Kimkim Trip Reviews

This was our first night in Indonesia. It was very basic but absolutely fine. Bring earplugs though-the night sounds of frogs, geckos, cats, and birds are very loud all night long!

A fantastic experience but so crowded with tourists. There were at least 40 other tourists with only 3 basic toilets to share. You sleep on mattresses on the floor with no mosquito nets side by side with 25 other people. The meals are very basic-one egg and rice and some watery greens. I advise taking some snacks along. It was a great experience, but just be aware that it’s an experience, not a relaxing vacation!

Great hotel with gorgeous views! And they bring breakfast to your room!

The highlights of the Komodo trip for me were seeing the fruit bats fly out of the mangroves at night, seeing the Komodo dragons and other wildlife on the island, and snorkeling. Our boat, the Mutiara Flores, was average. There were comfortable accommodations and a place to sit at a table out of the sun. The cook made so much food that we felt guilty we had so much left over. Overall a good experience, despite me getting sick with diarrhea on the trip.

The Artini 2 was well located and comfortable. The breakfast was not great but it was a very interesting hotel. The rooms, however, are SO dark. Where there should we windows, there are intricate wooden carvings!

Fantastic little oasis in crowded Yogyakarta! Loved the pool, the room, the hotel staff!

The views from the Lava Lodge are great, but the rooms are dank and the bathroom was very stinky with a sewage smell permeating the room. The cleanliness of the restaurant is atrocious as well with stains all over the tablecloth and the dinner gave my daughter food poisoning so that she was vomiting all night and had to miss the Bromo hike the next morning. The staff was friendly and the beds were comfortable though and we survived the night. If you go, just be prepared with a good jacket (the nights are very cold) and keep the bathroom door closed!

This was a blast! It was fun to see the countryside and my daughter and I stood up in the back of the car for a long time holding on to the roll bar. Very fun and perhaps not so safe to stand up but the driver was careful.

This was one of my favorite activities of the trip. We rode through rice paddies and villages and our guides were so knowledgeable and informative. I learned so much about Bali culture on this trip!

So amazing! We made 6 different dishes and ate them all! I can’t wait to try out my new cookbook when I get home! Truly a stellar experience.

They say the hike takes about 4 hours but anyone with any athleticism at all can get there in 1 1/2-2 hrs even with stopping for photos. It’s a beautiful hike and quite muddy so wear some sturdy shoes. I also recommend not starting out too early. We got there by 11am and really had nothing to do all day except wander around and talk to the other tourists. Some of the young people played soccer with the local kids, which looked fun. So start your journey later in the day-and bring snacks because every meal is the same-one egg, rice, shrimp crackers, and a watery vegetable. It’s fine for a day, but we were rather hungry for nearly 24 hours and wished we had some snacks.

The room was very disappointing. It didn’t have the charm that I think it was selected to provide. Bed was uncomfortable to the point that it made sleeping difficult.

We enjoyed the hotel’s character but it may not be for everyone. Location was good and the staff was very accommodating.

This was by far our favorite hotel. Breakfast was amazing! We would definitely stay here again!

The room was small and did not have adequate space for our luggage and belongings. Compared to the other hotels we stayed in, the breakfast was disappointing.

We should have asked more questions upfront before staying here. There was no air conditioning and no lift. However, the location was within walking of the metro station.

This was definitely one our favorites.

Our guide was fabulous and since we were the only ones on the tour, she tailored her tour just for us. Definitely would recommend this for anyone visiting York for the first time.

We felt like this was a tourist trap but we enjoyed anyway.

This is something we never would have considered without the help of Jane and her team. The docent was fabulous and we learned a great deal about Oxford University.

Again, this is something we never would have done on our own and we’re so glad that we were able to experience.

Again, we would never have booked this on our own but an experience we will definitely remember.

What a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to experience restaurants and local cuisines that we would not have done on our own.

This was a highlight of our trip that we will always remember.

It was great having private transport! It was always on time and the vehicles were spotlessly maintained. In particular, our idrivers in St. Andrews were knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing their home with us.

This was not what we expected but still enjoyable. Feel that there was too much time spent at the Tower of London (90 minutes) and not enough time at other sights on the tour.

Great location. We were able to choose which of the five rooms we wanted. The dinner and after-dinner entertainment was wonderful -- a great first-night introduction to Morocco! The staff was so friendly and helpful.

Very satisfactory accomodations. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. The provided meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent. It's located well north of Midelt and there's not a lot to do, but we did buy a couple beers at the front desk and took a short walk to a nearby lake which was very pleasant.

We would rate this hotel near the top -- relative to what we need in a hotel. It's definitely not "over the top" but it is so pleasant and comfortable. We had our own balcony overlooking the pool (and exterior dining) area as well as the gardens and farms and rocky cliffs of the Dades Gorge. The dining experience was exquisite -- some of the most elegant meals that the had on our whole vacation in Morocco.

This riad is "buried" (in a GOOD way) in the Marrakech medina. To get to it, we had follow a maze of narrow pathways, corners, and junctions. Delightful. Once through the front door, you're in a modern, elegant riad. The room was modernly appointed and very comfortable.

This is like having a bedroom in a palace! The common areas are stunningly elegant -- both the main areas on the ground floor as well as the smaller common areas outside the private rooms. Our own room was very neat, clean, and good-looking -- perhaps not on par, elegance-wise, with the common areas, but so suitable for our needs.

NOTE: We did NOT stay at the Riad Hicham in Chefchaouen. It was overbooked and Sharon, our local travel agent in Morocco booked us in the Lina Riad and Spa instead. She indicated that this was an upgrade from the Riad Hicham. This review is for the Lina Riad and Spa, NOT Riad Hicham. Lina Riad was wonderful! It was a bit of a walk up the hill from the main square and our room was up several flights of stairs -- almost the top floor. The benefit was that we had our own personal (and HUGE) balcony/patio overlooking the city and the valley beyond. Glorious. The breakfasts were superb -- we started getting the idea of how generous Moroccan breakfasts are -- so many types of breads (served without asking), unique (as well as "standard") preparations of eggs and meats, juices and hot tea or coffee. The Riad includes a spa (which we did not indulge ourselves with) but they also have a small indoor pool which you can book for an hour of private time. We did do this at the end of our full day in Chefchaouen. It was so relaxing! Not to be missed.

Very, well, palatial! Way above our "pay grade" but a special experience (probably for that reason). Our suite (and it was a suite with multiple rooms, two bathrooms, several sitting areas, and a walk-in closet) was spectacular. It opened out directly adjacent to the pool area.

Wonderful lodging in the desert (almost, if not literally). Our room was large, elegant (in a Moroccan, desert-y way), and very comfortable. The common areas are very spacious and nicely decorated. We spent some time around (and in) the pool which was very welcome after a hot day of travelling. The provided dinners and breakfasts were delightful. Highly recommended!

Our camel trek took us to the Madu Premium Camp (https://www.riadmadu.com/en/camp/premium-camp), NOT the Merzouga Dunes Royal Camp. This review is for the Madu Premium Camp. This desert camp was delightful. Upon arrival on our camels, we were checked in at an open-air reception area and taken to our tent. Our room had all the amenities of a luxurious hotel room. It was quite remarkable. If it weren't for the canvas walls, you'd never know you were in a tent! The dining "room" was outside (but covered); the floor were rugs on the sand (it worked so well). It was so pleasant enjoying dinner as the moon rose behind us. And the food -- terrific. The camp had a nice firepit with chairs and cushions for some after-dinner entertainment. We were exhausted and decided to forego this fun, but we did hear it from our tent! (Regardless, we had no trouble whatsoever falling asleep!) In hindsight, we should have joined in the festivities -- even though we were so tired, it's unfortunate that we missed sitting by the fire and more closely experiencing the music. We woke up early enough to experience the moon setting behind the dunes and then the sun rising a bit later in the east. The breakfast was so generous and so scrumptious (five different breads plus condiments, hard-boiled eggs, and a tagine egg dish and, of course, teas, juices, and coffees). It seemed like we spent so little time here -- arriving after sunset and leaving not too long after breakfast. A fleeting "moment" in our journey, but a very memorable one.

We were introduced to a local guide who showed us around the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed II, and the Kasbah of the Udaya. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had good stories to tell. We found the Kasbah particularly interesting to explore. It was close enough to our riad (hotel) that we walked up there again in the evening to watch the sunset.

The tour of the Fes medina was fabulous. Our guide (tour manager and driver, too) guided us through the maze of alleyways and narrow pathways of the medina, visiting shops, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the incredible (but very stinky!) Chouara Tannery, a pottery school, the Born Sud (fortress), the Jewish District, and the Royal Palace. It was definitely a "sensory overload" day. This is maybe stereotypical Morocco but it was sure a treat to see, hear, feel, taste (and smell!) it firsthand!

Today was a diverse, event-filled day with a tour guided by Hicham, our driver/tour manager. We started with a visit to the "black desert" where he left us off the explore the rocky desert terrain where fossils were everywhere (granted, most of them were fairly low grade). We found some, good enough to take home as souvenirs. We then stopped at a fossil museum and shop where we were given a very nice guided walk-through of the museum. The staff evaluated our "finds" from the desert - no real gems, but definitely verified as actual fossils. We bought one nice nautilus fossil from their shop. It was a really nice experience. Next, Hicham took us to the Rissani Market. This was a very different experience than the exploration of the Fes medina (or the Marrakech medina later in our trip). It's just as hectic and diverse but seemed so rural and local. I'm not sure if we saw any other tourists the whole time we were there. It is definitely a working market more than it is a tourist attraction. This authenticity made it a special and unique experience. Hicham then took us to the Chez Ibrahim Restaurant for lunch where, after several preliminary courses (all delicious), we were served the regional specialty, Medfuna (also known as Berber Pizza). Highly recommended. We then visited Dar Gnaoua where we were treated to music and song by Gnaouan musicians. The beat and rhythm were mesmerizing. Lots of fun. Finally, Hicham took us to a shop in Merzouga to but some scarves which will serve as our tuareg turbans (headdresses) for our upcoming camel ride into the desert for our night at the Madu Premium Camp. This was a fun day and well-orchestrated by our tour manager. It was a full day and we would not pass up any of the activities if we were to to do it again.

We were picked up at the airport by what turned out to be our temporary tour manager/guide, Said (until a switch on the way to Chefchaouen). Before heading to Rabat for the night we were given a quick tour of Casablanca -- just a quick photo op at Rick's Cafe and a tour of the Hassan II Mosque. The tour (included in the Kimkim package) was good. The mosque is relatively new (finished in the early 1990s), incredibly large (but just the 14th largest in the world) and very impressive architecture.

A pleasant driving day with stops at Volubilis and Meknes. At the Volubilis Roman ruins we had a local guide show us the site. He was knowlegeable and willingly answered our questions. It was fascinating to see so many mosaic floors and how well-preserved they were considering their exposure to the elements. We only made a quick stop in Meknes because so many of the interesting sites were in renovation and not open to the public. We were disappointed that we couldn't see some of these sites in more detail, but it was out of our (and our tour manager's) control. Upon arrival in Fes, we checked into our room at the Palais Faraj. Simply stunning! (The most exotic room we've ever stayed in, on this trip or any other. The views from the room were not spectacular, but the room itself... stunning.)

This was a driving day from the Ksar Timnay hotel, through Midelt, and on to our lodging, the Riad Madu, near Merzouga. We loved the drives (today and other days) through the Moroccan countryside -- glimpses of the rural life and culture and the gorgeous scenery. It wasn't "immersive" as we saw it from the back seat of our van, but it was close. We did make several stops along the way for photos. Hicham was good to point out things along the way and to answer our questions.

Although seemingly a very "touristy" activity, we are, after all... tourists! This was a really fun few hours as we rode the camels (guided by two very friendly and happy-go-lucky guides who were on foot), There were just four of us (plus our camels and our two guides); my wife and I and two nice ladies (mother and daughter) from France. We trekked to the Madu Premium Camp (tent camp in the desert) and got there a little after sunset. Along the way we got lots of nice photos and stopped to enjoy the sun as it set behind the dunes. The colors were just stunning! The guides were willing (even taking the initiative) to take pictures of us, individually and as a group.

As with other driving days (here, on our way to Marrakech), we made a few stops along the way. We stopped briefly in Ouarzazate and took a look at the Taourirt Kasbah (from the area across the street; no tour). Because of the sordid history (those who ruled from the kasbah), Hicham did not think it was worth our while to take a tour (even though it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). On the way out of town, we took a brief look (photo op) at one of the several movie studios in the region. Again, we did not take a tour -- just looked at it from the outside. Our next stop was Aït Benhaddou, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we did stop, and Hicham took us on a nice walk through the ancient (but still inhabited) hillside village, known for its earthen architecture (and also its use in various movies). We walked all the way to the top, to the ancient "bank" building (which, unfortunately was badly damaged in the September 2023 earthquake). The view down across the village and the valley beyond was breathtaking. After walking back to the more modern town on the other side of the river, we enjoyed a very nice lunch at Chez Brahim (Hicham was careful to take us to this particular restaurant to avoid the more touristy and crowded ones -- much appreciated!). The highlight of the remainder of the drive was traversing the Atlas Mountains along the Tizi n'Tichka Path. The winding, twisty highway was originally built by the French during their occupation of Morocco but a lot of it is being modernized now to widen it and straighten out some of the curves. We stopped at the top (the Tazart Rest Area) for a potty and coffee break and to take in the beautiful views. We proceeded into Marrakech where one of our hotel's staff met us at the van and escorted us through the maze of the Marrakech medina to our Riad -- our lodging for the next couple nights. This is one example of how the logistics for the trip were so well thought out and coordinated by Hicham, and well-executed. We had a very nice dinner at the M Rooftop Restaurant (recommended; they have traditional Moroccan options plus some "western" fare -- like hamburgers! -- if you need a break from Moroccan food; not us... we had Beef Tagine and Chicken Pastilla!). It was a nice day, although not as "action-packed" as many of our days so far in Morocco; nice to have a little break.

We took a cooking class at Khadija's Kuzina the evening of our first full day in Essaouira. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip. We had Hussein and Khadijah (and their young son, Amir) all to ourselves for the evening. It started with Hussein meeting us at our hotel (Villa Quieta), walking us to a main street, and then taking a horse-drawn taxi to his neighborhood. He asked us what we would like to prepare for dinner -- we kind of left it up to him, but we were interested in seeing cooking-with-a-tagine technique and also seeing how Bisarra (the fava bean soup that Hicham introduced us to in Marrakech a couple days ago) is made. We help Hussein do the shopping (fruits, vegetables, meat, dry goods, beans, olives -- and more, I'm sure) in his neighborhood souk (street market and shops). He then took us up to his flat (upstairs right in the middle of this neighborhood, literally above some of the shops) where we met his wife, Khadija (the chef) and their son Amir. We relaxed with tea and snacks in their living room while they prepped the kitchen (staging the ingredients) on the prep counter. Khadija then took over and showed us how to prepare the dishes for dinner -- of course, we had to participate and do much of the "work" ourselves. When it was all ready, it was served up on a table in the living room and we enjoyed an authentic home-cooked Moroccan meal. It was a really fun experience. And, of course, the food we prepared was superb!

Beautiful scenery along the way. Part way to Chefchaouen, we met up with our "permanent" driver, Hicham, who was bringing clients back from Chefchaoen (they continued to the airport with Said). After the "chinese fire drill" we and Hicham and his van headed for Chefchaouen. There wasn't too much notable along the way, but we did enjoy the scenery.

Hicham gave us a walking tour of Chefchaouen the day of our arrival (May 16) which was delightful. He showed us the narrow pathways and shops of the medina, the main square and the Ras El Ma Waterfall. Hicham was really good (throughout the trip) about offering to take pictures of us (often including himself, too, as a group "selfie") which was great. We had the rest of the evening to ourselves. Per Hicham's recommendation, we walked up to the Spanish Mosque (about 20 minutes) for a beautiful view of Chefchaouen at sunset (and the evening Call to Prayer from various mosques around the city and beyond). We finished the day with a nice dinner on the square. The next day (May 17; the actual day for this experience), Hicham took us on a super-scenic drive to the trailhead for the hike to Cascade d'Akchour. He accompanied us on a hike up to the first falls. There were charming swimming holes and creekside outdoor cafes (lots of taglines!). It was a delightful day trip. We had the rest of the day (after our return to Chefchaouen) further exploring Chefchaouen's medina, including a fascinating 5-story clothing store/riad. We had dinner at Riad Hicham on the balcony overlooking the main square and the kasbah.

Another nice travel day taking us from Fes to the Ksar Timmy hotel north of Midelt. We took a coffee break at the destination small city of Ifrane that looked more like a Colorado or Switzerland alpine ski destination, not a Moroccan village. Indeed, it is an upscale skiing destination (in the wintertime, of course). We stopped to feed the Atlas Monkeys (Barbary Apes) alongside the road on our way through the heavily forested Atlas Mountains. Some locals sold us some bags of carrot spears and we had fun feeding the tame monkeys. Later on, the drive through the high (unforested) farmlands made for good scenery and an interesting view into the Moroccan rural life: lots of sheep farms and sheep herds, some rather impoverished nomadic camps, and small villages (e.g., Azrou and Zayda). After checking in at the Ksar Timnay hotel, we bought a couple beers at the reception desk and took a short walk to a nice, quiet and scenic lake with views of the mountains off in the distance. This was a nice, relaxing day after our hectic day in Fes yesterday.

This was another driving day, but we had some really interesting stops along the way. But the day started out with a moonset, a sunrise, and a delicious breakfast at our desert camp (Madu Premium Camp) and a 4x4 drive back to Riad Madu. (One can opt for a camel ride back, but we decided to take the 4x4 -- it was fun riding over the dunes.) Shortly after leaving Merzouga, we stopped at the Khettaras Irrigation System, a no-longer-used irrigation system to bring water in underground tunnels down from the mountains to the desert. The system has long since been abandoned but a small section had been restored for exhibition purposes. We had fun trying out the pulley and bucket system for removing muck from the tunnel via vertical access shafts. We were also able to climb down in the tunnel. Very interesting. The drive towards Boumalne Dades took us through lots of "real Morocco" -- the rural landscape and small towns. We stopped at Toudgha Gorge and were left off to take a half hour walk along the road going into the gorge -- very narrow, incredible geology, and not to be missed. It is a little touristy with lots of souvenir stalls along road and lots of tourists (including us!). After the gorge, we stopped for lunch at Restaurant Inass in Tinghir. After our experience yesterday, we ordered light and shared... or so we thought! Ahead of the entree that we ordered, they brought us all kinds of lead-ins... bread, pasta, vegetables. And, of course, there was an included dessert. So much for cutting back! But we loved it. Further along, we stopped in the city of Tinghir where a local guide took the two of us on a walk through the cultivated oasis and some old city ruins. It was a very laid back and relaxing stroll and quite a contrast between the lush oasis and the dry, red crumbling structures of the ruins. Our walk ended at a Women's Rug Cooperative where we were shown the by-hand weaving process (with a loom but without a shuttle) and we were able to try it ourselves. We were shown the wide variety of rugs made by the women of the region -- some small and very simple... other huge and incredibly detailed. We now have one (a smaller one) in our front entryway. Hicham finished the drive by taking us up the Dades Gorge (which we would see several times in the next couple days) to our lodging at Chez Ichou. One thing special about this vacation is that even on the days that we are getting from Point A to Point B, our guide shows us some very interesting sites and gives us time to do some exploring. Today was one of those days.

We spent today in the Valley of the Roses with our tour manager, Hicham, some of his family and friends, and our travel agent Sharon Louthian (who is Hicham's sister-in-law) and lives here with her husband, Abdou (Hicham's brother), for a good portion of the year. This was a very relaxing and pleasant day where we enjoyed the company of Hicham and Sharon. We started the day with a grocery shopping trip -- freshly-butchered lamb (we saw it butchered) and fresh vegetables. We then went to Sharon and Abdou's house where one of their friends prepared a luscious lamb, vegetable, and couscous tagine dish. We all shared it at the table in Sharon's living room. It was SO good. Some other friends of theirs came by to help finish off the delicious dish. After this special lunch, Hicham, Sharon, and the two of us took a walk through Hicham's childhood neighborhood. Many of the buildings are abandoned now (unsafe due to substandard construction and deteriorating from old age) and the area is suffering from several years of drought. We tried bringing up some water from an old well that Hicham used as a child, but there was hardly any water to be had. He showed us the old (abandoned) home where he grew up. It was touching to hear his stories about his childhood and I bet it was emotional for him. It was a special experience. Hicham then took us to a local rose oil distillery where gave us a personalized tour and introduction to the distilling process. The shop was filled with the strong aroma of rose oil! Hicham used to have a job delivering products for this shop. We finished the day (except for dinner at Chez Ichou) with a drive back up the Dades Gorge (Sharon came with us), stopping at some of the scenic spots (red rocks, red buildings, the Monkey Fingers, and lush green flora) and on past our hotel to the dramatic Tisderine Bends and the oh-so-narrow upper Dades Gorge.

We spent most of the day with Hicham as he took us on a tour of the Marrakech medina and the major sites including Rahba Kedima Square, Ben Youseff Madrassa, Le Prince Avenue, the Bahia Palace, Moulay El Yazid Mosque, Koutoubia Mosque and Garden, a natural products pharmacy (Herboristerie Bab Agnaou), and, of course, the iconic Jemaa El-Fnaa Square. Hicham's style, which we really appreciated, was to lead us to the site (with some commentary along the way), give us an introduction to the history and the significance of the site, and then give us a little time to explore on our own. He was alway willing (and usually took the initiative) to take pictures of us, often including selfies of him with us. He always took several photos from several angles and zoom levels for us to choose from. One little special "surprise" was a stop at a small local sidewalk cafe (probably frequented almost exclusively by locals) to enjoy the Moroccan specialty, Bisarra, a fava been soup (often served with Moroccan home bread for breakfast). It was delicious.

The location was absolutely perfect for exploring Nice. We had a car so their parking lot was invaluable. The staff was lovely and the room was actually quite big by European standards. The downside to the location was that it was incredibly loud at night and then once the restaurants in the area closed, it got loud again when the trash was picked up before dawn. Overall, I would stay here again if in Nice.

This was a very unique hotel and we enjoyed our time there! While it was nice to be able to check in with the machine, there were a few times we had questions and it would have been nice to have an actual person there to ask. The Aircon stopped working the last two nights and since there was no one to ask, we just dealt with the higher temperature which was not preferable. We loved the location - just outside of Aix and we could easily drive all over Provence from here - yet in a small town where we felt like we got to experience living in France vs staying in hotel chain. We loved walking down to the restaurants and the bakery was only a couple blocks away - it was fabulous. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who was looking for a more authentic and unique stay.

This was another fun day with Remy! Arles was a cute city and we enjoyed learning about the history and seeing the Van Gogh painting, and scenes where he painted. While this wasn't our favorite day of our entire trip, it was still a really lovely day. It was just tough to compete with Cassis, Luberon, vineyards, etc.

Justine offered this option to us and I am so glad that we agreed to do it! We would never have signed up for this on our own. Cyril was fantastic. He gave us some history of the area while visiting the market and we were able to try a lot of different foods that I don't think we would have picked out ourselves to try. Then cooking it was so fun! We were in a real apartment and it just felt like we were cooking with friends for a dinner party in Nice rather than being part of a tourist experience. Cyril told us about cooking with his grandma and everything about the whole experience made us feel so welcome. This was such a great way to start our trip - plus I knew that we wanted to order the squash blossoms on every menu afterwards!

We had such a fun time visiting the vineyards with Remy! The first vineyard was big and a bit corporate so that wasn't our favorite, although we did enjoy doing the chocolate pairing. The second vineyard was lovely and we enjoyed talking with them and tasting their wines. However, we LOVED the last vineyard, Jas Monges! We really enjoyed speaking with the owner and learning about their vision. We also loved his wines and ended up shipping 2 cases home to the states. We could have hung out there even longer, enjoying wine out on their patio. Remy also took us to explore some local food in Aix during the day (we chose that over sitting down for a long lunch) and that was another true highlight. He was a wonderful guide. What a great day!

I felt like royalty while staying at the Hotel Victoria! Not only are the rooms pleasant with modern amenities and soothing wood paneling, but you also have the benefit of staying in a historic building with an amazing view of the old town tower right outside our room and a view of the old town platz. Breakfast was exceptional with high quality ingredients and presentation, along with exceptional coffee!

Amazing hotel near Alexander Platz; central location, welcoming, clean, stylish with amazing breakfast! Our only complaint was how hot, humid and stale the rooms were--no air movement and they ran out of fans for guestrooms, so it was unpleasant to stay in your room and hard to sleep.

Great hotel with stylish and comfortable rooms and pleasant staff!

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment

The uniqueness of this tour and the private atmosphere was incredible. Carl's knowledge and intimacy with the wine regions made this trip so special and we felt treated to experiences and encounters we would not have enjoyed if this had been more conventional or in a large group. 10/10!!

The best it could be! Great bus ride, gorgeous country and fun and informative guide who was easy to understand.

Ronan was a top-notch tour guide who made history come alive and was interesting to speak with and made everyone very comfortable.

Very good tour that gave us a wonderful overview of Munich. Our only tiny complaint is that our guide was a bit difficult to hear amid all the noise of the city and crowds and size of our group. He really needed a headset with a microphone.

Very hard but necessary tour in the area. Despite the heaviness of the nature of this tour, Carlotta our guide made it fascinating and she was such a delight to spend the afternoon with!

This guesthouse was located in the most beautiful area on top of a canyon providing incredibly scenic views. The food provided was absolutely amazing and the hosts were kind and gracious, going above and beyond for my friends and I to ensure we had a fantastic stay.

This is a modern hotel which is very convenient to the airport. The shuttle runs regularly. If you have a room which faces the railway line expect some noise, but there are few trains and it finishes early enough. A good restaurant with Costa Rican food a short walk away is "Rosti".

This is a small family owned and operated hotel with a super friendly and helpful staff! If you have your own wheels it's easier to go to the center of town, otherwise it's a taxi or long walk. But it's also quiet so you will probably sleep better than at a hotel in town. The freshly prepared breakfasts (no buffet) were also good.

Spectacular view of the volcano from the room! The view changes depending on the cloud cover and the sun angle. The room was clean and comfortable. The music and partying at the swimming pool can be loud sometimes but it stops early enough that you can sleep. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Easy walk into town.

I have the impression that part of the hike was skipped because it was raining. Part of the group returned to the van early and the guide took us somewhere on a normal road, not a hiking trail.

Fantastic! Saw many animals. The "surprise" at the end (after lunch) was also good but I don't want to spoil it here.

Very good tour. I would do it again and hope to see different animals next time. There are many people on other tours in the same area at the same time, so be prepared to be on a crowded trail. I would like to suggest a night tour with night vision glasses in a less crowded forest.

The zip lining and the hike through the forest and over the hanging bridges was fantastic! I highly recommend paying extra to be put into the "superman" harness for the last zip line so you can lie flat as if you are flying. A pity that they don't make a video of that for you, only the regular zip line at the beginning. The zip lining is rather rushed but they need to run many people through the system. Try not to lean back when you are zip lining because then you will start to brake with your brake hand to prevent yourself from leaning back further.

Excellent guide! (Sorry, forgot his name.) And finally a good strenuous hike.

The freshly made chocolate paste was amazingly delicious!! I wish there was more chocolate tasting instead of just coffee tasting (with 1 hot chocolate).

Great guide, wonderful experience.

We loved this hotel, it is beautiful and located in a great place to get around the town and access sights, food and shopping.

Authentic hotel in a beautiful city. Only slight negative was no elevator for our travel or who uses a walker/rollator. But, when we asked her, she also said she enjoyed the hotel’s charm and location.

Great fun for the kids. Hotel was comfortable and good for adults as well.

Beautiful hotel with amazing views of the elevated and great location to access different parts of the town. Wonderful staff who were helpful.

Wonderful for the kids! Playroom, kids buffet, and fun-this hotel was a hit for kids and adults alike. Great location in Copenhagen.

Beautiful location, wonderful restaurant, and great staff.

We were able to tour the Cathedral at the recommendation of our tour guide/bus driver. It is beautiful and a great place to visit. We had a wonderful stay in Roskilde

Fantastic museum for the kids and adults alike. It was an interactive experience that was so interesting and we really enjoyed it

Svend Erik was so helpful and patient at the airport and throughout our trip. He waited for our arrival and helped sort out the walker/rollator that didn’t arrive with us. He took care of that and found a temporary replacement for our traveler to use so she wasn’t held back from enjoying our trip. His hospitality, concern and care for us was felt throughout our wonderful 10 days in Denmark. We loved that he was our bus driver and tour guide so he could get to know our interests and needs while on our trip ( which is quite a feat considering our group size and diverse personalities)! He was also so great with the kids who ranged in age from 5-14 years old. He took time to teach them about the Royal Guard and how to drum. He also added a quick stop to a place we were interested in going at the last minute. We are so grateful to have met him and have him show us Denmark!

Tivoli Gardens was so much fun and a beautiful place. The kids and adults had a great time in the rides. There was great food and fun had during this activity.

This. Zoom is awesome! The animals are beautiful and we could see all of them and felt so close to them. We were able to take the boat to and from the zoo which was a great hit for everyone, especially the kids.

This was a great activity where we learned how to row and sail in the Viking wooden ships. They were able to let the adults and children learn different tasks on the boat and I thought it was wonderful.

Wonderful horseback riding experience. The staff taught all of us about how to ride, how to tack the horses and then we rode. It was a beautiful and fun experience that everyone from 5-76 years old enjoyed!

Lot of things to do an see here at the Viking Center. The kids learned about Viking training and how to fight. We were able to see how their houses were made and different things they made. It was a very cool place to visit and learn about the Vikings.

Our Lego lovers had a great time here. The Lego House was fun and had diverse activities to do with the legos.The mini Chef restaurant was a big item for some in our group and we were able to eat there and have a great experience.

Legoland was fun and easy to get around. The park wasn't too busy and our hotel was attached to the park, so it was a great set up!

Very cool boat that was fun to explore and learn about how the sailors worked.

Great area to explore. Our Florida kids thought the water was cold, but they still enjoyed themselves.

We had a new guide for the walking tour of Copenhagen. It might if put her at a disadvantage because we were brand new to her and we were a large group. She weals able to teach us about Copenhagen and show us really cool things. The canal tour was good, better for the adults than the kids.

We loved the hotel and the location. It felt like a super cool boutique hotel, very bright and vibrant, great little pool area, loved the beautiful restaurant.

The one part of our trip that we didn't LOVE was this hotel. It is in a good location in terms of being very central to everything but the area around it felt a bit sketchy. Our original room felt like a small, dingy hotel room but we upgraded to a suite and the room felt better. The hotel was very dark overall but not in a great moody kind of way. It wasn't terrible or anything, we just didn't love it.

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

The trip around Oslo was beautiful. The food could have been a lot better.

Beautiful landscape and sites. Weather wasn't great so views were limited.

Bergen is a beautiful city and the walk was nice. Probably a bit too long or perhaps a little far off the beaten path.

This was a lot of fun. The folks at the restaurant did a great job making it a fun evening

Our guide Joanne was fantastic. Very knowledgable and lots of enthusiasm for Copenhagen. Canal cruise was great.

Castles were amazing and our guide was very good,

This was terrific. Our guide Vincci was great, very knowledgeable and passionate about the Copenhagen food scene and the cultural vibe of the city.

Very busy but with full amenities that a tourist seeking comfort would look for

This is more of a stop over hotel, amenities are there but not great. However, nothing beats the boat tour in Chobe National Park. So so special.

Absolutely wonderful!

Very beautiful hotel and overall proposition. More tailored to bird watchers.

It is a clean hotel that is good for a stopover. Has a beautiful manmade water hole where you can see elephants up close.

Very beautiful game reserve.

What really makes this destination is the OH SO SPECIAL WATER HOLE in the back. So much to see there. But other than that the amenities and rooms are ok.

Very nice lodge.

Very beautiful location.

Our guide Thomas was great and knew the answer to any question we asked! Highly recommend him!

What a fabulous and incredibly wonderful place to stay! The location and the view of the Fjord and mountains right from the apartment was breathtaking. It was just so beautiful and well done. The apartment was very clean, and furnished so well, and was very accommodating to our family. Just beautiful!

Beautiful and comfortable cruise with breathtaking views of the Fjord, the mountains and the many waterfalls.

Enjoyable and scenic ride on this beautiful train with views of mountains, waterfalls and the bike paths with the cyclists on their journey back to Flam from Myrdal.

The Amazon Mureru Lodge was a wonderful base lodge for my two week jungle expedition. The rooms were clean and the beds were well made. The owner of the lodge, Rosanna, had breakfast waiting in the mornings which included hand squeezed fruit juice. While I was sleeping in the jungle Rosanna made sure the my room stayed secure and that my passport was safe. I especially liked this lodge for its local appeal. It is a lodge for fishermen and, interestingly enough, local electricians who were working on power lines. The lodge had a long dock which allowed me to swim laps in the Amazon river on most days. We were able to catch fish off of another end of the lodge and the sunsets were beyond compare. I would recommend the Mureru Lodge to anyone wishing an authentic Amazon Jungle experience.

At the end of my 12 day Deep Jungle Expedition I feeling super happy having had an amazing experience but also tired and dirty and in need of a long hot shower. This was to be expected. The Holiday Inn provided everything that I was looking for. The hotel caters to international guests and their more modern needs. The rooms were spotless. The beds were so comfortable that I fell asleep without 60 seconds of laying my head on the soft white pillows. The showers were hot with a strong steady stream of water. They had American snacks waiting for me. I devoured them. Their evening and breakfast buffets were delicious and the staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. It was the perfect hotel for before and after my jungle expedition. Without exception I would recommend this hotel to any internationally traveling guest. Thank you, Sara, for including this hotel in my trip.

Though it was amazing,I feel it is suicidal to jump on that boulder. Please please do some safety precautions before we lose some precious lives. The trek up n down is challenging enough. Such a heavenly place should not be traumatic.hope there has been no casauties so far but should we wait for one??God forbid.

it was just ok! Didn’t love the staff or the beach there

stunning and staff was so friendly

pretty and friendly staff and centrally located

had a problem with ac but was rectified quickly and efficiently

guide was amazing and so knowledgeable

this was a tour with just our family given by a mother and son. Their Grandmother made us a delicious spread of homemade authentic greek cuisine

itinerary promised red beach and white beach and hot springs. We didn’t actually get to go to those locations we anchored near them and swam for 20 mins near them but not on them. Itinerary also states that towels are provided and are not. Hot springs are in fact NOT hot. They were not organized at end of sea portion and were not told where we needed to go for second half of excursion. The land portion was nice and the tour guide and driver were the sweetest guys.