Stephen Molloy

Dear Karrie

Thank you for taking the time to write the review. I LOVE that you thought the guides were great, and the hotels were special. I especially love that you name-dropped the ones you adored: Bannockburn, Druid House, Craigellachie, but also the guides that you didn't mention by name, in Ireland, and in the Highlands.

To your point about the pace of the trip, I am sorry to have heard just now that you didn't arrive as early as you had desired. I do recall the day planning as being tight, and for that I apologise if it all became too overly ambitious. I do remember though, that the addition of Grantown on Spey, for example, was at your last-minute request. Any rate, it is a relief for me to read that the guide we chose for you managed to sort all of this out. To avoid this concerning future travelers we will take note - to add more free-time in each day!

Lastly, when it comes to the delayed driver at the very beginning of the trip, I believe that was because you had requested a size increase to accommodate excessive luggage. Do you remember? This vehicle was changed overnight and the driver was, as a result, late. This is how I understand the situation.

Thank you again for the detailed trip notes, I am very appreciative of the detail and also your overall comments - we do listen, and we do implement changes based on feedback - and that is why I say THANK YOU! All the best, Stephen Molloy - High Point Holidays

Hi Carol,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent trip. We appreciate your kind words about our guides and drivers, and we’re delighted to hear they contributed positively to your experience in Scotland and Ireland.

We apologize for the scheduling issues with the car pickup and the tea. We understand that it was disappointing for some group members to miss out on the tea experience. What a shame! Your feedback on the tea being a bit stuffy and not feeling very Scottish is valuable, and we will take it into account for future planning to ensure a more authentic and enjoyable experience for all.

We also acknowledge the tight schedule for the car return and will strive to allow more time for such activities in the future to avoid any inconvenience.

Regarding the Cliffs of Moher by boat, we regret that you were sick on this journey, but to get so close and to not visit would have been a shame. I will consider other ways to visit for future guests, such as walking along the top of the cliffs. We will review these elements and consider alternatives to enhance the overall enjoyment for our guests....

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed Arran Island and especially the Irish house party. It’s wonderful that these were highlights of your trip.

We are grateful for your constructive feedback and are glad that overall, you found the trip well organized and appreciated our efforts to cater to your group's varied wishes.

Thank you once again for your insights and for choosing us for your trip Carol. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better adventure.

Warm regards to Larry as well please,
Stephen

Dear Margaret,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent trip to the low countries and the UK. We genuinely appreciate your insights and are always looking to improve our services to 5-star. I mean that!

We regret that there were a few missteps that impacted your experience, and we will be addressing the issues you mentioned. Regarding the ABBA Experience tickets, we apologize for any confusion caused by the standing tickets. We understand how this oversight affected your enjoyment of the performance and will ensure our ticket descriptions are clearer in the future.

We have refunded the difference in coach to 1st, that has just been approved and sent through to Phil. We fully refunded the tea, as well, so I hope you appreciated that.

Despite these concerns, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed many aspects of your trip. I am happy to hear that your visits to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum provided rich cultural experiences, while the private afternoon canal tour with a local guide offered a unique perspective of Amsterdam.

We are glad that the Dutch countryside tour, including the windmills, and Anne Frank's House, were some highlights. The Craft Brewery Tour was apparently well liked.

I understand you loved your private guide in Bruges, if my sources are correct. I hope you enjoyed the George Inn in Lacock, I have heard that you all did.

Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We are committed to enhancing our services and ensuring that your future travels are nothing short of exceptional. I appreciate your notes, and that you took the time.

Warm regards, and thanks for choosing us,
Stephen

Dear Nina & Colten,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are, actually, delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring Scotland, and thank you for saying that in your feedback review. It truly is a beautiful and captivating country, and we're glad we could be a part of your journey.

Obviously, though you are disappointed about the price paid, not the experience. Scotland is known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, but it is also recognized as one of the more expensive travel destinations on the planet. According to recent statistics, the UK was ranked sixth in the world. Your trip was to Scotland, which is known to have even higher prices.

We understand your concerns about the overall cost of the trip. We strive to provide a seamless travel experience, which includes not only accommodations, car rentals, and activities but also personalized service, expert planning, and support throughout your trip. We aim to ensure that you have a stress-free and memorable vacation, which often involves behind-the-scenes efforts and resources that may not be immediately visible.

Many of our travelers appreciate the added value and peace of mind that our services provide. While we recognize that the breakdown of costs might not have met your expectations, we assure you that our pricing reflects the comprehensive service and expertise that we offer. Most of our clients have found great value in our services and have enjoyed their trips thoroughly. The fee that Kimkim uses for marketing and support is completely normal, when compared across the whole industry.

I do think it is important to provide a breakdown of what our team in the UK & France have spent on the trip:

• Trip crafting and feedback: 1.5 days
• Payment of suppliers and booking: 0.5 days
• Confirmation & communication with suppliers: 0.5 days
• Roadbook crafting: 1.5 days
• Assistance on site 24/7 included, via our on-call staff

We regret any frustration this lack of an initial breakdown may have caused and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. WE REALLY DO LISTEN, AND IT PROVOKES A HEALTHY DEBATE IN OUR OFFICE ENVIRONMENT. If there’s anything further we can assist you with or if you have more specific feedback, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Thank you once again for choosing Kimkim, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Best regards,
Stephen

Dear Sanford

Thank you for the review Sanford, and welcome home!

I appreciate that you took the time to reply, and it will help us get better at our jobs. I'll take the time to reply, and I hope that it will explain our position too.

The trip planning process was enjoyable, but if you recall it involved 9 different versions of a tailormade vacation plan. If you recall, each iteration of the proposal was criticised based on price, with a continual wish that it could be cheaper and cheaper and cheaper. Each one of my following proposals included tweaks that responded to your comments. Each tweak was made transparently and the proposal was changed to reflect the change - the proposal did change from private experiences to small group then to group experiences, on a very few occasions to meet your budget constraints. I can accept that you stated you wanted small group or private proposals at the beginning of the process, but by the 7th or 8th version, it was clear in my proposals that this line had been crossed. I do hope that no matter what you enjoyed these days out and that the moments were memorable.

We use WhatsApp when it seems like a serious and useful means of communication (among others). It is not something we do every time and we do not oblige travelers to use this, it is simply just a convenient means of communication to travelers, because it is free for both parties, and with the two blue ticks it shows that the message is read. If you had not engaged with the WhatsApp we would have certainly used your normal cellular service. Following your comments however, we will review our use of WhatsApp, especially how we present it to each keen traveler.

When it comes to the confusion at pickups, we have taken this up with that supplier, and certainly take this all seriously. I am happy that your mentioned pickups did work out (these examples) and the other ones worked seamlessly too. We do not use this supplier often, and we have already refunded you for these two journeys. If the refund is not with you now, it will be in a day or so after processing.

We're happy to know you appreciated the welcome baskets. We do this often, and it feels nice to know you receive these at each hotel. When it comes to the Hilton Curio in London, we requested an upgrade and you received it - you were upgraded to a Queen Corner Room.

Thank you again for the review and I appreciate hearing from you. I hope that by seeing my reply this all makes sense.

Thank you for choosing us for England and Ireland Sanford,
Stephen

Greetings Ledeen to you and the family,

Thank you for choosing us, and for being such keen explorers. I can see that the Irish, Scottish and English legs of the trip pleased you a lot. We also love our wildlife guides in the Cairngorms!

I also want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your attitude before during and after the trip! You are a real pleasure to work with as well.
sincerely, do take care and stay in touch

Stephen Molloy & the whole team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS