Antonia Ljuština

All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.
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All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.

Antonia and her team were amazing. The level of communication and commitment that she displayed was great. I have being traveling 2-3 times a year for 20 years and I have not encounter a travel agent as good as her.
She paid attention to details was very knowledgeable and caring of our needs. She contacted us almost on a by email when we moved from locations to check on our accommodations and our schedule.
I would recommend her without any reservation. She is the best travel agent we have... read more

Antonia and her team were amazing. The level of communication and commitment that she displayed was great. I have being traveling 2-3 times a year for 20 years and I have not encounter a travel agent as good as her.
She paid attention to details was very knowledgeable and caring of our needs. She contacted us almost on a by email when we moved from locations to check on our accommodations and our schedule.
I would recommend her without any reservation. She is the best travel agent we have encounter in a long time.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Nepos

Split

This hotel is like living in an Italian villa. Very classic with beautiful paintings and sculptures in your common living area and rooms. It is an architectural beauty. Hey good service and very clean. Very close to all the attractions and tat the same time not noisy at night. The apartment use to be part of the soldier barracks in the time of the Emperor Diocletian. But remodeled recently with an exquisite taste. Highly recommended!!

Authenticity & Character

See review above

Location

You can see the Catedral from your window

Staff

Very helpful, available, knowledgeable and pleasant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean with all modern amenities.

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

The service in this hotel was amazing. To start they carried your luggage from the pier to the hotel (a lot of stairs), second they upgraded our room without us asking. Just because it was available. They open the kitchen earlier with full breakfast the day we were leaving just for us. Everyone from the front desk person to the cook were extremely pleasant and helpful. I would definitely stay again there.

Authenticity & Character

Surpasses the experience you are expecting.

Location

Close to everything in town

Staff

See the overall rating section.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and beautiful

HOTEL LIBERTAS

Kotor

It is a remodeled vila. Very modern accommodations, very clean. Beautiful view of Kotor from your rooms. The Teo receptionist were very knowledgeable and friendly. They were very helpful with recommendations about the town and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

See general review.

Location

A little far from the town, you have to take a taxi back and forward but they are not very expensive. The hotel call you the taxi and they arrived very soon.

Staff

See general review

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful rooms, very clean and comfortable

Villa Malo More

Dubrovnik

Beautiful view from hotel. Clean and good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The Cave bar was unique and the views from the outside bar were amazing

Location

Far from town

Staff

The y took care of your needs promptly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

A unique experience your learn a lot and nothing like eating great food in this case oysters and mussels. The fishermen you give you the tour and prepare your food we’re very good.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Day Trip to Plitvice National Park from Split

Split

You feel like being in the Avatar movie. It is very beautiful and exotic area.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-day Trip to Perast & Kotor

Montenegro

Beautiful experience, our guide was very knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable in history and the Game of Thrones filming areas in the city. She went 1 hour beyond the schedule. We appreciate it a lot. She is very enthusiastic and engaging.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We really enjoyed our trip and working with Antonia to plan our family vacation to Croatia. We really enjoyed all our guides and places we visited. We went to Split, Hvar, Kotor and Dubrovnik. We went hiking, ate delicious seafood at the oyster farm in Ston, saw some of the Game of Thrones sites and just had a wonderful time seeing these beautiful countries. read more

We really enjoyed our trip and working with Antonia to plan our family vacation to Croatia. We really enjoyed all our guides and places we visited. We went to Split, Hvar, Kotor and Dubrovnik. We went hiking, ate delicious seafood at the oyster farm in Ston, saw some of the Game of Thrones sites and just had a wonderful time seeing these beautiful countries.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Nepos

Split

This is an amazing location. Right in the center of Split and it was extremely clean. We loved that it felt like we were staying in a castle with all the exposed stone. Our only complaint was that the bed was a little hard, but this is just a personal choice and understand everyone has their own preference when it comes to beds. Great location and host and would t hesitate to come back again.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

So helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

HOTEL LIBERTAS

Kotor

This boutique hotel had amazing breakfast and the staff was extremely friendly. Our issue was that the AC in our room did not work and the staff didn’t know how to fix it. It was also a little farther from Kotors city center than expected. The beds were hard as well.

Authenticity & Character

Location

A little farther away than we would like

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

No AC

Activity Review

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

Best seafood ever!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Antonia was professional, friendly and promptly responsive in helping us plan and implement our trip to Croatia. We couldn’t have asked for more. The guides (Ivana in Split, Grgo in Havre, and Ivana in Dubrovnik were excellent as was our driver, Blaz.
The hotel accommodations were comfortable and well located. The staffs were helpful and responsive. Good choices!

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Antonia was professional, friendly and promptly responsive in helping us plan and implement our trip to Croatia. We couldn’t have asked for more. The guides (Ivana in Split, Grgo in Havre, and Ivana in Dubrovnik were excellent as was our driver, Blaz.
The hotel accommodations were comfortable and well located. The staffs were helpful and responsive. Good choices!

Our quick tour of Croatia set up by Antonia was absolutely perfect. We had started a day late due to a canceled fight and Antonia miraculously and seamlessly changed hotels and tour times. We began with a day in Split with our wonderful guide Krystina. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. 5 stars! Next on to Hvar for two nights. Spectacular views and great food! Our tour of the countryside with Greg was fantastic. A special private rooftop dinner overlooking the sea made us feel... read more

Our quick tour of Croatia set up by Antonia was absolutely perfect. We had started a day late due to a canceled fight and Antonia miraculously and seamlessly changed hotels and tour times. We began with a day in Split with our wonderful guide Krystina. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. 5 stars! Next on to Hvar for two nights. Spectacular views and great food! Our tour of the countryside with Greg was fantastic. A special private rooftop dinner overlooking the sea made us feel like rock stars! On to Dubrovnik with a tour of the old town, cable car ride and walking the city walls. We finished with a cooking class in the country with a local family that really rounded out the trip.

The experience with KimKim was outstanding. We loved the easy planning via emails, the convenience of trip organization, the experienced guides, availability of Antonia throughout the journey. All but one of our guides was outstanding. This was one of the best trips I have ever taken.
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The experience with KimKim was outstanding. We loved the easy planning via emails, the convenience of trip organization, the experienced guides, availability of Antonia throughout the journey. All but one of our guides was outstanding. This was one of the best trips I have ever taken.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Nora Hvar

Hvar

Loved the owners and the care with which they welcome their guests. The location was perfect for us. It was out of the fray but close to the things we enjoyed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Quiet and easy to get to and from many sights

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Fabris - Luxury Inn

Korčula

I loved the location, comfort, and staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

Fantastic hotel with a lovely room and breakfast as well has helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was a little further from Old Town than we would have liked but we did enjoy the walk

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Some air conditioning issues in our room that were not resolved but staff was quick and attentive about it.

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Plitvice National Park from Split (group tour)

Split

The national park is gorgeous and we are glad we got to see it. Unfortunately, it was extremely crowded which we did not anticipate. Crowds detracted from the experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Small Group Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

A very personalized experience ending with a delightful gathering with wine and cheese. Loved it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Hiking Tour in Hvar Hinterland

Hvar

Beautiful hike through the countryside. Gregor was about to provide a personalized experience from a true local.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Korčula Bike & Food Tour

Korčula Island

One of our very favorite experiences. Mislav was a great guide with a nice local perspective. It was great to see the out of the way places he took us. He was also very safety conscience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Speedboat/Ferry Transfer and Guided Day Trip of the Mljet National Park

Croatia

The island was beautiful. The day there would have been more productive as a combination hike/bike. Our guide was interesting but unfortunately did not plan the day nor was she knowledgeable about the island vegetation. Also, she could have greeted us at the Ferry to make it easier for us to find her. Meeting spot was vague.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Guide was fantastic. She was incredible with the details of the city and history. It was a first rate experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Day Trip to Mostar & Kravica Waterfalls

Dubrovnik

Waterfalls are lovely but unfortunately not well kept. There was debris and litter all around the unkept walkways. Would have rather had more time in Mostar and skipped this. Our wonderful driver was encouraging this as well.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Disco was our driver and he was full of great stories and information. He made well planned stops and was courteous to all the passengers.

Transport

vehicle was very comfortable

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

Another experience not to be missed. We loved this day, the family, and the other guests. It was quite a learning experience. We enjoyed getting out into the countryside for the day and away from Dubrovnik.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We loved our guide for Plitvice Lakes, Jelena (I think) however Plitvice was SO crowded, the scenery was impacted by the droves of people that were there - nothing on your end, just an observation that it is hard to go to a place like this and experience it when there are 100 people behind you, in front of you and passing next to you. I don't know that I would recommend going there to anyone even though the site itself was beautiful.
We loved our two guides in Hvar, Gregor and Jelena (hiking... read more

We loved our guide for Plitvice Lakes, Jelena (I think) however Plitvice was SO crowded, the scenery was impacted by the droves of people that were there - nothing on your end, just an observation that it is hard to go to a place like this and experience it when there are 100 people behind you, in front of you and passing next to you. I don't know that I would recommend going there to anyone even though the site itself was beautiful.
We loved our two guides in Hvar, Gregor and Jelena (hiking and biking) - both tours were great. However, the bike guide ending in the basement of Gregor's father and receiving wine, olive oil, bread and cheese was amazing.
We loved our guide in Korcula, Mislav (biking) - he took us to an amazing lunch experience where the food was divine and the hostess loved doing her job, explaining about her garden the grappa processes, the olive oils and the food!
The guide at Mljet was a darling person but not such a knowledgeable guide and then we had a strange experience at the restaurant on the island where they brought us an appetizer that we didn't order and then charged us for it with the explanation of "It is on the menu". After lunch, there was definitely tension in the air - like I said, an odd experience. After going through this, I would recommend KimKim suggests that people bring a picnic (sandwiches) and water (our guide had none for us) and go to the fire stand at the top of the island - that view and hike was quite memorable. The restaurant is a rip-off -it was our most expensive meal in 12 days and we had no wine with lunch.
The guide Nika in Dubrovnik was an absolute joy to be with and she had SO much information to share with us - she was an incredible guide and just very warm and easy to be with.
The cooking class outside of Dubrovnik was amazing - they provided a vegetarian meal for me without me even asking! The things they had us make were lots of fun and easy - that experience was also fantastic.
We loved our guide "Disco" who drove us to Mostar and the falls. He was also so knowledgeable about the area, the war, the history of both Croatia and Bosnia. He was so personable and gave a lot of good options. I could have spent 30 minutes less at the falls to have that extra time in Mostar.

We loved Villa Nora in Hvar - the hostess there, Natalie, was so nice and ready to help us at any moment. The room was great and the breakfast was so cozy in the walled courtyard. Her sister was also a great cook and also was ready to help us. Great location and we loved being in old town.

The hotel in Korcula Fabris Inn was in a good location, adjacent to the old town. The room was nice but nothing special, the breakfast was nice as well and we loved sitting near the waterfront every morning while we had coffee and breakfast.

The Hotel Lero was nice, clean and modern and offered a fantastic breakfast each morning (I don't think I have had better coffee) - we enjoyed staying there. We had an issue with the A/C turning off around 5:30-6am which resulted in us getting up to turn it back on. We asked the front desk about it and it was never resolved (they sent someone up immediately but they said it was fine). I would have preferred staying in the old town just because that is where we spent the majority of our time but I think that is something we realized in hindsight. The hotel was nice but again, nothing special.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Nora Hvar

Hvar

We loved Villa Nora in Hvar - the hostess there, Natalie, was so nice and ready to help us at any moment. The room was great and the breakfast was so cozy in the walled courtyard. Her sister was also a great cook and also was ready to help us. Great location and we loved being in old town. I also liked how the room was separate from the bathroom - that is a nice touch. As were the mints and dried figs that were everywhere - I would 100% go back to this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

I loved that it was in the old town - there is just a small sign with the name so it feels like it blends right in with all the surrounding buildings.

Location

Close to everything and not too many steps between the port and the hotel!

Staff

The staff was great - we loved Natalie and her sister, they would stop whatever they were doing to answer our questions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

the room was very clean, it was also spacious, it even had a couch to sit on which was very nice.

The Fabris - Luxury Inn

Korčula

The Fabris Inn was in a very good location, adjacent to the old town. The room was nice and clean but nothing special (i.e. old with history). The breakfast was also nice, and we loved sitting near the waterfront every morning while we had coffee and breakfast. There was plenty to choose from at the buffet style and they had one or two different pastries each day.

Authenticity & Character

This was newly remodeled so it felt modern and clean. It blended in with its surroundings.

Location

Staff

They were always helpful when we needed them.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfy beds and linens

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

This hotel is clean and modern and has an incredible breakfast buffet. The rooms were nice though I didn't love the frosted bathroom door - I was traveling with a friend so that was a tiny bit awkward. Loved the towel rack and the soap and lotion. The front desk was very helpful and always responded to any requests we made. They lent us umbrellas when needed as well as boxed breakfast when we needed it. The coffee is fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

It is just a modern hotel - so nothing really stands out about it.

Location

It is about a 20 minute walk to the old town of Dubrovnik. Taking the bus was easy but I would have preferred something closer.

Staff

The staff was very responsive to our questions and needs.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable beds and linens. There was an issue with the A/C cutting off in the early morning so that was annoying but not a deal breaker - otherwise, we could set the temperature and it was nice and cold.

Activity Reviews

Small Group Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

We loved our biking guide Jelana - the ride was beautiful and she kept a nice pace - not too slow nor too fast. She pointed out some really great things along the way (the old roman roads, the path that the parades follow near Easter, little Venice etc.) She would stop when asked to allow for photos. I loved stopping near the end for gelato - that was the best gelato we had on the trip! Ending in the basement with wine, cheese, olive oil, meats etc was an amazing finish to an already amazing bike ride. Would do this trip again and again.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Hiking Tour in Hvar Hinterland

Hvar

This was a great experience - we enjoyed Gregor's company and vast knowledge of the area. We had a great walk through all sorts of places - there was nothing strenuous about the walk which was nice since it was pretty hot. We ended with coffee in a cafe overlooking the sea - not as nice as the day before with the wine, cheese and bread but nice nonetheless.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Day Trip to Plitvice National Park from Split (group tour)

Split

Plitvice lakes are amazing the amount of people there is ridiculous. I wouldn't go back here simply because of the number of people. The infrastructure around the park is great, very beautiful but you are sharing it with a constant stream of people before and after you. I don't know how to resolve this but I really felt like the numbers of people took away from the experience of it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Korčula Bike & Food Tour

Korčula Island

We loved this experience. Our guide, Mislav, was great! He was very knowledgeable and took us to some beautiful places that we never would have found on our own. We then went for lunch at a small place and the hostess was wonderful about sharing her garden, telling us about the olive oils and liquors they made on the property. The ride was simply awesome and the lunch spot was delicious, relaxing and so fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mislav was great - so entertaining, we felt like we were with a friend. He offered so many great tips about Korcula that we didn't have enough time to do them all!

Transport

I love e-bikes - I would not want to do this tour and a regular bike. Especially after that lunch!

My mom and I took two weeks to travel around Slovenia and Croatia, but because we were new to the countries and could not drive, hiring a travel agent was the perfect way around these hurdles.

Antonia was an absolute gem! She listened to our every need and respected even the minutest details in our list of likes/dislikes.
The trip went smoothly thanks to her detailed preparation and attention. The schedule she provided was a great representation of what we had discussed prior to the... read more

My mom and I took two weeks to travel around Slovenia and Croatia, but because we were new to the countries and could not drive, hiring a travel agent was the perfect way around these hurdles.

Antonia was an absolute gem! She listened to our every need and respected even the minutest details in our list of likes/dislikes.
The trip went smoothly thanks to her detailed preparation and attention. The schedule she provided was a great representation of what we had discussed prior to the trip.

During the trip, Antonia was always quick to respond to any question. Moreover, her communication in English was excellent and very clear.
We could not get better restaurant recommendations and the guides she hired were all fantastic.

We had such a memorable time with good food and amazing people, which made our journey that much more special.
We would definitely like to use Antonia again and to see Croatia more!

Antonia is the absolute best travel agent ever! She planned every detail and tailored the trip to our needs. Her attention to detail is unrivaled.
Ivo from Octopus transportation drove us to all the destinations on time and in style. We felt very safe and at ease with him at the wheel.
Tour guide at Plitice was fantastic.
Tonche at Villa Toni, the nicest, friendliest man that I have ever met. He kept very good care us in Split.
Stipe our personal Skipper was amazing. Again, we felt safe... read more

Antonia is the absolute best travel agent ever! She planned every detail and tailored the trip to our needs. Her attention to detail is unrivaled.
Ivo from Octopus transportation drove us to all the destinations on time and in style. We felt very safe and at ease with him at the wheel.
Tour guide at Plitice was fantastic.
Tonche at Villa Toni, the nicest, friendliest man that I have ever met. He kept very good care us in Split.
Stipe our personal Skipper was amazing. Again, we felt safe and at ease while he steered the ship.
Josip, excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide in Hvar. We learned and saw all the wonderful places on the island.
I loved Hotel More. Friendly staff and gorgeous views.
Really everyone we interacted with in Croatia were amazing and we felt very well taken care of. I recommend kimkim travel to all my family and friends.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Toni Design Apartments

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Tonche is the nicest guy that I have ever met.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Manda Heritage Hotel

Zagreb

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Gorgeous hotel, stunning views!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Devecchi rooms

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Quality of Experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

There is so much more worth seeing on the island than just Hvar Town.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Transport

We had an incredible experience in Croatia thanks to the incredible Antonia! Her planning, recommendations, and attention to detail ensured we had an unforgettable vacation that was completely stress free.
Hvar was our favorite location, but we enjoyed everywhere we visited. All of our booked experiences were excellent, but we’ve listed our three favorites below.
In Hvar, our guide Grgo took us on a private tour of the island, where we learned about the island’s history and the locals. We... read more

We had an incredible experience in Croatia thanks to the incredible Antonia! Her planning, recommendations, and attention to detail ensured we had an unforgettable vacation that was completely stress free.
Hvar was our favorite location, but we enjoyed everywhere we visited. All of our booked experiences were excellent, but we’ve listed our three favorites below.
In Hvar, our guide Grgo took us on a private tour of the island, where we learned about the island’s history and the locals. We enjoyed his family’s natural wines in their Konoba with cheeses, meats, and olives, and were brought to a restaurant in Yelsa for a delicious seafood dinner. This was one of our very favorite things we did on the trip!
After arriving in Dubrovnik, we were taken by private driver to Ston (about an hour drive). There, we enjoyed the most beautiful scenery as were taken by boat to a floating bar. Unlimited fresh oysters, muscles, wine, and bread were prepared for us on the water. We enjoyed learning about the oyster farm and our guide even sent us home with the shells of the oysters we ate for crafting.
Sea kayaking in a small group around Dubrovnik’s city walls and local islands was so fun and beautiful. Our guide, Roger, was knowledgeable and friendly, and shared information with us about Dubrovnik’s history and natural beauty. We enjoyed snorkeling, swimming in caves, and catching some sun on the pebblely beaches.
Of all the food we ate in Croatia, our favorite meal was at Panorama in Dubrovnik. Antonia helped us secure cable car tickets and a reservation along the fence, looking over the city at sunset. It was incredible. We were impressed by the service, cocktails, appetizers, and (of course) our meals! The sea bass was SO good.
All in all, an amazing trip. Thanks again to Antonia for the guidance and excellent support!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Toni Design Apartments

Split

We received the most warm and hospitable welcome at Villa Toni in Split! They took the time to review a map with us and make recommendations on where to go and what to see while we were there. We were very comfortable in the room and loved the walk ability to everything we wanted to see and do while there. Even the breakfast was excellent. We couldn’t believe how much food was prepared for us and how caring and attentive the staff were. Thanks for a great, comfortable stay Villa Toni!

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Staff

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Devecchi rooms

Hvar

We were so lucky to stay on the 3rd floor at Devecchi Rooms. The suite was very comfortable and the view from the balcony was amazing. Everything was within walking distance and Devecchi Rooms is in the perfect location - in the middle of everything, but also on a relatively quiet street! We were so impressed that they pre-packaged a breakfast for us the morning of checkout, even though we were leaving prior to breakfast service starting. The service was friendly and they were very accommodating! We had an excellent experience staying here and would recommend to others!

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Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Hotel More in Dubrovnik was stunning. I was initially skeptical about the location, as it was not walking distance to downtown, but wow - I am SO glad we stayed here instead of in the immediate downtown area. The hotel was beautiful and the sea view from our balcony was unforgettable. The breakfast service, cave bar, pools, and cocktail/dessert bar made the stay extra enjoyable. We could have spent an entire day at Hotel More, just enjoying the amenities, and been totally satisfied. Would highly recommend!

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Activity Reviews

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

We can’t say enough about this experience. We loved meeting Grgo and learning about the island and it’s history. We enjoyed driving views, seeing abandon towns, walking through charming little cities, and tasting delicious wines in an authentic family Konoba. The evening was topped off with a seafood dinner at a lovely local restaurant in Yelsa. We would highly recommend this experience to travelers! It was truly unique and something we’ll never forget. Thank you Grgo for your hospitality and guiding!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

We enjoyed this tour and we had a great, friendly captain. The sites we visited were beautiful and we enjoyed swimming and snorkeling. The blue cave was amazing - worth the wait (~20 minutes), and there’s a bar there! All in all, I’d recommend a half day instead of a full day tour. It was a long day by the end.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

This is one of our favorite things we did on our entire trip. The floating oyster bar was so unique and in such a beautiful location. Oysters are great in any setting, but this was truly unforgettable! We had unlimited oysters, muscles, wine, and bread. Our guide even boiled our oyster shells after we told him we wanted to save some and bring them home. We told us how we can preserve them and taught us all about the oyster farm and the local town (Ston). To top off the excursion, the wine tasting with Josip at Milos was incredible. The wines were so complex and delicious, with such a range in flavor and style. We even decided to buy some to have shipped home to the USA. Worth it! Would highly recommend!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik

Sea kayaking was a trip highlight in Dubrovnik! We loved being out on the water, viewing the city walls from the sea, and learning about the city from our guide. It was super fun to explore caves, swim and snorkel, and get a little work out in too!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It's been years since we used a travel agent. We are confident & regular international travellers, and well used to booking our own flights, hotels, restaurants and so on. But when we decided to visit Croatia, we realised we needed a bit of extra help. The country was unfamiliar, our plans slightly complicated, and we wanted to pack a lot into our two week trip. And having been denied a decent holiday for a couple of years, we wanted this one to be special.

So we chose Kim Kim. And boy was... read more

It's been years since we used a travel agent. We are confident & regular international travellers, and well used to booking our own flights, hotels, restaurants and so on. But when we decided to visit Croatia, we realised we needed a bit of extra help. The country was unfamiliar, our plans slightly complicated, and we wanted to pack a lot into our two week trip. And having been denied a decent holiday for a couple of years, we wanted this one to be special.

So we chose Kim Kim. And boy was that a good decision! We were blown away by the personalised planning, the thought, the attention to detail. Right from the first tentative thoughts about where to go to the last airport cab, Kim Kim made sure everything was seamless.

The whole process feels really personal, right from the start. They work hard to tailor the trip to your individual needs, and take a lot of trouble going back and forth to get it right. And the web interface and the app that help you to keep track of your plans, not only before but during your trip, are very slick and user friendly. Little details like being able to download ferry tickets directly onto your phone make things very smooth.

But the thing that really made a difference was having one person looking after us throughout. Antonia, our local specialist, was AMAZING! To be honest, I was a bit sceptical at first about how much personal contact we would really get once the plans were finalised and the trip paid for. But Antonia was there by our side (virtually at least) every day of the trip, messaging us each morning to remind us of our plans, sorting out things like restaurants, trips and even laundry. As my wife said, it was like having a butler!

This probably wasn't the cheapest way to travel, but it was the best. We packed so much in, and had so much fun, with so little hassle. We will definitely be going back to Croatia, which may well be our new favourite destination, and we will definitely use Kim Kim again.

Les

Hotel Reviews

Manda Heritage Hotel

Zagreb

Great base for exploring the centre of Zagreb. Everything you need within walking distance.

Authenticity & Character

Nice mini-suite/apartment feel. Good in-room breakfast.

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Short walk to the upper town area and the main square.

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Spacious living room

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Lovely little boutique hotel, very central. Only a short walk from "The Best Sunset in The World" and the Sea Organ. Great breakfast.

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byGrace Apartments

Split, Dalmatia

Beautiful apartment, right in the middle of Diocletian's Palace! Lovely design. Didn't want to leave.

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Heraclea Luxury Heritage Accommodation

Hvar

Beautiful apartment right in the very centre of town. A stones throw from the harbour. Lovely design. And the host was amazingly helpful, even arranging for our laundry to be done free of charge! Will definitely visit again.

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

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Short walk to the old town along the seafront (13 minutes)

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When my wife had a minor accident, the receptionist rushed and did an excellent first aid job!

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Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Slightly out from the old town, but cabs are plentiful (including Uber), so no problem. Part of a modern resort complex with several hotels, restaurants, bars and pools clustered together. That would not normally be our taste, but it is very tastefully done, and it means you have a range of places to eat, drink and so on. Great facilities. Shame we were only there for a short visit! Oh, and the most AMAZING sea views!

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Great tour of the lakes and waterfalls. It's a stunning location, very instagrammable. Our guide was great, and tailored the walk to the weather and our needs. It clearly gets very crowded there during normal times, but it wasn't too bad when we went, since Asian tourists have still not returned yet.

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The driver who took us from Zagreb to the lakes and then on to Zadar was great.

Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta

Croatia

A great day round the Islands. A wonderful fish lunch at a beautiful little harbour. Fantastic swimming, including a chance to snorkel over a wreck. Our skipper really looked after us.

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Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula

Korčula Island

Our first experience of sea kayaking, and a great place to do it. Sea was utterly calm. Kayaking was just the right balance of challenging and do-able (we are a middle-aged couple with a teen, and not very sporty). Loved the little islands, including one recently visited by both Beyonce and Bill Gates, tasting the local snacks and wine, and seeing the deer on the Monastery Island.

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Speedboat Taxi Transfer or Catamaran Ferry to Mljet Island, Explore at Leisure

Korčula Island

Beautiful place. Having got the ferry to the Island, we walked to the Big Lake and got a little ferry to the Monastery Island (an island within an Island!) and back. Then rented bikes and cycled around. Finished with an early dinner by the harbour.

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Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Speedboat Tour

Dubrovnik

Great trip round the islands near Dubrovnik. Various chances to swim, including swimming into two sets of sea caves, which was awesome! Our skipper got us to the Blue Cave before the crowds, and I have to say swimming into it was an amazing experience. A little nervy, but definitely worth it!

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Antonia organized the trip I took to Croatia with my friend. From the beginning she was cery helpful with every step! When I arrived in Zagreb a driver was waiting for me at the airport and when I arrived at the hotel they already had all information on a serious food allergy I noted in advance. My friend and I had a driver named Ivo who drove us from Zagreb to Zadar and then to Split. He was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas. The hotel we stayed in when in Split (Villa... read more

Antonia organized the trip I took to Croatia with my friend. From the beginning she was cery helpful with every step! When I arrived in Zagreb a driver was waiting for me at the airport and when I arrived at the hotel they already had all information on a serious food allergy I noted in advance. My friend and I had a driver named Ivo who drove us from Zagreb to Zadar and then to Split. He was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas. The hotel we stayed in when in Split (Villa Toni) had the friendliest front desk representative. He ensured we had everything we needed, presented us with a wonderful breakfast each morning with items we mentioned we liked and he was aware of our our itinerary. We had a personal boat for a day when in Split and the skipper named Stipe was very nice and took us all around (Blue Lagoon etc ) for 8 hours! When we arrived in Hvar there was a personal driver who took us around to parts of the island we didn't even know existed. Wonderful seeing all areas of the island. We finished our tour in Dubrovnik and stayed at the wonderful Hotel More. I would definitely recommend Kimkim and Antonia! Antonia went above and beyond helping us tweak our itinerary as needed during our trip.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta

Croatia

We had our own boat for a day when in Split and the skipper named Stipe was very nice and took us all around the areas (Blue Lagoon etc ) for 8 hours! We stopped for lunch and went snorkeling over a shipwreck. Would definitely recommend!

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Stipe was great!

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Our guide Josip was from the island and drove us to so many beautiful stops, including the area he was from. It was a private tour so you really felt the VIP treatment. We stopped for dinner at a local restaurant and were dropped off at our hotel at the end.

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My family and I had a wonderful 8 days in Croatia! Antonia put together a perfect itinerary, with just the right amount of activity and leisure time. Her communication was clear, informative, and punctual. In addition, her knowledge of the different areas and who to have guide us was exceptional. We would not have had the vacation we had if it were not for Ivana in Dubrovnik, specifically with the Game of Thrones walking tour; Dominik and Dea of Nautica Adventure Tours in Hvar, specifically... read more

My family and I had a wonderful 8 days in Croatia! Antonia put together a perfect itinerary, with just the right amount of activity and leisure time. Her communication was clear, informative, and punctual. In addition, her knowledge of the different areas and who to have guide us was exceptional. We would not have had the vacation we had if it were not for Ivana in Dubrovnik, specifically with the Game of Thrones walking tour; Dominik and Dea of Nautica Adventure Tours in Hvar, specifically for giving us a uniquely unforgettable experience; Ivana in Zadar and Dugi otok, specifically for her communication and organization to make our family heritage day as special as possible; and Josipa in Zagreb, specifically for her liveliness and enthusiasm to show off her beautiful city, rich with culture. Everything ran smoothly, my family and I felt taken care of, and we certainly had the highly anticipated trip of a lifetime!

It was just amazing from start to finnish. The swim stops, the islands we visited, the tours, wine tasting, Oyster tasting ..... the list goes on and on ....... an unforgettable trip. WOW! Dubrovnik is like no other place I have ever been.... it is incredible..... We were on the MS Markan and the crew were just amazing from start to finish!!!! I will be booking for me and my kids for next year for sure!!!!

Antonia created an itinerary that fulfilled our every need and even planned for experiences we didn't know we needed! Every transfer we had was greeted with a pleasant driver. Everyone was on time and helpful with information. We flew into Dubrovnik from NJ and had a day to relax at the beautiful outdoor pool and lounges at a fantastic hotel picked by Antonia. Hotel More. Of course we did the Game of Thrones tour in old town and Antonia chose a great guide for us that could balance the 3... read more

Antonia created an itinerary that fulfilled our every need and even planned for experiences we didn't know we needed! Every transfer we had was greeted with a pleasant driver. Everyone was on time and helpful with information. We flew into Dubrovnik from NJ and had a day to relax at the beautiful outdoor pool and lounges at a fantastic hotel picked by Antonia. Hotel More. Of course we did the Game of Thrones tour in old town and Antonia chose a great guide for us that could balance the 3 different age groups and the heat wave. After 2 days and great food and people we were off to Hvar, my favorite stop! Again Antonia chose a lovely hotel, Adriana, that was perfect! In Hvar Antonia set up a tour that brought us over the mountains to the other side of the island with a great tour and dinner included. We saw a few smaller towns and loved every minute. The next day she booked us on a speed boat to visit the blue and green caves and go for swims in a few different alcove beaches. Spending a day on the water with Dominick's tour company (Antonia wins again) felt like I was living the life of the rich and famous! He brought us to an amazing restaurant on a small island (also all part of our package) and we had an amazing meal. Next stop was traveling to a small town and finding my family heritage in Dragova, on Dugi Otok. Antonia found the perfect guide who did lots of research before we went. She was history buff and proved that when she was also our walking tour guide in Zadar. She knew when to give us private time to spread my grandmother's ashes and have our remembrance and she was lots of fun too. Our last stop in Zagreb was met with another great walking tour guide and lots of recommendations for our last 24 hours! It was the vacation of a lifetime and I will be happy to plan with Kim Kim for our next EU trip to Italy!!

Antonia planned an absolutely wonderful trip to Croatia for us. We went to Dubrovnik, Korcula, and Split. At each place she planned activities for us while leaving us enough time to recharge and relax. The accommodations she chose for us were impeccable. If we had a question or a change all we needed was to ask. We had just the correct mix of cultural, natural and gastronomical activities.

She was always available for us to take care of the smallest issues. We forgot a few items and she... read more

Antonia planned an absolutely wonderful trip to Croatia for us. We went to Dubrovnik, Korcula, and Split. At each place she planned activities for us while leaving us enough time to recharge and relax. The accommodations she chose for us were impeccable. If we had a question or a change all we needed was to ask. We had just the correct mix of cultural, natural and gastronomical activities.

She was always available for us to take care of the smallest issues. We forgot a few items and she went out of her way to call stores to find if they were in stock. My son got sick for a day and she arranged for a doctor to see us. We never felt unsupported with her just a phone call away.

You will never regret having Antonia as your planner. She is absolutely wonderful.

Overall, well organized and very flexible in terms of booking options. Antonia provided excellent recommendations and was able to make last minute changes if they came up. Very happy with this service. read more

Overall, well organized and very flexible in terms of booking options. Antonia provided excellent recommendations and was able to make last minute changes if they came up. Very happy with this service.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Soča

Bovec

Loved this hotel. Rooms are are very spacious, uptodate and comfy beds. Pool is awesome. Location is great. Walkable to shops/restaurants. Lots of outdoors activities in the area.

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House Klasika

Bled

I would rate this hotel a 3.5/5. Everything is clean, and tidy. Beds not the best. Washroom had a weird smell. But overall nice hotel. Highlight was the breakfast.

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Kempinski Palace Portoroz

Piran

Excellent hotel in a great location. Breakfast is amazing. Directly across from beach. Lots to do. Highly recommend.

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Hotel Cubo

Ljubljana

Not bad, but not amazing. Rooms are nice, but AC was not working the best when there. Beds were a bit soft for my liking. Breakfast was a 4/5.

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Activity Reviews

Ljubljana City Tour with E-bikes

Ljubljana

A bit underwhelming. I think it was due to a bad guide. Nothing personal but he just didn't seem to know the details/history of this city, wasn't what you would normally expect.

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Hike to Debela Peč Mountain

Slovenia

Nice hike. Not all that challenging, but great views. Our guide was great. My personal opinion is that this hike is totally doable even without guide. Location not hard to find. Hike well marked.

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake

Slovenia

Great experience. Gregor and his team are very detailed and true professionals. Excellent views.

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Explore Škocjan Caves

Slovenia

Amazing once in a lifetime experience.

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Food & Culture Tour of Piran

Piran

Interesting city with lots of history. It's worth doing the tour.

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We had a terrific experience in Croatia! Antonia was a fabulous planner and had great expertise to share. She was patient, thoughtful, creative and put together a great combination of places and activities that hit the spot. From Dubrovnik to Hvar to Montovun, we loved seeing all of Croatia, tasting different foods, experiencing small villages and large towns, and learning about the history of the country and its people. I totally recommend Antonia and visiting Croatia!! read more

We had a terrific experience in Croatia! Antonia was a fabulous planner and had great expertise to share. She was patient, thoughtful, creative and put together a great combination of places and activities that hit the spot. From Dubrovnik to Hvar to Montovun, we loved seeing all of Croatia, tasting different foods, experiencing small villages and large towns, and learning about the history of the country and its people. I totally recommend Antonia and visiting Croatia!!

Activity Reviews

Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

Wonderful time visiting the blue cave and Pakleni Islands. Dominic, our guide, was fantastic and brought us to some off the beaten path areas to swim and for lunch. Loved It!

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Truffle hunting in Motovun

Motovun

Great time truffle hunting. We learned a ton and the hosts were so hospitable and generous with lunch they served - delivious!

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)

Croatia

Loved Our tour with Grgo! He had amazing insights and stories and the wine we tasted was fantastic. Highly recommend.

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Private Walking Tour of Rovinj

Croatia

Really interesting town and worth a visit. We loved the village and the walking tour was helpful. Glad we went here.

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We are so impressed by how well our trip was organized. All transfers and tour guides were always on time and we had Nikola available for questions 24/7. Antonia has been wonderful too getting us organized before our arrivals. Croatia is beautiful and we had the best time. Thank you Kim kim and your entire dedicated crew❤️
Jodi read more

We are so impressed by how well our trip was organized. All transfers and tour guides were always on time and we had Nikola available for questions 24/7. Antonia has been wonderful too getting us organized before our arrivals. Croatia is beautiful and we had the best time. Thank you Kim kim and your entire dedicated crew❤️
Jodi

My family (my husband and two teenage kids) cannot express properly in words how fabulous our trip was to Croatia. Antonia was beyond incredible! I started working with her in 2019 to plan an “off the beaten path” trip and of course that never happened because of Covid. We rebooked for this summer (June 2022), and this was a trip of a lifetime! Initially, my family was a little skeptical about some of the activities we had planned with Croatian locals and families, but EVERYTHING was... read more

My family (my husband and two teenage kids) cannot express properly in words how fabulous our trip was to Croatia. Antonia was beyond incredible! I started working with her in 2019 to plan an “off the beaten path” trip and of course that never happened because of Covid. We rebooked for this summer (June 2022), and this was a trip of a lifetime! Initially, my family was a little skeptical about some of the activities we had planned with Croatian locals and families, but EVERYTHING was amazing and SO MUCH FUN!!!! We learned so much firsthand from locals about the heritage, culture, and history of this amazing country. Every single detail was flawless and as planned in her itinerary and all the people we met were lovely. Having the itinerary and Antonia (who made herself available 24/7) made this an absolutely no stress vacation. We have definitely made Croatian friends for life that we will continue to keep in touch with. It was heartwarming to meet people that have so much love to spread, and who are genuinely passionate about being responsible stewards of our amazing planet! If you’re on the fence about going to Croatia, you’re wasting your time! Schedule you trip! I had two things to schedule for this trip, the flights to and from the USA. Well, I messed up on our return flights and Antonia even handled that for us! SHE IS THE BEST!!!!! We can't wait to go back!

Hotel Reviews

ECO Aparthotel The Dreamers's Club

Lumbarda

This location is amazing! Tanja and her staff are incredible and the breakfasts are out of this world. Dreamer's Club and Lumbarda were perfect for us and are a location we will definitely return and spend more time.

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We stayed 3 three nights, and wish it was longer!

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Villa King

Dubrovnik

Beautiful and clean apartment with GREAT outdoor living area! Easy walk to swimming and old town Dubrovnik.

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Villa Nora Hvar

Hvar

Cute hotel in old town Hvar with close walking distance to everything. Amazing staff!

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

We couldn't believe our guide actually was raised within the Dubrovnik fort walls. She was incredible!

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Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik

A must do to see Dubrovnik from a different perspective.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience & Cycling Tour

Croatia

My family was initially skeptical about this but we all had a blast! We enjoyed baking bread, picking vegetables from their garden, ridining our bikes to his cousins winery, drinking more wine, seeing the fresh water springs, cooking and eating a amazing meal with amazing people, drinking more wine and the bonus......learing about their 15 generation family tree of their property.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Grgo founder of Hvar Natural Tours was incredible! We learned so much about the history of this tiny island and his family history. He is so passionate about getting his message about being responsible and sustainable on a tiny island. His family is adorable!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

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Blue Caves were closed due to winds, but our skipper made this a fabulous day for us visiting private secluded coves and more cliff jumping!!!

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Private Walking Tour of Split

Split

We walked through the old palace in Split before our tour and thought is was SO cool. But we didn't realize how cool the history actually was until we had our tour with Ivana. She was incredible.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

SOOOOO incredibly beautiful!!! My husband and I are both geologists and our guide was so knowledge about the geology of this amazing national park. Simply breathtaking!!!

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Pottery class at family estate

Plitvice Lakes

My family was VERY skeptical about this event. Our driver had never been to this village and also wondered what we were doing!!! We said we didn't really know, but trusted Antonia. Well, Branko and Danijela immediately embraced us as if we were family and this event was probably one of the most memorable of our trip. We ate two meals with them, took a tour of their property, learned about thier mission in life and how they are revitalizing their tiny village through art, love and collaboration. WE ALL had SO MUCH FUN doing the pottery and making new friends. We can't wait to get our pottery items we made shipped to us!!!!!

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Our driver was THE BEST!! We gave him the highest tip out of all our tips on our trip. He composes music and shared his compositions with us.

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