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Kateryna Garkavenko

Travel is truly one of the most rewarding experiences we can have. It’s amazing how much we can learn and grow from every trip, and I believe that most people benefit greatly from exploring new places. Personally, I’ve visited around 50 countries and am excited to continue discovering even more of the world.

Travel feels very personal and meaningful to me - every journey brings something special and leaves lasting memories. This passion has led me to start my own travel consultancy company here in London, where I focus on creating thoughtfully tailored experiences for each traveler.

I truly love designing trips that reflect individual interests and dreams, and I hope each journey turns into an unforgettable adventure.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Iconic landmarks of the capital of Great Britain, historical sites and its royal glory. Romantic landscapes and fabulous beauty of England's countryside with thatched-roof cottages. Beautiful national parks of Wales with its stunning wild scenery. Charming Roman baths and Georgian architecture, and of course Scotland with its rich history, culture and well-known castles."

How did you get involved in travel?

"After quite a number of different occupations - including working as a high-end residential real estate expert, an advisor to the Head of a bank, director of the financial company and organising the YAGP ballet competition - I came to understand that creating tailored travel experiences is what truly makes me feel that I live my life fully, and today I’m proud to run my own travel company.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Conquering Thorang - La Pass 5,415 meters high on our Annapurna Circuit track in Nepal was probably the most profound emotional experience I've ever had. It was my personal challenge surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and best friends. "

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Recent trip reviews for Kateryna

I will recommend to anyone planning a trip t...
England | May 20 - Jun 1, 2026

Nicole
Nicole O.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
I will recommend to anyone planning a trip to use KimKim. I was looking for an itinerary that included many British gardens and our specialist Kateryna delivered a fabulous Grand Garden Tour trip that I never could have planned on my own. Our trip went smoothly with all the tickets bought and available quickly in the Kimkim app. I cant say enough good things about the app which is fantastic ! Our tour guides were experienced and personable and Kateryna arranged transportation to and from... Read more

I will recommend to anyone planning a trip to use KimKim. I was looking for an itinerary that included many British gardens and our specialist Kateryna delivered a fabulous Grand Garden Tour trip that I never could have planned on my own. Our trip went smoothly with all the tickets bought and available quickly in the Kimkim app. I cant say enough good things about the app which is fantastic ! Our tour guides were experienced and personable and Kateryna arranged transportation to and from places when it was appropriate. We spent 9 days in London and then took a train to Oxford. Spent a day privately touring in the Cotswolds where our driver/guide made sure we saw the best gardens and had a fantastic lunch at the oldest inn in Britain. We ended our trip in Windsor and had private transport back to the airport. What I liked the most about using Kimkim is that I told them what I specifically wanted to see and they made suggestions for other excursions and we communicated easily back and forth until the trip was exactly what I wanted. We had flexibility on some days while we were there to change our plans and truly make it our own trip. My husband and I usually plan our trips independently but after this wonderful experience I will use KimKim instead.

Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Our driver John was funny, knowledgeable and told us fantastic stories. Highly recommend doing this tour first when going to London.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
London

Delianne was a great guide and if you want to see places in London most people dont see take this tour!

Quality of Experience
Delianne is a great storyteller!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
NA
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

We loved this tour so much it made us want to stay in Oxford longer. Our guide was a PhD student who gave us a unique perspective and some great stories about student life at the university. This is a must tour if your in Oxford!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

An unforgettable adventure!
Scotland | May 29 - Jun 12, 2026

SHARON
SHARON N.
Kelowna, BC, Canada | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Kateryna (our KimKim agent), created an incredible and unforgettable UK adventure for us. We explored South England to Northern Scotland by rental car, train, sleeper train, bicycle and boat. This is the second time we have used KimKim to plan our travels and this once again did not disappoint. We will not hesitate to reach out agin when planning for our next destination!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Tour of the UK!!
Scotland | May 29 - Jun 12, 2026

Sean
Sean S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Kate at KimKim planned a two week self guided/train tour of the UK. We provided our interests and Kate planned our itinerary. Kate nailed it the first time. The hotels were outstanding. Our private guides were awesome, especially Jacob in Oxford, Allen in Edinburgh, John in Inverness, and Delianne in London!
Kate was comminicating with us throughout the tour and answered a few minor questions we had as we moved through the stops. We couldn't have asked for more! Onto the next trip!!
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Kate at KimKim planned a two week self guided/train tour of the UK. We provided our interests and Kate planned our itinerary. Kate nailed it the first time. The hotels were outstanding. Our private guides were awesome, especially Jacob in Oxford, Allen in Edinburgh, John in Inverness, and Delianne in London!
Kate was comminicating with us throughout the tour and answered a few minor questions we had as we moved through the stops. We couldn't have asked for more! Onto the next trip!!

Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

The private black cab tour in London with Chris was phenomenal. He curated a tour that complemented our existing itinerary and took us to unique spots we wouldn't have discovered on our own. His flexibility and knowledge made this a standout experience during our time in London.

Isle of Skye Tour including the  Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Isle of Skye Tour including the Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Inverness

The day trip to the Isle of Skye was quite an experience, even though the weather was miserable with big raindrops and howling wind. Our tour guide was fantastic and made the trip enjoyable despite the weather, embracing the natural harshness of the Isle's climate. The scenery and sites were amazing, and it made for a memorable adventure.

Private Viking Walk of York
Private Viking Walk of York
England

The Private Viking Walk of York with Neil was a bit overwhelming. While Neil was a nice guy and took us to interesting spots, he overwhelmed us with too much detailed information. His lengthy speeches and the tour running over time left us a bit exhausted. A more concise approach would have been appreciated.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 15, 2026
Dear Sean, Thank you so very much for this beautiful review. It truly means a great deal to me and to our whole team. We genuinely adore travelers like you - warm, appreciative, curious, and so open to enjoying every part of the journey. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and I’m so happy that the trip brought you such wonderful memories. Our team of experienced guides is truly one of the things that makes these journeys so special. Their knowledge,... Read more

Dear Sean,

Thank you so very much for this beautiful review. It truly means a great deal to me and to our whole team.

We genuinely adore travelers like you - warm, appreciative, curious, and so open to enjoying every part of the journey. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and I’m so happy that the trip brought you such wonderful memories.

Our team of experienced guides is truly one of the things that makes these journeys so special. Their knowledge, personality, care, and passion for the places they share can transform a good trip into something unforgettable, and I’m delighted that Jacob, Allen, John, and Delianne made such a strong impression on you.

Thank you again for trusting us with your UK adventure. You were such a wonderful traveler to support, and I already love the sound of “onto the next trip”!

Best,
Kate

Outside of London
England | Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2026

Joel
Joel D.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there. The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small. The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality. Having a... Read more

The transfer people were all good. We appreciated them checking in with us in advance to remind us that they were coming. A confidence booster that they would be there.

The hotels in Bath and Castle Combs were great. The hotel in Bourton on the water was cheesy and below expectations. The hotel in Oxford was fine, but the room was a bit small.

The activities that Kate planned for us were good. We were especially impressed with afternoon tea at the Manor house. High quality.

Having a private Oxford walking tour was really good. Magnus did a nice job. Obviously, private walking tours are better than group tours. The Bath walking tour was less good because we were with others.

Our highlight day was with our Cotswolds private driver and tour guide, Adge Secker. He was enthusiastic, engaging, friendly and helpful. Anyone would do well with him!

Overall, given the information we provided Kate, she did an excellent job putting together this trip. The details, tickets and vouchers were all functional and easy to find.

We would use Kim Kim again.

Hotel Reviews
Malmaison Oxford
Oxford

The refurbished prison retains its original design which is interesting. The room was a bit small

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bigger room, fully opening windows.
Chester House Hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water

A bit cheesy for a 4 star hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Manor House
Castle Combe

Impressive, attractive and well run

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Queensberry Hotel
Bath

Local, eclectic and nice

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
England

Boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

Magnus was informative and learned.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cotswolds Private Tour
Cotswolds Private Tour
England

Adge Secker was greatly

Quality of Experience
The guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Jane Austen Trail Group Tour
Bath

We realize that we would rather be on a private tour. Guide was ok. Others in our group walked too fast for us

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip fla...
Scotland | May 11 - May 18, 2026

Garth
Garth D.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour... Read more

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour guides over our trip and they were all extremely knowledgeable and accomodating thank you all (John, John, Ritchie and Liberty) ! And again thank you Kimkim for this amazing experience!!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 05, 2026
Dear Garth, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly made my day! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your wife and helping create a journey that reflected your interests, family history, and dreams for Scotland. Hearing that your visit to your ancestral lands became the highlight of the trip means so much to me. Elaine was absolutely thrilled to be part of that special day, and I know how much care and passion she put into making it... Read more

Dear Garth,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly made my day!

It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your wife and helping create a journey that reflected your interests, family history, and dreams for Scotland. Hearing that your visit to your ancestral lands became the highlight of the trip means so much to me. Elaine was absolutely thrilled to be part of that special day, and I know how much care and passion she put into making it meaningful.

I’m also delighted that you enjoyed your time with John, John, Ritchie, and Liberty. We are very fortunate to work with such wonderful local guides who genuinely love sharing their knowledge and their country with visitors.

Thank you for placing your trust in me and allowing me to be a small part of such a memorable adventure. Reviews like yours remind me why I love what I do.

I wish you and your wife many happy memories of Scotland for years to come, and if your travels ever bring you back to the UK or Ireland, it would be my absolute pleasure to help you plan another adventure.

With warmest regards,
Kate

Amazing trip to London, Bath, The Cotswolds and Oxford U.K. Kateryna knows her stuff!
England | May 1 - May 13, 2026

Richard
Richard S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Amazing trip to London! Kateryna was a great planner and checked off our list of things to do in London, Bath, the Cotswolds and Oxford. Kate was always available at a moments notice and stepped in when we needed help along the way. She called ahead to our hotels so that they would be prepared as we arrived and she sorted out any touristy questions that we had as we arrived and departed each location. We've used kimkim before for our trip to Spain (and it was also great), but Kate made us... Read more

Amazing trip to London! Kateryna was a great planner and checked off our list of things to do in London, Bath, the Cotswolds and Oxford. Kate was always available at a moments notice and stepped in when we needed help along the way. She called ahead to our hotels so that they would be prepared as we arrived and she sorted out any touristy questions that we had as we arrived and departed each location. We've used kimkim before for our trip to Spain (and it was also great), but Kate made us feel like we had someone we could reach out to at any time. We also ventured into The Netherlands for four days, but the planning on that segment did incur some problems. Tickets to museums were not pre-purchased and we had to scramble needlessly. "Self Guided" tours in several Holland cities left it us to research activities on our own. In review, we should have stayed in the U.K. for the whole trip as Kate has that country figured out completely. We would use and will use kimkim again for our next trip

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Super location, super staff, super ideal! The staff at this hotel was like having a local friend that helps you out when you are in town. Housekeeping: top notch - Breakfast staff: EXCELLENT cleanliness and food options. This staff provided us with the BEST start of the day, every day. - Front Desk: What can I say? Like your friend you've been waiting to talk to in Amsterdam.

Authenticity & Character
Totally authentic house close to the canal that has been transformed into a comfortable hotel.
Location
Right in the middle of the city. Steps from the Metro station.
Staff
EVERYTHING they did: directions, recommendations, food options, museum options, the staff is the BEST!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping is on it! Everyday, every spec of dust, ....we were getting spoiled by their attentiveness.
Pullman London St Pancras
London

Right next door to the major train station! Street traffic seemed to be in gridlock around the hotel in every direction, but having the train station with the EuroStar service next door was genius on our planner's part (Kate). Another hotel with EXCELLENT breakfast service, but having dinner at the hotel was an experience that took two hours! Seems that the kitchen was having a tough time keeping up with the orders from the dining room. Mentioned the delays to our server and he graciously took a couple drinks off our tab.

Authenticity & Character
Modern hotel, with great views of the city, quiet on the upper floors, safe, clean and comfortable.
Location
Train station right next door! Location, location, location.
Staff
Another professional crew of hospitality folks.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was large, clean and comfortable. Bathroom also large in comparison to other local hotels....nice shower.
The Store
Oxford

CENTRAL location in Oxford....clean, comfortable, safe hotel with an amazing breakfast all run by a professional and top-notch staff. Because the location is right in the middle of Oxford, many of the local food choices are geared towards the student population....lot's of fast food joints and restaurants that seem to target the students. Wish we could have tried the hotel's restaurant for dinner, but it didn't open until 5:30pm and our ride to London departed at 6pm. Based on the breakfasts we had at the hotel, the dinner menu would have been the best around.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel has everything! Great restaurant and bar, Spa with massage services, comfortable, quiet rooms
Location
Right smack dab in the center of Oxford.
Staff
Front desk staff can do hand stands and back flips! Anything we needed, the were there to step up.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, quiet, and safe rooms.....mini fridge didn't cool, but the front desk staff was getting it addressed.
Hotel Indigo Bath
Bath

BEST hotel during our entire trip! Scrumptious breakfast, QUIET hotel room, SUPER central location and incredible staff.

Authenticity & Character
INCREDIBLE job in converting a classic building into a truly modern hotel.
Location
Right in the heart of town and walking distance from the train station.
Staff
These people understand how to take care of their guests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wish we could have stayed longer, room was the most comfortable during our two week trip encompassing 5 hotels.
The Academy London

GREAT breakfast NO elevators SPACIOUS rooms LOUD street noise day and night CENTRAL location

Authenticity & Character
Classic row homes converted into a hip, clean, hotel.
Location
Close to the Underground system and easy to catch a cab outside the front door
Staff
EVERYBODY was SUPER hospitable. Breakfast ladies were amazing and top notch.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Poor housekeepers need to go up and down a lot of stairs!
Activity Reviews
Open Boat Cruise Drinks Included Central Station Departure
Open Boat Cruise Drinks Included Central Station Departure
Amsterdam

The absolute BEST was to start your Amsterdam vacation. Cruise the canals and see the city in the comfort of a well guided captain. Couple of drinks, great weather, and a good tour guide made this a memorable part of our visit to Amsterdam and was really the way to kick off your holiday in the city.

Quality of Experience
The cruise down the various canals and the historical stories told as you motor along.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great captain, great staff, great weather, great way to start off your stay in Amsterdam
Transport
Safe boat, professional crew, clean onboard, and incredible vistas!
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
Private Oxford University Punting Tour
England

Excellent adventure, but very short ride. Beautiful scenery and super punting tour guide. 30 minute ride was way too short, but the punting circuit is limited to a ride around the man-made island. Still had a nice relaxing ride on another beautiful day. Passed alongside a botanical garden during the punting tour ride and went there immediately following the punting excursion. Turned out to be a great diversion and wonderful way to stroll along the gardens for another hour. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience
Excellent experience, but very short and sweet at 30 minutes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Strong, knowledgeable, Punting guide....student earning his way through college with a side hustle.
Transport
I couldn't do this myself and watched others attempt to "Punt", the students working there are the best.
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford

Nice 2 hour walking tour, but the tour facility was unprepared when we showed up for our scheduled tour. Had a nice, former student, walk us around for a couple hours, but honestly we could have seen so much more....we only ventured out 5 or 6 blocks from the tour facility and spent way too much time reliving the former students, hangouts rather that the immense history of Oxford. Still an enjoyable walk on an enjoyable day.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful day. Beautiful scenery and amazing centralized location.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Further exploration of the city with a seasoned tour guide.
Transport
Walking the whole way.
 Cotswolds Experience from Bath, private tour
Cotswolds Experience from Bath, private tour
Bath

The HIGHLIGHT of our 2 weeks in Europe! Our private tour guide Adge, and his trusty driver Leroy made for a most memorable day in Bath and the Cotswolds. Our guide Adge was a retired police officer from Bath and new every inch and crevice of the city and beyond. Our driver Leroy was the utmost professional driver and navigated our day through tight twists and turns where we always felt safe and secure. We got 16 hours of the best tour possible in 8 hours that day. Adge was humorous, spontaneous, knowledgeable, warm, welcoming, and EVERYTHING you could of asked for in a private tour guide. BEST day of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Our private tour guide: Adge and our trusty driver Leroy
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge,Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge, Adge,....and Leroy.
Transport
Leroy made us feel special in the Luxury SUV and his cool and calm driving demeanor.
British Museum Private Tour
British Museum Private Tour
London

AMAZING museum and knowledgeable tour guide. Only with we weren't worn out and that the tour could be an hour or two longer. Pedro was an experienced expert and a very personable, private tour guide and showed us many of the items in a quick tour of maybe 20% of this HUGE museum.

Quality of Experience
One of the best museums visited in the world!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pedro (I kept calling him Pablo!), was a knowledgeable and interesting guide, showed us as much as possible in such a HUGE museum.
Transport
The London taxi system and the Underground metro
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London

Delianne was a fun and quirky tour guide for a walking tour of more than two hours! She had great stories and took us to the great spots to watch the parade and to take pictures along the way. Delianne also went out of her way to teach us how the Underground metro system worked and then we were on our way using the system the rest of the trip....fun! Delianne was punctual, knowledgeable, cute, and in great shape for what was probably 10,000 steps (but I didn't monitor on my app).

Quality of Experience
How great London is!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delianne was a GREAT guide, loaded with information presented in a fun and quirky manner.
Transport
Got to the meeting point by taxi, but guide taught us how to use the Underground and that was the best information needed about transport!
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Breathtaking! The Crown Jewels (minus the jewels), the history, the buildings, the Beefeaters, the ravens! All made for an enjoyable day at this memorable location. Our tour planner Kate made sure that we were there at the 10am opening and that was genius! We had hardly any lines and got in the queue of 5 or 10 people to visit the Crown Jewels exhibit. The early start made for a leisurely stroll through all the buildings at the Tower of London. As we were wrapping up tour, we noticed at least 500 people in line to see the Crown Jewels! It must have been pandemonium at that time to get a glimpse of the displays in the Tower of London. Thank you Kate!

Quality of Experience
Self guided tour a little tough, lots to see and huge expanse to cover
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide, driver, or staff not provided. Group tour with the amount of tourist was impossible. (was listed as "small group"- wasn't small at all).
Transport
Transport not provided....used the city taxi's which were easy to find, but a little pricey (still less than Uber's rates!)
Thames Cruise with Dinner
Thames Cruise with Dinner
London

Prepare to "herd" aboard a dinner cruise in which you don't get to choose what you want for dinner. The minions (us and forty or so other guests) get to sit right in the middle (where usual dinner cruises have a dance floor and everyone gets a table close to a window). We were given "menus" which had several choices, but when I asked about them, was told that the menu is to show you what drinks you can order. Everybody gets a chicken dish....everybody. The staff was as if they were in forced labor, no smiles and no frowns. Entertainment was a Karaoke singer. Having done dinner cruises in other cities in other countries, this was unexpected.....hope it didn't cost too much?

Quality of Experience
Turn the business into a legit dinner cruise
Food
Choices - at least 2 or 3 choices.....please?
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Smiles everybody!
Transport
Staff involvement? Sights to see?
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Great driver who knew the city inside and out. He found ways to make it through the city that we could never replicate again. Super conversation from a local character that we well versed in the history of the city.

Quality of Experience
Lot's of history
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Well educated driver on the history of London (and a lot of the U.S. too!)
Transport
Comfortable, newer London taxi with a driver that navigated some of the most difficult passages.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 09, 2026
Dear Richard, Thank you so very, very much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review. I honestly read it with the biggest smile. It was such a true pleasure working with you, and I have to say - you were absolutely one of the best travelers to plan for. Your kindness, sense of humor, openness, and the way you embraced every part of the journey made it so special from my side as well. I’m so happy that London, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Oxford came together so beautifully for you.... Read more

Dear Richard,

Thank you so very, very much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review. I honestly read it with the biggest smile.

It was such a true pleasure working with you, and I have to say - you were absolutely one of the best travelers to plan for. Your kindness, sense of humor, openness, and the way you embraced every part of the journey made it so special from my side as well.

I’m so happy that London, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Oxford came together so beautifully for you. Reading your words about the hotels, the Tower of London timing, the black cab experience, and especially your amazing Cotswolds day with Adge and Leroy honestly made my day. These are exactly the kinds of memories I always hope my travelers will take home with them.

I’m also very grateful that you felt supported along the way. For me, planning the trip is only one part of the experience - I always want my travelers to feel that there is a real person here, watching over the details, ready to help, and genuinely caring that everything goes smoothly.

Thank you as well for being so honest and fair in your feedback about the parts that did not work as well. I’m truly sorry that the Netherlands portion created unnecessary stress. You absolutely should not have had to scramble during your holiday, and I completely understand how frustrating that must have felt.

Most of all, thank you for your trust, your warmth, and your wonderful energy throughout the whole process. It was a privilege to be part of your adventure, and I would be absolutely delighted to help you again whenever your next trip brings you back to the UK - or anywhere else I can make the journey feel truly special.

Warmest wishes,
Kate

Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our fi...
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

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Andrea G.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely...
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Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely appreciate all your time and effort planning and organizing this trip for us 4 ladies❤️
Andrea

Hotel Reviews
The Old New Inn
Bourton on the Water

Charming Old Inn, great location with easy walks to trails, shops, bus stop. Wonderful breakfast with amazing croissants! It’s an old building beautifully renovated but narrow hallways and stairwells, no elevator. Must be able to carry own luggage to and from room. Lovely view of river from our room. Nice size showers with rain shower head. Our 3rd floor room was lovely but low hanging rafters caused a few head bumps. The Bourton on the Water miniature village next door was impressive and so fun to see.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
Staff
Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
Staff
Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
Staff
Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London

Clean, great location, amazing breakfast buffet, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Clean, impressive buffet breakfast
Location
Walking distance to St James park and Buckinham Palace
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel very clean. The beds were comfortable. A bit of a walk to the breakfast area.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 31, 2026
Hi Andrea, Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review. Reading your words honestly brought such a huge smile to my face. I’m absolutely delighted that your first journey to London and the Cotswolds exceeded your expectations and became such a special adventure for all four of you ❤️ It was truly my pleasure helping organize everything. I also loved reading all your thoughtful notes about the hotels - especially your description of The Old New Inn. It really is such a charming... Read more

Hi Andrea,

Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review. Reading your words honestly brought such a huge smile to my face.

I’m absolutely delighted that your first journey to London and the Cotswolds exceeded your expectations and became such a special adventure for all four of you ❤️ It was truly my pleasure helping organize everything.

I also loved reading all your thoughtful notes about the hotels - especially your description of The Old New Inn. It really is such a charming and atmospheric place, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the views, breakfasts, and cozy character of the inn.

And of course, I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to Chris, Delianne, and Adge - they will be absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with them.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure and for your warmth and kindness throughout the whole process!

Warm wishes,
Kate

Scotland
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Susan H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,
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Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Everyone and everything was amazing!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Allan Park Hotel
Stirling

Absolutely the BEST!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
There was no staff to interact with!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh

Our guide was outstanding!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

It wasn’t running, replaced with a regular train which was crowded, having to stand. Not a good experience!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Loop
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 20, 2026
Dear Susan, Thank you so very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Ili, Chris, and Elaine - they are all such wonderful people, and I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to them. And I absolutely loved reading your comments about the hotels as well, especially Allan Park and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. I’m only truly sorry once again about the Jacobite train... Read more

Dear Susan,

Thank you so very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to me.

I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Ili, Chris, and Elaine - they are all such wonderful people, and I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to them. And I absolutely loved reading your comments about the hotels as well, especially Allan Park and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

I’m only truly sorry once again about the Jacobite train situation. Unfortunately when the steam train is unexpectedly not operating, the replacement train experience can feel very disappointing compared to what was originally planned, and I completely understand your frustration there.

But overall, I’m so glad your Scotland journey brought so many beautiful memories, wonderful scenery, and special moments along the way.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure, Susan!

Best wishes,
Kate

Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The...
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Hector H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great. Read more

Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great.

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Allan Park Hotel
Stirling
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

Jacobite was not running. Replaced with regular train. Overcrowded, standing room only,,Terrible experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 20, 2026
Hi Hector, It was truly my pleasure helping with your Scotland adventure, and a huge thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your guides - Chris, Willie, and Ili are all absolutely wonderful people, and I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to them. I’m only very sorry again about the Jacobite train situation. Unfortunately, when the steam train is not operating, the replacement service can really feel... Read more

Hi Hector,

It was truly my pleasure helping with your Scotland adventure, and a huge thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review.

I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your guides - Chris, Willie, and Ili are all absolutely wonderful people, and I’ll be very happy to pass your kind words along to them.

I’m only very sorry again about the Jacobite train situation. Unfortunately, when the steam train is not operating, the replacement service can really feel disappointing compared to the original experience, and I completely understand your frustration there.

But overall, I’m very glad to hear that the trip brought so many lovely memories, beautiful places, and enjoyable experiences along the way.

Thank you again for trusting me with your journey, Hector!

Warm wishes,
Kate

Trip planning enhances the experience
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

Linda
Linda L.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Our trip to London and the Cotswolds came alive because of the guides and the personal knowledge they shared on every place we visited. Each guide, each driver allowed us to see a personal side of our trip and made it incredibly memorable. The trip was planned perfectly so we were able to keep on schedule and enjoy all the sights. We walked some, took a cabbie or bus, or was dropped on a a restaurant the guide recommended. As a result in a few short days we experienced a memorable trip packed... Read more

Our trip to London and the Cotswolds came alive because of the guides and the personal knowledge they shared on every place we visited. Each guide, each driver allowed us to see a personal side of our trip and made it incredibly memorable. The trip was planned perfectly so we were able to keep on schedule and enjoy all the sights. We walked some, took a cabbie or bus, or was dropped on a a restaurant the guide recommended. As a result in a few short days we experienced a memorable trip packed with history and sights we will always remember!
Kate was a supportive and capable trip planner and using Kim Kim to plan our trip was an excellent choice!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 07, 2026
Dear Linda, Thank you so incredibly much for your beautiful words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review 💫 Reading this truly made my day. It means so much to hear that the guides, drivers, and personal touches helped bring your journey to life in such a memorable way. That is exactly the kind of experience we always hope to create - not just seeing places, but really feeling connected to them through the people and stories along the way. I’m also so happy to hear... Read more

Dear Linda,

Thank you so incredibly much for your beautiful words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review 💫

Reading this truly made my day. It means so much to hear that the guides, drivers, and personal touches helped bring your journey to life in such a memorable way. That is exactly the kind of experience we always hope to create - not just seeing places, but really feeling connected to them through the people and stories along the way.

I’m also so happy to hear that the pace of the trip worked well for you and allowed you to enjoy so much in just a few days without feeling rushed. London and the Cotswolds are such special places, and it was an absolute pleasure helping you discover them.

Thank you again for trusting me and Kimkim with your adventure. It truly means the world, and I hope your memories from this trip stay with you for many years to come.

Best,
Kate