needed to show up with a smile. I'd recommend a trip to Greece arranged by Eleni for everyone - we visited Athens and 3 islands and the logistics can be complicated without a local expert.

Local specialist: Eleni Koropouli
Eleni
Eleni Koropouli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Dec 09, 2022

Dear Ranga,

I am so delighted you enjoyed your travel experience in Greece! It is so rewarding, to see that your family had a great time and fun! Haha. You couldn't say it better! Indeed the only thing you should do while in Greece is showing up with a bright smile! 'Wearing' our smile is always the best travel apparel! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Kimkim community. I hope to see you in Greece again soon!

My warmest regards,
Eleni

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