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Bruno Martinović

Born and raised in Croatia, I got involved in tourism at an early age. In 2009, I started to work as a biking & hiking guide. I guided in Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Greece. When I got married and became the father of twins, I decided to spend more time with my family. Since 2016, I am working in the office. Now I can utilize all my knowledge that I got as a guide to plan your holiday in Croatia.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

""Custom tours and trips in Croatia. Reservations, documentation, communicating with our guests, graphic design and marketing – all this and much more is what it takes to make our tours an unforgettable experience for our guests, providing them with more than a holiday. ""

How did you get involved in travel?

""I went tp a high school specialized in tourism, after that I finished the Faculty of tourism and hospitality management. Since then I have been adding up knowledge until I came to the professional level. The biggest impact of why I am working in the travel industry was when I worked for the Croatia Nacional tourism board on the Travel trade shows all around Europe ( Berlin, Munich, London, Amsterdam). There I helped visitors to plan there holiday in Croatia.""

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

""Many years ago I was traveling in Egypt and Jordan. I experienced Cairo, Luxor, Nile River, Hurghada, Sinai Peninsula, Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra. Great experience. Beautiful places. What I will remember the most is the people from all those places that I was traveling to. Always helpful and with a big smile on the face.""

Bruno is part of the following groups: Croatia Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Dolac Market Food Tour Zagreb

Dive deep into Croatian cuisine with this foodie tour of Zagreb. Hit the streets of the country's capital, learning about its history and culture through your taste buds. Zagreb's food scene is an essential part of its culture. From its lively open-air markets to hidden local favorites, you can...

Explore Plitvice Lakes by Foot

The first Croatian national park (and the most popular), Plitvice Lakes National Park, is Croatia’s natural masterpiece. More than a park, it's a storybook locale conjured out of a romantic dream offering gorgeous views at any time of year. A must-visit for any traveler to Croatia, the...

Explore Split & Diocletian's Palace

Split is the second-largest city in Croatia and home to the dazzling Diocletian’s palace, a 4th-century haven for the Roman emperor Diocletian. Although the palace has changed its appearance over the centuries, with its surroundings eventually becoming a medieval city and, today, a modern...

Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Embark on a tour of Dubrovnik's historical and enchanting walled city, complete with a 7th-century founding and a wealthy rise in the Middle Ages. Entering Old Town, you'll uncover centuries of the city's rich history as you learn information about local life, legends, and the importance...

Recent trip reviews for Bruno

Croatia Experience
Croatia | Mar 29 - Apr 6, 2025

Krista
Krista B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
Bruno was fantastic to work with . Having an in country contact on local time made a world of difference. He proactively reached out on a daily basis to check in, reconfirm plans for the following day, and when our flights leaving the country were canceled- he offered to help us if need be with additional arrangements! White glove service all the way! Read more

Bruno was fantastic to work with . Having an in country contact on local time made a world of difference. He proactively reached out on a daily basis to check in, reconfirm plans for the following day, and when our flights leaving the country were canceled- he offered to help us if need be with additional arrangements! White glove service all the way!

Hotel Reviews
Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria
Zagreb

Good location, spacious rooms, nice service

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Beautiful location in main plaza outside old city walls. Great staff and restaurant/bar on site.

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Hotel More
Dubrovnik

Beautiful location on Adriatic - located a bit further outside the hustle of Dubrovnik Old town, but transportation easy in/out.

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Activity Reviews
Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing
Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing
Zagreb
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ljubljana and Lake Bled (one Day Trip from Zagreb)
Ljubljana and Lake Bled (one Day Trip from Zagreb)
Zagreb

Our guide Mario was fantastic-great conversationalist.

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Split Walking Tour with a visit to Diocletian Palace
Split Walking Tour with a visit to Diocletian Palace
Split

Very knowledgeable guide who understood history and provided great information for local restaurants and things to see outside tour

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Transport
Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction.
Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction.
Split
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Transport
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik

Our guide Kim was fantastic, she was a local living in the old city. Very knowledgeable and gave us many tips for restaurants and things to do outside of walking tour

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Goodbye Dubrovnik
Goodbye Dubrovnik
Croatia
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Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Hi Krista,

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia.

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that I was able to fulfill your wishes and that you had a great time in Croatia.
It was a pleasure to arrange the trip for you.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia and that I will see you next year ;)

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Bruno did an excellent job of curating the ex...
Croatia | Oct 10 - Oct 30, 2024

Tori
Tori V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024
Bruno did an excellent job of curating the exact trip we asked for. Every person we were set to meet with (guides, car drop off, drivers) were on time, knowledgeable, and helpful. Small extra touches like parking links in larger cities were greatly appreciated.
Bruno was in communication daily, and was available to answer questions that we had. He responded always quickly and thoughtfully.
The overall trip was perfect!
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Bruno did an excellent job of curating the exact trip we asked for. Every person we were set to meet with (guides, car drop off, drivers) were on time, knowledgeable, and helpful. Small extra touches like parking links in larger cities were greatly appreciated.
Bruno was in communication daily, and was available to answer questions that we had. He responded always quickly and thoughtfully.
The overall trip was perfect!

Hotel Reviews
Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria
Zagreb

Hotel is located close to the bus terminal, but a short walk to the city center (15-20 minutes). Friendly staff, very accommodating, great breakfast buffet. Rooms are slightly smaller than other hotels. We had to leave at 4:15 in the morning, and they had packed a breakfast to go for us. Enjoyed our stay there!

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Grand Hotel Union
Ljubljana

Amazing location, right off the city center square. Friendly staff, wonderful room. There are multiple hotels with a name close to this, and it is connected to another hotel, so we had some confusion as to exactly which hotel we were supposed to be at. Parking is under the hotels, and very, very tight. Lovely breakfast. Dinner was available, but we did not eat here.

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Martis Forum Heritage Hotel & Residence
Poreč

Super cute boutique hotel a block from the sea. Parking is off site, but they will come and pick you up with a golf cart. Located on the peninsula, it is very close to many restaurants and coffee spots. Nice breakfast in the morning. We also had a lovely dinner there in the evening. Stayed there as a jumping off spots to many areas in the region. We were there in October, so the experience might be different in the summer, but it was a quiet, lovely place to stay.

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Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

We did not stay in the main hotel, but the house next to it. Room was fine. Nice breakfast in the morning, with a restaurant attached. They have a pool, but the weather was cool and it was closed. It looked very nice.

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Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux
Zadar

Beautiful Hotel, right in the heart of the old town of Zadar. Walking distance to all the sights in the area and lots of restaurants. Wonderful breakfast, Michelin restaurant at the hotel.

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Kind and welcoming. Always greeted us so warmly.
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Skradinski buk
Skradin

Cute hotel located in Skradin. Easy walking to everything in Skradin including the marina. No air conditioning, but large windows that opened and a balcony to sit on. End of season, so staff was a bit skeleton, but still kin and helpful.

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Balatura Split Luxury Rooms
Split

Located about a ten minute walk into the main area of Split. It was nice to be slightly away from the busy city center. Large deck to sit on, large room with sofa and large bathroom. Parking is difficult if you have a car. tight area to get to (like all the big cities). Suit cases needed to be carried up a flight of stairs from the parking area. Lovely breakfast, with a few items sitting out, but a made to order (the day before) breakfast. I appreciated the desire to not waste food.

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Hotel More
Dubrovnik

Beautiful view of the Adriatic sea. Large deck to sit on and watch the sunset. Multiple restaurants on site, with an interesting Cave bar. Access to swim in the sea and two pools. Walking distance to other restaurants. 10 minute walk to the bus stop, and about a 15-20 minute bus ride into Dubrovnik.

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Activity Reviews
Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb

Picked up from the airport, and had someone waiting for us. He was friendly and full of information about the area.

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Bled and Bohinj
Bled and Bohinj
Croatia
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Scenic Castles of the Zagorje Region
Scenic Castles of the Zagorje Region
Zagreb

Easy drive through the countryside, which in itself was beautiful and interesting.

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Walking City Tour of Ljubljana
Walking City Tour of Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Our guide was informative and fun to talk to. He answered questions we had, and it was clear he loves his city! It was a great experience!

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Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour
Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour
Croatia

Caves are beyond description. They have developed a great method to move a lot of people through the caves efficiently while still giving you an amazing experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Informative guide on the tour. We were with a large group who did not speak the language the guide was speaking in, so we needed to get close to hear him as they often spoke over him.
Cycling Inland of Istria,
Cycling Inland of Istria,
Croatia

Driver picked us up and made sure the bikes fit us both properly. Mine was slightly too large and we popped back over to the shop for the right size. Ebikes were new and fun to ride! Great instruction on where to go and how to follow the trail. He mentioned which towns it would be worth riding into and seeing , and which to skip. Great experience!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We were able to leave items in the transport van that we wanted for later in the day, and coats we thought we would need but didn't.
Rovinj and Pula
Rovinj and Pula
Croatia

Rovinj is a beautiful, romantic city. Toured a church, walked the narrow alleys and explored the city. Lots of cafes to have a coffee and people watch. There are boat tours to take and many restaurants. Swimming available in warmer weather. Had a cocktail beside the sea at Mediterraneo. Pula has an wonderous Roman amphitheater that is amazing to see, along with other numerous roman structures and sites to see, all within a short walk. Had a delicious three course meal at Backyard.

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Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country
Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country
Croatia

Truffle hunting was a fun experience. It was very muddy and they provided boots to slog through the mud. We walked around an area for about an hour. The dog found one truffle and quickly tried to eat it! We still got to see and smell it. The wet weather and time of year made for the less likelihood of finding truffles. Truffle tasting after was a unique experience as they served truffles many different ways. We did sort of get truffled out.

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Leaving Istria, visit Hum and arrival to Plitvice lakes
Leaving Istria, visit Hum and arrival to Plitvice lakes
Croatia

just commenting briefly on Porec, its a lovely seaside community, I loved being there in the shoulder season when the tourist numbers are low, but be aware that because of this, a number of restaurants were closed or closing for the season. We still thought there were plenty to choose from and enjoyed the less hectic time to visit. Same with day trips on boats, many were having their last trips or were done.

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

What can you say about Croatia's oldest and largest national parks? The pictures do not do it justice, it truly is a sight to behold. We spent about 4-5 hours, walking and hiking the various trails, and there was beauty throughout the park.

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Krka National Park - Split
Krka National Park - Split
Croatia

Took the boat over to Krka National Park. The boat ride itself was enjoyable and about 1/2 an hour. You can stay as long as you want, and the boats return every hour? I can't remember for sure. Hiked up the various tiers of the falls to see the water from different levels. We were on the first boat out, so the park was not crowded when we got there. There is food and drink available.

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Cooking class in Split
Cooking class in Split
Split

We met the instructors just outside the green market. As we walked through the market, they purchased some items that would be part of the meal and described the process of how vendors come to market etc. Also went to the fish market and spoke to us about the fisherman and they purchased fresh fish. We walked to the culinary school and the instructor also talked about Split while we walked. Four of us helped cook an entire meal, from cleaning the fish (yikes) to the desert. We made risotto, bread, sides, appetizers. It was a wonderful experience.

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Split Walking Tour with a visit to Diocletian Palace
Split Walking Tour with a visit to Diocletian Palace
Split

Interesting walking tour of Split, learned a lot about the area. Not quite as detailed as other guides, but still always interesting to learn!

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Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town - one day trip from Split
Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town - one day trip from Split
Split

The fortress is interesting and had amazing views! Brought swimsuits, but did not go in the water. Walked along the sea trail. We did not take the side tour as suggested, but wish we had, as we had a bit too much time on our hands before our catamaran back to Split. The water is beautiful and again, sitting in the square having a coffee was very fun.

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Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction.
Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction.
Split

The highlight of this was probably Klis and seeing the castle/fortress. GOT fans will recognize many aspects of this. But the walk and listening tour of this site was perfect.

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Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik

Great guide, she was incredibly informative and fun to listen to. Learning the history and seeing the Mayor just added to the beauty of this city!

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Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Croatia

Very interesting drive in the Bosnia area (with two very cool stops along the way). Mostar itself is smaller with a feeling like Turkey with numerous mosques to view and visit. The old bridge is the highlight of the visit. We had lunch over looking the bridge. It's very interesting to see the difference of how Croatia has recovered post war and how Bosnia has had a much slower recovery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was wonderful and had lots of history and information to share as we drove.
Transport
Goobye Dubrovnik- flight to Zagreb and Zagreb free day.
Goobye Dubrovnik- flight to Zagreb and Zagreb free day.
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver that picked us up, made a quick stop to see some areas affected by the war, and filled us in on history of that time.
Transport
Private guided walking tour of Zagreb
Private guided walking tour of Zagreb
Zagreb

Bruno did an amazing job of walking us through the city of Zagreb. He's a wealth of information and shared it in interesting and entertaining ways. Always catering to our interests and questions.

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Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very early transport to the airport. The driver was on time, kind and awake!
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Nov 06, 2024

Hi Tori,

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia.

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that I was able to fulfill your wishes.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your husband.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia!

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Bad experience with Bruno and Kimkim
Croatia | Oct 15 - Oct 25, 2024

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Aanand P.
Rock Hill, SC | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
Summary with details following: I would not recommend Bruno. He can be cranky and short tempered. This was a second trip with Kimkim and they were a disappointment also. I was planning another trip with Kimkim, that I have cancelled. Thankfully, I had not paid the deposit.
Bruno was good during the planning phases with customizing our trip. The trip was a 5* trip for a group of 6 seniors (3 couples). One of the main reasons for using Kimkim was that they had someone local that we...
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Summary with details following: I would not recommend Bruno. He can be cranky and short tempered. This was a second trip with Kimkim and they were a disappointment also. I was planning another trip with Kimkim, that I have cancelled. Thankfully, I had not paid the deposit.
Bruno was good during the planning phases with customizing our trip. The trip was a 5* trip for a group of 6 seniors (3 couples). One of the main reasons for using Kimkim was that they had someone local that we could chat with whenever we needed to. Once when I was asking Bruno questions he came back with a response "You are not my only client". I was not expecting an instant response. I don't know why he got annoyed.
He scheduled us, based on our request, to go to Vrsic pass. The roads had been closed for a while and we just happened to find out when we mentioned it to the person at the hotel desk. As my agent there, he should have known this. We could have spent a couple of hours driving there and found out, but we lucked out.
We had rented a van that turned out to be a diesel van. Not understanding the nomenclature, we ended up pumping regular gas in the van. In the US, the nozzle typically will not fit, but apparantly not in Europe. Lesson learned. It was a Sunday evening and the van started sputtering and we got an "engine failure likely" warning. Luckily, we got off the highway and managed to get to a gas station in the boonies. Bruno was very irritated and kept telling me it was my fault and wanted to make sure to tell me that I had to pay for it. I never had an expectation that he would cover it. He later told me that because of this he lost family time and wanted me to feel sorry for him. Remember, it was 6 senior citizens stranded in some unknown village not knowing the language and dealing with an irritated specialist, Bruno. We lost a day of site seeing and Bruno had to do some re-arranging of our itinerary due to this. Yes, it was not his fault for sure, but shit happens. If family time is more important, get a 9 to 5 job.
One of the hotels (Pallazo) was a disaster. We stayed there for 2 nights and we had AC and internet issues the whole time. I had to move rooms twice (3 different rooms in 2 nights) and another couple had to move once and the third couple had to put up with boiling temperatures for one night. Remember, we had requested the best hotels and this was a disaster. The total cost of the 11 day trip was over $28K and I insisted on some compensation and the best they could do was a total refund of $340 plus $100 Kimkim credit for each couple. We were paying about $2500 per day ($5000 for 2 days) and the best they could do was $340. The credit is useless, since I don't plan on using Kimkim anymore. When I told Bruno that I would follow up with Kimkim, he told me to not bother and that they could not do anything. He was right. So having Kimkim as the parent organization buys you nothing, You just pay more since they take their commission off the top and provide no value when it comes to issues like this.
Kimkim's planning online interface is nice until you need to remove people that may have dropped out. The emails continued going to the people that dropped out and the message authors were mixed up with some message. Basically it seems to have some annoying issues. The group organizer cannot add and remove people. Simple email questions in the chat window ends up going to everyone creating a lot more communications than necessary. I could not send a chat message to Bruno privately.

Hotel Reviews
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Toplice
Bled
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cornaro Hotel
Split
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo
Poreč
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Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Nov 14, 2024
Hello Aanand, Thank you for your feedback. As a travel agent with a record of only 5-star reviews, I am dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to my clients. I’d like to address the details of your review and clarify my role in supporting your trip so there is no misunderstanding. I understand that the AC problem at Hotel Pallazzo was disappointing. When the issue arose, the hotel management offered several alternative rooms, but the AC was unfortunately unrepairable during... Read more

Hello Aanand,

Thank you for your feedback. As a travel agent with a record of only 5-star reviews, I am dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to my clients. I’d like to address the details of your review and clarify my role in supporting your trip so there is no misunderstanding.

I understand that the AC problem at Hotel Pallazzo was disappointing. When the issue arose, the hotel management offered several alternative rooms, but the AC was unfortunately unrepairable during your stay. Given that temperatures were moderate (68°F during the day and 55°F at night), we hoped this would minimize the inconvenience. As an apology, the hotel refunded 10% of the cost of your stay, and Kimkim additionally credited $300 to your account, both of which I communicated promptly over WhatsApp.

I dedicated significant time to perfecting your itinerary. During the planning process, we exchanged more than 220 messages and made multiple revisions to align with your preferences. Later, when your two friends joined, I rebooked accommodations and activities to accommodate them seamlessly. During the trip, I remained available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, responding within 10 minutes on WhatsApp to ensure your experience was smooth and enjoyable.

The Vršič Pass closure, due to a last-minute decision by the Slovenian Ministry of Transport, was beyond my control. Upon learning of the closure, I immediately provided alternatives. You and your friends enjoyed an unexpected visit to Italy and Mangart, which added to the original plan. When rain affected plans the following day, I arranged a visit to Postojna Cave, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful.

The van rental owner personally delivered the vehicle to you and emphasized that it required diesel fuel, which was also clearly marked on the fuel cap. However, errors happen. When you poured the wrong fuel, I immediately assisted you. This occurred at 6 p.m. on a Sunday while I was with my family. I called you to assess the situation and spent the next three hours coordinating solutions, including a towing service, organizing a transfer to your accommodation, reorganization of your itinerary to avoid missed experiences, and replacement of the damaged vehicle. This minimized any impact on your trip and also saved you costs associated with pre-booked entries and activities, for which I negotiated waivers due to the disruption, as I do for all my clients.

Throughout your journey, I ensured you stayed in the highest-quality hotels available. Your group enjoyed the best rooms (suites and deluxe sea-view accommodations, especially on the coast), and I secured an upgrade at your favorite hotel of the trip before your arrival. Additionally, all services—city tours, truffle hunting, wine tastings—were arranged privately for your group to enhance the experience. I also coordinated with guides to adapt to any schedule changes, such as late arrivals or requests to adjust start times, ensuring flexibility tailored to your preferences.

We communicated privately throughout the trip via WhatsApp, with updates on refunds, credits, and itinerary adjustments. I promptly informed you about the hotel refund and Kimkim’s $300 credit, which were both aimed at alleviating the inconvenience with the AC at Hotel Pallazzo.

Kimkim, my partners, and I worked diligently to make your trip memorable and enjoyable. Considering the time, dedication, and personalization provided, I am surprised by the 2-star rating, especially given that your group received premium accommodations, exclusive activities, and 24/7 support. I trust that, over time, you’ll reflect on the unique experiences and the efforts made to create a special journey for you and your friends.

Thank you once again for choosing to explore Croatia and Slovenia. I hope these memories stay with you and are ultimately rewarding, as they were for the rest of your entourage.

Warm regards,
Bruno

Bruno was great to work with. He's very respo...
Croatia | Sep 28 - Oct 9, 2024

Van
Van N.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
Bruno was great to work with. He's very responsive, giving us good suggestion and was always ready to answer any questions. Our guides were fun and knowledgeable and kind. We had such a great honeymoon without the headache and stress. Read more

Bruno was great to work with. He's very responsive, giving us good suggestion and was always ready to answer any questions. Our guides were fun and knowledgeable and kind. We had such a great honeymoon without the headache and stress.

Hotel Review
Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel
Korčula

No elevator which is hard with luggages.

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It's an older hotel
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 16, 2024

Hi Van,

thank you for the kind words.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia and that you liked our guides. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip .

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

Bruno and team made Croatia extra special!
Croatia | Sep 29 - Oct 7, 2024

Stephen
Stephen M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024

Bruno and team served us very well and made our vacation in Croatia memorable. Kudos to our local guides, especially Dora and Mia, who were gracious and patient! Highly recommend this local travel service…brilliant concept!

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 08, 2024

Hi Stephen,

thank you for the kind words.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia. and that you liked our guides.

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

Incredible trip to Croatia thanks to Bruno!
Croatia | Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2024

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Nikhita J.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Bruno was responsive and thorough in his planning—during the trip there was bad weather which would have ruined our excursions—he reached out to us a few days prior to this and reorganized the dates of our excursions for us to ensure we had great weather for each activity! He went above and beyond! Read more

Bruno was responsive and thorough in his planning—during the trip there was bad weather which would have ruined our excursions—he reached out to us a few days prior to this and reorganized the dates of our excursions for us to ensure we had great weather for each activity! He went above and beyond!

Hotel Reviews
Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel
Dubrovnik

This hotel was literally incredible. Our favorite of the stay, amazing hospitality and the room and property were gorgeous

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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Beautiful property and amenities just a little dated—rooms (even the superior rooms) were small; however other than that we loved it! Breakfast spread was excellent and the free luggage service (van meets you at the dock to take your bags so you don’t have to carry them to the resort) was a great touch

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Hotel-Restaurant Kriva Ćuprija
Mostar

Amazing hotel and really nice staff! Small bathroom and small room, but it had a lot of character and we enjoyed the hotel a lot! Only thing to note is there is no elevator and LOTS of stairs down and up; staff was helpful with our bag though. Location is INCREDIBLE, 2 minute walk from everything

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Excellent location , spacious and modern room, great bathroom, and staff was friendly! They even met us out at the Main Street outside of the palace walls in split so they could take our bags and show us where the hotel was!

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Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 26, 2024

Dear Nikhita,

thank you very much for the review.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip and I am also glad that you have adapted to the weather conditions as well.

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

Bruno was immensely helpful from start to fin...
Croatia | Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2024

Ryan
Ryan C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2024
Bruno was immensely helpful from start to finish…organizing the tour with great stop/hotels/guides in specific cities, providing daily guidance on the itinerary for the next day and being immediately responsive to address all questions…highly recommend Bruno and his team for organizing your Croatia vacation! Read more

Bruno was immensely helpful from start to finish…organizing the tour with great stop/hotels/guides in specific cities, providing daily guidance on the itinerary for the next day and being immediately responsive to address all questions…highly recommend Bruno and his team for organizing your Croatia vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC didn’t work; no hand soap in bathroom
Kastel 1700 Boutique Hotel
split
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Skradinski buk
Skradin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel More
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 23, 2024

Dear Ryan,

thank you very much for the review.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip. When you decide to visit Croatia again. I would be happy to show you other parts of the country.

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

Arranging the guide was very easy. Maslinka w...
Croatia | Jul 25 - Jul 29, 2024

julie
julie c.
Encinitas, CA | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Arranging the guide was very easy. Maslinka was one of the best guides I've had - and I've been to over 70 countries. She's very knowledgeable about the local areas we visited, as well as the overall macroeconomic topics dominating Croatia. Would highly recommend her.

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 31, 2024

Hi Julie,

thank you for a nice review of our guide Maslinka. She is the best guide in our team.

Hope to stay in touch with you.

Best

Bruno

Croatia Adventure
Croatia | Jul 12 - Jul 20, 2024

Kristy
Kristy T.
Traverse City, MI | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024
Kim Kim makes planning easy. I traveled with my family, kids are 26, 19, 18, and 15. Our vacation planner, Bruno, was readily available to answer any questions during our stay. Bruno also offered help in organizing activities not on the schedule. He was very helpful. All transportation was well organized and easy to follow. Trip was excellent. Only one hotel was not an ideal lodging option. Plitvice Holiday Resort Treehouses were awesome with a great pool. If you take a private speed boat... Read more

Kim Kim makes planning easy. I traveled with my family, kids are 26, 19, 18, and 15. Our vacation planner, Bruno, was readily available to answer any questions during our stay. Bruno also offered help in organizing activities not on the schedule. He was very helpful. All transportation was well organized and easy to follow. Trip was excellent. Only one hotel was not an ideal lodging option. Plitvice Holiday Resort Treehouses were awesome with a great pool. If you take a private speed boat Blue Cave tour, I suggest you pack a lunch. White water Kayaking was a highlight the kids loved. We did not stop for lunch till 4pm. Gorgeous country. I will definitely visit again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Plitvice Holiday Resort
Grabovac

Excellent stay in the Treehouses and Lake house. Great Pool and restaurant food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Devecchi rooms
Hvar

Unique experience. Kind of hard to find, but great location in proximity to the ferry, town square and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 29, 2024

Dear Kristy,

thank you very much for the review.

I'm glad to hear that you and your family had a great time in Croatia. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip. When you decide to visit Croatia again . I would be happy to show you other parts of the country.

I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno

What a great experience!
Croatia | May 16 - May 26, 2024

Barbara
Barbara B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 30, 2024
We benefitted greatly using Kimkim to plan such a big trip. Bruno was a tremendous help with all of the details (hotels, restaurants, drivers, car rental, walking tour guides and activities). He was also available and responded quickly to texts/questions via email before the trip, and using WhatsApp during the trip. Our drivers/guides were very friendly and, once they understood our sincere interest in the history and life in their country, were so interesting and informative. Mario and... Read more

We benefitted greatly using Kimkim to plan such a big trip. Bruno was a tremendous help with all of the details (hotels, restaurants, drivers, car rental, walking tour guides and activities). He was also available and responded quickly to texts/questions via email before the trip, and using WhatsApp during the trip. Our drivers/guides were very friendly and, once they understood our sincere interest in the history and life in their country, were so interesting and informative. Mario and Oliver were great! While we drove ourselves a couple of days, having drivers and walking tour guides made such a difference to our experience since this was our first time to both Croatia and Slovenia. I feel like we learned more from them than just touring on our own. All of the hotels were very clean and conveniently located to where we wanted to explore. Besides breakfast each day at our hotels, we ate at restaurants for lunch and dinner. They were all very good (thanks Bruno!).

Activity Reviews
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
We started the day with a walking tour which was helpful in making our plans for the rest of our stay.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide, Marianna, was very personable and knowledgeable. She shared personal stories when we asked about her family and we learned a lot about the history of Dubrovnik and Croatia.
One-day trip to the Alps
One-day trip to the Alps
Croatia

Our guide stopped at the most beautiful spots.

Quality of Experience
What a beautiful drive!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oliver was a fantastic driver/guide. He chose beautiful spots to stop where we took great pictures. He picked a great place for us to explore and have lunch as well.
Transport
The vehicle was large and comfortable for the 4 of us (and our luggage).
Leaving Plitvice lakes - Rastoke visit- Zagreb
Leaving Plitvice lakes - Rastoke visit- Zagreb
Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes are not to be missed. Even with some rain, we loved this park.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on May 31, 2024

Dear Barbara,

thank you very much for the review.

I'm glad to hear that you had a great time in Croatia and Slovenia and that you liked all the guides. It was a pleasure to work with you on planning the trip.
I hope we will stay in touch and I wish you all the best.

Best

Bruno