Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a nice quiet stay here. We had two rooms adjoining by a private hallway, which was very nice. It is an older hotel but has nice updates. The breakfast was very good, and it is within a few minutes walk of Plaka and the historical sites. The view from the bar is quite nice! We did not have an Acropolis view from our room but it was quiet except on the one weekend night we stayed there.

We had a nice time here! It is close to the downtown area for walking, and had free parking (we rented a car). The rooftop pool was a hit. Our room was nice and big, and had a balcony, so it worked very well for our family of 4. The breakfast is delicious!! Very nice help from the staff with parking.

This is a gem of a hotel. Perfectly situated in Ivermiglio, which was a quiet village with nice restaurants, supermarkets and some shops. The family room had a double bed on the first floor, along with sitting room, kitchenette. The upper loft had two twin beds, so it was great for the family. Our room was right on the Fira to Oia trail, so we could easily get down to Fira. The staff here is so so so lovely. They helped direct us to things to do, were so kind, and offered us breakfast sandwiches for our early morning checkout (they even had someone come early to help us take our bags to the street). It is a boutique hotel experience that is not to be missed. The sunset views here are 100% phenomenal!!!

This was our favorite day! We had a lovely driver and our tour guide at Delphi was wonderful. We learned so much about both modern and ancient Greece! The lunch at the olive grove was so delicious and a wonderful end to our day!

The private tour of the palace was a really great event. Our tour guide was well-informed, took time to answer the kids questions, kept them engaged, and helped us take lovely family photos!

We left our hotel around 5 PM and went to dinner at tavern near Sounio. The meal wasn't our favorite of the trip, but there aren't a lot of restaurant choices near Sounio. The cape and the Temple of Poseidon did not disappoint! We got there around 7:30 PM and had enough time to walk around and find a spot to watch the sunset.

We were picked up by the Santos transfer on time and had a nice trip to the port where we waited for our boat to arrive. The group on our boat was mostly couples and one other family with young children. The trip included 1 hour at the volcano crater (which is just enough time to walk to the top and back down), then we sailed to an area where we could swim to hot springs. After that, we sailed to a second area for swimming followed by a delicious dinner, then back around to the port near Oia to watch the sunset. Overall it was a lovely day!

We had a wonderful tour guide who met us at the Acropolis Metro and then walked us to the top of the Acropolis and then the Agora, and gave us great insight into the history. Our guide was wonderful , incredibly knowledgeable and kind. She knew that our family already knew a lot of the Greek mythology history, and so she gave us some insider tips on other things to see in the area. She could also tell when our kids were getting bored and fading, and helped us find them some ice cream to cool off between our stops.

The Koronekes Olive Mill is such a lovely experience! Our guide was really informative and we learned a lot about the olive oil process and the island of Crete. Also, the lunch at Bakaliko was so delicious. The servers were lovely, and they suggested some great dishes and wines for us.

This was a really nice day with Argyros Travel. Our driver Takis and guide Harry were great. We got to Oia for some pictures before the crowds, and then traveled down to Megalochori to see an older town and original cave house. Then we went to Akrotiri for a guided tour (it was very cool!!). After Akrotiri we did the Atlantis museum, then over to Black Beach for lunch at a restaurant Mario, which was wonderful and had a beautiful view. We learned a lot about Santorini's history, culture, and the tourism industry.

LOVED everything about the Villa Mary! The wonderful location away from the craziness of Positano, the amazing view from the plunge pool, delicious breakfast on your private balcony and the warmth of the hotel staff. Stay here!!

Loved the location and the breakfast! And, the staff was very friendly. The mattresses and the linens need an upgrade.

Actual hotel is lovely and kind of funky, but the overall building/elevator is a bit suspect.

Great location and lovely hotel. Room was quite small though.

You Know is a great tour company -- Ross in particular did an amazing job.

Amazing hike -- tour guide was very knowlegable. Think his name was Guiseppe?

Already wrote about it -- NOT a hidden bead -- totally overcrowded and not at all what was advertised.

Highlight by far was Ravello - glad the driver recommended to spend most of the time there.

Great family run business! Had a blast!

Definitely NOT enough time in Pompeii -- was pretty disappointed we could not stay and explore more. There are huge lines with tour groups from Cruise ships so you need to build in more time to accomodate for this. Would have wanted more time on our own to explore after tour ended.

A charming boutique hotel. It was well situated and quiet. The staff was accommodating and friendly if not always present.

This was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at.

Amazing location, lovely staff, breakfast on the roof with acropolis view!!! No bells and whistles in the room but who needs those?

Good location, lovely staff, spacious rooms

Eleni held the attention of my kids so well and was so friendly. Now we have a souvenir in the hero my son created.

AMAZING/BEAUTIFUL. The valley was lovely and the butterflies so fun to look for/see.

Demetrius was amazing and so personable and knowledgeable. The trip was enjoyable even though it was so long (a feat in itself) and the tour was so fascinating. Our guide was patient and kind and flexible. Great restaurant stop as well!

A fun way to spend the evening. Show could have been 90 min instead of 120 I think. But delightful good natured and fun/funny. Kids really enjoyed.

Very good storytelling from our guide! Easy transport, flexible and kind. A great chance to learn about the past civilization on Santorini and current research efforts.

Absolutely great. Cool boat, great experience. Volcano hike was cool!

So cool! Nikos even stopped at an olive farm for us. We got a really good sense of Rhodes and Rhodes town from this tour! Highly recommend.

Our stay at Wilde Apartments Grassmarket was mostly pleasant, but we had an issue with the taxi driver dropping us off at the wrong place. It was a minor inconvenience, but worth mentioning.

Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments was one of the best places we've ever stayed. The only hiccup was the lack of communication about the key code to enter the apartment, which caused a bit of a panic. However, once that was sorted out, our stay was perfect. The apartment itself was fantastic and made our stay in Edinburgh truly memorable.

The Kirkwall Hotel was an excellent choice. The staff was fantastic, and the accommodations were comfortable and met all our needs. The service was impeccable, making our stay there truly enjoyable.

The taxi service to our hotel was prompt, but the Edinburgh Old Town Tour was a bit underwhelming. Our guide, Christoph, was lovely but had a heavy accent that made it hard to understand him, especially with the Plexiglas barrier in the taxi. An open car might have made the experience much better. Despite this, he took us to Calton Hill, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

The Shetland Tour was a highlight. We had a fantastic guide who took us on a driving tour through some breathtaking scenery. It was truly an unforgettable experience, made even better by the knowledgeable and friendly guide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Shetland Islands.

Nicholas, our guide for the Cairngorms tour, was absolutely wonderful. The tour was well-organized, and Nicola's knowledge and enthusiasm for the area made it an exceptional experience. I couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more beautiful setting.

This hotel was breathtaking. Being on the water with such a dramatic view was incredible. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at a local restaurant recommended by Lucie, which featured amazing fresh seafood and a stunning sunset. The next day, even though it was rainy, the views were dramatic and beautiful.

Smaller hotel with a really historical feel. Fantastic staff who were always helpful finding restaurants, transportation, etc. We loved the location in the heart of the 5th Arrondissement, near the Pantheon.

I was really looking forward to going up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but due to some crazy traffic (thanks to President Biden's visit), we missed our appointment. Despite not making it to the summit, we still enjoyed our time at the Eiffel Tower and took some great pictures.

Chambord Castle was one of the highlights of our trip. It was lovely to see and really stood out among the chateaus we visited.

The wine discovery tour in Vouvray was fantastic. We learned about biodynamic wines, which was fascinating. It was a great day overall.

The Rodin Museum was part of a perfect day. We got to see different aspects of France, and the museum itself was a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed it.

We had a private guide named Clementine who was outstanding. She brought the history of the Normandy invasions to life and adjusted the tour magnificently to our interests. By the end of the day, we had a comprehensive understanding of the event

This was such a unique and fantastic experience! The mechanized animals, including a giant elephant you can ride, were incredible. It felt like stepping into a Studio Ghibli movie, filled with imagination and creativity. Plus, the hotel was conveniently located, which made for an enjoyable evening.

The sidecar tour was an unexpected delight! It was a recommendation from Lucie, and my family absolutely loved it. It gave us a unique perspective of Paris, almost like we were pedestrians exploring the city. The kids, who are in college, found it especially helpful to understand the city's geography before we walked around the next day.

Great location, hot water took a little time to warm up though. They gave special treat for Bonvoy members which was nice

Wonderful hotel, friendly staff. Rooftop view is amazing, food was fabulous and spa was also wonderful

Very friendly helpful staff. Great AC in rooms for hot days. Rooftop pool was very nice

Gold museum was amazing experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable, we learned so much in each area.

Highlight of the trip! Learned so much, the view was incredible

We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and quality of the rooms in this newly renovated hotel. Dinner and breakfast were also very good.

We've stayed at Four Seasons all over the world. This location maintains Four Seasons well-deserved reputation for excellent service, beautiful rooms and grounds, and delicious on-site dining.

It's a LONG journey to get here-- but when you're riding a camel off into the Sahara dunes and coming back to dinner and a fireside performance, it's all worth it!

While the rooms are 3 stars (clean, but relatively small), what really sets this property apart are its beautiful gardens and grounds and the views of the valley. Don't miss the chance to explore the mosque, hammam and bakery in the buildings next door .

This was the perfect activity for our first night in Marrakech. Dinner was absolutely delicious and our kids enjoyed the chance to talk with the young son of the family who prepared our meal.

This place was cool, but we could probably have skipped it in favor of more time exploring other parts of Marrakech. A little too 'instagrammy' for our tastes.

Great experience walking through the markets with multiple stops to try soup, snails, olives, bread, tagine and fresh juice.

We have admittedly high standards when it comes to our resort hotels. Unfortunately, despite what appeared to be their best efforts Cascade Wellness just didn't meet the mark. Our first apartment (#511) was very disappointing-- a not insignificant walk to the main dining areas/pools with a view of the roundabout, combined with worn/dirty furnishings, dirty linens and black mildew rampant in the shower areas. We were disappointed enough that for only the 2nd time in my life, we requested a room change. The second apartment (#1111) was an improvement in terms of cleanliness/pool access. Overall, however, this resort needs refurbishment. The carpets/couches/draperies in both apartments need to be deep cleaned to remove stains and the furniture is noticeably dented and scratched. In the three days we spent poolside, the pool bar by the 'sand' pool never opened (we were there in mid-June and the pool was in use by many people). Landscaping does not appear to be watered regularly and walkways between buildings were in need of repair. We only ate at the hotel once after being unimpressed with our lunch, preferring either to go out and order in via UberEats. The front desk, however, did try to be helpful, providing good restaurant recommendations and, after moving us, checking to see if the new apartment was an improvement. Bottom line, this is not a 5 star, or even a 4 star, resort.

Great location, well appointed, clean rooms (the port in the rooms is a nice touch).

Great location, beautiful ocean views with a balcony. Large rooms (our adjoining rooms had dressing room area(s) larger than many hotel rooms). Only stayed one night so can't speak to the pool and other services.

Sintra is a can't miss stop on your visit to Portugal and, at the suggestion of our driver, Andre, we combined our visit to Pena Palace with a visit to Quinta Da Regaleira and a quick lunch in the old town area-- which made for a perfect day trip from Lisbon.

Lovely private boat tour along with coast. Knowledgeable, pleasant guide and appreciated the mid-ride port sampling and that our son got to help drive the boat. Would have liked the option to jump in the water at some point, but recognize that was not part of the itinerary.

A fantastic boutique hotel in the historical island of Ortigia, walking distance to waterfront and Duomo piazza. Great breakfast in the apartment or in the adjacent cafe. Valet parking

Very tasteful boutique hotel, a huge apartment with sea view and private terrace. Swimming pool overlooking the sea. Walking possible to town and marina (1.2 miles). Good breakfast. Parking available on premises.

A family and quaint hotel overlooking the sea. Room with enormous terrace with fantastic sea view. Walking to Amalfi center (1 mile). Very good breakfast. Parking on premises.

In the historical center, a beautiful renovation that brings you to the diverse past of Matera. Our apartment room was likely an old round ceiling grotto. Very good breakfast. Only parking garage outside the old city (walk to hotel 1 mile)

Great Sea view room, walking distance to the pedestrian historical town full of restaurants. Rooms slightly dated, but not a detractor. Personalized very good breakfast service and happy hour. Coordinated parking nearby.

The hotel is very professional, in a perfect location next to the pedestrian zone and close to the main Palermo attractions (Norman palace, Duomo, Opera, Quatri-Canti). The breakfast is excellent, one of the best we experienced. Rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Politeama. Valet parking.

A beautiful boutique hotel in the center of the pedestrian historical center and near restaurants. Excellent breakfast. Tight free parking in front of the hotel.

Amazing boutique hotel with very personalized treatment. In the Lecce historical town, this renovation yielded a great comfortable room and facilities. Art and designer objects. Minibar with water, soda and juice complimentary. Excellent breakfast with very fresh local food and juice. Rooftop bar with sun/shade lounge and mini pool. Valet parking.

Professional and modern - young and fresh, no frills. Walking to the pedestrian historical zone and pizza places. Good breakfast in the open courtyard. I wish our balcony was renovated like others we saw, so was not really usable. Staff said no other was available. No parking and restricted driving zone.

Sicily was a Beautiful place. From Palermo be sure to visit CEFALU (incredible historical town, water and hike to the Castelo)

Martina is a local and she provided an amazing experience. She is very knowledgeable and was able to connect the diverse cultural history of Palermo (Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, Modern) in a very thoughtful and witty manner. We visited all the historical highlights and market, and felt we got to know well this beautiful and interesting city.

You get to walk around the awesome monuments

Enza was an incredible guide and provided a lot of the history and context for the greek culture in Agrigento and all around Sicily.

Thanks Giuzy for being flexible as we had to move the tour. Professional and efficient tour. Unfortunately we did not get to go inside many of the sites with her.

We had a great hike and lunch with Emiliano and learned all about this active volcano. He is a local and a geologist and displayed his great knowledge and passion. They had a car trouble and much delay before we could start, but in the end all was well

Our captain Pepe was excellent - we visited all highlights around the island and got to sail through the Faraglione di Mezzo: The middle rock, which has an arch. Beautiful trip

Francesco and Gianni provided a wonderful experience. Due to weather we had to move the trip, which was accomplished flawless. An amazing way to see Ortigia and swim on the sea next to the Byzantine castle. Excellent boat and service!

Graziella was incredible. She is also a restaurant and Olive plantation owner and we learned so much not only about the town and churches history, but much about the wonderful Italian food (olives, pasta, capers, etc). What a creative way to show the local culture and history.

Very interesting town, larger than the others in the coast, but less expensive, with an extensive street market (buy here rather than other places like Capri or Positano) and a nice beach and Marina area with great restaurants. Our hotel with sea view was excellent

Beautiful boat trip, we hugged the coast all the way to Positano and learned about all the most significant places of this amazing coast. We go to take incredible pictures, especially from the sloped hill of Positano and its quaint houses.

This ancient grotto and white stone town is incredible and is perched on the hill overlooking the beautiful valley. It is a very unique destination with a history that dates back 8,000 years. Renato is a local and shared his family history, and made it interesting (though at times a little repetitive). It was interesting to say the least.

An incredible beautiful and interesting region, with still relatively low key tourism and without the crowds. Great service everywhere and high quality of boutique hotels and restaurants

Amazing historical town - it is called, deservedly, the Florence of the South. Towns to visit from this base include: Alberobello - home the Trulli Ostuni - the Citta Bianca Otranto - beautiful seaside Polignamo-al-Mare - another beautiful historical coast town. And drive the Adriatic blue sea view road from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto - beautiful!

This hotel checked all the boxes. Location, comfort, great food, good staff and an incredible view. We looked forward to returning to the hotel after each day of exploring to enjoy the bar before dinner, have a great meal and take in the incredible view. We commented to each other on how relaxed we felt. As an eco lodge, it is clear that the Salthouse in working to provide an experience that is environmentally respectful, and they make use of local produce and bar selections. The meals were excellent and the staff were always helpful. I would return to the Salthouse again, hopefully soon.

The fisherman's cabins are so wonderful and homey. The restaurant is very good and the breakfasts are amazing! The staff is very attentive and kind. There is a grocery store and bakery very close and the fisherman's cabins are well equipped should you wish to cook. Highly recommend!

Perfect location in town near to restaurants and shopping

Clean but too far from tourist activities

Lovely place right next to the park

This place was amazing. Beautiful location and the food was excellent

This hotel is not fancy- but it's comfortable, clean, has a wonderful staff and a great breakfast on the rooftop with a view of the Acropolis. The location is outstanding! However, not good for someone who can't do stairs.

Self catering- has a kitchenette, grocery store on the corner. This worked out very well for us, traveling with kids. Lots of restaurants nearby, a quick walk to beaches and old city. Anna at the front desk was fantastic. Overlooking the ocean- great view. On a busy street, but it quieted down by about 10pm. Not fancy, but served our purposes very well, Again- no elevator so not good if you can't do stairs

Perfect for our 5 and 9 year old boys.

Driver Dimitris was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable

Very fun- but lots of Greek dialog , so had some trouble following the plot. But I'd still recommend it, because it was very entertaining.

Excellent information, guide and transportation

Gorgeous- but difficult if you can't do stairs

Great location - we walked everywhere and had no difficulty using the tram to and from the airport. Interesting boutique hotel with good size rooms and a great breakfast in their elegant bar. Helpful staff, happy to store luggage. Great treats, water and hot drinks in rooms. Although displayed with the complimentary water, the Pringles will be charged. The Rod Stewart room needs a new mattress.

Elegant, spacious hotel with lovely mountain and loch views. Excellent restaurant and service.

Comfy, pretty hotel with friendly, helpful staff and a good breakfast. We loved the 15 minute walk to the town center.

Rustic hotel in a very sparsely populated area. Excellent service and a great restaurant. Tired, old room but adequate.

Great location overlooking the pastel buildings on the harbor. Adequate room and breakfast.

Great location, parking at back of hotel, very small but comfy room, with great breakfast/bar area with good espresso machine available 24/7.

Nestled below the incredible Stirling Castle and near to some great restaurants, interesting comfortable hotel in old grammar school, easy courtyard parking, breakfast room busy and a tad cramped.

Not the prettiest scenery but searching for Nessie is a must. We visited the quaint village of Dores, enjoyed lunch at the Dores Inn, and got to meet Steve Feltham who has lived in a caravan next to the Inn. Looking for. Eddie since 1991.

Such a beautiful area and the light through the clouds was breathtaking. Knowledgeable commentary on Black Houses, tides and local culture

Alison our tour guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. It was hailing minutes before our ride, but she assured us that she had checked the radar and it would be fine, we enjoyed biking through the Ness Islands where we met the grumpy anti-biker lady that Alison had been trying to appease for many years, biked along the Caledonian Canal to the locks, and then through a nature reserve alongside the Beauly Firth

Even a small amount of rainfall results in the inner cave tour being cancelled. One can still enjoy the view of the waterfalls at the entrance and the stunning beauty of the surrounding cliffs.

A steam train ride through beautiful scenery. We were expecting some kind of narration about Jacobite history and Harry Potter settings. There was no narration or written history offered. Perhaps it would be better to catch the regular train to Glenfinnan, hike to get a great view of the aquaduct , and get a wonderful video of the steam train crossing. Then take the regular train to Mallaig for lunch in a pretty harbor town.

We had two friends join us and the staff were flexible and worked this out for us. Lovely champagne high tea in a beautiful setting, but pricey.

Great day trip with Peter, an entertaining and knowledgable tour guide/driver. Taking a regular train to St Andrews and stopping off at a fishing village would be a far more affordable option.

Very upscale hotel that is centrally located to tourists sites, restaurants, and shopping. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!

Nice hotel, rooms were quite small but efficient. Breakfast was included which was a plus. Convenient to restaurants/bars and some tourist sites.

I can't say enough good things about Cameron House. This is a very posh and wonderful property with every amenity and an exceptional staff. We spent the last days of our trip here and could not have asked for a better ending. The room was well appointed with robes, slippers and even a welcome video. The grounds were immaculate and we had a beautiful Loch view. All of the restaurants had good food and the breakfast buffet was enormous. We didn't want for anything! This property is highly recommended.

Staff was friendly, breakfast buffet is absolutely amazing!!

Staff was so friendly, and service was wonderful. Room was cleaned twice daily. Location was beautiful. With terrace overlooking the water

Beautiful room, great location, breakfast buffet was lavish and delicious!

Friendly staff, beautiful room. Bathroom shower was a little difficult to figure out, as was the room temperature.

This was a fun activity to see the hidden streets and taste some local foods. Guide was a little difficult to understand.

Must do! Seeing the statue of David was truly awe-inspiring. Lucia was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, friendly, a pleasure.

Enjoyed this immensely! Our driver was excellent, and the wineries were beautiful, informative. Wine was delicious, as was the food. Small group was delightful!

Such an interesting side trip, definitely worth doing! It was a little tiring after the visit and lunch at the winery right before, but glad we did it

Good way to start our time in Rome. The Parthenon especially was amazing. It gave us the sites before we really dug into the rest

So incredible to actually see and hear about these area that you’ve always heard about. Our guide was so knowledgeable

This was so special as we were warmly welcomed into the instructor’s home and the cooking class was just for us. We loved every minute of it!

Absolutely the way to see Capri, rather than the regular ferry boat. It was fun with a small group, had the opportunity to swim, saw beautiful sites along the way.

This was the most awe-inspiring visit ever. Our guide, Mariapaola, was so very knowledgeable, and took great care to make sure we got to see everything that was important to us. Truly a special visit

Perfect! Getting dropped off at the hotel's dock off the Grand Canal in Venice was magical. The hotel was immaculate, breakfast yummy, and staff wonderful.

This was alright, but we were very tired and it was hard to take everything in.

I always think a walking tour in a new place is a great way to get a lay of the land. This is a good activity for arrival.

We had a private tour and our guide was wonderful.

The real focus of this experience was the glass demonstration for my granddaughter, which she loved. The walking tour was fine.

This was a small group tour and our guide was, again, wonderful. My only complaint was our start time was very early and we missed breakfast again!

LOVED this

Again this was a private tour. We were met at the Naples train station by our guide and driver and transferred to Pompeii. Our guide did a great job bringing meaning to the huge area and keeping us out of the sun!

This was one of our favorite tours. Although the Blue Grotto was closed my granddaughter was able to swim from the boat. Drinks were served on the way back to Sorrento and it was a lovely day.

Although my husband and I have driven the Amalfi coast years ago it was wonderful having a driver for this tour. It was also a good way to see more of that area. The driver was great at finding places to park and making sure we had enough time in each stop. After very busy Positano and Amalfi it was lovely reaching quiet Ravello and having lunch.