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Antonia Ljuština

Adventure hunter, hot air balloon enthusiast, foodie. After years of working as a tour guide and travel agent all over Europe, I found my true passion right here, at home. We create itineraries that will cater to every individual interest for a truly one-of-a-kind vacation.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Tailor-made tours: Sightseeing, Hot Air Balloon, Food & Wine, Heritage and Historical, Birdwatching, Game of Thrones, Sailing. There is no greater excitement than working on an itinerary that involves a mix of adventure activities, historical sightseeing and appreciating the best of the region through food, wine, and local stories."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Traveling and exploring was something that defined me from early childhood. After working as an IT consultant right after high school and all through college, I went on to pursue my dream of being a professional traveler. It all eventually lead to the magical story of Croatique."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"The world is a truly unique place and whenever I travel I try to get the most of it as possible. Visiting a local sports team match, going to undiscovered restaurants, visiting farmer's markets, concerts.

There is one event that really sticks with me to this day, and it happened in Croatia, right in my hometown. When I started working as a tour guide in Croatia, I took a couple of travelers from the USA on a tour through the Eastern part of Croatia known as Slavonia. We visited a Buy Local Fair and had an amazing experience of joining a traditional silent "kolo" flashmob at the local square. The kolo was so long they danced right into a local store and the sales team joined them as well. We still talk about it to this day."

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Recent trip reviews for Antonia

Antonia and Sarah were absolutely fantastic.
Slovenia | Jun 13 - Jun 29, 2024

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Kidianga T.
Biggs, CA | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2024
Antonia and Sarah were spectacularly awesome and a real joy to work with. They were remarkable and exceptional with the entire process from planning to updates during the trip. I visited three countries, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro and everything was perfectly executed. There were no hitches. I could really tell that they went above and beyond to ensure that I had a memorable time. Simply put they did a fabulous job.
I want to thank Antonia and Sarah again for all their work planning...
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Antonia and Sarah were spectacularly awesome and a real joy to work with. They were remarkable and exceptional with the entire process from planning to updates during the trip. I visited three countries, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro and everything was perfectly executed. There were no hitches. I could really tell that they went above and beyond to ensure that I had a memorable time. Simply put they did a fabulous job.
I want to thank Antonia and Sarah again for all their work planning this trip. I would not hesitate to plan another trip with them. I won’t hesitate to recommend their exceptional services to friends and families.

It was truly the trip of a lifetime. I am already wanting to plan my next adventure with Antonio and Sarah. Thank you.

Hotel Review
Hotel Adriatic
Rovinj

An incredible attentive, exceptional, friendly, and polite hotel staff. If I'm ever in Rovinj, I won't hesitate to book this hotel again.

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Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

Slovenia trip
Slovenia | Aug 8 - Aug 18, 2024

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Eric J.
Japan | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
KimKim were very good at communicating and organizing with us a holiday in Slovenia at relatively short notice. Antonia was always friendly and quick to respond and booked extras at our request for us such as restaurants which was really great.
Alenka a tour guide took us on two walking tours, she was excellent, funny, kind, knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide we loved her.
Liza took us mountain hiking she was exceptional, she knew so much about the local environment, flowers, plants...
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KimKim were very good at communicating and organizing with us a holiday in Slovenia at relatively short notice. Antonia was always friendly and quick to respond and booked extras at our request for us such as restaurants which was really great.
Alenka a tour guide took us on two walking tours, she was excellent, funny, kind, knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide we loved her.
Liza took us mountain hiking she was exceptional, she knew so much about the local environment, flowers, plants and so on. She had so many good and funny stories to share she was a fabulous tour guide.
Slovenia is a beautiful country we were able to explore most of it in 10 days.
The company tried to secure good accommodation for us but at times, ‘resort’ hotels were not really what we wanted in such a culturally rich and beautiful country, as we wanted to explore not sit sunbathing when there were amazing historical and natural places to explore. Maybe we should have communicated that better at the time of booking.

Everyone was helpful and mostly worked out really well but there were some days where the schedule was very packed and we spent too long driving not enjoying the places for long enough, being on a tight itinerary determined by the slightly inflexible driver at times was not so relaxing and could have been improved. This could have been more tailored. For example at one historical site we were told to take only ten mins and get back to the car. This wasn’t necessarily our idea of tourism.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

Great food for dinner and a lovely view from the hotel outside. The room was comfortable and it was a great location for hiking. Unfortunately lots of smoking outside at breakfast from other tables whilst eating but that just seems to be the case in Slovenia not the fault of the hotel. Didn’t see the point in a swimming pool and sun loungers in this beautiful setting but other guest seemed to enjoy that.

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Residence Soča
Soča

Great accommodation, beautiful rooms and very spacious and near a few walking trails. Other guests were noisy outside until quite late but it was a place for families and holiday season. We enjoyed the breakfast basket which was wonderful. We were a bit confused about the hot tub and sauna procedures on site as there was no shower for either or a changing room and when we booked it for the next day the hot tub water was cold. Also it wasn’t private they could be looked straight into from other people’s accommodations. Nobody was on site to help in the evenings at reception. Maybe we missed a point here.

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Kempinski Palace Portoroz
Piran
Authenticity & Character
It was a beautiful building
Location
Too far from the old town. By a beach not really walkable to the old town so we needed taxis, if you wanted to sit on a sun bed on the hotel beach and not leave the actual hotel, it would have been very nice
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Great staff
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Large room very comfortable
Hotel Bled Rose
Bled

A good location, nice staff but a resort hotel with lots of pink themed things around, a pink biclyce, pink artwork (maybe the colour was rose- the hotel name) the hotel glowed pink at night, which was a little odd and maybe retro tacky? I guess Lake Bled is a resort for many however so maybe we were missing the point. The advertising was odd, a video on loop as you entered, looking like a hen weekend sort of place. The rooms and facilities were really good and comfortable however. As was the breakfast and helpfulness of the staff.

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Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel
Ljubljana

A gorgeous hotel right in the city centre. Staff were exceptional, the food was amazing, the room was beautiful. We couldn’t fault this hotel.

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Historical building.
Location
Right in the centre of the old city on the river.
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Friendly, intelligent, knowledgeable and helpful
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Clean and eco friendly
Activity Reviews
Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

Such an amazing place. It was very popular with lots of people but we still really enjoyed this natural wonder. Breathtakingly beautiful caves.

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Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Alenka was an amazing tour guide, she was so knowledgeable and interesting and could answer any question. It was a top notch experience. 10/10.

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Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Slovenia

We had a wonderful time enjoying food preparation and eating lunch. It was amazing to be part of a family to enjoy such delicious food.

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Kayak on Soča River
Kayak on Soča River
Bovec

The team were very professional and safe and we felt very looked after. We were not aware that we were going to kayak on rapids however our tour company who booked this communicated and calm and relaxing time kayaking on the river. It was not calm and required some skill so not suitable for beginners we think.

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Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Slovenia

Liza the hiking guide was fantastic. She was so experienced and a real inspiration. She was funny and so knowledgeable. We were so happy to have her expert knowledge. It was an amazing day.

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia

An amazing experience I couldn’t fault it, very professional and funny we felt part of the experience and helped dismantle the balloon at the end. The views were amazing.

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Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Alenka was amazing. Truly the best. Intelligent, knowledgeable and kind we loved her tours. She even took us to her favourite local cake and gelato place we wouldn’t have stumbled upon otherwise as she grew up in the area. Amazing!

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Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

Thanks KimKim and Antonia!
Slovenia | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2024

Ann
Ann E.
Canton, MI | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
Our agent Antonia did a fabulous job planning a terrific trip to Slovenia and Croatia. It was action-packed with lots of adventure -- canyoning, paragliding, hiking, etc. -- and we were able to see all the highlights. What I most appreciate about KimKim was the way that Antonia was in constant touch with us during the trip -- making dinner reservations, suggesting additional places to visit, trouble-shooting, and, most importantly, helping us avoid a large fine (and get back on track) when we... Read more

Our agent Antonia did a fabulous job planning a terrific trip to Slovenia and Croatia. It was action-packed with lots of adventure -- canyoning, paragliding, hiking, etc. -- and we were able to see all the highlights. What I most appreciate about KimKim was the way that Antonia was in constant touch with us during the trip -- making dinner reservations, suggesting additional places to visit, trouble-shooting, and, most importantly, helping us avoid a large fine (and get back on track) when we accidentally made a detour into Austria. The other guides Antonia arranged for us were also terrific and highly knowledgeable -- Luka on Debela Peč and Tara at Plitvice Lakes -- and we appreciated the suggestion that we meet a beekeeper.

Hotel Reviews
AS BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Ljubljana

This hotel was the best of our trip. It was cute, perfectly located, nestled in a courtyard off the street, and the staff was wonderful.

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Hotel Bled Rose
Bled

A great hotel. Great food, felt luxurious (our room was huge, but my daughter's not so much). The location was perfect -- right on the lake, but with parking. The staff was helpful, and the breakfast was terrific. My only complaint was that, for a luxury hotel, they missed on a few details: the cosmetics mirror was broken in our room, as was the toilet paper holder (which meant the paper kept falling off onto the floor).

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Residence Rovinj&
Rovinj

The hotel was nice enough, but it would have been better to be closer in to town, and this one was probably our least favorite because the beds were hard.

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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica

I wish we could have spent more time here to take advantage of all the amenities. The hotel was adorable & our room was quite large (& not just because it had 3 beds). The restaurant was excellent, which was nice because we got in so late.

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Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb

This might have been our least favorite hotel. The bathrooms were inconveniently laid out & the bathroom door was wobbly & loud. The vibe wasn't as nice as the other, more modern, hotels, and the food at the restaurant was just mediocre. Check-in & check-out took so much longer than everywhere else & the staff wasn't particularly friendly.

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Activity Reviews
Honey Tour with Local Beekeeper
Honey Tour with Local Beekeeper
Slovenia

The kids (young adults) loved this activity & were fascinated. Our host was excellent & informative & we learned a lot about bees & beekeeping from her. The honey-tasting was fun and educational as well. My one complaint was that there wasn't enough time scheduled for this event. While it only took one hour for the tour & discussion, we were supposed to arrive early for our next activity at 11 & that meant that we didn't have enough time for the honey-tasting or to try anything at the honey cafe. This event shouldn't be scheduled so close to another timed event, as most people would need at least 90 minutes at the beekeeper's shop and possibly close to 2 hours.

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Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Slovenia

This was a fantastic, rigorous hike. Our guide, Luka, was knowledgeable about the whole area & taught us a lot (& he was pretty easy on the eyes too!). It was nice having him to guide us, as selecting the path could get a bit confusing. As athletic as he was, he was also good at adjusting his pace to ours. I'm glad we summitted by one route & came down by another. The view from the top was amazing. The mountain hut was also perfectly placed for a good -- and seemingly authentic -- snack on the way down. I'm also glad we started early because, even though rain didn't turn out to be an issue, that left us sufficient time to explore more of Bled in the afternoon.

Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Bovec

This was a terrific experience & the kids loved it. People should be warned that one not only needs to be fit for the experience, but REALLY fit (although I managed at age 66). I might have preferred to start this activity somewhat earlier in the day because, with a 4:30 pm start, it got a little chilly -- & rushed -- toward the end. One of the guides was great (Peter?) -- kind, encouraging, & sweet -- but the other was a little pushy & negative with the members of the group, who were a bit more cautious (all women). He kept complaining that the group was too large, but that wasn't our fault.

Tandem Paragliding over the Soča Valley
Tandem Paragliding over the Soča Valley
Bovec

This activity was wonderful. It was exciting & just generally delightful. We all loved most of our guides -- Martin, Joseph, & Mimi (not so much Robert) -- & they were determined to make the experience fun. I will admit that I had trouble getting off the ground & my tandem guide (Robert) got pretty snappy about the way I kept falling & screwing up our launch. Fortunately, Mimi (the driver) insisted that there was no quitting in paragliding & she gave me some encouragement & feedback that, ultimately, helped me get airborne with Robert on our 5th try. We also learned a lot from all the guides -- about paragliding, about Slovenia & Slovenian history, & about the impact of climate change on paragliding.

Private Guided Hike of Plitvice Lakes National Park - (Lower & Upper Lakes)
Private Guided Hike of Plitvice Lakes National Park - (Lower & Upper Lakes)
Croatia

Plitvice is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, & we loved the hike. We were delighted with the K Hike because a significant portion of the trail took us away from the crowds (which were the only downside to Plitvice). We really enjoyed hiking with Tara, although it was clear that she was a knowledgeable guide & a sweet young women, but not a great or experienced hiker. She struggled with the uphill portion of the K hike. But she pushed through, which was impressive.

Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

Outstanding trip to Slovenia & Croatia (& Monteng, filled with adventure, fun, and plenty of gelato!
Croatia | Jul 2 - Jul 23, 2024

Court
Court D.
San Carlos, CA | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
I (49M) and my two kids (F16, M13) had a phenomenal time!
Antonia was fantastic working with us to build the right itinerary, with plenty of fun activities, down time, and wonderful accommodations. As well, we had several calls ahead of the trip wherein she provided numerous recommendations for things to do, as well as tips for navigating about the countries we were visiting.
Throughout the trip, the kimkim team checked-in every day to ensure all was well, and that we had whatever... Read more

I (49M) and my two kids (F16, M13) had a phenomenal time!
Antonia was fantastic working with us to build the right itinerary, with plenty of fun activities, down time, and wonderful accommodations. As well, we had several calls ahead of the trip wherein she provided numerous recommendations for things to do, as well as tips for navigating about the countries we were visiting.

Throughout the trip, the kimkim team checked-in every day to ensure all was well, and that we had whatever necessary vouchers and/or travel details for the next day. This really allowed me to relax and lean into enjoying my time with my kids rather than stressing about getting ahead of the next day's itinerary or managing the small details.

Although the region was experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, it thankfully didn't limit us from exploring much (we did bow out of 1 or 2 hard hikes when temps peaked over 94º / 34º, but given we were on the coasts and often in the water, we had a blast. We felt welcome by the locals everywhere we went, and the food was delicious everywhere we ate.

Hotel Reviews
ECO Boutique Hotel AMS Beagle
Spodnje Gorje

What a fabulous hotel! Eco-designed and sustainably managed. The rooms were roomy and well appointed (especially the TV which was crucial given the Euro's were on!). The staff were incredibly warm, and provided us plenty of valuable information about activities and restaurants in the area.

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Tromostovje Apartments
Ljubljana

Really fun locale in the heart of the city, with whimsical decoration, but clean, comfortable, brightly lit rooms. Ideal if you like to be right in the heart of evening activity, steps away from delicious food options and nightlife.

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Really unique hotel, with art inspired by the city.
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Right in the heart of the city, steps from restaurants and evening acitivities.
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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Gorgeous hotel right in the heart of old town split. Staff were welcoming, efficient, and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were bright, clean, and spacious. We occupied a family suite with a view overlooking the square - we were able to catch the Euro final locally, and were treated to Spanish fans singing heartily at the conclusion of the final. Despite being over a busy square, the rooms were quiet and comfortable.

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Located in an idea spot in the center of the old town.
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Palace Natali
Dubrovnik

This was my kids' favorite accommodation through the trip (F16, M13); the rooms were authentic, unique, and charming, but very comfortable. The kitchen suite allowed us to have cool snacks and drinks as we checked-in throughout our stay (crucial in the 34º+ celsius weather in Dubrovnik during our visit). The pool was also a highlight, and we enjoyed having drinks poolside, taking frequent dips to get out of the heat. The hotel is marked with gorgeous grounds and stunning view of the Adriatic - ideal for watching a summer sunset. Staff were fantastic throughout, and service was exemplary. The walk into Dubrovnik's old town wasn't bad for 3 active people, but I imagine the stairs (coupled with high heat of the summer) would have taxed many other visitors. For us, it was just an excuse to have more gelato, but for other visitors, it's pretty easy to book a car to the old town.

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tremendous westerly views
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Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

All the guides especially Ivana. Guide to vil...
Croatia | Jun 23 - Jun 29, 2024

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SUNDARARAJAN S.
India | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2024
All the guides especially Ivana. Guide to village tour superb. Antonia in boat tours was very helpful and fantastic. I would have preferred to had a boat with cover. Slightly bigger boat. Becos of sun. Especially as it was a full day tour. Otherwise all went well. Thank u all Read more

All the guides especially Ivana. Guide to village tour superb. Antonia in boat tours was very helpful and fantastic. I would have preferred to had a boat with cover. Slightly bigger boat. Becos of sun. Especially as it was a full day tour. Otherwise all went well. Thank u all

Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Slovenia

Ivana was good and helpful

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Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Beautiful and fantastic weather

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Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Croatia

I would recommend this city. Vibrant and historical

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Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

We wanted to take a moment to extend our than...
Slovenia | Jun 11 - Jun 20, 2024

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lisa s.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
We wanted to take a moment to extend our thanks to the kimkim team and especially to our local trip specialist, Antonia for helping us put together the most incredible adventure! Antonia laid out a road map so that we would see the most beautiful sights within both Slovenia and Croatia. She directed our steps to all things "must see" and we were amazed at what we experienced during the 10 day trip. It's hard to say which part of the trip was the favorite because it all was so... Read more

We wanted to take a moment to extend our thanks to the kimkim team and especially to our local trip specialist, Antonia for helping us put together the most incredible adventure! Antonia laid out a road map so that we would see the most beautiful sights within both Slovenia and Croatia. She directed our steps to all things "must see" and we were amazed at what we experienced during the 10 day trip. It's hard to say which part of the trip was the favorite because it all was so beautiful.
Antonia left nothing unfinished. She arranged for the car rental when we touched down in Slovenia. She had even contacted our first hotel to ensure that we had safely arrived the first day. Every day, Antonia sent a message to ensure that all was well and that we were enjoying ourselves. She made sure to remind us that she was available 24/7 for any questions that might arise.
Our local guides were also fantastic. Alenka H. was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond. She made sure that we enjoyed the local favorite dessert and sat down with us over kreme cake and coffee after a tour (and also sent us home with some salted chocolate (one cant go wrong with salted chocolate!) Alenka was quick to respond to questions texted to her after the tour for suggestions on food and souvenirs.

Another guide (I apologize that i dont have her name) provided much information and was quick to offer to take our picture with the best views behind us as we walked through Plitvice Lakes National Parks.

All too soon our vacation came to and end (as vacations always do). However, its never too soon to start planning the next adventure and i would definitely look to kimkim again to help us plan.

We will continue to look back upon this trip through wonderful memories (as well as all of the photos that will soon be hanging on our walls).
I feel as though i have made some wonderful friends on the other side of the globe. We truly are all more alike than different. To Antonia, Alenka and all the others with whom we crossed paths, I wish you well !

Until next time, Hvala!

Hotel Reviews
Old Bled House
Bled

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! Such charm. And the staff were warm and caring. Felt like staying with family.

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Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
Rovinj

Another of our favorites. Wonderful staff. Beautiful

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all were sooooo personable. And pointed out the bikes that were available for use for a ride out along the coast and the best place for a swim
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Activity Reviews
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Simply beautiful.

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Truffle Hunting Experience
Truffle Hunting Experience
Slovenia

Fun experience. And the family was very nice.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Slovenia

Amazing views.

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Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

Eighteen-day trip to Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Croatia | May 27 - Jun 13, 2024

Ronald
Ronald M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
It is impossible to answer what were our most memorable places, activities or people we interacted with on our trip. Why? Because in 18 days we traveled to three countries (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro). Ten cities/towns/areas in Croatia, two in Bosnia & Herzegovina and one in Montenegro. Every day, every place, every experience from drivers to tours & guides, to hotels & personnel, to restaurants & staff, and everyone and thing in between was amazing. The people of these... Read more

It is impossible to answer what were our most memorable places, activities or people we interacted with on our trip. Why? Because in 18 days we traveled to three countries (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro). Ten cities/towns/areas in Croatia, two in Bosnia & Herzegovina and one in Montenegro. Every day, every place, every experience from drivers to tours & guides, to hotels & personnel, to restaurants & staff, and everyone and thing in between was amazing. The people of these places in Eastern Europe are so genuine and real it absolutely warms your heart and makes you want to embrace them in every way you can. Working with Antonia in planning our sojourn to Sara, who watched over us every day, was a perfect experience. This was not just a trip or vacation; it was an enlightened education and life experience.

Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

What a fabulous trip.
Croatia | Apr 27 - May 8, 2024

alan
alan h.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on May 21, 2024
We had never heard of KimKim Travel Agency and were not sure what to expect, and boy were we surprised! They are outstanding! We were assigned Antonia as our travel agent, who worked with us to build an extensive itinerary for our private tour of Croatia. Every single tour guide and driver that Antonia assigned to us were exceptional – Ivana in Dubrovnik gave us our first Croatian history lesson; Mladen drove us to Perast & Kotor, Montenegro and taught us so much along the way, and... Read more

We had never heard of KimKim Travel Agency and were not sure what to expect, and boy were we surprised! They are outstanding! We were assigned Antonia as our travel agent, who worked with us to build an extensive itinerary for our private tour of Croatia. Every single tour guide and driver that Antonia assigned to us were exceptional – Ivana in Dubrovnik gave us our first Croatian history lesson; Mladen drove us to Perast & Kotor, Montenegro and taught us so much along the way, and Vasilija gave us wonderful tours there. We had Ivana in Split, who was charming and lovely and spent a lot of time with us at Diocletian’s Palace. Grgo was our tour guide on the island of Hvar and that was a great tour – his Mom cooked us lunch! From Split to Zagreb our driver was Duje and he was awesome – you can tell he loves his country! Duje took us to Krka National Park and Plitvice Lakes as well, and gave us a commentary on everything we passed. At Plitvice Lakes our guide was Petra and she was excellent – she clearly has so much love for her Lakes. Finally, in Zagreb, our guide was Kristina – she took us on a food and culture tour and it was so good! We had some good treats and a lovely walking tour of Upper and Lower Zagreb. We could tell that each guide and driver were so happy to be showing us their country – they were personable and amiable, and just a delight to be around! Antonia was so easy to work with and was extremely responsive to all our questions. She checked on us throughout our trip, and gave us real-time updates and information as our itinerary changed. We would highly highly recommend both KimKim and Antonia for all your Croatia travel needs! 10/10

Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština

Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic ...
Croatia | Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2023

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Jeanie G.
Montclair, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic thanks to Antonia! It is the first time we used KimKIm but surely will not be the last. Antonia planned our trip down to every last detail. Each person she set us up with, drivers, tour guides, local agri-tourism, boat driver were all top notch. Each person was very knowledgeable in their area, took the time to see what we enjoyed and tailored the tour to our liking. The hotels chosen suited us perfectly and we were fortunate to even get an upgrade... Read more

Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic thanks to Antonia! It is the first time we used KimKIm but surely will not be the last. Antonia planned our trip down to every last detail. Each person she set us up with, drivers, tour guides, local agri-tourism, boat driver were all top notch. Each person was very knowledgeable in their area, took the time to see what we enjoyed and tailored the tour to our liking. The hotels chosen suited us perfectly and we were fortunate to even get an upgrade at one of them! Antonia's restaurant recommendations were spot on and she was always able to get us in. I loved the 7pm updates the night before to remind us of the next day's events. She made herself available any time of day or night in case we had any trouble, but absoutely everything went as planned.
Thank you, Antonia for taking the planning out of my hands and for giving us the trip of a lifetime!!

Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 25, 2023
Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for filling out the review! The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m happy to hear that our goal was achieved. We believe that being available to our travelers while they are here is crucial for making the trip the best it could be. Working with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. Happy to hear you would like to use Kimkim again...
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Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for filling out the review! The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m happy to hear that our goal was achieved. We believe that being available to our travelers while they are here is crucial for making the trip the best it could be. Working with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. Happy to hear you would like to use Kimkim again as it really is a great way to connect with local specialist and have a unique travel experience! I hope we will get a chance to work together again and wish you nothing but the best,
Antonia

Outstanding Cultural and Scenic Trip
Croatia | Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2023

Rebecca
Rebecca W.
Jackson, WY | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
We had independently booked a trekking trip in Slovenia, and were working on our Croatia itinerary when we were unexpectedly invited on a wilderness river trip on a permit cancellation. This meant no internet access, and no time to firm up plans so we could book our international flights. We contacted KimKim, and were connected to Antonia at Croatique. Despite an 8-hour time difference that had her working very early or late office hours, she pulled together a wonderful itinerary that... Read more

We had independently booked a trekking trip in Slovenia, and were working on our Croatia itinerary when we were unexpectedly invited on a wilderness river trip on a permit cancellation. This meant no internet access, and no time to firm up plans so we could book our international flights. We contacted KimKim, and were connected to Antonia at Croatique. Despite an 8-hour time difference that had her working very early or late office hours, she pulled together a wonderful itinerary that reflected our requests and interests in a short period of time. Her additional recommendations were among our favorite activities of the trip, which went off without a hitch. She was responsive to a few requested in-country changes, and we felt that had anything gone sideways, it would be quickly addressed. We would recommend her services to anyone who does not want to execute their own travel logistics. Perhaps the highest compliment we can leave is that we hope to return, and we only rarely revisit a country!

Hotel Reviews
Art Hotel Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Just average. The rooms were on the small side. However, it had a nice breakfast, and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great in terms of accessing the pedestrian only area, but a potential drop-off problem for people with heavy luggage, as you have to walk to the hotel from a drop-off point.
Staff
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Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Wonderful location and large, comfortable room. Very good restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Just average. It appeared the front desk receptionist was dealing with "end of season fatigue"--not overly friendly, and a bit short when we asked a question about our dinner reservation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Art Hotel Kalelarga
Zadar

Great location, good breakfast, and attentive, courteous staff.

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Staff
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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
Again, not terrible, but this hotel could have been anywhere. There was nothing about it that said "you are in Croatia."
Location
Not terrible, but would have preferred accommodations just outside of the park.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar

Historic, family-run property not far from the main square.. Lots of charm. Good restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana

Good breakfast, great location, spacious room and friendly staff. It hit all the checkmarks!

Location
Close to numerous restaurants and the historic area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 25, 2023

Hi Rebecca,
It makes me very happy to hear that you would like to visit Croatia again! There truly in no higher praise than knowing your travelers had such a great time that they would love to come back. I feel honored that I was the one able to introduce you to my country! Working with you and Rich on this trip was great and I hope you brought only the best memories home with you. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and for your kind words. I wish you and Rich all the best and hope you will get a chance to visit again,
Antonia