Partner Reviews

I recently went on an outstanding fam trip with IHG with a small group of Virtuoso advisors, as well as Lindsey Dollahon (Global Luxury & Lifestyle Sales Director, US West, and our listed contact in the vendor directory, Lindsey.Dollahon@ihg.com). Many of the arrangements and details were fine-tuned by David Rubio (Cluster Luxury & Leisure Director of Sales, based out of Barcelona but handling all 3 properties, david.rubio@kimptonvividorahotel.com). In short, we were treated very well, the itinerary was incredibly reasonable, and I enjoyed all 3 unique properties and the destinations. Here's a brief breakdown of each property:

Kimpton Vividora - Barcelona

Great location in the Gothic Quarter, a couple blocks off La Rambla and very close to Passeig de Gràcia (shopping and some of the high end hotels). There is some bustle but generally speaking I thought the noise was pretty minimal at night for how in the thick of things…

Daytrip has some really good global coverage at reasonable prices (usually), but I have had very mixed experiences with them. Many of my point-to-points in Europe and South America have gone well, BUT I am working with a group right now who have about 20 arrival transfers from Heathrow...and many have not gone well.

Daytrip states: For airport pick-ups, the driver will be waiting for the clients at the arrival hall associated with their flight number, holding a sign with their name on it. Most drivers have not been in the arrivals hall, and those who have had a name on their phone at best (i.e., tiny). Some clients have had a hard time finding the drivers. One driver even left when he only had 2 of 4 people on the manifest!

Overall not great. This could simply be a London and/or Heathrow specific issue, but it has me concerned…