Zicasso Blog: Travel News and Company Updates

As the New Year unfolds and ushers in a new decade, we wish everyone everywhere a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Decade!

In the travel industry, 2009 was perhaps one of the most roller-coaster years. Business at Zicasso was no exception. The first quarter saw many travelers being nervous about making a purchase decision for leisure travel, particularly for longer, complex international trips. Conditions fortunately improved during each subsequent quarter and by the fourth quarter, we saw a remarkable recovery and improvement in traveler confidence.

As you may have noticed, Zicasso now has a good bunch of Travel Reviews! For the first time on the Internet, or anywhere for that matter, real travelers are forming a community that rates and reviews travel agents and tour operators! Only travelers who booked and traveled through Zicasso are invited to write these travel reviews so you know they are from real travelers sharing real experiences.

Zicasso is proud to announce our Quarterly Travel Photo Competition Winner! Balázs Szabó contributed Lonely Day from the largest lake in Hungary.

Lonely Day

For many Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman fans, The Bucket List is a must-see movie. While hospitalized, two men played by Nicholson and Freeman decide to create their lists of what they want to do in their lives before they "kick the bucket" and pass on.

Seeking value for your money makes good common sense. These days we know that precious memories are priceless. Who knows when you'll get the next chance to escape? Plus, you don't want to sacrifice your time, energy, and money on a ho-hum vacation that leaves you yawning.

Here are a few hand-picked traveler value tips based on trends we're seeing and some hot ideas spotted in Money magazine and Conde Nast Traveler.