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We are now safely home from our trip in France. We had a wonderful time. All the arrangements went well apart from a couple of minor issues which were promptly solved by Clement who was also extremely patient and helpful with various changes of plan. The hotels were clean and comfortable and everyone was pleasant and helpful. We would definitely use KimKim again. read more

We are now safely home from our trip in France. We had a wonderful time. All the arrangements went well apart from a couple of minor issues which were promptly solved by Clement who was also extremely patient and helpful with various changes of plan. The hotels were clean and comfortable and everyone was pleasant and helpful. We would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Logis Hôtel Restaurant Chaptal Amboise

Amboise

Our attic room was cute and comfortable but on the second floor and with no lift which could have been a problem, however the staff were very helpful and carried our rather heavy suitcases up and down for us. Reception was only staffed from 8am til mid evening but out of hours access was provided and we were able to get our cases brought down the evening before our 7am departure. Breakfast was good and plentiful. The hotel is well situated and we were able to walk to a lot of sights and to great restaurants.

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Hotel Les Trois Luppars

Arras

Amazing to stay in the oldest house in the town! Our room was clean and comfortable, breakfast generous and the staff helpful

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The hotel is right in the main square and is part of the walking trail of the town.

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Hôtel Palm - Astotel

Paris

Great hotel with good rooms, good breakfast and an exceptional receptionist who was fun and very knowledgeable about what to do, where to eat and how to get there. She really made it easy and special

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The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Le Londres, Saumur

Saumur

We only stayed one night but the room was good and convenient for us to walk to the river for our cruise

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Activity Reviews

Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at a chateau - Full Day

France

This was a great day out - two very different chateaux with a delicious simple home-made lunch in another more personal one in between! Highly recommended

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Free time in the Loire Valley

Tours

We had a good day - visited the Amboise Castle and Clos Luce, both great and both easily walkable.

Private transfer in town

France

Our driver was early and was really helpful inadvising which platform for our train. The car was clean and comfortable

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Private transfer

France

I think this is a duplication of the previous request . We just had one transfer pre-booked on 18 April, for our departure to Saumur

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Explore a cave village and discover a local vineyard

Saumur

The car did not come on time and we had to phone to find out what was happening. We were therefore late leaving and she drove really fast to get us to the vineyard which was not pleasant. Amelie however was excellent. We had not realised it was a walking tour (and mifht have brought better footwear had we known) but we really enjoyed strolling through the vineyards and the cave village. Amelie was very informative and spaced out her stops to explain the various aspects of the wine growing and then the cave dwellings which made it a nice leisurely pace. We also enjoyed the 3 wines we tasted! The car for our return arrived early - different driver. The grading of 4 stars reflects the late pickup - we would definiltey give 5 stars to Amelie

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Aperitif cruise on the Loire

Saumur

This was a very pleasant way to spend an hour or more, drifting peacefully along the river. The snacks and wine were fine for the price

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Private transfer in Paris

Paris

This was a very professional service, excellent in every way. Confirmed by text the previous evening, spotless car, courteous helpful driver (Salman)

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Ficheux and the Arras Battlefield

Arras

We walked from the station to our hotel and had a bit of trouble finding it - our fault as we did not check the info provided. We were then delighted to find it was the oldest house in the town and right in the square so convenient for sightseeing and restaurants. Clean, comfortable room and helpful hosts. As we realised we needed to go to Achiet -le-Grande rather than Ficheux we contacted the driver and arranged to leave earlier. He came well on time and took us there, leaving us in peace to find the grave we wanted and to spend time in the cemetery which is beautifully maintained by the War Graves Commission. He then drove us back and left us at the Wellington Tunnels which was an interesting and educational experience. We had thought we were meeting a guide theme but realised in time that we were to join their regular guided tour. A poignant day.

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Evening Eiffel Tower Tour

Paris

It was great to learn the history of the Eiffel Tower and to see the city both in daylight and in darkness.

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Hop-on, Hop-off Bus through Paris

Paris

Always a wonderful way to get an overview of a city

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Cruise on the Seine

Paris

An easy way to get a different view of the city with an option of being under cover out of the sun - or rain.

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Timed tickets to Le Louvre

Paris

Great not to have to queue as long as those who were not pre-booked! An amazing collection - it would take days to see it all. Good that there were seats available here and there and staff at various points to direct one from place to place.

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We were very pleased with all the aspects of our trip. I think it’s important to realize the smaller hotels have lots of history and sometime interesting room set ups, but everything works and the breakfast included feature is a real plus as the Scots put on a feast that sets you up for the day. We did not use a guide, but we hired local taxi drivers on three occasions that took us around Lewis, Harris, Skye,, and From Fort William back to Edinburg. Each had lots to tell us and teach us about... read more

We were very pleased with all the aspects of our trip. I think it’s important to realize the smaller hotels have lots of history and sometime interesting room set ups, but everything works and the breakfast included feature is a real plus as the Scots put on a feast that sets you up for the day. We did not use a guide, but we hired local taxi drivers on three occasions that took us around Lewis, Harris, Skye,, and From Fort William back to Edinburg. Each had lots to tell us and teach us about the places we were. It was nice some days to go slow and stay on our own timeframe, hike, eat light and explore the local town.
The Edinburg B&B had a broken elevator and a story they were waiting for a part but I think that’s a long way out, but we found young men to haul our bags. Broadway House on Lewis is a gem, food , view, accommodations, proprietors. HEB360 local guide A+. RAASAY Distillery and the island itself a highlight. We got a taxi driver from Portree to go over on the ferry with his car and drive us all around the island before checking in…totally a must to do. The Distillery, like so many places, is waiting for more waitstaff to appear for the summer after college gets out. They are a small distillery working on how they want to grow, and share dining days with the inn next door.Lovely hikes there and an amazing view back at Skye. Garrison Hotel in Fort William is also a gem, Small rooms but we had every single thing thought out to be comfortable and charming staff. NEVIS Taxi a real find too, who took us to Edinburg. Hotel Du Vin a bit gloomy lobby and room but spacious and food , staff wonderful and a great location. A last stop before the airport. Security and check in for Edinburg airport , under a lot of construction can take more time than you think so give yourself a bit extra. Luigi from KIM KIM made it all . The plus is having everything paid for, the ability to edit a trip with your own preferences with someone who knows the area. A MUST is to book restaurants AHEAD of time. Everyone is short staffed and Skye in particular was difficult so were were glad we booked ahead as many other tourists ate from the grocery store shelves! We took ferries and taxis and planes.
The hospitality and the humor of the Scots is just wonderful.

Marion and William did an excellent job creating a fully custom Scottish vacation of my husband and myself. Each step of the process they were fantastic. They offered excellent recommendations and their responses were always prompt and professional. It took me a while to response sometimes and finalize our plans due to my heavy workload but they were always so kind and patient with me. When it came time for the trip, everything went very smoothly. There was a little hiccup with my train QR... read more

Marion and William did an excellent job creating a fully custom Scottish vacation of my husband and myself. Each step of the process they were fantastic. They offered excellent recommendations and their responses were always prompt and professional. It took me a while to response sometimes and finalize our plans due to my heavy workload but they were always so kind and patient with me. When it came time for the trip, everything went very smoothly. There was a little hiccup with my train QR codes not scanning but I called the on call KimKim team and got in touch with a team member and got a easy solution. It was a minor issue that ended up being an easy fix and caused no stress or delay in our trip. The next morning Marion was on top of everything so that the issue wouldn’t happen again. Overall the trip was a success. My favorite part was the walking city tour of Edinburgh with Garret and my husbands favorite part was the Ross Clan museum in Tain with Jason. We are so pleased with KimKim and we will definitely be using their services for our next vacation. I highly recommend Marion, William and the KimKim team for creating a completely custom, unforgettable an amazing vacation. Thank you so much!

Sarah was amazing to work with. She was very responsive to us and willing to work to tweak our itinerary to include activities we were most interested in. She picked up fabulous places to stay. Our entire trip went completely smoothly with all the transfers she set up, the dining experience in Edinburgh (we actually thought we may have wanted to cancel because we were tired but are so glad we didn't). Our guide on our trek in the Highlands was fabulous (despite our bad weather that day!) and... read more

Sarah was amazing to work with. She was very responsive to us and willing to work to tweak our itinerary to include activities we were most interested in. She picked up fabulous places to stay. Our entire trip went completely smoothly with all the transfers she set up, the dining experience in Edinburgh (we actually thought we may have wanted to cancel because we were tired but are so glad we didn't). Our guide on our trek in the Highlands was fabulous (despite our bad weather that day!) and all the recommendations for things to do and places to eat were really helpful and appreciated. We had a fun, busy vacation making sure to see all that we possibly could. Sarah had us dialed in perfectly! Thank you!! Will definitely use Kim Kim and hopefully Sarah again in the future!

We thank Stephen, William and Celina for organising a wonderful holiday for us in Scotland. The attention to detail was outstanding particularly given it was the winter season when many venues are closed. Nothing was too much trouble and always available and keeping in touch. We had a sensational time staying at terrific hotels often wonderfully located in the country, and made many happy memories out in the Scottish Highlands. A lovely outdoor adventure... favourite spot is Applecross!!! We could imagine the Vikings landing there from the sea.

Super thanks from Anne and Bill