Kimkim Trip Reviews

This hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the fjord and a quick walk from the main area of Flam. It provided a lovely venue for relaxation among nature, with a pleasant porch and chairs/tables on the lawn. We enjoyed our meals (breakfast and dinner) and appreciated the option to pack a lunch for hikes. The staff was pleasant. Self-service laundry is available for guests at a neighboring hotel, which is nice to have. Rooms were on the smaller side and we would've preferred a full or queen instead of two separate twin beds. Overall, we enjoyed our time here.

This hotel is lovely and modern, located just a short walk from the train station. The front desk staff upgraded our room, which was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a mini fridge, sitting area, and plenty of space for our bags. The breakfast was a step above a typical hotel breakfast. We were pleased with our stay and would recommend this hotel to other travelers.

Overall we enjoyed our stay at Scandic 53. The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the staff was kind. The breakfast options were expansive and beyond the typical - we really enjoyed these meals! The room was on the smaller side and overlooked a noisy alleyway - travelers should bring ear plugs or a white noise machine, just in case. We were also frustrated because we believed that this hotel offered self-service laundry (as found on one of their review pages). Upon arrival, we learned that the only laundry facilities were for the hotel's service - which was far more expensive than we wanted to pay.

I would classify this hotel among the best that I have ever stayed in. We loved our stay here! The room was beautiful, thoughtfully decorated and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was lovely and could be enjoyed on the expansive patio. We took advantage of the bikes available for rent and would highly recommend this to other travelers! The location is steps away from the train station and Tivoli, but a bit far from the main areas of the city. The spa is nice, maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but was truly lovely after a day biking around the city. We loved this hotel and will definitely return on our next visit to Copenhagen.

This was a wonderful way for us to begin our trip to Bergen! Our guide, Frida, was fantastic - friendly, thoughtful, and a wonderful storyteller. This tour was a great education into Bergen's history and a lovely introduction to Norway's cuisine. Travelers should add this tour to their itineraries!

The floating sauna was both relaxing and fun. We enjoyed gazing at the beautiful view from the warm comfort of the sauna, then taking the dip into the fjord! We were impressed by the quality of the sauna facilities. Daring jumpers can leap from the sauna's roof, while others can gently dip from the trap door in the hot room. This was a luxurious and unique experience.

One of our favorite experiences of our trip to Norway! A must-do experience.

We really enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Gustav, was extremely professional and knowledgable. The cheese tasting was a lovely treat and really made this tour exceptional! I would've like to hang out at the restaurant a bit longer, but our tour ran over on time. All in all, this was a fantastic experience.

In general, we enjoyed this experience. The tastings were diverse and well-portioned and offered a well rounded view of Swedish cuisine. We particularly loved Östermalms Food Hall and the opportunity to try some Swedish wild game. This would've been a five-star experience had we had a different guide. We felt like he did the bare minimum, making no effort to engage our group and fielding questions with a negative, condescending attitude. It did not go unnoticed that he was the only tour guide that we met through the entirety of our trip who directly requested a tip from guests, putting everyone in an awkward and uncomfortable situation.

Absolutely loved this tour! It was such a wonderful introduction to Copenhagen and Danish cuisine. A wonderful mix of history, culture, and food. It was so much fun to bike around the city and see the sites. The bikes were very well maintained. What made this tour stand out was our guide, Kuba. He was friendly, knowledgable, and fun - a great personality and an exceptional tour guide. There are a lot of bike tour companies, especially in Copenhagen, so having a great guide is crucial for standing out. We appreciated our experience with him and recommend this tour highly!

We enjoyed this hotel very much. The staff was friendly and helpful, the accommodations were perfect, and the common areas for sitting and breakfast were very pleasant.

The Galaxy was very pleasant and comfortable.

Wonderful place for a quick overnight stay before we left Athens to fly home.

The gathering point was extremely convenient since were were staying in the Ava Hotel. It was right at the end of the street at Hadrian's Gate. All the participants were divided into groups of about 12 and assigned a guide. Our guide Magda was extremely knowledgeable about the Greek gods, the myths surrounding them and their various relationships with each other and humans. She was funny, entertaining and personable. We visited many sites such as the Acropolis, the Theater of Dionysis and the Sanctuary of Asclepios, along with many others. Madga had tales to share for all of them.She was excellent at explaining the complexities of life in those early times. Quite the historian!

Fantantic tour! Our guide Leo was a native Athenian who met us in the lobby of the Ava Hotel. He was a fascinating narrator of the history of Greece as we walked through the city. In Plakia, where the Ava is located, Leo also explained the meal customs of most Greeks who eat a very light breakfast early before leaving for work but who then have a substantial snack around 10 am. Ours consisted of some famous spinach pie (spankopita) and some cheese pie. From there we stopped at a baklava shop where we each had a piece of the best baklava ever. We reached Parliament Square where Leo explained why the guards were attired the way they were, and we witnessed the changing of the guards. From there we walked through an upscale area, and then visited the "Athenian Trilogy," three beautiful buildings completed in the 1890s. Next was a visit to an olive oil shop where we learned about the various flavors and acidity levels. Our last stop was at a tavera where Leo ordered numerous delicious dishes for us to sample. It was the best we'd had so far. We walked back to the Ava through the market and old town. The five or so hours were well spent.

Gina, our tour guide, was delightful! We drove through the countryside, stopping first at a honey tasting place in the mountains with different honeys and teas and a delicious "lentern pie." This was followed by a visit to a Kouros, a statute made of marble, that had been abandoned after it was obviously dropped on the way down the mountain. The next stop was in a town largely made of marble where we had a scrumptious lunch served with wine (included). The setting was idyllic! Then there was a Kipton tasting at an old house, now a museum. Our driver then drove us through the countryside and villages back to the Galaxy Hotel. A wonderful tour!

Two of us went on this excursion to a farm and a cooking class. The drive up to the farmhouse was very pretty. Maria was the chef. When we arrived we were sitted at the kitchen table and offered zucchnini pancakes, cheese, spinach pie and a homemade brew made by Maria's husband. By the time we finished snacking, we were totally satisfied. At that point, Maria presented us with aprons, and we began our lesson. We helped make some meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, sliced potatoes which Maria's husband cooked, and mashed still more potatoes. Maria then dished up large portions in spite of our pleas to make them small. The plates consisted of the meatballs and sauce, delicious fried potatoes wedges and mashed potatoes. We managed to eat some but not all. It was way too much food.

This was a wonderful evening! The weather was perfect and the water extremely calm. The two crew members, while not overly friendly, were attentive and competent. We were served white wine (no red on the boats apparently), delicious sliced bananas with honey and cinnamon drizzzled over them, and some small bread slices with tomates and cucumber. The catarmaran itself was very comfortable. We sat on the front in comfortable padded seats leaning against the window. In the bay overlooking the Portara (the Temple of Apollo), the island’s emblem and main landmark, we anchored and watched a beautiful sunset. A very nice experience.

No problems with the ground transfers. Drivers were waiting with a sign and were easy to find.

It was nice to have reserved seats in first class. It is a short, easy ride between Naxos and Paros.

We had another fantastic guide who took us to four villages, lunch at an excellent restaurant, and then a beach where we waded and enjoyed the scenery for half an hour. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting, especially since he is somehow connected to the governing body of Naxos and was therefore able to give us details on many of the political aspects of life there. It was an outstanding tour!

Cassis and the Calanques were great! I also really enjoyed tasting the Cassis wines.

We all loved our rooms here. Super fun staff

Perfect for our last night and VERY easy access to airport. Rooms good

Our kids stayed one night and spoke very highly of this hotel and its location :)

Great location and staff was amazing

Amazing to see some villages and learn history. Our guide was pleasant and very nice :)

Another informative and fun time

Probably the highlight of Greece. Great staff on board, fabulous food

Hercules was so fun and informative. Loved the wineries and our authentic meal.

This was so amazing. Our guide was fun, informative, and read the room.

Great location and spacious rooms.

Probably our favorite hotel during our 15-day trip to Greece.

Hotel was beautiful, although some of the rooms were a bit on the smaller side.

Beautiful modern hotel in a great location. Shopping, restaurants and sites were within walking distance.

Tour guide (Elena) was great. It's a challenging tour if your if you have any physical limitations.

Andres was great. Had a lot of knowledge.

The tour was okay; but there is an additional charge to get to the Poseidon ruins.

Local cuisine was excellent. Enjoyed the walk throughout the city.

Another walking tour that required some stamina.

Would highly recommend this restaurant. The views were incredible.

Probably one of the best tours. What made it so memorable was our tour guide Felipe. He was very informative and so humorous. By the time the tour was over, we were certain we wanted him and our driver Philipos for the following day's tour.

It was a continuation of the previous day with Felipe (Guide) and Philipos (Driver). More fun and great sites.

Bill took us to a local restaurant. He was a great driver that was both friendly and funny.

This tour was amazing. Seeing these ancient ruins makes you appreciate how advanced the Minoan society was.

Although if rained on this tour, Nicos made it memorable nonetheless. He was very knowledgeable and engaging.

We had a second floor room with a view of one of the two pools and the ocean beyond. The view was lovely although you do see a bit of the rustic road leading in. Go for a second floor or higher room. Beware there are multi-level stairs everywhere and this hotel is on the outskirts of Naxos town. The beach is right across the road though so that’s great and the hotel’s breakfast buffet is generous. Its restaurant is open all day and we lunched there several times as we preferred the pool that’s next to the restaurant. Easy to get into the shallow end and more secluded from cars and traffic noise. Overall this hotel is quiet and we were very glad we were not in the heart of Naxos town.

More benches; more shade offered

This is what I expected Greece to look like. Charming villages, honey and pancake tasting, delicious Rossi pork lunch

Great boutique hotel right in the city centre. Great room and breakfasts.

Great hotel in Porto city centre. The rooms were small but well equipped.

Centrally located in the old city centre but due to road closures, it was difficult to get around by car. The beds were incredible hard and the pillows non-existant. The restaurant, bar and breakfasts were excellent. The pool and outdoor garden were excellent and nice quiet respite from the business of Evora.

Having a beautiful sea view room with a balcony was wonderful. The room was large and the beds comfortable. The pool and surrounding decks were amazing. Great poolside bar. Easy access to the ocean beach as well. Only complaint would be the dinner buffet. The food was mostly lukewarm and over cooked. We ate at the two other restaurants and this was much better than the buffet.

Excellent location with easy walk to the historic city centre of Cascais. The room was large and we had a large, private balcony overlooking the pool and ocean.

Our driver Carlos definitely made this trip amazing. Pena Palace was beautiful and well worth it, but there are a lot of tourists making the viewing of the palace slow. The grounds are amazing. Our driver suggested we go to the National Palace in the centre of Sintra as it was much more interesting and not as busy. I am glad he suggested it as it was truly excellent. Carlos went out of his way and bought us some local treats of Sintra for the ride.

Our guide, Bernado was very knowledgeable about the different architecture and the history of historic Porto. Only issue was that he was very soft spoken and sometimes it was difficult to hear him, especially when in the old train station where there were many other large tours taking place

The entire day was very good with a boat tour and a winery visit included. However, our driver was late picking us up, said he was feeling under the weather. Later he mentioned that he was a wedding the night before and had little sleep. His driving was erratic and he again was late picking us up at the end of the day. First he blamed a car event taking place in the town and then later said he had been sleeping while we were on the winery tour.

Great boat pilot and his guide. They both were very knowledgeable and engaging. What could beat cruising the river on a beautiful day, sipping on some sparkling wine?

Beautiful winery and a very delicious 3 course meal with wine pairings. The staff were excellent and the views outstanding. After lunch we had a winery tour with 4 tastings of various wines.

Our guide, Ana was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Lisbon and Porto.

Two hours in a Tuk Tuk to Belem was painful. Most of the trip is rushing thru traffic to get to Belem and then a quick tour around. Our guide was fine and we were able to stop and get the original Pasties de Nata.

Enjoyable night out. The food was good and the fado singers were very talented.

Our boat pilot Marta and her guide were excellent. It was pretty rough but we never where worried because of Marta's skills. Because of the rough water, there was one cave she didn't go into but we appreciated her safety-minded attidtude. The rock faces and scenery were amazing and a must see in the Algarve.

Interesting tour of Sandeman's winery. We learned a lot about Port and had excellent tastings after.

Excelente localización, muy buen servicio, limpio y cómodo.

Muy simpático guía, muy agradable actividad, todo buen

Excelente Excelente bien documentada guía!!!!! Nos encantó!!!

I would give this hotel a 10 star rating if possible. They make you feel like part of the family. Service was exceptional and the rooms were clean and charming.

The rooms were clean and very spacious. Breakfast was served timely and the staff was helpful. Location provided easy walking access to many restaurants and shopping locations.

Beautiful location with beautiful views.

Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Elena was great and very informative

Andres was kind and informative.

Location is central, breakfast spread is quite large and comfort room size is decent.

Beautiful rooms, large in size and central location, on one side there is a river and on other side there is market.

The property is new, facilities are excellent. Away from the city but can cycle or private hire.

They gave our room away before we arrived and I had to sleep on the floor. I was traveling with my daughter and they only provided one bed when we reserved for two.

This turned out to be something that was not personally what my tastes required.

Nice hotel, great breakfast located in walking distance to Nancy Hands pub and the Guinness tour.

Location of this hotel was perfect. Breakfast was fantastic each morning. Walking distance to few of the local pubs. Enjoyed the hotel bar as well, very nice hotel.

This hotel was a bit out of the way so need a car to get to Killarney. We had a large room which was nice and the breakfast was very nice, can order from menu. Ross Castle and Muckross House are nearby via short drive. Town of Killarney was very nice. Walk would be a bit long.

Enjoyed the small town charm of the hotel. I thought they had the best restaurant and menu with some very different things to try. The room however was extremely HOT and the bathroom was extra hot. There is no A/C, they had an occilating fan in the room. We were a bit uncomfortable. Also in the evening ensure you have everything you need because there will be nothing open and the front desk closes.

Very nice hotel and spa, can use all facilities. The breakfast was buffet style so not as good as some other places but the location was perfect. It was a 5-6 minute walk to downtown Galway and the shops/pubs. This hotel was very convenient and the room was very nice as well.

We had a private tour for this part of the trip and certainly recommend it. We had Linda who was the former owner of the Walk/Hike/Bike and she was very versed in Ireland history so the conversation and lessons were fantastic. There are many spots we would not have known about without some big time research, and it was nice to not have to drive for a day and sit back and take in the scenery.

Cliffs were amazing, but I would say the trip to the island of Inis Mor was even better. Best pictures and views were from Inis Mor where you literally can look over the edge (dangerous but incredible). Added Dublin, Doolin, Galway pics here as well.