Kimkim Trip Reviews

The guides in all the locations were very knowledgeable (Bologna, Verona and Modena). The sites I visited were very interesting. The logistics were well planned and the interaction with Giorgia was very good during the planning process. The hotels were conveniently located and reasonable for the cities visited. I had plenty of free time which is always good on a vacation. The train travel was fun with the only exception being I wish I had more ability to change trains if I got to the station earlier.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Giulietta e Romeo

Verona

The Hotel Giulietta e Romeo in Verona was fantastic. It had excellent amenities and was very close to all the action and the beautiful old town sites. Though the train station was a bit further away, cabs were available if necessary, or it's a pleasant walk of about half an hour. This hotel definitely stood out as the best among the ones I stayed at during my trip.

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

Bologna

The Hotel Porta San Mamolo in Bologna was just alright for me. While it was a decent hotel, it required a bit of a walk to get to the downtown area, which took about ten minutes. It had a bit of a dated feel compared to the other hotels on my trip.

Palazzo Segreti

MILANO

Palazzo Segreti in Milan was good and had a charming historical feel as it seemed like a renovated older building. It was well-located, although getting to the airport turned out to be pricey due to the cab fares. Nothing negative, but the Verona hotel was a bit more accessible to sites.

Activity Reviews

Guided Visit of Verona

Verona

The guided visit of Verona was quite enjoyable. The city is beautiful, and the guide did a great job showing us around. It was one of the highlights of my trip.

Guided visit of Bologna

Italy

The guided visit of Bologna was a very enjoyable experience. It was a balanced mix of guided exploration and some free time. I'm glad I had the opportunity to join this tour.

This was our first trip to Greece and we traveled with another couple. We visited Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. Eirini was wonderful and she had great ideas for each island we visited. She responded to my emails/messages quickly and was always happy to make changes when we found something on Instagram we wanted to try! :)

Thank you Eirini for making our travels memorable and so much fun! I will miss working with you!

Our trip was amazing however there were some issues.
- originally our hotel in Glasgow was booked 2.5 hours away from the center of Glasgow. We noticed it and the specializes fixed it
- we scheduled a walking tour in Dublin. We waited 45 minutes and no n one showed up, so we thought. Apparently the guide was there but there was no sign or way to recognize her. When we spoke to our specialist later she said she was wearing a pink sweater. No on told us what she would be wearing
- KIMKIM did not refund us the entire amount
- when we arrived at our first hotel they charged us for the stay which we had already paid for. So essentially we paid for the hotel twice. KIMKIM refunded us, not sure now if is is the correct amount since we are still on our trip. In addition KIMKIM refunded the wrong credit card and would not correct it.
-When we arrived at one of our hotels, they on l y had a booking for one person. Fortunately the hotel had a room for 2.

Hotel Reviews

Barberstown Castle Hotel

Straffan, Co. Kildare

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Maldron Hotel

Galway

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The Spencer Hotel

Dublin 1

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Activity Reviews

Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey Day Tour

Galway

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Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip

Galway

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Jameson Distillery Bow St. Dublin Tour

Dublin

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Dublin Private Walking Tour

Dublin

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Shona was very responsive to our requests and needs. She always acknowledged our questions and concerns within 24 hours, and provided relevant trip guidance, information and options in a timely manner. We went thru at least 4 iterations of our trip plan, and she patiently and methodically worked thru each of these iterations and tailored the trip to our complete satisfaction. And when we were in Japan she reached out to us almost every day via email (and messages on KimKim portal) to coordinate the various private tours on our itinerary, including transfers to and from airport and various train stations. It was indeed her care and attention to details, her promptness in responding to our queries, and her clear, concise, and courteous communication skills which made our trip hassle-free and our Japan trip very enjoyable and memorable!

From Day 1 Samer was amazing to deal with. He tailored the trip to exactly what I was looking for. Communication was fantastic and everything ran on time and without even the smallest problem.

His knowledge of Bosnian history and culture was extensive and his love of nature and the mountains was always apparent.

I am not sure how he could have done anything to make this trip better. He even controlled the weather and made sure it only rained when we were in a building or a vehicle.hahaha

Thank you Samer for opening our eyes to what Bosnia has to offer, it was truly a great experience!

Pros: All 3 hotels, Sebel Quay West Sydney, Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas and Adina Apartments Southbank, Melbourne were very nice, with restaurants close by.
Best tour probably was Blue Mountains Small Group tour because tour guide encouraged us to que for the photo patting a koala (additional $30aud ) at Featherdale Wildlife Sanctuary ; it was wonderful unique experience!! Other favorites were Guided Opera House Tour, Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road with Wildlife Wonders, and Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef (although it was a cloudy day with rough seas that made snorkeling almost impossible but semi submersible, underwater observatory, and fabulous lunch made up for weather). Domestic flights were fine.

Not so nice: Grand Kuranda tour was good, but frustrating as we were just given Skyrail tickets and then a paper as to when to be at each activity on our own and then not returned to hotel until 7pm, when our agenda had the tour time ending at 3:15pm. Penguin Plus viewing was worthless, as our tour driver didn't get us there until all the ocean view seats were occupied on the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco tour. Blue Mountains tour also ran 90 minutes over agenda end time. We wish all transportation would have arranged for our itinerary. Sebel Quay West also charged us $11aud after we checked out(when their system was down) for minibar in error and they won't respond to an email about the error. We enjoyed Australia and the friendly Australians, as we depended on the kindness of strangers several times. This land based itinerary complimented the 2 cruises we took to New Zealand and Moreton Island prior to starting this tour.

My family (Children 6, 9, 11), wife and two in-laws (70 and 72) had the most wonderful time in Morocco. Samir, our driver, was the absolute best! We always felt safe, comfortable, and cared for. The communication was excellent, things were coordinated well. Any issues were immediately addressed by Samir and Said (Our local planner). There is so much to say so I will try to distill it down:

1. Morocco is a beautiful country. SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND WELCOMING to everyone, even Americans!
2. Kids are absolutely welcome everywhere. The people were not only accommodating for my children, but my kids were engaged and welcomed by everyone.
3. The diversity of climates, geography and cities was like nothing I have experienced before.
4. Samir, our driver, was a true professional and made every member of my family feel safe and valued.
5. Every tour guide chosen by Said, Abdul and other Kim Kim affiliates were professionals.
6. Having traveled the world, I will say that the Kim Kim booking experience was the EASIEST thing I have ever done. Worth every penny.

I cannot speak more highly of my experience and we are currently the envy of all our colleagues. If you are going to Morocco, I recommend this company 100%.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

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Yes We Camp Agafay

Marrakesh

Poor customer service. Needs maintenance in some areas.

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Not the most beautiful place. Just another camp among camps

Staff

Inattentive and bordering on rude

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lots of mosquitos and my door kept getting stuck shut

Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

Great location. Wonderful staff.

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Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel

Marrakech

Best hotel of our stay. Wonderful staff. Attention to details.

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Le Casablanca Hotel

Casablanca

Staff was inattentive and hotel constantly smelled of smoke inside.

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More courtesy and attention to customer service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Constant tobacco smoke permeates inside

Activity Review

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

Samir is the best. Wonderful driver

Visiting Norway in April/May is a wonderful time. It was warm enough to be comfortable (6 to 20 C) with light sweaters but cool enough to avoid the summer crowds. Some days were rainy, but it rains a lot in Norway in late spring or summer too. Popular sites were nearly empty, so we had them all to ourselves. The views were spectacular! And the local people and guides well very kind and friendly. We are very likely to be repeat visitors.

Activity Reviews

Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

Our most rainy day, but still well worth the time outside. But even on this day some sunshine.

Full Day Geiranger Fjord Cruise

Ålesund

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone strived to give us personalized experience.

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Norway

Extremely beautiful trip lasting only 4 hrs... wish it were longer. But unfortunately we took only 2 photos!

Quality of Experience

Some very narrow passages with steep walls or with nice rocks and forest.

Transport

High quality clean fast boat.

Sauna Knutholmen

Kalvåg

We never had a Sauna before. Liked it much more than we thought we would. I would like to do it more often!!

Embark Hurtigruten

Norway

The room was quite clean and new. We wish we had been on the boat for more hours... from 1:20 AM to 8:10 AM is not long enough for even a good sleep. A 12 to 16 h trip would be more reasonable.

Wilman and Serendipidy Adventures as well as Kimkim.com team were great from start to finish. My family and I are not planners but I wanted to have a well-planned and memorable springbreak vacation in Costa Rica. Kimkim.com's UI was very thorough in gathering all the preferences and bucket list of things to do in Costa Rica with the time we had. Once they gathered that info, Wilman and his team planned the perfect vacation. Sky Adventures and the white water rafting were the most memorable experiences for my family and I. To see the total fear in their faces at the start of each adventure to the feel and excitement once they have experienced the thrill of 700+ feet zip-lining above a rain forrest and facing the challenges of class 3+ raging rapids. Those memories will be in our hearts forever.

The accommodations were excellent. 3 days maximum at 3 different locations keep the experience fresh and new each time we arrived at a new Inn or luxury hotel. And the food wherever you are in Costa Rica is wonderful. Wilman made sure these locations had free breakfast included, which makes a difference both with the budget as well as planning for the day.

For my family to experience the true Costa Rican culture and food as well as their hospitality and adventures, to relaxing at the beautiful beaches has been a wonderful experience that my family and I will never forget. Thank you Wilman and Serendipity Adventures for a most memorable family vacation!!!!

Guides were all top rate - really knew their stuff, and could communicate well. Kimkim staff is top-notch!

For the first time in years, I've been able to turn off my brain and just live in the moment and it's all thanks to Majid (local specialist/planner) and Khalid (driver/guide)! Did I think that there was a possibility that I would be scammed and Khalid would not be waiting for us on arrival at Casablanca? Absolutely. But what was I thinking?!

This trip has been nothing but easy and effortless for us. I've heard stories about people being harassed or scammed in Morocco, but I can honestly say that I've never even felt a minute of any of that. Khalid was the best and so knowledgable. He was so excited about each and every day and would go out of his way to make sure we felt accommodated. Even the little things, he's so passionate about teaching us about his culture, country, and people. He was never late picking us up from our hotels or activities and ALWAY came early just in case. If you get him as your driver/guide, you can expect a white-glove service. Even when he hands you off to local guides, you can trust that you're never alone or lost.

This was my first time using a travel agent and boy oh boy, I'm never going back to planning by myself. For the price you pay, it's extradorinaiy what you get. The ease of not worrying about logistics, the time saved, not needing to think about transportation - it's 1000% worth it.

We had a fantastic week exploring Chile's lake district, Santiago, Valparaiso, and wine country. The process of working with Marcela to plan our hotels, activities, transfers, guides, etc was so easy. We gave her a brief idea of where we wanted to spend our time, as well as what kinds of activities we enjoy, and she did a fantastic job creating our itinerary. It was nice to have a knowledgable guide, from the area, give recommendations on hotels and activities, as well as line up drivers and guides. We enjoyed our time with Matisse in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, had a blast river rafting on the Petrohué River and loved exploring Valparaiso with Soli. We highly recommend hiring Marcela to assist with planning an unforgettable visit to Chile.

I want to first thank Yuliana and the Kimkim team for all of your help in planning this trip for my wife and I. We are truly grateful for such an unforgettable experience.
Every guide from Julio in Tortuguero to Alex (our Pacuare River rafting guide) were amazing. Also every driver that helped transport us from place to place were very hospitable.
We absolutely loved the time that we spent in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, especially the gorgeous Punta de Uva Playa. One of our favorites was the serene Pacuare River Lodge. Next time we definitely have to spend more than one night there.
Well, until next time. Thank you for everything!!!

Hotel Reviews

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna

Pacuare

This place is truly unforgettable. It was so calming and soothing being here. Our only regret is not spending more time here.

Authenticity & Character

Our room had incredible views on 3 sides, and instead of having windows the walls were pretty much screens. This made us feel like we were spending the night in the jungle and of course hear all of natures noises.

Location

It's great to disconnect from the business of life. It is right on the bank of the Pacuare River.

Staff

Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very well maintained and clean. Extremely comfortable.

Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort

South Puerto Viejo

Staff and amenities were amazing! The monkeys were definitely entertaining. Location was great, with stunning beaches close by.

Authenticity & Character

We loved opening our front doors and having a stunning view of the jungle.

Location

Easy access to the beautiful beaches.

Staff

Very attentive to our needs and were very informative.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms and amenities were kept clean and in great condition.

Activity Reviews

Guided Hike in Cahuita National Park

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The Guided Hike in Cahuita National Park was delightful. We got up close with the local wildlife, with monkeys being a definite highlight. The park's natural beauty and the variety of animals we saw made this a memorable part of our trip.

2-Day Rafting Trip on the Río Pacuare: Day 2

Costa Rica

The 2-Day Rafting Trip on the Río Pacuare was thrilling! Our guide, Alex, made the experience exciting and enjoyable. The rafting adventure was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, providing both excitement and breathtaking views.

This trip was one of our best ever. The drivers were punctual 💯 % of the time. The guides Paulina, Daniela, Alejandro, Marcela, Valeria, Ana, Agustin all absolutely wonderful (especially Paulina!). Every hotel was comfortable and well located. Loved all the tours especially Perito Moreno, trekking El Pingo, the Estancia (Dario and Ana were great and the lunch was lovely). Jesse did an incredible job in making this trip flow smoothly and include so many beautiful sites. We loved the Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia and Buenos Aires was like visiting a European capital.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lago Grey

Torres del Paine

Hotel Lago Grey was a fantastic stay with breathtaking views in a quiet location. The excursions there were well-managed by Daniella, who provided a lovely snack and tea during our hike.

MadreTierra Patagonia

El Calafate, Santa Cruz

MadreTierra Patagonia was okay, but the owner was pushy and insisted on selling excursions despite our plans. The room was tiny, though the beds were comfortable and breakfast was nice. Rosa, who served breakfast, was lovely.

Urban Suites Recoleta

Buenos Aires

Well located and super comfortable and clean. We had a lovely quiet room. Breakfast very nice. Definitely would recommend this hotel.

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Location

Walkable to many restaurants, stores and sites to visit.

Staff

Both super attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Floors and bathroom

Activity Reviews

Buenos Aires Walking Tour

Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires Walking Tour was a bit too long at four hours of continuous walking. The guide, Valeria, was wonderful, but the heat made it hard to enjoy. A break in the middle for lunch would have improved the experience.

4WD Excursion with Dinner

El Calafate

The 4WD Excursion with Dinner was probably my least favorite part of the trip. The guide was nice, but the activity itself didn't feel as fantastic compared to others. It was a straightforward drive across the plain without much excitement.

Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Argentina

The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour was an amazing experience. The guides were knowledgeable, and the views of the glacier were spectacular. This excursion was one of the highlights of my trip.

Boat Trip to Glacier Grey

Chile

The boat rides on the trip, particularly to Glacier Grey, were wonderful. The experience was well organized, and the scenic views were simply breathtaking. I thoroughly enjoyed this part of the adventure.

We had the best trip in Italy for our 10 year anniversary thanks to the help of Manuela and her team! She helped us find the perfect balance of exploration and rest for our 6 day trip, visiting Rome, Florence and Cinque Terra. All of our tour guides she arranged for us; Gabriella at the Colosseum, Valentina at the Vatican, Emmanuela in Florence, and Tony at Cinque Terra were all amazing and so passionate and knowledgable about the history of the sites.
The hotels Manuela recommended and booked for us were perfect and incredibly located in the heart of Rome and Florence. The itinerary was flawless!
The trip plans app was easy to use, and if we had a question or concern the team was very responsive. Don't hesitate, use KimKim for your trip, you won't regret it!

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Cavour

Florence

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47 Boutique Hotel

Rome

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Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Cinque Terre

Florence

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Guided Visit of Florence Including David and Duomo

Italy

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Guided Visit: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Italy

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Wine & Food Tasting Delights

Rome

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Guided Visit of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

Rome

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Gabriella from LivTours was Amazing!

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The trip was really nice. I would not recommend using Chiang as a guide in Bergen as he is Taiwanese and has only lived in Bergen for a couple of years and his English was poor. Hotels were great. Cruises were great. Dinner at the island exceeded our expectations. For the cable car, you should let people know that they need to convert their ticket to a real ticket at the botton and not try to get through the automated gates with the paper ticket or phone QR code. I would definitely recommend first class car for train. About half the seats face backwards so if it is possible to get a train car layout we would have preferred facing forward.

We would definitely use you guys again for other trips and we have recommended you to a couple of our friends.

Hotel Reviews

Opus XVI

Bergen

Great hotel in great location. Lots of history.

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Grand Hotel Oslo

Oslo

Great hotel in a great location. Restaurant was very good.

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Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experience

Bergen

Food was excellent and the excursion exceeded our expectations. It was a nice way to end our stay in Bergen.

Ulriken Cable Car & Lunch with a View

Bergen

One of the highlights. Meal and cider tasting was very good and it was in an exclusive area that was quiet and great views.

Cultural Walk with a Local

Bergen

Guides English was poor and he was relatively new to Bergen. I would not recommend using the same guide.

Oslofjord Dinner Cruise

Oslo

Nice way to spend our first night. Food was good for the circumstances of being on a boat where the food is pre prepared.

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

Bergen

Enjoyed the cruise.

Private City Walk

Oslo

The guide was very experienced and his English was excellent.

We had an extraordinary Moroccan adventure thanks to the terrific planning by kimkim.
When we were interacting with them and planning the trip, we had no idea that it would be so smooth and well organized. Our driver, Said Misser, was, in addition to being an outstanding driver, a tremendously engaging and interesting man who spoke near flawless English. We so completely enjoyed his company. He could not have been more accommodating and professional. The hotels selected, particularly the one in Marrakesh, were excellent. Our guides in Fez and Marrakesh were very good and we really enjoyed the tours of the Medina in Fez and the food tour in Marrakesh

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

We loved our stay here. The owner, Stephani, was delightful. The public are was beautiful and the room was very clean and comfortable. There was a continual nasty smell in the water closet. Be sure to eat dinner in the dining room. It's terrific.

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Riad Madu Luxury Camp

Merzouga

To put a really nice room and camp in the desert is quite an accomplishment. The room was spacious and well appointed. The bed was very hard but we slept very well. The lack of privacy for the toilet was lame. Really, hang some curtains.

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

The hotel has a good location within the city but had a couple of flaws. The biggest flaw was the style of the bed. It was in a raised alcove. You had to climb up on a couch to get into bed. Once up to the bed, you had to crawl over your bed partner to get into bed. Also, our room had a badly ill sized bathroom door. It loudly scrapped every time it opened it closed.

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Lovely hotel with an excellent location. Because you can't drive directly to the front door of the hotel, be sure to let them know when you arrive so that they can unload and transport you luggage. Once there, you'll have an excellent stay. We had a comfortable room right by the rooftop pool.

Authenticity & Character

Old House turned into a boutique hotel

Location

Inside the walls

Staff

Really good service especially from Idahned Ayoub at reception

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Les Jardins De La Medina

Marrakech

You were tired after a very long drive and when we walked into the hotel, enormous smiles lit up our faces. Then, when we spent some time there, we were even more delighted. This is one of the finest hotels that we've ever stayed at and we've stayed at a lot of them. Everything is so well thought out and beautifully executed. The rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed, there is a balcony and a sundeck. The public areas are gorgeous and the restaurant served us an excellent dinner and three wonderful breakfasts. My wife experienced her first hamman and a delightful massage. On Sunday night, while we're having a delicious dinner, we were treated to a magic show by an extremely talented slight of hand artist. It was so much fun.

Authenticity & Character

This was a palace for a woman who is part of the royal family. It has since been converted into a sensational luxury hotel

Location

The hotel is right at the edge of the Medina and just down the street from Cafe Clock

Staff

Everybody could not have been nicer.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean and I saw no sign of deferred maintenance

Activity Reviews

Traditional Cooking Class

Morocco

This was one of the tour' s highlights. Under the direction of an excellent chef, we prepared a fantastic lunch.

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Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Our guide, Rasheed , did an excellent job showing us the market and crazy busy main square

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Abdul did a very good job showing us around the Medina

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Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Morocco

It was great but we'll never need to ride a camel again. Ouch

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Meknes: Wine Tasting in Morocco's Wine Region

Morocco

We tasted the best Moroccan wines of the trip and had the best meal of the trip at the winery.

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fes

Fes

Zahra was a tremendously knowledgeable and professional guide.

Quality of Experience

We visited several craftsman but never felt any pressure to buy. We did buy a beautiful tile table.

Food

We loved most of the Moroccan food we ate

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Zahra really knows her city

Transport

Our driver, Said Misser, was fantastic. His English was near perfect, he was a terrific driver and helped makes the tour so wonderful.

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Aleksandra helped us craft a picture perfect trip to the UK countryside. From the earliest planning phases, she listened to understand the experience we wanted and created a customized itinerary that ticked every box.

We started and ended our trip in London, and while we enjoyed the city's bustle, our focus was the countryside.

We began in Castle Combe at The Manor House. Aleksandra planned a memorable afternoon tea - one of the trip's absolute highlights. The grounds were beautiful and staff incredibly kind.

Aleksandra arranged a day trip led by Matthias at Galahad Tours. We visited picturesque villages and appreciated the historical context from Matthias. We'll recommend his company to every friend visiting the Cotswolds. Other highlights included Hidcote Gardens and Warwick Castle. We explored public footpaths and encountered local sheep - magical.

We visited Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, chatting with locals in pubs. In York, we absorbed the city's rich history. Aleksandra arranged another tour through the Yorkshire Dales with driver Rob, who proudly showcased his beloved region. Highlights included Bolton Castle (a must!) and the town where they film All Creatures Great and Small - during filming day!

Aleksandra's thoughtful planning made us feel cared for throughout the journey. I highly recommend working with her and booking her private transfers between locations, which made the trip more relaxing and enjoyable.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We will most definitely be back. Thanks, Aleksandra!

We had truly wonderful experience. Planning and booking our trip was easy with quick and helpful feedback from the team throughout the process. We were able to customize our trip based on the number of days we had available and the places we wanted to go! Hakim was a pleasure to work with. We had the most wonderful driver - Mohammed - that was with us for our entire trip and made our travels around the country seamless. He helped coordinate with our tour guides in each location and offered us the flexibility and opportunity to stop and explore so many sites and experiences along the way.

Hotel Reviews

Paradise of Silence

Ait Ben Haddou

Paradise of Silence was ironically not too silent due to dogs barking throughout the night. The hot water was the most inconsistent here, cutting off mid-shower. Despite these issues, the location and facilities were good.

Imperial Glory Lodges

merzouga

The night in the desert at Imperial Glory Lodges was a great experience. The tent was comfortable and it was a nice touch to have dinner included. There was a slight issue with the hot water, but for a one-night stay, it was manageable.

Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

Our stay at the hotel in Tangier was great. Even though it wasn’t a luxury spot, it was very comfortable for a one-night stay. The hotel was small but cozy, and the service was excellent. The breakfast buffet was the best of our trip.

Riad El Yacout

Fès

We had a wonderful stay! Our room was wonderful. But of particular note was the Manager Marcos who was truly fabulous and very helpful. Dinner services was also incredible!

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

The Food Tour & Local Gastronomy in Marrakesh was an absolute highlight of the trip. Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and engaging, making the experience memorable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Marrakesh.

The trip was perfectly planned with stops in many cities and towns to get a complete feeling for the many sides of Portugal. The hotels were beautiful and perfectly located central to the cities and towns. Everything was within walking distance. Our drivers were professional and provided local knowledge. During the power blackout, our driver Nuno kept us going even though shops were closed. He checked on us the following day to make sure we were OK. A special callout to our driver Diogo who went above and beyond to find us activities when one of our excursions cancelled at the last minute.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Melia Lisbon Airport

Lisbon

This is an exceptional airport hotel. Not like the US airport hotels. I never heard a plane landing or taking off even though it is a 5-minute walk to Lisbon airport.

Authenticity & Character

Not your average airport hotel.

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You can walk to Terminal 1.

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Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

A beautiful boutique hotel across from the Marina. The restaurant was exceptional for breakfast and our Michelin star food and wine tasting was off the chain.

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Beach vibe.

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PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

A beautiful hotel in the heart of Lisbon right off Liberty Avenue. The staff were excellent and handled the Spain/Portugal power outage with grace and a smile.

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Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores

Porto

A beautiful hotel in the heart of Porto. The breakfasts were amazing.

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Activity Reviews

4X4 Algarve Sunset Experience

Portugal

Overall, I would not recommend. The coastal stops with beautiful beaches, surfers, and sheer cliffs were enjoyable, but the "Jeep" ride was brutal. St. Vincent Cape of Sagres is worth visiting, but it was a cloudy evening, so we were unable to witness the spectacular sunset.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

Our driver, Nuno, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the history of each town and showed us the best places to eat and shop. We were in Sintra when the power went out to all of Portugal, but Nuno did not miss a beat and continued the tour even though many of the shops were closed. He even checked on us the next day to make sure we were OK.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nuno is the best!

Transport

Privately Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

Our guide Celia did an excellent job of showing us the history and beauty of Porto.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

A good overview of local and bar-type traditional food of Portugal. The guide (can't remember his name but he wore a hat) was entertaining and even ended the evening with some magic! The ending location was a bit disappointing (a restored pool hall). Overall, a good first tour in Porto.

Quality of Experience

A variety of local restaurants, not the touristy ones.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

I was surprised at the quality of the food and wine. Excellent! The fado music was beautiful. Each group did 2 songs and then a break so it wasn’t like sitting through a whole concert. Perfect way to experience the music of Portugal with great food.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable in the history of Lisbon. The tour was a bit long but very well done!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alex is excellent!

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Portugal

The venue cancelled on us at the last minute due to a national holiday. This was not mentioned when we booked it almost 9 months prior.

Quality of Experience

Better communication

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Diogo found us a great local restaurant on our way back to Lisbon from Lagos.

Transport

Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

This was the most beautiful part of Portugal and is a must see. Our driver Nuno added an extra stop to a port tasting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport