Kimkim Trip Reviews

WOW! What a Magical trip! A big thank you to Janel for the excellent service and putting together a stunning itinerary! An unforgettable adventure!

Activity Reviews

Activity options for the South East Coast

Iceland

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Activity options for the South West Coast

Iceland

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Activity options for the Golden Circle

Iceland

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Activity options for North West Iceland & Akureyri

Iceland

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Activity options for Lake Myvatn & Husavik

Iceland

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Activity options for the Eastfjords

Iceland

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

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Activity options for Snaefellsnes

Iceland

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Activity options for Reykjavik

Iceland

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Great communication throughout. Cosmic and effective planning with the mainstay of our trip coordinator at my end (my partner), although I was kept in the loop all along. KimKim appeared to have access to a a troupe of excellent drivers with great quality luxury vehicles - this appeared more impressive at the beginning of our journey however. Would not hesitate to use these guys again or recommend to others.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco

Florence

Ideal location from which to explore Florence. Not too far from central transport links for those coming out of the region and or the airport etc.

Podere Brizio

Montalcino

Fantastic vista over the Tuscan vineyard from the external fine dining area. Wonderful food. Very helpful staff. Spa on site. A retreat of sorts.

Tips for future travelers

Call ahead if you expect to be checking in late in order that a meal might be arranged. Alternatively eat prior to arrival. Meal times here are relatively restricted, but the food is ih so worth it.

Authenticity & Character

Staff attitude and helpfulness. Character of the property, history of the property and of our room therein.

Location

The view. Access to Tuscan villages so long as one has a vehicle or driver. Stunning vista over this establishments vineyard.

Staff

Went the extra mile to ensure we could fain access to food outside of mealtimes.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Character of our room

Hotel Colle Etrusco Salivolpi

Castellina in Chianti

Iff the beaten track in the Tuscany region. Authentic, old, comfortable cottage or traditional style hideaway.

Tips for future travelers

The location of our room was above the breakfast garden which could be noisey for later risers.

Authenticity & Character

Authentic building. Do not come here for a luxury high end experience, rather, visit to experience the region and rest, feed, relax more like a local might.

Location

Its in Tuscany! And the village nearby for those without car access

Staff

Friendly and welcoming. Some more attention to check out details would have been helpful in our own visit, but this was a reflection of warm and friendly attitude, not ineptitude.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice hotel. But our particularly room was located in earshot to breakfast garden area which was a minor irritation.

Corso Boutique Luxury Rooms

Rome

Amazing designed rooms. Opulent design, ideal for a couples getaway.

Tips for future travelers

Expect an unconventional hotel experience in the heart of an old building in an ancient city.

Authenticity & Character

Fixtures and fittings would benefit from higher quality, approach perhaps.

Location

Central location to many if Rome’s attractions.

Staff

Assistance with restaurant booking. Communication, openness, enthusiasm to please and seemingly go the extra mile.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean, glamorous spaces. Comfortable, large bed. Access to power sockets could be improved.

Aquadulci Hotel

Domus de Maria

Amazing hotel, great service from staff. An ideal location to recharge oneself. Simple, clean and modern, room. Pristine pool and lovely beach nearby. Access to a vehicle a must if one wishes to explore all the delights this wonderful island no doubt holds.

Tips for future travelers

Expect families and couples and a quiet experience. Check with the hotel no large groups are staying during your tenure.

Authenticity & Character

Approach and passion of staff in taking a genuine passion fir caring for guests.

Location

Beach vicinity and locals using the beach also.

Staff

There enthusiasm, attentiveness and patience when dealing with guests.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Modern, clean room. Great shower and maid service. Clean well laid out infinity pool. Modern restaurant.

Activity Review

Explore Rome Riding a Vespa - with driver

Rome

Take in all the sights of Rome in an amazing journey in an exciting yet safe, unconventional manner. You and your partner might feel like a star as you are whisked around the City at the hands of a humorous, knowledgeable, local.

Quality of Experience

Amount of sights taken in. Integration with the buzzing City. Opportunity to take photos. Live commentary and safety of the ride.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sense of humour, authenticity, knowledge.

Transport

New, bright and vivid vespa. Stole the show on the streets.

My husband and I recently returned from a trip which included Bergen, Vaerlandet, Fjaerland and Lofoten . It's hard for me to express with words how wonderful our trip was. The credit for this goes to our wonderful specialist Linda. We started planning this trip about 3 years ago . We had to cancel our plans twice due to covid. This involved a lot of work on Linda's part but she was always gracious and happy to help. In addition to planning our route she also recommended and scheduled activities for us as well as arranging our rental cars. We started our trip in Bergen which is the city where my grandmother was born. It is very special for me to be in Bergen and this was my fourth visit. I did the walk with a local which was excellent! My guide, Brit, was a wealth of information . We walked for 3 hours and saw much of Bergen. My husband and I stayed at the Bergen Bors Hotel which is beautiful and located across the street from the fish market. My husband and I did a rib boat tour out of Bergen which was really fun!. We also did the round trip Fjord cruise from Bergen to Rosendal. I would highly recommend this cruise if you are in Bergen . We then left Bergen and drove and took ferries to Vaerlandet . We really enjoyed staying at the Vaerlandet Havhotell. The woman who checked us in to the hotel as well as chef Michael of the only restaurant on the island took great care of us. Our next stop was Fjaerland which is one of Norway's Book towns. We enjoyed the glacier museum as well as a guided hike to Blabaerstolen. The Fjaerland Fjordstove Hotel and staff were wonderful. Everyone we encountered in this town was extremely friendly . We visited the 2 stave churches on this route which were stunning! We then drove back to Bergen. Linda made all of these drives easy with a ferry outline and schedule. We then flew to Svolvaer . The Nordic Suites hotel was a beautiful place to stay. The silent Trollfjord Cruise is a must if you are in Svolvaer, We saw several white tailed eagles on the cruise. We then drove to Reine and stopped at several beautiful white sand beaches. We took a 4 hour fishing tour while in Reine which was great fun! Everyone on board caught a fish. We also stopped at the Viking Museum which was great very nice. We stayed 1 night in Henningsvaer and then flew back to Bergen . Then home to the US. I could not be more pleased with Linda and the trip that she planned for us. She is amazing!!! Hopefully we can return to Norway soon.

Hotel Reviews

Henningsvær Bryggehotell

Vagan

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Reine Rorbuer

Reine

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Nordis Suites

Svolvær

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Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell & Restaurant

Fjærland

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Værlandet Havhotell

Hamna

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

A beautiful hotel with a wonderful location across from the fish market .

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centrally located to the harbor

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Activity Reviews

Drive from Reine to Henningsvær

Norway

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Explore Reine and the Surroundings

Reine

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Trollfjord Cruise

Norway

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Explore Svolvær

Svolvær

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Guidet Hike to Blåbærstølen

Fjærland

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Norway

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Round Trip Fjord Cruise Bergen to Rosendal

Bergen

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

My guide Brit was wonderful

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40th Birthday Celebration

Ina, made planning my 40th birthday celebration with my Mom in Greece such an easy endeavor. From her attentiveness to the flawless structured personalized itinerary, this experience will be a lasting legacy. Regarding the excellent educational tours: (1) The Acropolis and Ancient Athens Mythology Tour with Anna was full of knowledge and mindfulness of various age groups & physical challenges of each participant; (2) The Food Tour in Naxos with George was very warm, personable, and unique - not only did you eat the delicious Naxian food, but you were educated on the history & culture of the island while walking through living remnants; (3) The Sailing Day Cruise around Naxos and Small Cyclades Islands provided an opportunity to experience various beaches (one with a natural beauty spa), great food, and mingle with other travelers; (4) The Flying Dress Experience in Santorini with Tasos & Natassa was the climax of my trip - I felt like I was in the presence of family - such a caring, delightful team that made you feel like royalty. Regarding our accommodations (Athens Capital Center Hotel-McGallery Collection, Athens; Myconian Ambassador, Mykonos; Cyano Suites, Naxos) all were superb & highly recommended - unfortunately, I would have preferred another option than De Sol Hotel & Spa in Santorini (the room lacked luster, was presented dusty, and the beds required fitted sheets). Kudos to various transportation companies - they were timely, friendly, and very helpful. And, last but not least - thank you Travel 12 Team for coordinating last minute requests, updating me on the itinerary, and being readily accessible.

Such an amazing trip!

Thanks to Christina for helping me plan my 3 week, self drive trip in Norway. Stunningly beautiful country and friendly and helpful Norwegians.

Christina was impressively responsive to questions, suggestions, bookings and follow up. Thank you very much for your help!

Hotel Review

Eliassen Rorbuer

Moskenes

Beautiful location, wonderful accommodation.

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Activity Reviews

Free day in Bodø

Bodø

It was okay....not much to do. I would not recommend a visit unless one had a car to explore out side of the city.

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Explore Balestrand

Balestrand

Although it was a rainy day, I took the opportunity to drive along the spectacular & beautiful fjords.

Drive to Aurland

Norway

Loved the fjord and town...charming, beautiful location.

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Free day in Bø

Bø

Beautiful. Would highly recommend people to visit this beautiful area.

Free day in Trondheim

Trondheim

One of my favorite cities in Norway...really enjoyed the old town section.

Quality of Experience

The level of support in both the planning and the execution of the holiday was outstanding. It was highly personalised and full of attention to detail, overall couldn’t have been better! Thank you to Robi and his colleague Goran for all their ideas and energy!

Hotel Review

Apartmens Banje Beach

Dubrovnik

Such an amazing view from the balcony and very spacious apartment. Location was superb and just uphill from a great swimming beach. Overall very clean and well equipped

Authenticity & Character

Loved the greenery around

Location

So close to the old town, harbour and swimming beaches

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep boat and hike

Croatia

It was amazing to have a transfer by motorboat and to get to see places that other tourists couldn’t An unforgettable day

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Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

The route that Robi had planned was ideal as we were dropped off on top of the plateau and had an incredible cycle down the hill and along the coast with many nice places to stop to admire the view and swim

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We had a wonderful trip. Planning a multi-generational trip for 5 seemed daunting, but KimKim hooked us up with Joel and he worked tirelessly with us to plan the trip of a lifetime. We appreciate all he did and the knowledge he provided was invaluable.

Hotel Review

Hotel La Villefromoy 4*

Saint Malo

The staff and concierge were extremely helpful! They really understand the hospitality business much more than American staff.

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Activity Reviews

Private Guided Tour of Mont Saint Michel

France

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Cooking class in Tours

France

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Overall, the trip was good. We enjoyed the wine experience, the cooking class was very good and Narde was a good guide. Our disappointment was the guide, Christian. He was charming, but his English was terrible. He is more of a driver than a guide. We had him for two days and did not learn a thing. In fact, I had to google things to try and understand what he was saying. Other than pointing out houses of famous people, such as eeljun (his version of Elton John) and hotels, which had signs anyway, he had nothing to contribute. Really disappointing. He should NOT be guiding an English speaking tour.

All Travel & guides were great,

Kimkim and Travel12 were fantastic and very responsive to everything. We had the best time and all travel was seamless. I would highly recommend. From our Rome food tour guide Mike, to Valentina in Parma, to our guides in Santorini. All the best. The recommendations on self guided walking tours were spot-on and the hotels set for us were great locations.

It was a well thought out trip set-up for us.

Hotel Reviews

Heliotopos Hotel

Santorini

Great location.

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Art Hotel Commercianti

Bologna

Love this place and great apartments and best breakfast.

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Hotel Orto de' Medici

Florence

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Ergon House Athens

Athens

Food and location are great. Hotel is a little noisy due to restaurant downstairs.

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Boutique Hotel Campo de' Fiori

Rome

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Perfect spot in middle of all

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Activity Reviews

Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine

Santorini

Probably the most unexpected surprise of trip. Fantastic and provided true feel for the people and island. Our guide was just the best and was so fun and loved all the people. I would do again if I had the opportunity.

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Dinner in Athens

Athens

Amazing food and great place.

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Parma Tour With Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

Italy

Awesome. Valentina, our guide was the best. So happy to have her and our driver spend the day with us. I feel bad as I didn’t know if we were supposed to tip our food guide or not at end. I didn’t and now feel guilty. Only recommendation for improvement is to avoid prosciutto factory and samples before lunch. Them immediately go to lunch and first food served is more prosciutto. Just a lot of cured meats in a row.

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Tuscany Wine and Olive tour

Florence

Tuscany wine tour was great to see and do. Our driver was awesome. The two winery’s we visited seemed to be more businesslike which made us feel like more of a process to get people through.

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Our driver.

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Rome Food Tour

Rome

All was great and Mike our guide was fantastic. The experience was great.

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Marie Christine was super to deal with. She was attentive and listened to my requests for destinations. All of our accommodations exceeded our expectations.

The only disappointment was the itinerary said breakfasts were included, when in fact most of our accommodations did not (there is a discrepancy from the itinerary and the information about the hotels.). If I had noticed this at the beginning of the trip, I may not have taken advantage of the KimKim service as pricing was now higher than what I had expected.

Hotel Reviews

Blackstone Mountain Lodge

Canmore

Lovely hotel with spacious rooms. Each room has a complete kitchen!

Authenticity & Character

Large rooms and full kitchen

Location

Close to downtown, great coffee shops and a nice walking trail along the river.

Staff

Everyone was super friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless!

Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff

This is a unique hotel and the rooms are much smaller than newer hotels. We stayed here because of the history of the hotel.

Tips for future travelers

The rooms are very small - we went for the ambiance of the building and the grounds.

Authenticity & Character

The history of this hotel is amazing.

Location

Bus stop outside the hotel can be used for free to take you into town. Otherwise it is a 15 minute walk.

Staff

Extremely friendly and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless!

Kelowna Bed and Breakfast

Kelowna

Fantastic place and friendly hosts.

Tips for future travelers

Book it before you miss the opportunity to stay here!

Authenticity & Character

Spacious room with private patio!

Location

We could easily walk to downtown Kelowna. Beautiful neighbourhood

Staff

Made sure we knew where everything was located and made us feel at home.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless!

Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel

Merritt

Convenient, clean and friendly hotel. Nice to have a great selection for the breakfast which was included.

Authenticity & Character

Large room, great shower!

Location

Convenient to the highway

Staff

Friendly front desk staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were spotless

Activity Reviews

Banff to Lake Louise

Banff

Banff is a beautiful town but busy with tourists. We enjoyed the delightful coffee shop and went there twice for the fresh breakfast sandwiches made with their “made on the premises” bread. They were delicious and so was the coffee!

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Arrive in Kelowna

Kelowna

We arranged a last minute wine tour with Gerry of Wine Boss Tours. He graciously waited while we met him at his first pick up. The tour was fun and Gerry provided great insight into the wineries we visited.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gerry was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining!

Transport

Clean van and water was provided for us!

We just returned from our 2 week vacation in Croatia. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Robi was extremely knowledgeable and helped us plan the trip to our liking. Gave excellent advice and lots of options. He was very accommodating to everything we requested. All of our tour guides were courteous and punctual. Mario in particular took very good care of us for several days making each of our destinations extra special. Garin took us out on our ebike tour and showed us a fabulous time.

Thank you Robi for all your help. We will recommend our friends and family when they visit Croatia.

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Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes overnight

Croatia

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Cycling On Pelješac Penisula -Day Excursion from Dubrovnik

Croatia

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Valentine was amazing at planning our trip. She took our suggestions and provided us with activities catered to our wishes.
From the food tours, the hotels, the city tours, the chauffeurs, everything was planned perfectly.
Valentine remained accessible and responded quickly to our inquiries throughout the trip.

I would 100% recommend to book with them if you are planning to visit a country that you are not familiar with.

Hotel Reviews

Yelo Hotel

Nice

Such a beautiful hotel! It was a bit hard to find but once we got in, we were in awe of the setup. The hotel is located walking distance from the old city and the beach. The room was just beautiful and great color scheme. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The morning breakfast was delicious and the dinning room was a beautiful as the rest of the hotel. I would recommend anyone going to Nice to stay at this hotel!!

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Hôtel Lorette - Astotel

Paris

The hotel was placed closed to several cafes and restaurant and far enough from the noise of the city to enjoy our sleep. The breakfasts were to die for!! from the croissants to the cheese, it was a good way to start our days! The hotel was clean and the staff was very attentive to our needs. Our room was small but we wanted to cut the costs of trip - so no reason to complain!

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Excursion to Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence

France

We visited Cannes during the festival but unfortunately did not see any celebrities (!) However, were not disappointed by the view at the beach and being so close to the red carpet. St-Paul de Vence allowed us to see one of the most beautiful views in this calm neighborhood. We got to see several art galleries and many boutiques. The driver/guide was very knowledgeable of the area and very friendly.

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Journey into the Heart of the French Riviera: Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo

France

Monaco is beautiful! Our guide was knowledgeable of the area and stopped at the right locations to admire the view. The city was in preparation for the Grand Prix so we had the chance to see the buzzing city and admire beautiful cars! We also stopped at the parfum factory were we got to learn about the process of making parfum, sample several scents and visit the small village nearby where we found the most beautiful antique jewelry store. We had time to stop to eat were we enjoyed a delicious lunch under the warm sun! I would recommend to anyone who like me dreamed of going to Monaco one day.

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Uncover the Gastronomic Treasures of Nice

Nice

Once again you get wayyy more than your money's worth. The food was divine and guide was so knowledgeable (unfortunately I forgot her name!). The guide gave us a tour of the area an it's history and made us taste the local delicacies. The tour ended with a generous meal that allowed to keep leftovers! Our group was so friendly and even with the rain everyone kept a positive and were willing to continue with the tour!

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Biking Day Trip Through Historic Versailles

France

It was a great was to see Versailles! The tour guide was not going to fast which made it easier for older travelers. We had an amazing group and bonded throughout the day. We first stopped at the market where we were able to get provisions for our picnic and see local vendors. Overall, the activity is a must if you like to know history and visit beautiful landmarks. The picnic was also a great addition to the activity and a great way to get to know the other travelers better. We ended the day at the Chateau the Versailles where we had the freedom to visit at our own pace. I wish I remembered the name of our guide but she was amazing and easy-going!

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Marais Pastry and Chocolate Tour

Paris

AMAZING! You get wayyyy more than worth the price of the activity. The tour guide (Thibault) was very knowledgeable and gave us a tour of the area as well as the allowing us to try the best pastries in the city. By the end of the tour our bellies were full and we were very satisfied. For any lovers of pastries, I would recommend this tour.

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Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket

Paris

It was cold and rainy but the view was worth it.

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We commuted but it was not hard to get there

The trip was amazing! From the planning to coming back home. Nadia was flexible and attentive to our need and requests.

On arrival a chauffeur welcomed us with a bag of local products which was a great touch and made us feel welcomed.
We were placed in an apartment at the heart of Athens (Shoutout to Live In Athens!!!) close to many bars and restaurants. We were just walking distance to the Acropolis which was perfect. Nadia also provided us with restaurants suggestions which made our dinner choices easier.

On arrival at Santorini another chauffeur was waiting for us to drive us to our hotel which was walking distance to the beach.
We had a catamaran tour planned for the next day and everything ran smoothly.
Basically, everything was taken care of and all we had to do is to be at the hotel at the right time.

We are so grateful for everyone involved and their professionalism. It made our trip so easy and allowed us to fully enjoy the cities visited without the stress of planning where to go and how to get to places. Nadia was in constant contact with us and available throughout our trip to answer our questions.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Makarios

Kamari, Santorini

The hotel was walking distance to the beach and the view from our room was beautiful! The people at the front desk were always helpful and warm. The room was clean and big enough for 2 people without being too crammed. We did not have time to enjoy the pool when there is a beach so close but it is a nice touch.

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Live in Athens, Psyrri Central Apartments

Athina

This hotel was placed at the center of Athens. We were closed to many restaurants and bars as well as walking distance from Acropolis. For young people it is the prefect location since the nightlife is happening right below your window. However, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who cherish their 8 hours of sleep. Overall, we loved our stay at the hotel and will come back (hopefully soon!!)

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Athens!

Athens

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Restaurants in Athens

Athens

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Welcome to Santorini

Santorini

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Restaurant Suggestions in Santorini

Santorini

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Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

The day starts with a chauffeur picking you up at the hotel and on the way to other hotels you have a chance to view most of the island as well as enjoying the view from the top. Once at the port the staff was very organized and directing the different cruise ongoing. Once on the cruise we got to stop at several locations to swim and learn about the history of Santorini. Swimming in the hotspots was one of the most memorable experience I have ever had. The spots were not boiling hot but not too many people can say that they swam next to an active volcano! Lunch was served on board which was delicious!! The staff was so friendly and attentive to our needs. The chauffeur then drove us back to our hotel room ending the day on last tour of the other side of the island.

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Loved everything about our trip. Kim Kim Alex and the whole team did an outstanding job. Can't say enough good things about Alex. I give them 10 thumbs up..a perfect 10.

Ciao Andrea,
Stephen and I would like to thank you so very much for all that you did in, not only the planning, but also all the amazing support and attention you provided during our trip!! We had the most wonderful and memorable time in Italy!!
We especially loved the walking tour in Florence with Florinda and in Siena with Alessia. They were both so knowledgeable, passionate and attentive. And Luca in Rome, the vesper tour was the best!!
The winery in Chianti was so beautiful!!
Also, all the transfers and hotel bookings were spot on!
Thank you thank you thank you!!
Gracie mielle!!
Stephen and Sara

Hotel Reviews

Aquadulci Hotel

Domus de Maria

Superb hotel only metres from an amazing beach!! The staff are so attentive and take care of your every need. Its so tranquil, comfortable and relaxing.

Tips for future travelers

Unless you’re happy to stay put and relax at the beach or by the pool, you would benefit from having a car to go exploring.

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Corso Boutique Luxury Rooms

Rome

Super gorgeous hotel! A hidden gem in the heart of the city. Luxurious and funky. The staff were wonderful! Friendly, kind and super helpful.

Tips for future travelers

Be aware that it’s in a pedestrianised area. However, I think taxis are allowed to drop off and pick up, even if they are reluctant. Check with the lovely staff for local restaurant recommendations, they are happy to book for you.

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So kind and friendly

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Hotel Colle Etrusco Salivolpi

Castellina in Chianti

Very pretty location and charming facade of the buildings. The room was a bit small and situated above the breakfast kitchen. The staff were really nice and helpful and the town was nice.

Tips for future travelers

Book the higher end room.

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Podere Brizio

Montalcino

This hotel is gorgeous and just superb!

Tips for future travelers

You need a car. It’s a bit isolated.

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Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco

Florence

Lovely hotel in a central location. The room was great, quite spacious and very comfortable. The stairs from level 4 to 5 were a challenge with our luggage, but we managed. Otherwise all good. The staff were lovely.

Tips for future travelers

It’s in a pedestrianised area, so getting a taxi to take you to the front door is challenging.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Rome Riding a Vespa - with driver

Rome

Luca is an absolute legend!! His knowledge and dry sense of humour is such a treat. You feel completely safe with him and we had such fun!!! Highly recommend!!

Quality of Experience

Luca is the best and he bought us yummy gelato

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Really safe and fun

Transport

As above

Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)

Italy

Beautiful organic boutique winery. Gorgeous surroundings and lovely staff and tour. The wine is delicious!

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Pienza time at your leisure

Italy

Beautiful town, so picturesque and lovely.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Montepulciano wine tasting

Italy

We were slightly late as we weren’t sure where to meet after we were dropped off by our driver. The staff were accommodating and we were able to do the tasting first, followed by a tour of the cellar, so it all worked out.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was really nice and stopped off for some photos of picturesque places.

Transport

Siena guided walk - private guide

Italy

Alessia was very passionate and informative. We really enjoyed her stories and the fact it was a private tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Florence guided stroll with Accademia visit (small group)

Florence

Florinda, our guide was so passionate, knowledgeable and intelligent. We really enjoyed all the stories and having an up close experience around Florence.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Thanks to Ngima and his team for putting together an itinerary and experience that worked for my schedule and abilities. It was clear during the planning process that Ngima has great experience in the Everest region and working with clients to design a personalized trip. Once the trip began, Ngima's team was terrific in providing information and support to be sure I was ready to begin the trek. My guide and porter were wonderful, full of local knowledge and expertise that added to my overall experience. It was great learning from them and having them along for support, and after spending 17 days with them, it was hard to say goodbye. Thanks Ngima and team!

Activity Reviews

Trek from Gokyo to Marlung (17,585 feet / 5360 m) via Renjo La Pass

Marlung

Trek from Dzongla to Gokyo (15,584 feet / 4750 m) via Cho La Pass

Gokyo

Trek from Gorak Shep to Lobuche (16,207 feet / 4940 m), Sunrise from Kala Patthar (5644m)

Lobuche

Trek from Chukhung to Lobuche (16,210 feet / 4,940 m) via Kongma La Pass

Lobuche

I can't say enough about my local specialist, Liz! She was wonderful to work with. Always responded timely, patiently answered my many questions, was full of helpful information and put together a wonderful itinerary. Our airline made major changes to our flight (mid flight during our first leg) and it was so comforting that Liz was working on all the many things it caused us to need adjusted. Really took the stress out of an already stressful situation. I look forward to working with her on another trip in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Clarion Suites Gateway

Melbourne

We were luck to have a corner room with all windows where we could see the River Walk. In the evening beautiful to look at. Only disadvantage was you can hear some of the street noise.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills

Surry Hills, NSW

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Reef Retreat

Palm Cove, QLD

Loved the Reef Retreat. Great location and loved the atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip

Australia

Well run and very organized. Staff was lovely.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trip was great and planned well

I really enjoyed working with Othman. He helped me create an itinerary that worked with my requirements- no driving more than 4 hours a day - he provided advice on restaurants and other activities. We really appreciated the step-by-step driving directions, too. Othman responded quickly to all my questions both before and during the trip. Excellent service that I hope to use again!

Our trip turned out to be one of the best we’ve ever taken! The kimkim team switched team members mid planning but after a “get to know you” period all was good! Covid also played a major roll in getting this trip from planning to execution. So even though we had some hiccups, all turned out well.

Daniel Larrea, our travel planner, put together an amazing itinerary. Learning about my passion for art, he created an Art day for me. From touring museums to wandering through the street art fair, I saw amazing Ecuadorian art. Our guide, Daniel Silva, was engaging, honest and a joy to be around. He guided us for two days around Quito. From the Art day to the City walk day, our days were filled with stunning churches, an engaging cooking class and lots of knowledge about a city I knew little about. It was a wonderful experience.

Daniel Larrea also provided us with seamless transfers between airports and locations. Upon our arrival in Baltra, we expected a driver to our hotel. What we got was an incredible naturalist, Vivianna, who took us to a land tortoise preserve, giving us a first class tour and background of this incredible animal. Then we were taken to our hotel for the evening. The morning transfer from the hotel back to Baltra to meet the cruise team was seamless. My husband, who typically avoids tours and having people meet us at the airport and guide us to a our hotel, actually really saw the value and agrees this is the only way to travel from now on!

Thank you kimkim for making our trip to Ecuador and its natural wonders one for the ages!