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Jane Davey

I grew up in the UK and developed a real passion for the great outdoors, which inspired me to work in travel. As a child, I spent my holidays in the UK with my parents and my brother. My dad used to race pigeons and they would often become lost. Quite often we would travel around the UK, retrieving my dad’s pigeons that had been found by members of the public. This inspired me to explore more remote areas of the UK.
My heart is divided between the Peak District (Derbyshire), Scotland, and Wales (as I have been to the summit of all the Welsh 3000 ft mountains). I live in the French Alps in the Winter as I love skiing. The rest of the year I flit between my home in France and my home in the UK. I have discovered a love for the Vanoise National Park, and spent the Summer of 2022, exploring the area on an electric mountain bike. I am a keen skier and as I live close to the Paradiski region, I can be found on the slopes almost every weekend during the ski season, and in the Peak District and Vanoise National Park in the Summer.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"With an in-depth knowledge of the UK, I specialize in not only single destination but multi-destination, including England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
My favourite TV program is ‘All Creatures Great & Small’, filmed in and around Yorkshire.
As I have been traveling to France for many years, I have a passion for researching the 2nd World War, ski locations, and summer activities. My love of the French mountains and culture was the main reason that I moved there in 2021, but still visit the UK often.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"My Grandad was a coach driver and he traveled all over the World. On returning from his ‘trips’, he would always buy me a doll, in native costume, from the countries he had visited. I was in awe of his knowledge of how to find locations without a map. His passion and experiences inspired me to become a travel agent, as I love to find new places to explore."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I once traveled on a guided group tour on a Greek Caique Cruise boat, where we went island hopping. It was a rustic experience, and I met many people that had traveled. We slept above deck and looked at the stars whilst chatting about our travel experiences, swam in the sea and I saw a Manta Ray and giant starfish. We visited several destinations that were off the beaten track, met local people, and supported their economy directly, and I just took it all in."

Jane is part of the following groups: Ireland Travel Agents, England Travel Agents, Wales Travel Agents, Scotland Travel Agents, United Kingdom Travel Agents, France Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Jane

Absolutely fantastic trip to Scotland planned perfectly
Scotland | Sep 2 - Sep 17, 2024

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Brian S.
Apex, NC | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
Jane and her team did a fantastic job organizing our 17-day honeymoon to Scotland. They handled countless details, and they were readily accessible 24/7 for any hiccups. They very clearly outline every detail for every day with times, directions, ticket confirmation #s, and the tickets to anything pre-booked. They picked almost all B & Bs which is the best way to experience the culture of the country you're in. Everything was paid for prior to arrival which made it so much easier. We did... Read more

Jane and her team did a fantastic job organizing our 17-day honeymoon to Scotland. They handled countless details, and they were readily accessible 24/7 for any hiccups. They very clearly outline every detail for every day with times, directions, ticket confirmation #s, and the tickets to anything pre-booked.

They picked almost all B & Bs which is the best way to experience the culture of the country you're in. Everything was paid for prior to arrival which made it so much easier. We did have one hotel claim it wasn't paid so they made us pay again, but Jane/team quickly handled it and we got a refund ASAP.

Our trip had several tours booked but plenty of free time to explore, which was a perfect balance. We love exploring nature and they had a lot of suggestions for things to do. It can be overwhelming going to a place you've never been to, not knowing where to start. They give a lot of great recommendations of things to check out which was really helpful.

Jane/team were very responsive and flexible when changes needed to happen. There were a couple of hiccups with tickets for distillery tours, but we got them figured out.

It's important for all travelers to set proper expectations when hiring a travel agent. No one knows exactly what things you like to do, what accommodations you consider to be perfect, what cuisine you like, etc. Some of these reviews from people are complaining that a travel agent can't read their mind, which is unreasonable. Everyone needs to be flexible and go with the flow. You will enjoy your trip by setting proper expectations that international travel (or travel anywhere) is never perfect. Delays happen, weather happens, people are people - go with the flow and you will enjoy your trip so much more that way.

I would hire Jane/team again in a heartbeat and will be reaching out again for our next trip.

Hotel Reviews
Bridge of Orchy Hotel
Bridge of Orchy

Very busy hotel because it's on the West Highland Way, so lots of backpackers passing through. Great way to meet a lot of non-native travelers from other countries. Beautiful setting with a really nice restaurant/bar. Super friendly staff. This is essentially the only hotel for 20+ miles and you are in the middle of paradise. 15 min drive to Glencoe where you will see the most incredible scenery on planet earth.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Whispering Pine Lodge
Spean Bridge

Incredible views right off the deck of the loch and mountains. The staff is extremely service-oriented. Not owned by native Scots (the entire staff is Indian), so there are lots of Indian food offerings on the menu (which were absolutely fantastic). Just a few Scottish food items on the menu. Not much to do in town but a great location for hiking and sight-seeing.

Authenticity & Character
Not authentically Scottish
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was quite comfortable
Greshornish House Hotel
Edinbane

One of our favorite hotels. Unbelievable setting, very quaint older house with a fantastic restaurant. Very comfortable bar lounge with a real fireplace, books, chess, and snooker table.

Authenticity & Character
Location
There's a 10 min drive on a single track road in order to get to the B & B so make sure you know the rules of the road on single track. Many sheep roaming which may slow you down :)
Staff
Staff was very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room is tiny but who cares? It's an absolutely fantastic place to stay!
Glen Mhor Hotel
Inverness

Great location, attached to a bar/distillery. Room was very comfortable and quite spacious. Bathroom was excellent. Included breakfast is a buffet which was mediocre but good enough to tide you over until lunch.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fonab Castle
Pitlochry

Very high end hotel. You will absolutely feel like royalty here. Parking lot full of Bentleys and Porches. Bring cash because you will need to tip people (doorman, concierge). Unbelievable views from the deck at the bar. Breakfast was good, service not so much. Restaurant is good but expect everything to be very expensive. The room was about 90 degrees F when we entered and there is no AC. We sweated that night but the bed was comfortable. The bathroom is incredible with the best towels and robes you'll ever use. They made us pay for the room on departure even though Jane/team had already paid, so we ended up having to get a refund.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Restaurant staff gave poor service especially given the prices you are paying. Bar staff was nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Kings Arms Hotel
Melrose

Room was extremely tight but functional. Restaurant attached was great and so was the bar/beer garden. Free parking on the street and easy to find a spot.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
B+B Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Best traditional breakfast we had on the entire trip. Super kind staff, had a quaint little hotel bar we could visit at night. We had an issue with their shower that didn't really get handled which was unfortunate, but no big deal. Location is a 15 min walk to downtown but manageable and in a quiet part of town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not optimal for doing anything in the city as it is a 15 min. walk to the nearest car park. However, once you realize you will do a LOT of walking on your trip, it's less of an issue. We just parked our car and left it there for 2 days and walked everywhere.
Staff
Absolutely wonderful staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shower didn't drain and they couldn't fix it so water would just overflow onto the floor after 30 seconds. We went 2 days without a shower which was disappointing. On the last day they finally allowed us to shower in another room.
Motel One Glasgow
Glasgow

Smallest room we had but functional. Great continental breakfast included. Great location.

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Locals employed
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Evening cruise on Loch Linnhe
Evening cruise on Loch Linnhe
Fort William

We ended up not making this tour so I can't really comment.

Glass-bottom Boat Trip by Isle of Skye
Glass-bottom Boat Trip by Isle of Skye
Scotland

Guide was very knowledgeable on marine life. We saw a few seals but really nothing else. Luck of the draw, I suppose. Not really sure we'd do this again.

Quality of Experience
It's got to be hard to plan for people to see things that are inconsistently present. However, we saw almost nothing on the tour which was disappointing. They might need to rethink their tour strategy.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was incredibly knowledgeable and tried to make the best of a situation where there was nothing to really look at.
Transport
Isle of Skye Raasay Whisky, Gin and chocolate tour
Isle of Skye Raasay Whisky, Gin and chocolate tour
Scotland

Really great experience. You need to take a ferry to the island, and it's a 10 min walk from the ferry to the distillery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Strathisla Distillery Tour (Home of Chivas)
Strathisla Distillery Tour (Home of Chivas)
Scotland

Fantastic tour through a very old distillery with lots of history

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Uilebheist Distillery
Uilebheist Distillery
Inverness

Interesting distillery that is only a year old, so they don't actually have any of their own whiskys yet (other than blended whiskys from other distilleries).

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was OK but we had better experiences at other distilleries
Lochleven Castle
Lochleven Castle
Scotland

Great experience with the small boat that gets you to the island. Wish we had more time to explore but it was the end of the day so we had to turn around quickly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
10 min small boat ride
Visit the Kelpies
Visit the Kelpies
Scotland

We ended up driving past them but didn't have enough time to tour them. It's quite a walk from the car park (15 mins).

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh

A must-see castle. I would highly recommend paying for a tour guide because otherwise you're just wandering around and looking at things you really don't know anything about.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wish we would've hired a tour guide
Transport
N/A
Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Edinburgh

Extremely educated and knowledgeable tour guide! Tons of history given and his enthusiasm was second-to-none. 10/10 recommended and a fantastic way to see a large city in a short amount of time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best tour guide we had the entire trip
Transport
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Glasgow

Highly recommended as a great way to get around the city for very little money. Two tiered bus with upper tier having some covered and some uncovered seats. Bus comes every 15 mins to every stop until about 6p.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Eat Walk Glasgow
Eat Walk Glasgow
Glasgow

Tour guide was lovely and we met some really great people from South Africa. Great way to tour the city and try local foods/beers. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
N/A - it's a walking tour
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Sep 19, 2024

Hi Both

What an absolute pleasure it was to work with you both from start to finish on your awesome trip.

Thank you for taking the time to review in detail. This has been a great read and certainly valuable to myself and the team to strive for excellent service. You both had an amazing attitude towards your memory-making honeymoon experience and even with those little hiccups along the way you reached out to us.

The team and I would be delighted to work with you again in the future.

Wishing you many happy years together.

All the best, Jane & The Team

Overall the trip was amazing. I wish I had s...
Scotland | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2024

Diane
Diane M.
Newark, DE | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Overall the trip was amazing. I wish I had some better guidance on making flights arrangements. My connections in Heathrow were very tight. The executive car travel in Edinburgh was excellent. The Hotel du Vin was lovely. Food was very good. The rooms face the courtyard so it can be noisy. Timberbush is the best tour group. Mercat and Raabies were ok too but Timberbush guides were very polite and engaging. The hotel in Inverness was ok. Food and staff not so good. Location... Read more

Overall the trip was amazing. I wish I had some better guidance on making flights arrangements. My connections in Heathrow were very tight. The executive car travel in Edinburgh was excellent. The Hotel du Vin was lovely. Food was very good. The rooms face the courtyard so it can be noisy. Timberbush is the best tour group. Mercat and Raabies were ok too but Timberbush guides were very polite and engaging. The hotel in Inverness was ok. Food and staff not so good. Location excellent. Train ride to and from Inverness were great but KimKim needs to remember that not all tourists know the rail system and it can be tricky. Glen Afric, Cava Cairns, Culloden, Eilaen Donan Castle, St. Andrews are a must. The most incredible journey was the Isle of Skye. We had a beautiful day and the guides were amazing. Our return to Edinburgh on train was lovely but we were asked to get our own taxi. That was difficult since no taxis are allowed at Waverly and must be prebooked. We had to haul our luggage a couple blocks to where the taxis were. The Tiger Lily was an incredible hotel. Did not eat there. This part of the city looked amazing. We called KimKim on check-in to Tiger Lily that we missed our Whiskey tour since we could not get a taxi. We were told someone would reach out on Monday. We have not heard anything. Overall, I would recommend KimKim but the travel advisors need to remember that we are not all European travelers and need additional assistance.

Activity Reviews
Private transfer in town
Private transfer in town
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle
The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle
Inverness

Excellent!

Quality of Experience
Jack our guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Sep 13, 2024
Hi Diane, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review about your recent trip with us. It was truly a pleasure working with both of you, and we are thrilled to hear that your overall experience was amazing. That’s such wonderful news! I can see that you enjoyed some incredible moments during your travels. Your feedback is invaluable, as it helps us learn, grow, and continue offering a service that makes a positive impact on our guests. It's such a shame that you missed the... Read more

Hi Diane,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review about your recent trip with us. It was truly a pleasure working with both of you, and we are thrilled to hear that your overall experience was amazing. That’s such wonderful news!

I can see that you enjoyed some incredible moments during your travels. Your feedback is invaluable, as it helps us learn, grow, and continue offering a service that makes a positive impact on our guests.

It's such a shame that you missed the whisky tour we arranged for you, which was scheduled just an hour after your arrival at Edinburgh Waverley. We completely understand how navigating such a large station can feel overwhelming. I was hopeful our conversation before your trip had covered the steps for getting a taxi, and I thought the introduction of Edinburgh Waverley's dedicated taxi zone in 2023, the largest in the city, would make things easier. We had discussed that there were staff inside the station to help book taxis for you, meeting you at the main entrance, which we felt was a better option than locating a pre-booked transfer. Perhaps this wasn’t as clear as it should have been during our call.

We’re sorry to hear you had to walk, and we truly wish we could have provided immediate assistance through the on-call number we gave you. Unfortunately, by the time you contacted us after checking into your hotel, the tour had already started, and we weren’t able to rearrange it or secure a refund. This feedback is very valuable to us, and we'll ensure we add extra details to our roadbook to clarify these steps even more.

Thank you also for your comments on the hotels and tour operators. This information is incredibly helpful as we continue to improve our service.

I did reach out to you on Monday via the KimKim messaging system, as promised. I’m sorry you didn’t see the message, as we would have gladly arranged a call.

Once again, thank you for choosing to travel with us. We hope you’ve created some lasting memories and have plenty of photos to remember your journey by. We’d love the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

All the best,
Jane & The Team

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Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed.
United Kingdom | Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024

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Suri P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2024
Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed, from the start, the day we arrived on the 15th in London to the last day the 24th in Edinburgh. The Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid in London and Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh was perfect, centrally located, and walking distance from all the meeting points / attractions. The schedule was very well planned with plenty of downtime to enjoy family time and relaxed dinners.
Our trip included view the changing of the guards, the war museum,... Read more

Awesome trip, well planned and perfectly executed, from the start, the day we arrived on the 15th in London to the last day the 24th in Edinburgh. The Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid in London and Leonardo Royal Hotel in Edinburgh was perfect, centrally located, and walking distance from all the meeting points / attractions. The schedule was very well planned with plenty of downtime to enjoy family time and relaxed dinners.
Our trip included view the changing of the guards, the war museum, was memorable. The private Jane Austen tour was fantastic, our guide Kevin was very knowledgeable provided unique insight. Our trip to the stone hedge, Dover castle, Canterbury, Cliffs and Kent was a lot of fun and got to see some of the less tourist traveled locations.

In Edinburgh, the visit to the Castle and watching the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was the a great start on the first day. Planning a trip to Edinburgh again just to watch the Military Tattoo again soon. Our Whiskey tour with Graham (driver / guide) was amazing made the trip informative and very enjoyable. Trip to Lock Lomond and Stirling castle with Pete (driver / guide) was fantastic and got some great family pictures.
Overall, my family and I enjoyed the trip and created awesome family memories. Thank you Jane and Sarah for putting together a great travel itinerary and executing it flawlessly.

Hotel Reviews
Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid
London

Good breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located and close to major attraction and at the same time tucked in a quite neighborhood.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn
Edinburgh,

Currently some parts of the hotel under construction, but still has a very good stay. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located and close to major attraction.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
London Globe Theatre Tour
London Globe Theatre Tour
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Tea at Harrods
Afternoon Tea at Harrods
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
JANE AUSTEN PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR
JANE AUSTEN PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Westminster Walk
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Visit Buckingham Palace
Visit Buckingham Palace
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stonehenge half day tour from London
Stonehenge half day tour from London
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle and Cliffs & Kent Villages Day Tour
Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle and Cliffs & Kent Villages Day Tour
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh
Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour
Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Sep 09, 2024

Hi Suri

Just returned from my holiday today to find you took the time to review your holiday and provide some insightful feedback for the lodgings, tours and guides.

Sarah and I are so happy that you and your family had such a wonderful time, and it was a real pleasure to work with you.

We would love to assist you again to plan a return visit to Scotland, UK or Europe, so feel free to reach out.

Thanks again for taking the time to review your trip. It means a lot to myself and the team.

All the best, Jane & Sarah

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KimKim saved us many hours in planning last m...
Scotland | Aug 8 - Aug 19, 2024

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Cynthia R.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
KimKim saved us many hours in planning last minute trip to Scotland during the height of the season. Read more

KimKim saved us many hours in planning last minute trip to Scotland during the height of the season.

Hotel Reviews
One Devonshire Gardens - Hotel du Vin
Glasgow
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No17 The Promenade Hotel
Oban
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cruachan Hotel
Fort William
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast was not good. Only instant coffee, no fresh fruit, I think there was not even yogurt.
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Northern Sands Hotel
Thurso
Authenticity & Character
The outside curb appeal does not match the pleasant interior of the common areas or the room.
Location
Staff
Newton Lodge
Sutherland
Authenticity & Character
The hotel architecture does not match the surrounding charm of Inverness.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ac Marriott Inverness
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
The architecture of the building does not match and fit in with the charm of Inverness.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Glasgow
Cruise of Mull, Iona and Staffa Islands
Cruise of Mull, Iona and Staffa Islands
Scotland

It was cancelled by the operator due to weather but the ferries continued to run and we wish that we had been better informed of the option to take a ferry to one of the islands on our own. This was a big disappointment.

Evening cruise on Loch Linnhe
Evening cruise on Loch Linnhe
Fort William
Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye from Fort William
Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye from Fort William
Scotland
Private day with a driver/guide from Inverness
Private day with a driver/guide from Inverness
Scotland

Ian is a top notch, very informative guide and excellent driver who tailored our experience to our personal needs and interests. Anyone who gets him as a guide, is very lucky.

Boat Ride Around the Canal & Loch Ness including a Visit to Urquhart Castle
Boat Ride Around the Canal & Loch Ness including a Visit to Urquhart Castle
Scotland
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Aug 26, 2024
HI Cynthia Thank you for taking the time to review your 'last-minute', trip to Scotland. We were certainly firing from the hip to secure your trip in such a short space of time. Sounds like the weather threw a curved ball with the boat tour being cancelled, however, this was well recovered by our wonderful driver Ian. And how awesome to be able to tour the NC500 with such a knowledgeable, local guide too. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you both on such a wonderful trip. Thank you... Read more

HI Cynthia

Thank you for taking the time to review your 'last-minute', trip to Scotland. We were certainly firing from the hip to secure your trip in such a short space of time. Sounds like the weather threw a curved ball with the boat tour being cancelled, however, this was well recovered by our wonderful driver Ian. And how awesome to be able to tour the NC500 with such a knowledgeable, local guide too.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with you both on such a wonderful trip. Thank you for your detailed feedback and we thank you for choosing KimKim.

Look forward to working with you in the future.

All the best, Jane, Eva & The Team

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PERFECT VACATION!
Scotland | Jul 12 - Jul 25, 2024

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Susan K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
Jane and the staff at Kimkim were absolutely amazing. From beginning to end, they were there to help my husband, and I create the perfect 2-week trip to Scotland and Ireland. they listened to what we wanted and gave us suggestions and helpful tips to make our vacation truly a dream come true! We will definitely book through Kimkim again when we decide to take another trip of a lifetime. Read more

Jane and the staff at Kimkim were absolutely amazing. From beginning to end, they were there to help my husband, and I create the perfect 2-week trip to Scotland and Ireland. they listened to what we wanted and gave us suggestions and helpful tips to make our vacation truly a dream come true! We will definitely book through Kimkim again when we decide to take another trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews
Eden Locke
Edinburgh

Right in the heart of New Town! Great accommodations, and great stuff! We would stay here again for sure!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super cute and comfortable accommodations and very clean!
Redcliff Hotel
Inverness

Super cute family run place. The staff was super friendly and helpful and welcoming! The food was delicious as well!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Argyll Guest House
Glasgow

It was a bit confusing checking in, but we figured it out really quickly. We had to check in across the street from where we actually stayed.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maldron Hotel Shandon
Co. Cork

It was very comfortable and clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We walked everywhere! Great location.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gleann Fia Country House
Killarney

We fell in love with this place! The owners were so very friendly and helpful! Beautiful grounds and the rooms were so cute, and the bathrooms were updated, and everything was very clean.

Authenticity & Character
The whole place was so warm and inviting. It was so nice to come back and have a drink and relax. The breakfast was top notch. Just about everything was made from scratch and sources from local farmer and venders.
Location
Staff
The staff were such a joy!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Connacht Hotel
Galway

It was super clean and comfortable. The beds were comfortable, and our room was very nice.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Academy Plaza Hotel
Dublin

Great location in Dublin. We walked everywhere. The rooms were nice and the beds were super comfy. We would stay here again! The bar and restaurant were very good!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Edinburgh

Highly recommended! This was the best way to see Edinburgh! Our guide was amazing and super knowledgeable.

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Aug 26, 2024

HI Susan

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent trip. I have just returned from leave and it was awesome to read your feedback.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you both and we are delighted to know that you had such a wonderful time traveling and making memories.

We would be delighted to assist you again with your future travel plans and look forward to seeing you soon.

All the best, Jane & Marine-Héloïse Lefebvre

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Scotland | Jul 16 - Jul 26, 2024

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Bill M.
Twinsburg, OH | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024
The KimKim team was great to work with! I gave them a loose idea of what I wanted to do during our trip to Scotland. They provided an itinerary complete with tours, hotels, and travel details. They also provided other suggestions for activities to do. During the time leading up to the trip, I was able to modify the itinerary to meet our needs. Finally, and most importantly, during the trip, everything was taken care of and I had a handy guide book to remind me of where I needed to be and... Read more

The KimKim team was great to work with! I gave them a loose idea of what I wanted to do during our trip to Scotland. They provided an itinerary complete with tours, hotels, and travel details. They also provided other suggestions for activities to do. During the time leading up to the trip, I was able to modify the itinerary to meet our needs. Finally, and most importantly, during the trip, everything was taken care of and I had a handy guide book to remind me of where I needed to be and when, complete with tickets, reservation numbers, and all relevant information. Definitely will use them again!

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jul 29, 2024

Hi Bill

Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback on your recent trip. We trust you are home, settled, and content.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family. We love to hear back from our guests, and we are delighted you had a great trip, with wonderful memories.

We look forward to working with you all again in the future.

All the best, Jane, Cathy & The Team

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We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane a...
United Kingdom | Jul 8 - Jul 21, 2024

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Mary J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane and her team! The team introduced us to experiences that we would never have thought of on our own and we will always cherish those memories. Whenever we experienced an issue or a question with our trip plan, we contacted the team and they responded immediately to resolve our issues. This was one of our priorities based on several friends’ experiences with other tour companies. Lessons learned: (1) Make sure that you understand what amenities... Read more

We had an amazing experience thanks to Jane and her team!

The team introduced us to experiences that we would never have thought of on our own and we will always cherish those memories. Whenever we experienced an issue or a question with our trip plan, we contacted the team and they responded immediately to resolve our issues. This was one of our priorities based on several friends’ experiences with other tour companies.

Lessons learned: (1) Make sure that you understand what amenities are offered at hotels. A couple of our accommodations did not provide lifts and it was difficult to get our luggage to and from our rooms. (2) Because the weather was unseasonably warm in London, it would have been nice to be aware whether the hotel had air conditioning.

We would definitely use KimKim again and recommend them to our friends and family.

Hotel Reviews
The Grand, York
North Yorkshire

This was definitely one our favorites.

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The Haymarket Hotel
Edinburgh

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

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The Head of the River
Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

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Fairmont hotel
St andrews

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

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Although located outside of town, they offered regular shuttle service that was convenient and readily accessible.
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Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Glasgow

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

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Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico

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

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Activity Reviews
Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour
Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour
York

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

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The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
Edinburgh

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

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Bodleian Library Tour
Bodleian Library Tour
Oxford

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

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Punting chauffer in Oxford
Punting chauffer in Oxford
Oxford

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

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Transport
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh

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

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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour
Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour
Edinburgh

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

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St Andrews Walking Tour of the Old Course
St Andrews Walking Tour of the Old Course
Scotland

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

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Private transfer in town
Private transfer in town
Scotland

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

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Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
Best of Royal London - including Tower of London and Changing of the Guard
London

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

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Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jul 26, 2024

HI Mary
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and Doug, and exploring some of the wonderful activities and attractions that would create that memorable holiday for you.
The team and I really appreciate the 'traveler perspective' of your accommodation on board. This will be super helpful for the team for future recommendations.
If you are ever looking for future travel then we would be delighted to help.
All the best, Jane and The Team

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We had KimKim ( and Julia and Sara) make ALL ...
Ireland | Jul 9 - Jul 16, 2024

Virginia Carruthers
Virginia Carruthers S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

We had KimKim ( and Julia and Sara) make ALL the arragnemtns for our Ireland trip. though I typically enjoy and do my own planning, I got busy with other things and had KimKim do it all. Amazing job.

Great tours arranged, and all the personal touches worked out perfectly. The ONLY issue we had was we could not do more. Our days were packed! We wish we had added more days to the southern and western coasts. but just could not.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jul 26, 2024

Hi Virginia

Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. What a whirlwind it was but super happy you had a wonderful time traveling with us. It would be lovely to see you again in the future.

All the best, Jane & Sarah

Our 16 person tour van from Bath that include...
England | Jun 9 - Jun 20, 2024

Phyllis
Phyllis R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2024

Our 16 person tour van from Bath that included Stonehenge, Avebury and Cotswold village was okay. The van was full and I felt quite cramped in comparison to a similar tour we had taken in Iceland. Driver gave no instruction about moving one’s seat around to give everyone an opportunity to sit up close or not. We were on time and the van was already fully seated so we were trapped in the rear seat for the entirety of the day. Shouldn’t have been my responsibility to complain rather than provide some up front guidance. L

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

HI Phyllis

Thank you for taking the time to write to us with a review. We apologize that your '16 person tour' was not as you wished. We are delighted that you enjoyed many aspects of your 12-day trip, especially your hotel stay in York.
It was a pleasure working with you and we wish you many more happy travels.
All the best, Jane & Sarah

Cheers to the wonderful team at Kim Kim!
England | May 23 - Jun 7, 2024

Megan
Megan S.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2024
Eddie on the hidden gem food tour was very kind, intelligent and interesting. By far one of my favorite tours. Tim in Brussels showed us more than meets the eye and gave us some great info on the history of Belgium and its capital city all while having a great smile and witty banter 👍 Loved his tour as well. Juan in Amsterdam was the perfect guide to get me back on a bike after 10 years in a busy city. I enjoyed his tour immensely as well. Our hotels were unique, we never had a... Read more

Eddie on the hidden gem food tour was very kind, intelligent and interesting. By far one of my favorite tours.

Tim in Brussels showed us more than meets the eye and gave us some great info on the history of Belgium and its capital city all while having a great smile and witty banter 👍 Loved his tour as well.

Juan in Amsterdam was the perfect guide to get me back on a bike after 10 years in a busy city. I enjoyed his tour immensely as well.

Our hotels were unique, we never had a problem with reservations. My trip went so smoothly all I had to do was enjoy! Cheers to the wonderful team at Kim Kim for making my honeymoon special in so many ways.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jun 10, 2024

HI Megan

Thank you for taking the time to review your wonderful honeymoon. It makes us so happy to receive this super review.

Congratulations once again on your marriage. Thank you for reaching out to us to assist with your trip planning and we hope to see you again real soon.

All the best for a happy future, from, Jane & The Team