February 11, 2022Experience the Magic of 'Encanto' on This 8-day Trip to Colombia
Zicasso, a company that matches travelers with leading travel agents to help create dream vacation itineraries, may not want to "talk about Bruno," but it does want to help you set off on a magical Encanto-inspired trip to Colombia.
February 2, 2022This could be the biggest spring break for travel in years. Here’s how to prepare for it.
At Zicasso, which matches travelers with travel agents, customers are on track to spend 30 percent more this year than they did in 2019. But spring break doesn’t have to drain your bank account, says Marci-Beth Maple, a marketing manager for the company. She recommends an international destination, such as Central or South America, if you don’t have a lot of time or money.“For those with a longer spring break vacation, this may be the last opportunity to visit many iconic destinations in Europe without the traditional crowds,” she adds. “February and March are a good time to visit Italy, Spain, Portugal and other European countries. And it’s shoulder season, so it’s less expensive.”
January 14, 2022The most popular destinations for 2022 travel, according to experts
Brian Tan, the founder and chief executive of the travel planning company Zicasso, says the average price per trip has gone up 38 percent compared to pre-pandemic business. Customers are upgrading their experiences, lengthening their trips, picking luxury properties and taking private tours.
January 5, 2022Where to Travel in 2022
“While the Galapagos Islands has been a perennial draw with its unique wildlife and experiences like snorkeling with playful sea lions and walking with giant tortoises, Ecuador also has much to offer on the mainland,” says Brian Tan, CEO of Zicasso, a luxury travel company in Mountain View, Calif.
December 7, 2021Travelers face more uncertainty in 2022. Here’s how to make plans.
Brian Tan, chief executive and co-founder of luxury travel company Zicasso, says people are already spending more on their 2022 trips, particularly when they go abroad. The average international trip cost for next year has increased to $5,800 per person — up 38 percent from 2019, according to Zicasso’s internal booking numbers. Travelers also expect more, because it may be their first international trip in several years.
October 4, 2021The Resurgence of the Travel Agent
In the age of a global health crisis, folks who have not worked with travel advisors before are turning to the pros for trip planning and custom itineraries. According to Tan, Zicasso has seen an increased demand in the wake of Covid for travel experts and the services they provide.
July 9, 2021Should you cancel your summer vacation? Crowds, high prices and variants have some travelers reconsidering.
Mike Gnitecki had an ambitious trip to Italy planned for this summer — a two-week tour of Rome, Milan and Florence. But halfway through booking his first getaway in more than a year, he decided to cancel it.
June 22, 2021Europe travel is complicated. Take these 7 tips from travelers who just went.
As Europe continues reopening its borders to Americans, travelers are jumping at the opportunity to return to the continent. Entry requirements are different depending on the country you’re visiting, but one thing remains the same: It’s complicated to go to Europe right now.
May 5, 2021Greece Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
On April 19, the Greek government announced that a phased reopening had begun, marking the first time international travelers could visit since the borders closed in March 2020. There’s been a rush of interest in trips to Greece since, according to AFAR’s trusted travel advisors, but a question lingers: Should you go now?
February 24, 2020Blockbuster films, books, and TV drive a surge of "set-jetting"
Popular entertainment is driving theme-based travel more now than ever and Zicasso is a leader in this "set-jetting" trend. Zicasso's Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey itineraries demonstrate how fully immersive custom tours can be designed through the perspective of widely popular TV dramas.
November 19, 2019This 'Frozen'-themed Trip to Norway Will Make You Feel Like Elsa — Reindeer, Castles, and All
Zicasso, a service that matches vacation-goers to planning specialists and travel agents, is highlighting a new eight-day Disney-inspired trip to Norway fit for all the ice princes and princesses out there.
October 28, 2019Take a “Frozen”-Inspired Family Tour of Norway This Winter
Luxury travel specialist Zicasso is paying tribute to the country’s mystical fjords, charming villages and enchanting, snowy hills with a new Frozen-inspired Winter Family Tour of Norway—which means all the young Elsas and Annas can live out their fairytale dreams in the very places that inspired Arendelle.
