Kimkim Trip Reviews

We did several things during our time in Finland. Just enough to keep busy but not burn out First, our trip organizer, Emerson is 10 stars. His attention to detail and organization ensured a stress free trip. THANK YOU!!

Of the 4 organized tours, two really stood out: the northern lights tour and visiting Tallinn. The northern lights tour with Beyond Arctic in Rovaniemi was excellent. Our guide (Leevi) was great and the gear provided was very much needed for the cold elements of the arctic. We were fortunate to see a great show!
The tour of old town in Tallinn with guide, Christopher, was AMAZING! Full of knowledge and funny! We did a day trip to Tallinn, but it deserves a couple of days to explore both old town and the new town! We grabbed a quick bite from The Third Dragon Medieval Tavern that is located in the old courtroom of Tallinn Town Hall. It was fun, the staff in character and the Elk soup broth was the perfect belly warmer on a cold day. Be sure to wonder off on side streets to find crafts off the beaten path. We visited Puupank. They have beautiful wood crafts.
I highly recommend using KimKim and will again in the future. Thank you!

Thanks to Katie, we had such an amazing trip that we will remember forever. My mom always wanted to see Norway, her father’s home, and Katie made it possible. She created a plan that accommodated our different ages, needs and desires for the trip. We had a busy season prior to the trip and I would not have had the time or knowledge to plan this myself. Communication was great and the process was collaborative, in that we were asked about our preference every step of the way. We received a detailed plan, including ready-to-print/save tickets, itineraries, and essential information. Everything went smoothly and we really enjoyed all of the activities planned as well as the selected accommodations. It was also nice knowing that there was a local contact person in case something went wrong. We are grateful to Katie and KimKim for such an unforgettable experience.

Michael was amazing at putting this trip together - many many thanks for such a wonderful experience. He was so responsive, kind, and accommodating to our many requests. Our guides and drivers were also wonderful. Anderson (driver) was beyond great. He couldn't do enough for us, and always ready to be helpful with a smile. Carlos, Danna, Adrianna, and Joithe were great, with a special shout out to Carlos for his great care, to Danna for imparting her knowledge, and to Adrianna for giving us such a great intro to Colombia. I really couldn't be happier. Such a great trip.

It was my first time to Italy and kimkim made this one of my best travel experiences. Lorenzo was very detailed with the plan and checked in several times to make sure things were going smoothly. I loved the Amalfi Coast and Rome. Our fiat 500 tour guide Andrea was well informed, amazing tour, history, and pictures. The wine tasting experience at Le Vigne di Raito with Alfonso one of my best wine tasting experiences I've had and the food was delicious. In Rome the walking tour with Maurizio and food tour with Victoria was top tier. The private transfers made things very smooth but I will say our best driver was Gaetano he was like a driver/tour guide. We are ready to think about our next trip for KimKim to plan.

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Hotel Floridiana

Amalfi

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Palazzo Caruso

Rome

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Trastevere Food Tour

Rome

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Guided Walking Tour of Rome

Rome

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Fiat 500 Tour

Italy

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Wine Tasting and Lunch in Amalfi Coast

Italy

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Welcome to Rome!

Rome

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Arrivederci, Italy!

Italy

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Marcela did an amazing job of planning our family trip to Chile! Prior to the trip, she worked with us on making itinerary choices and was very responsive in answering questions. Marcela was in touch throughout the trip and even proactively rearranged the itinerary based on the weather forecast.

We visited Santiago, Atacama and Puerto Varas over 10 days. The local guides in each destination were friendly, knowledgeable and reliable. Transfers were smooth. Atacama is breathtaking and offers many unique experiences. While we didn't encounter many other families, we found the activities very family-friendly (worth mentioning most days were very early starts). Puerto Varas was beautiful as well, a little more laid back than Atacama.

Thank you Marcela!

Hotel Reviews

NH Ciudad de Santiago

Santiago

Hotel Poblado Kimal

San Pedro de Atacama

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Hotel Cabaña Del Lago Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

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Santiago City Tour - Private

Santiago

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An Adventure in Colombia with Friends
We had an amazing time in Colombia. Michael Gold assisted me in creating an itinerary which was informative, creative and exactly what I had in mind. It was my first time to Colombia and as a travel advisor, I wanted to be able to share my visions of the country with my colleagues and clients. Adrianna in Bogota was wonderful. The chef's dinner on our first night was a wonderful introduction to the country. Carlos in Medellin helped us to sample the foods and culture of the country. Our time in Tayrona Park was informative and delightful. Cartegena was great with Luis as was our cooking class.
All in all, Colombia is a country of diversity in topography, foods, weather and culture. I loved my experience.

Activity Reviews

Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining

Bogotá

Fabulous! Food, service and knowledge about the country.

Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)

Bogotá

Wonderful!

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Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

Carlos make the best of the weather. He brought us to Commune 13 which I had wanted to see.

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Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento

Salento

Loved it! Guide was very entertaining and informative

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> All our guides were phenomenal. Alex at Amboise, Fabian at Bordeaux as well as the guides at Bordeaux for the cheese and wine tour as well as the chocolate and pastry tour guide at Paris.

> All the private transfer pick ups, drop offs, etc. were all really good.

> My only criticism is the train ride. We all couldn't be together from Bordeaux to Paris. As we were traveling with 2 young kids, that was hard. We were able to talk to the people and figure out a solution but this was not ideal.

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel du Palais Royal

Paris

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Le Manoir Saint Thomas

Amboise

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Hotel Le Burdigala

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Activity Reviews

Private Photo Shoot in Paris

Paris

Javier was great. We had 2 young kids and he was very accommodating. We are still waiting for professionally touched pictures but so far they look great.

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Discover the mythical Loire Valley Châteaux & Hot Air Balloon Flight

France

The Chateaux visits were great. Alex, our guide, was fantastic. Very family friendly and our kids absolutely enjoyed the time. We had to unfortunately miss the hot air balloon since it was cancelled due to poor weather.

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Gourmet Food & History Walk

Bordeaux

Overall good experience but the guide didn't know that we did not eat meat. There was charcuterie also planned but we skipped it since none of us were meat eaters.

Our guides were very well informed and most of them provided detailed histories of Spain and details of the Spanish culture. I thought our guide for the Prado was especially impressive with her knowledge of art and Spanish history. It was a phenomenal experience. Our guide in Toledo and the two drivers/guides for the trips to Avila & Segovia and the White Villages & Rhonda were also very knowledgeable and provided an enjoyable tour for our group. Also loved the Royal Palace and intriguing stories from our guide.

Our accommodations were also first rate and everyone was very friendly. I would recommend your company to anyone interested in obtaining help with their tours. Thank you.

Activity Reviews

Short Prado Museum Visit

Madrid

Our guide was impressive!

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Private Ronda & White Villages Day Trip

Seville

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Private Toledo Day Trip

Madrid

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Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

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Royal Palace Visit

Madrid

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Private Day Trip to Ávila & Segovia

Madrid

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Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience

Seville

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Bali and Komodo Island. Had the best time! Well organized trip.

Michelle created an excellent itinerary for our 12 days in New Zealand. With just a few questions during our initial phone conversation, she was able to determine our preferences about hotel types and locations to visit. She selected very nice hotels with most walking distance to main part of town. Tours selected were small group which made the experience very enjoyable. We are very grateful that she suggested a self drive tour because we were able to explore more than if we were on a guided tour. Thanks Michelle for creating a great vacation for us!

Hotel Reviews

The George

Christchurch

Comfortable and walking distance to botanical gardens

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Very friendly and helpful with suggestions on what to visit with just a short time available

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Ramada Suites Queenstown

Queenstown

Comfortable and walking distance to main part of town

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Te Anau

Great suite with wonderful view

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Hotel St Clair

Dunedin

Wonderful. View of ocean and walking distance to restaurants

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Kelly Rd

Cambridge

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Not much around but good mid-point to next location with laundry facilities on site

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Hana Lodge

Rotorua

Wonderful!

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M Social

Auckland

Close to our cruise departure

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Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + BBQ Dinner

Queenstown (NZ)

Fun experience. Great food. Highly recommend

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Te Anau

Seeing glowworms was fun but we especially enjoyed the underground scenery and waterfalls.

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Premium Cruise in the Milford Sound

New Zealand

Very happy with this small group cruise. Milford Sound is amazing.

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Small group made travel to sound very enjoyable

Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience

Rotorua

Fun experience

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Introducing us to native food choices was an interesting experience. We tasted the food served but didn’t eat much. Would have been more enjoyable if other foods were served along with the cultural choices.

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Driver was very entertaining

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Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Dunedin

Beautiful area

Larnach Castle Tour - unguided

Dunedin

Beautiful scenery

Yellow-eyed penguins

Dunedin

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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

New Zealand

Good management of large groups of people touring this site. Smaller groups led around with assigned times

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We wanted to go to Portugal and we wanted to get the most out of our time there. Coraima was helpful and friendly from the outset. We spoke on the phone several times and she made sure she got a "feel" for what we wanted and didn't want to do and see. Kimkim took care of all the reservations and the tours. Coraima and Summer made sure we had parking at each hotel, as we rented a car. They even ensured we had a continental breakfast each morning! Neither agent had a motive other than to see to our needs. We wanted to drive from Porto, to the Algarve and then finish in Lisboa, and in 10 days, that is what we did. We had down time, tour time, rest time, explore time and all of it was fun time! I highly recommend using kimkim to plan your next trip to a new place. We went with the confidence knowing if we had trouble, Coraima and Summer were right there to lean on. Thank you, kimkim, Coraima and Summer!! This was the Best Best Friends' Trip ever!

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Douro Riverside

Porto

Douro Riverside is a gorgeous hotel, repurposing a perfume factory. All the modern amenities are there for you. The staff was above and beyond helpful and friendly and even gave us a glass of the local port wine as we checked in. The views from every balcony are of the Douro River in all its glory. We even got to watch a crew practice one morning. The restaurant and bar are great and the staff is exceptional. Only one thing to know before booking - this hotel is not in Porto. You will have to drive or Bolt (Uber) to the center. There really isn't anything in walking distance and parking in the city would be challenging. Other than that - this hotel is perfect!

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Not in walking distance of Porto or Gaia, but in terms of views - top notch!

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Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa

Evora

Staying in this historic hotel/convent was an experience. I wish we had more nights to explore the surroundings (we were there only one night). The restaurants and bars are really good - the wait staff friendly, approachable and they took their time with us to share information of the area. The hotel itself is well appointed, clean and quiet. It feels more like a retreat than a hotel.

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The convent is outside of Evora and not within walking distance of the center. We rented a car, so had the opportunity to drive there ourselves.

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Tivoli Carvoeiro

Lagoa

This hotel is gorgeous. Built into a cliff on the Atlantic in the town of Lagoa, it is separate from the town and quiet - almost retreat-like. Not all the rooms face the ocean, but there is a view from each balcony. The layout of the hotel is magical and walking the grounds and surrounding cliffs is a highlight. The food was good and the drinks better - made perfect by the wait staff. It is a big hotel and it is easy to get lost in it, but that is the fun of exploring, isn't it?

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If you think you are in Lagos, you are not. Lagos is about a 30-40 minute drive west. This was a surprise to us, but it didn't take away from the grandeur of the hotel.

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Torel Palace

Lisbon

I felt like we were in a fancy, upscale, alternative universe. This is a high-end hotel overlooking the Baixa neighborhood of Lisboa. We stayed on the top floor (67 steps - no elevator) and that was no problem, because the staff saw to our every whim, including hauling heavy luggage up and down those stairs. The bar and restaurant served great food and the staff were very friendly. We did not eat at the exclusive restaurant. Parking is taken care of with valet service - use it - driving in Lisboa is challenging. The hotel is off the main drag and on a quiet street. There are things to do and see near the hotel and if you don't want to take the funicular to the Baixa, you can Bolt (Uber) anywhere in the city.

Authenticity & Character

This was an actual palace. It isn't just the name.

Location

Literally steps from the funicular, the city is at your feet. The views from our room and the tower in the palace are breathtaking.

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The front desk help me make a phone call to the rental car company. They brought the car up when we needed something from it. They carried our thousand pound luggage up and down all the stairs. They were all so gracious and accommodating and quick to smile.

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Thanks for the chocolates at night!

Activity Reviews

Private City Highlights Walk

Évora

This was enlightening, educational and fun. Our guide was so knowledgeable about the the religious, economic, cultural and political history of Evora and Portugal at large. She was funny, and easy to talk with. I felt we were with a best friend for the day,

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Douro River Sailing Trip

Porto

Thanks for all the information, the snacks, the drinks and the smiles. The sailboat is comfortable, the captains were knowledgeable and multilingual and shared all kinds of history with us from the river. What a great way to learn about Porto and Gaia! A must take trip for anyone who has never been to the area.

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Private Food Walk

Porto

AMAZING! Thank you Pepito, for the laughs, the history and the fun food facts. We met a truly wonderful human being on this private food tour.

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Evening Food Walk

Lagos (Algarve)

Sofia rocked! What a kind, funny, smart young woman. We had a larger group and she made sure to spend time with each member. We were all from Germany, Canada and the States and everyone felt at home with her. She took us to local restaurants to eat local foods. She gave us historical knowledge on our walk of all the things we saw. It was more than a food walk.

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Private Sintra Day Trip with Visit to Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais

Lisbon

LOVE LOVE LOVE You have to do this trip, and ask for Filippa as your guide. She is one of the owners of the company and she is the best. Sintra - I have no words for the place other than magical. La Quinta de Regaleira is a must - what a beautiful, special place. She gave us time in the little town of Sintra for lunch and pointed out places to eat and sample the local sweets. She was so good at showing us around and explaining what we were seeing, then giving us space and time to explore on our own. Cabo de Rocas and Cascais were the icing on the cake of this trip. What a great way to see beauty outside a huge city.

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Tran was very responsive with all our requests . We were met at the airport as soon as we landed . She planned all activities based on our interests . We were pleased with her excellent service . She kept us informed all through the trip, and kept in constant contact with local guides to make sure everything goes as planned . Overall we had a good time enjoying the food and history of Vietnam ( we only have 6 days total of Ho Chi Ming city and Hanoi ) .
Tran even made an effort to send us a second driver to pick 2 of us up ( we traveled as a group of 4) from the airport the next day due to visa issues . She was with us all the way via phone or chat so we did not feel deserted.
Tour guide in Ho Chi ming city was good and funny , he even shared his own family stories with us . The trip to Mekong delta was interesting, we were served a very local lunch !
The guide in Hanoi was just so so , he wasn’t too knowledgeable about Vietnam , we have to prompt him to get basic information, like population, life style of locals etc. his English was not well understood , but he tried his best though.
The hotels chosen were very nice and centrally located . We stayed at the Myst Dong Khoi at HCM , it is older style , bathroom amenities not quite convenient. Peridot grand hotel in Hanoi is quite upscale and clean , excellent amenities .
Also close to town .
Overall the trip was great and I would recommend Kim Kim .
Overall , we were impressed about the trio and thought our money was well spent .

kimkim is a gem! We booked with them for Norway last year and Buenos Aires and Patagonia this year. This will continue to be our go-to travel agency. The ability to customize a trip, remain as independent as desired, and receive reliable help with locals while traveling is priceless. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, kind, and very knowledgeable.

With keen listening skills, Mery patiently developed a customized travel plan that met our unique desires and needs. Once booked, we had the support of Antonella, who continued to work out more specific details for the trip and actually book all of our hotels, excursions, and transfers.

During the trip, as questions or requests arose, Antonella and the customer service team responded quickly and made adaptations that really helped our family enjoy this trip. Our excursion guides were exceptional, and we would work with this company over and over again for our travels to this region! Well done and thanks for making it such a great trip!

Activity Reviews

Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

Nadia was our tour leader and Gaston was our driver. Nadia was engaging, kind, fun, and very knowledgeable. She gave information in both English and Spanish, and ensured everyone was prepared to enjoy such majestic experience. Thanks Nadia!

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Nautical Safari tour

El Calafate

Delightful to get up close to the glacier and witness it from another angle. Professional boat staff and the vessel was clean and well-maintained.

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Half-Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour (South)

Buenos Aires

Rocio took us on a wonderful urban adventure through Palermo, Centro Historico, San Telmo, and La Boca. She was fun, engaging, very knowledgeable, and made it a wonderful tour. We were grateful to use public transportation (subway and bus) for part of it to enhance the experience and feel the city like a local. Thanks Rocio!

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Full-Day Trekking Laguna Torre

El Chaltén

Lucas led us on a private group tour on the Laguna Torre trail. He was patient with our pace (we didn't make it to the end) and shared much of his vast knowledge about Patagonia. His passion for the environment and care for all its inhabitants was felt and appreciated. Thanks Lucas!

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Working with KimKim is peace of mind - everything I’m always goes as planned- my favorite guide was Andre who walked us thru Porto markets and restaurants with some history and humor. I would recommend the walking food tour over the TukTuk tour in Lisboa- with the traffic and motorcycle noise we couldn’t hear our guide and you get so much more out of a walking tour. Always recommend the cooking class- liked our guide and the fact we learned new skills- I would take an evening class over lunch time and I think larger classes are more interesting . At the wine tasting we enjoyed unique wines and vermouths- that was unexpected - he was very personable and knowledgeable. Easy to understand and catered to his audience. Enjoyed all of our hotels- food at Bessa was amazing, service at all was outstanding. Editory hotel is a great central location- went to La Penada (spelling?) for dinner by the coast - owner was one to remember! Overall, the tours and classes are important and I would add more to my next visit to whatever country I visit next. Thank you Bea for always being there if we needed you and the gift left at my last nights stay says how much you appreciate your clients- Obrigada!!

Hotel Reviews

BessaHotel Liberdade

Lisboa

Great food, rooms are quiet, great location if using train stations or shopping. Breakfast was outstanding-

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Was concerned it wasn’t by the water but enjoyed being in this area as we could still walk to all the neighborhoods and it was quieter in the evening when sleeping

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Mauricio was very welcoming - always there to assist with taxi, questions etc

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The Editory Garden Porto Hotel

Porto

Good location - especially if you like to visit the market- we didn’t get to make use of the beautiful patio due to weather - would stay there again in warmer weather!

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Reserva FLH Hotels Ericeira

Ericeira

Rooms small but everything you need was there. drinking wine on the balcony with bread and cheese picked up around the corner made for a great moment. Couldn’t ask for a better location

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Always feel the most warm welcome here- offered coffee, pastry when checking in, didn’t get breakfast due to early flight out but recall from last visit it was good

Authenticity & Character

It’s authentic and rooms were more luxurious than you might expect

Location

Location is right in the heart of historic area by water and square

Staff

They are soooo helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

The halal run restaurant keeps that restaurant run like they owned it-

Activity Reviews

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

I think we missed a lot of what was said - our first trip we did a walking tour and got more out of it- the traffic noise and motorcycles are distracting and I felt we could still cover a lot of Lisbon in the same amount of time.

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Cooking Class with Market Visit

Lisbon

I loved our cooking experience- the market was interesting. It was just the three of us- pros are you do more of the tasks involved with cooking the dishes. Cons were large classes are more lively and I would suggest evening over daytime- it’s a big meal and you can drink as you cook- rather have done this late in the day

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Learning to filet fish and shuck oysters

Food

Liked the fish, dessert, and dinner bed the method off cooking the vegetables and the specific dish we learned to use for it

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He was nice, skilled and we got him to open up and share some experiences

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Introduction to Portuguese Wines

Porto

The shop chosen was beautiful and my daughter buys organic wines so it was appreciated how they support those. Guide was personable, he made it special and didn’t rush the experience- was entertaining as well as knowledgeable which makes for a good guide

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Great guide! Didn’t expect to experience and learn about these whites- he added vermouths too

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We walked but we love to do that

Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market

Porto

Loved this tour! Best guide of our week, Andre. You could tell he was a favorite of those who worked in the market too- funny, easy to understand. Knew how to work with his group, shared about himself and family make it more personalized. Lots of foid- you won’t leave this hungry or thirsty- comfortable pace

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Tastings inside narket and that old restaurant in the alley that was similar to being in a cave with the sandwiches

Food

Lots of it paired with wine and goid choices

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Never lose Andre as a guide!

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Walk was good pace and great length - saw some areas I might not have without having done this

Boat tour in Ericeira

Ericeira

Didn’t get to do this but will share some photos- loved this town! You can see most of it easily in 2 days -

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I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional travel experience you coordinated for our recent 9-day trip to Iceland.

From the moment we arrived, every detail was planned and executed, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning sights and unique culture of Iceland. Your recommendations for last-minute options were great, and we truly appreciated the dinner suggestions that helped us make the most of our evenings.

Each site we visited was breathtaking, and your expertise shone through in the way everything was arranged. thank you for put a lot of thought into crafting an unforgettable journey for us.

Thank you, Summer, we will certainly recommend your services to friends and family looking to explore new destinations.

Hotel Reviews

Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Did not look as picture. Bathroom/ shower was not great

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Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

Great location and views.

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Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Great location

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Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon

Reykjavík

One of our favorite excursions, truly memorable

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Silfra Snorkeling Adventure

Iceland

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Ice Cave Experience Breiðamerkurjökull

Iceland

One of the best excursions of the entire trip. Truly, once in a lifetime

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We had an amazing trip from start to finish. The itinerary was packed with a variety of of diverse landscapes. Planning from the States with Majid was effortless and he was most accommodating. Our driver Iziz was fantastic, he was informative, helpful, polite and respectful. I can’t say enough about how he made our experience so pleasant. We have never had a private driver before but after this it will not be our last.

The hotel was super comfortable, the SPA amazing, the staff super courteous especially my Butler!
My guide Tandin Dorji was super knowledgeable and courteous and I had the best driver, safe and present Tashi Dorji.
It was my first trip to Bhutan and I am already planning to being back!

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Uma Paro

Paro

My Home away from Home!

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Bhutanese!

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peaceful and quiet

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Especially my Super Butler!

Cleanliness & Comfort

My Villa was simply amazing!

Activity Review

Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba

Paro

À must visit! The hike is demanding but so much rewarding!

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This itinerary and trip was perfect from start to finish! We met our son and DIL there and all traveled together throughout the North and South Islands for almost 3 weeks. Liz was responsiveness so helpful and put together an itinerary that was perfect for all of us! Excellent tours/excursions, fantastic accommodations, and wonderful private transfers enabled us to see and experiemce all of the major sights of the North and South Islands! The attention to detail provided was amazing! We cannot thank Liz and her team and KimKim enough for planning this wonderful trip for us!

Everyone was so professional and reliable and the itinerary was perfect.

Hotel Review

Pu Luông Natura Bungalows

Stunning setting and spacious rooms and great food.

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Hanoi Culture & Walking Tour with Water Puppet Show

Hanoi

Guide was super knowledgeable and the water puppet show was fascinating.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a very creative, supportive and intelligent dialog with Mint Pham, who was responsible for our vacation schedule. Mint was responsive, intelligent, and supported us with extra effort at every turn, and handled every problem that we presented, some of which were completely outside the normal scope. Her selection of hotels was especially important, and she picked great hotels with great services and locations. This was key to the entire trip, which turned out to be so successful because of the location, sophistication and high-end characteristics of each hotel. The excursions were for the most part great. This was total support and exceptional advice and planning. I would give Mint a 5.0 rating on a scale of 5, and recommend her services to anyone traveling in Southeast Asia.
Mint organized our trip which included Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Ko Samui. We really enjoyed ourselves, saw a lot and were sorry to go. The Thai people were so friendly and supportive.