15 days in the Republic of Ireland!
Ireland | Apr 13 - Apr 27, 2024

Russ
Russ K.
Santa Ana, CA | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

We did a 15 day tour of the Republic of Ireland, and our local specialist Justine was amazing! From the very beginning, she listened to where and how we wanted to travel, and took into consideration all of our needs. Her communication was fabulous throughout the process, including video explanations, texts, app and even a video conference before we left. The places she set up for us were spot on and stunning, all with great service. The flow of the trip was set up perfectly as well. We would not hesitate to recommend kimkim, and specifically Justine, to anyone venturing to Ireland or any other of her specialty areas!

Hotel Reviews
Wilder Townhouse
Dublin

Clean, great service, small boutique hotel. Food is great too!

Authenticity & Character
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Walking distance to a great shopping and dining street with great pubs.
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Dromhall Hotel
Killarney
Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit of a walk to the town center.
Staff
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The Imperial Hotel
Cork

Older hotel with great character. Location is perfect.

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Perryville House
County Cork

Love this place! Right in the heart of Kinsale. Beautiful place and beautiful people.

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Pax Guest House
Dingle

Best place we have stayed ever! The owner, John, and his staff are beyond great. The House is amazing, and the views...oh my! Do not miss staying here!

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view from the top of the hill says it all.
Staff
Nicest people on the planet and they will go out of their way to help.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hardiman Hotel
Galway

A little beat up, but clean and in a good location.

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West Haven House

Clean and new. Pretty basic B&B.

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Ballyfin Demesne

This stay was amazing. the entire experience was over the top. From the first glimpse of the place when you drive up, gives you the feeling of staying at Downton Abbey!

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Activity Reviews
Cork City History Tour
Cork City History Tour
Cork
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aran Island Tour - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin
Aran Island Tour - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin
Ireland

Amazing tour with Phil, our guide. He made the trip!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Don & Barry's Kinsale Historic Stroll Walking tour
Don & Barry's Kinsale Historic Stroll Walking tour
Kinsale

Barry is amazing! Ask him anything and he'll know the answer. Must do tour in Kinsale!

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Dublin Food and Drink tour
Dublin Food and Drink tour
Dublin

A great way to get oriented to the city. Really good choices for varied food stops.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private transfer
Private transfer
Dublin

Lucas was great! On time, friendly, knowledgeable...all good!

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Kinsale Walking Group Food Tour
Kinsale Walking Group Food Tour
Kinsale

Not impressed with the food choices...especially for the self-proclaimed foodie capital of Ireland.

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Jameson Distillery Tour and Premium Whiskey Tasting in  Midleton ( Cork Co.)
Jameson Distillery Tour and Premium Whiskey Tasting in Midleton ( Cork Co.)
Ireland
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Dingle Distillery Tasting in a Local Dingle Pub
Dingle Distillery Tasting in a Local Dingle Pub
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Storytelling experience in Doolin/Lisdoonvarna
Storytelling experience in Doolin/Lisdoonvarna
Ireland

So this was not what we expected! It wasn't as much a storytelling experience as it was a conversation with Peter Curtin, but it was so fun! Peter is a character, and so fun to interact with!

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Galway Evening Food Tour
Galway Evening Food Tour
Galway

Really good food tour! Food choices, quality and quantity were all perfect! Paired drinks with each stop. Michelle, our guide, was knowledgeable and super friendly!

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Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience
Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience
Dublin

A must do in Dublin...as indicated by the crowd!

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Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Killarney

Richard, the guide, was great. The walking tour wasn't much of a tour, but a really nice walk through the park, which we could have done ourselves. But it was fun talking to Richard!

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Discover the essential of Connemara
Discover the essential of Connemara
Galway

Long day on a bus. the two stops we made were great though!

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Transport
A Stay at Ballyfin Demesne
A Stay at Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin

Over the top luxury experience! If you can work this in, and afford it, do it! This place is amazing!

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Local specialist: Justine Stewart
Justine
Justine Stewart
Local specialist in England/France | Replied on May 07, 2024

Hello Russ!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share so much about your Irish Adventure - I'm really glad you guys had such a fab time :) It was so lovely to work with you all to create it and I absolutely loved receiving the photos of you all enjoying some of my favourite places too...though we may have to keep PAX on the downlow....everyone is going to want to go there now!
Once again thank you so much and all the best,
Justine and the High Point Holidays Team