A Croatian sailing and history experience that exceeded our expectations!
Croatia
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Sep 3 - Sep 12, 2024
We firstly want to acknowledge how absolutely wonderful it was working with Tina over the months of planning. She was very patient with our needs and questions. We were extremely happy with the hotels she selected, the tours/excursions that she booked, and the overall sailing experience that we sought. While we were in the country, Tina was in daily contact, and we were able to make some adjustments in a timely fashion. The KimKim chat feature was easy to use everywhere.
We found this section of the Dalmatian Coast beautiful and welcoming. The people that we encountered were all friendly and spoke English well enough that we were never lost. The Croatian areas of Split, the islands of Hvar, Vis, and Korcula, and Dubrovnik were very special. The history of that area is very interesting, and we learned a lot from our tour guides and our sailing boat captain.
The sailboat experience out of Hvar, including the owner/captain James, was all that we had hoped that it would be. the weather didn't cooperate for some of the days, but we made the most of it. I would highly recommend James and his 43' Grand Soliel boat to anyone who wants that kind of sailing adventure.
The hotels that we used were 4-star properties and each of them were unique. They were independent properties, not part of a large chain. All of the staff in each of the four hotels were friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfasts were more than sufficient. We think that the favorite hotels were the Piazza Heritage Hotel in Split and the Villa Filaus in Dubrovnik. The locations of all 4 hotels was ideal to our needs.
We really liked and appreciated the transfer services that met us at each new stop and took us and our luggage to the hotels. The services that we had in Dubrovnik were particularly good and very conversational. We learned much about the area as well as the local customs from these drivers. They were very professional.
In summary, we would absolutely consider using KimKim travel services in any future planning of international travel!
Hotel Reviews
This is a beautiful hotel property in an historic building. The location is excellent, being close to the Palace and also to the Riva area. The room was spacious and well kept. The flooring and fixtures seemed to be very newly refreshed. The desk staff was very helpful and spoke excellent English.
This hotel has an excellent location near the boat landings and with a very nice waterfront view. The rating reflects that the bathroom area is smaller than we would prefer and it had no counter space. The breakfast buffet was by far the nicest of the four hotels that we visited.
This hotel is in an excellent location for walking into town, yet being away from the hustle-bustle of the Old Town. the room was spacious and the views of the bay out of the windows were beautiful. The staff was very helpful and friendly, both on the front desk and in the dining room. The cushions of the sofa kept sliding forward, which was a bit annoying. the duvet cover for sleeping could have been about 12" wider, since it did not go over the edges of the bed and so while sleeping, your body would be partially uncovered as your sleeping partner pulled the duvet over to cover themselves.
This is a beautiful property in an historic building. The room was very spacious, with an outside covered patio to extend the area. The grounds of this hotel are extensive as well. It is very conveniently located just a few steps from the Promenade that runs all the way down to the sea at Sunset Beach. The Villa is owned and managed by the Hotel More, an upscale property at the waters edge on the Promenade. The breakfast is served in a Pizzeria restaurant about 5 minutes walk down the Promenade. Security is very good, with both the front entrance door and each room door protected by an electronic code device.
Dear Snyders,
Thank you so much for your awesome 5-star review! Your feedback means a lot to me and the kimkim community.
I had such a great time working with you on this trip.
Creating fun and beautiful moments for you was a blast, and I really appreciate your trust.
Our communication has been super pleasant from the start, and I'm genuinely thrilled that everything went as planned.
I wish you nothing but the best, and many more great sailing trips!
Best from Croatia,
Tina