Kimkim Trip Reviews

This hotel is in a fabulous location with a helpful staff and clean, comfortable accommodations.

This hotel was right outside the bustling Piazza Bellini—which was full of local life and markets/food. We loved the courtyard, which immediately provided a respite from the busy city, and our flat, which was cozy, clean and very comfortable.

We loved the charm of this place and the friendly people who greeted us every time we came and went. Again, super helpful folks with great suggestions—who made reservations for us so we could enjoy the 3 Kings parade as soon as we got to town.

We loved this whole evening—it was the perfect start to our trip and a great introduction to Rome. Silvia, our guide, was the best—she was kind, funny, and gave great information about the food and history around the neighborhoods where we ate. We had our 16 and 19 year old with us who also loved the entire experience (and Silvia!). This was a trip highlight for all of us—highly recommend!

This was just a fabulous experience. Dennis, our tour guide, was excellent—in demeanor and knowledge. Again, my kids really enjoyed his commentary, which says a lot. We visited on a crisp sunny day and enjoyed the whole thing. We didn’t realize we would have an ear piece to hear him and we loved it—there were a lot of people around but it didn’t matter!

The cooking class in Naples was so much fun! Francesca and Silvia, our instructors, were fantastic, and it was a delightful way to engage with the local culinary traditions. We will ask them to share the pasta recipe! The experience was unforgettable and definitely one of our trip's highlights.

Rancho Naturalista was fantastic. The staff was very accommodating, and the facilities were great. I only wish I had more time to spend there, as it was a wonderful experience.

Hotel Savegre was quite luxurious and had great facilities. The only surprise was that there wasn't staff assistance for moving luggage, which could be an issue for older guests. Fortunately, many drove themselves and could park close. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with a convenient restaurant on-site.

Good hotel, all safe friendly. Nice pools.

Lovely hotel within walking distance of the beach & town. Hotel - great food & staff Fantastic pool. Great place to spend a few days.

What a fantastic experience. Lovely staff who looked after us. Very relaxing overnight stay.

Lovely location & fantastic grounds. Accommodation 5 star. Great food Lots to do. Very large pool plenty of room aroufir sun beds. Beach so close. Choice of restaurants

Great ride

Lovely restful day

Within the hotel plenty to do

Very informative tour great guide

Fantastic experience in her Homestay house, lovely family, great food. She made us feel at home . Recommended

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amazing experience in seeing our universe.

Perfect oasis in the Amazon.

Their NYE dinner is fantastic! Great location!

The great highlights of the tour was visiting the amazing primate Tarsier in its sanctuary (only found here in Bohol), the beautiful river cruise with local dance and the awesome chocolate hills.

The first part of the tour with the visit to the Mountain Cross was the best. The tour became too long and we enjoyed the hot springs less. Souvenir shop was OK. Overall was long and very challenging traffic around town

Great boat tour, go to see the dolphins and snorkel with turtle and fish in Balicasag Island and walk around the beautiful Island.

This beach side hotel is well positioned and comfortable. It's primary purpose is to provide for the divers and it does this very well. The staff are all extremely helpful and the resort is very well managed.

Exceptional hotel, well appointed comfortable rooms. the pool is in the centre courtyard so does not offer any views.

Great location, super beach, nice pool, charming staff.

Pleasant hotel in a good location, a little tired but well appointed none the less.

The tour offers little to see, I felt like I was being driven around a city constantly battling traffic.

Excellent organisation and diving.

A nice trip however the views in the wet season are underwhelming compared to the summer months when the hills are brown.

A short steep climb up a metal structure takes you to the top of a hill with good views of the town.

This was the worst part of the trip. While I apricate nothing can be done to avoid bad traffic the the attraction at the designation was very disappointing. We saw a local man climb a palm tree and milk the flower. Rode around in a cart driven by an buffalo. Watch a man make a basket. It took two and a half hours to get there, an hour participating in the three activities mentioned and another 2 and a half hours to return.

Fantastic guide, super location, lots of fun.

Well organised and great diving.

A pleasant trip along the river to view fireflies. Very peaceful and enjoyable.

Well organised and great diving.

Well organised and great diving.

Good for snorkelling and seeing what the local islands have to offer.

As mentioned in my previous review.

Well organised and super diving.

We chose to stay at Adina based on Jon's recommendation, but I really wish I had paid more attention to the reviews. We spent four nights and five days there as a family, and were excited about staying in the penthouse suite. However, the reality was far from what we expected. Here’s a summary of the major issues I encountered, which are so basic I would expect them even from a three-star hotel. 1. I understand that daily room cleaning isn’t always provided, but despite requesting it multiple times, we never received proper room service. When they did come, they simply changed the bed sheets—nothing else was cleaned. 2. Towels were never provided, even after repeated requests. 3. The overall condition of the room was disappointing—dirty and dated. 4. The biggest issue was the lack of ventilation in the bathroom. There was no exhaust fan, and the bathroom itself was dingy and moldy. 5. The coffee machine didn’t work, and despite asking housekeeping to take a look, they were unable to fix it. 6. The service at the front desk was terrible—my requests often went unanswered or ignored.

Overall, this hotel was better than mediocre, but I find it hard to understand how a property of this size could consistently run out of towels. During three of the five days we stayed, there were no towels available. The highlight of the hotel was definitely the view — we had a fantastic ocean view and enjoyed watching the fireworks on December 31.

The location of this hotel is excellent, right in the heart of the city and within easy reach of many attractions. However, the rooms are a bit dark and outdated, and the bathrooms lack proper ventilation or an exhaust fan. has context menu

This was an okay experience, but it felt a bit redundant after doing Reef Magic. The glass-bottom boat wasn’t worth it, and the snorkeling and diving experience was mediocre at best. The biggest issue I had was being dropped off at an island with nowhere to store your things or find a comfortable spot to relax. I wasn’t aware of this beforehand. The meals provided were box lunches, and honestly, they weren’t worth it either.

It was great to be picked up at the airport, and the drive to our hotel was smooth and effortless.

We took this tour on Christmas Day, and our guide was absolutely amazing. No crowds, easy driving and knowledgeable guide. It truly made for a beautiful experience.

We booked this well in advance, but Jon didn’t communicate our phone numbers to the local team, which caused a delay in getting our tickets on the day off. We had to wait in long lines and was extremely frustrating. It could all have been avoided. The boat was at full capacity with over 400 people, so it felt chaotic. Since we booked so far ahead, I wish I had more details about the activities, like snorkeling options, so I could have signed up ahead instead of arriving on a crowded boat and scrambling to sign up and not getting our choice timings and options. That said, diving into the Great Barrier Reef was the highlight of the trip—it was an amazing experience. The lunch was also really good, despite the long lines, and I appreciated that they noted my child’s food allergy and took good care of her.

We were picked up from the airport and it was only a 10-minute drive to the hotel. However, the car that picked us up was a bit rundown. In hindsight, we could have just taken an Uber directly to the hotel at our convenience and saved the extra cost.

This was an amazing experience, especially since we chose to do it privately. We were able to go at our own pace, and our guide, Lawrance, was fantastic. We also really enjoyed the meal and the fruit presentation.

This day also felt like a waste. The cableway was the only highlight, but the Koala Gardens, souvenir shop, and local market felt like a total tourist trap. After seeing animals in the wild, visiting them in a park just didn’t compare—it was disappointing and didn’t feel authentic at all. Overall, it felt like we wasted our day.

Per Jon's recommendation we were at Adina, but I really wish I had paid more attention to the reviews. We spent four nights and five days there as a family, and were excited about staying in the penthouse suite. However, the reality was far from what we expected. Here’s a summary of the major issues I encountered, which are so basic I would expect them even from a three-star hotel. 1. I understand that daily room cleaning isn’t always provided, but despite requesting it multiple times, we never received proper room service. When they did come, they simply changed the bed sheets—nothing else was cleaned. 2. Towels were never provided, even after repeated requests. 3. The overall condition of the room was disappointing—dirty and dated. 4. The biggest issue was the lack of ventilation in the bathroom. There was no exhaust fan, and the bathroom itself was dingy and moldy. 5. The coffee machine didn’t work, and despite asking housekeeping to take a look, they were unable to fix it. 6. The service at the front desk was terrible—my requests often went unanswered or ignored.

If you’re visiting in the summer, like we did in December, I highly recommend skipping this activity. Koalas are usually asleep and inactive, and seeing them in captivity at a small park just isn’t worth it.

We were picked up in the afternoon and taken to the Moonlit Sanctuary tour, but it was a big disappointment. The park, with its local animals, felt small and underwhelming, and since it was around 90° that day, all the animals were hibernating. It definitely wasn’t worth the time. I’d suggest instead spending the day at Phillip Island for lunch, followed by the Penguin Parade, which is definitely worth it and the real highlight of the day. If you’re planning ahead like we did, be sure to check the details of your ticket. We were a group of five, and three of our kids were seated in economy while we had plus seats. We had Plus viewing and Economy seating felt like a total waste—plus is definitely the way to go for the best experience. So, make sure to review your seating options in advance.

Outstanding gym. One of the biggest I've seen!

The food was a forced buffet. It was not good.

It was interesting. The breakfast was incredible, and the staff was friendly. The rooms were a bit dated but a worthwhile experience.

Location was outstanding. The food was ok, not a great breakfast. The staff was lean and difficult to get assistance. They also charged up for additional water which was unwarranted.

Excellent service. Food was outstanding as was the breakfast. Location was excellent as well.

A lot of character and the room where nice and clean. Location was excellent and was fantastic.

The hotel's website contains out of date photos; it's much move overgrown than we expected. The location is fantastic and the staff were amazing. However, the grounds were not maintained, the food was expensive, and the activities were not well described. Be aware that you are at least 45 minutes away from any other (very limited) food options. Since there is not gas station within 90 minutes of travel, you really have to understand how remote this hotel is.

The staff were responsive and helpful. They understood that guests at this hotel have unique needs related to flight schedules and they responded accordingly.

A wonderful hotel with helpful, courteous staff. The room was spacious and clean, with all the conveniences one could want, especially with the kitchenette. The complimentary morning breakfasts were very nice and it is conveniently located within 5 minutes walking distance to the train/bus station and across the street from some grocery stories and restaurants.

The experience of staying in the SnowHotel was unique and amazing. The facilities were very clean and everything was carefully maintained. The sauna was very nice to have, though the shower facilities could have been a bit more private. The sculpted ice hotel was so beautiful to walk around and discover and the warm room with the fireplace was a great place to spend time in to warm up. I do wish there were more private places to spend down-time, for example, somewhere comfortable, private and warm to lay down and take a nap since we are not allowed to enter our ice rooms until pretty late in the evening. The buffet breakfast was a very nice spread and we enjoyed our stay here very much - one night is more than enough time to enjoy and take in all offerings of this accommodation if staying in the ice hotel. The ice restaurant was also well done and the ice bar was very fun to visit as well.

This resort was one of my family's favorite places to stay while moving around Finland. It was a cosy cabin atmosphere where the rooms were spacious, inviting and surprisingly warm given that the only heat provided is from the flooring. Our favorite feature of the rooms was the private sauna in the bathroom. We found that we used the sauna every day, sometimes twice a day to warm up from the cold outside. Also, conveniently, the clothing warmer was a very nice feature of the room so that we could dry our clothing quickly. The food was very well done at the restaurant and we enjoyed the complimentary breakfasts. It was also very convenient to have the winter overalls and boots provided so that we were well equipped for excursions nearby. It is not particularly close to anything walkable so plan accordingly but the site itself is magical. My children had such fun riding the complimentary sleds down the hills and playing in the plentiful snow around the property. The room was clean, spacious and modern with all the conveniences, including a full sized refrigerator, water kettle, coffee maker and stovetop/microwave. The staff is also incredibly

This hotel was spectacular, it runs like a well oiled machine and made for a very comfortable stay. The room was very comfortable, though it may take some time to warm up. The convenience of looking up to see the Northern Lights was by far the most valuable aspect of staying here - not having to be cold outside when the lights come to dance in front of you is perfection. The views are picturesque everywhere you look and walk. There are also a plentiful amount of activities on-site to keep everyone entertained. The meal times are organized and there are good diverse offerings.

We had Antii as our guide and he was very good! The vehicle is very comfortable and the most valuable aspect of this excursion is that there is no time limit. He will literally hunt around all over the place and at all hours of the night to assure that guests will see the lights. Additionally, he provides beautiful photography of your party with the Northern Lights and that is invaluable! As a mom who is always taking photos of her kids, it's nice to be on a tour with someone else taking photos of you and your family with the unforgettable backdrop of the Northern lights! We enjoyed the hot juice and gingersnap cookies that our guide brought and when our toes were too cold, he was quick to offer toe warmers.

This operation was very well organized. The huskies were very easy to work with and the environment was immaculate and just magical.

The food was good and it was a very beautiful and unique experience. It is expected to be a cold dining experience but perhaps a bit too long and uncomfortable for younger children.

This was a beautiful experience, super family friendly and enjoyable throughout. We loved feeding the reindeer, taking a very scenic ride with them and then spending some time with lunch in the tent to warm up.

This was a tour that was so special - I thought it would just be more for younger kids but I think everyone really enjoyed it, my older child and myself as well. The elves really brought the energy and it was amazing how so many different activities were able to be included in the hours of the tour. We enjoyed so much of it and the pacing was very good, from the skipping, cookie making and decorating, reindeer rides, elf camp activities (my kids' favorite was the trivia games), the singing of songs to find Santa and then actually sitting and talking with Santa - it was a very touching experience to watch Santa talk with the kids.

Easily one of my kids' favorite activities. It was extremely cold but they still enjoyed the tour. It was fun to experience the short ride on the Pendolino but the real star is the part where the kids could dig. They really could've stayed for much longer doing just the digging part of the excursion. It was thrilling for them to find the amethyst and the guides were so helpful and uplifting in their efforts.

The guides were absolutely phenomenal and really made the experience! Sampo was professional and a great driver. Inessa was a superstar guide, and absolutely magnificent with children, she really made the experience a standout for us. We always felt safe and encouraged, also very proud of our ability to climb the wall with our very capable guides.

Although we didn't get to see the lights this evening due to a snow storm, our guide still made it incredibly fun despite the weather. Katie was excellent with children and was so good at sharing such good interesting facts. My kids enjoyed roasting marshmallows with her.

We thought the Pullman was great. Check-in was quick and easy. The lobby is small but more than adequate. The hotel room was very nice. Clean. Quiet at night. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet and was fine. The rooftop bar was fun. All in all, we had a great experience.

We really enjoyed this tour in this site. It had a very magical mystical field to it. It was not heavily touristy the day we went. It did end up raining, but it was fine. Beautiful historical site.

This is an interesting form, but I think the whole process of preparing the food and reviewing everything was perhaps more than what we needed. We were also tired that day and it was a bit rainy that day, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this unless somebody really wanted to go.

The train ride was nice. About an hour and a half. The problem we had, is when we got to the little town, the person who was supposed to be there to meet us to bring us the hotel wasn’t. We had to find the hotel on our own, which was hard because it was also pouring rain at the Time. Train ride was great. The hotel transfer was not.

What a beautiful magical spot not a piece she is. I highly recommend everyone to do this tour.

The Cusco tour was just OK for us. We had a bit of a stomach bug, but we had seen larger and better in sites already. In hindsight, I wish we had Skip Cusco and headed north to get closer to the rainbow mountains.

This was a big item on my bucket list so I’m glad I went. But I didn’t really realize how far away it is. It was a solid 3 to 3 1/2 hour car drive. We stopped for both lunch and breakfast on the way there. It was very far away. I didn’t like lunch or breakfast. The restaurant buffet serve was really not that good. The hike up rainbow Mountain was fine. We rented horses. Again, it wasn’t explained well to us, but it’s a one-way ride up only. You walk the rest of the way. Which was fine. It snowed the night before so we actually couldn’t see the rainbow in the rainbow mountains. Again, in hindsight, I wish we had use us as a stopping point head further south towards lake Tacoma.