Where to Go by Season Travel Guide

Experience the world’s beauty across the seasons, and discover what makes summer, spring, winter, and fall unique in your favorite places across the globe. Make a splash on tropical beaches with your family in the summer, enjoy winter sports in the Alps, explore popular hotspots when there are fewer crowds in spring, or head to a wine country when autumn's colors burst. Our travel guide by season shares trip ideas, destination recommendations, and more information on what to expect when traveling in summer, spring, winter, or fall.

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Paralia Voutoumi Beach on Antipaxos Island in Greece

Summer Vacation Ideas for 2025: Best Places, Itineraries, and More

Summer is a coveted time in which to enjoy new experiences in popular places, and this collection of our top summer vacation ideas for 2025 features countries...
Winter in Hallstatt, Austria

Winter Vacation Ideas for 2025/2026: Best Places, Itineraries, & More

Our top winter vacation ideas for 2025/2026 circle the world and our collection of sample trips can inspire your December, January, or February vacation....
Spring blooms in Rovinj, Croatia

Spring Vacation Ideas for 2025: Best Places, Itineraries, and More

With colorful scenery, fewer crowds, and great weather at destinations around the globe, this list of spring vacation ideas is just the beginning of what...
Lush green countryside along the Whanganui River in New Zealand

Fall Vacation Ideas for 2025: Best Places, Itineraries, and More

Whether in the heart of the season or at its cusp, our top fall vacation ideas for 2025 can immerse you in the beauty of shifting scenery across the Northern...
Morning scene of Dolomite alps in Italy

Italy in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More

The quiet of Italy in winter echoes through its piazzas and is savored in the warm glow of a trattoria. The country sheds the vibrancy of summer for a...
The Acropolis during winter time in Athens, Greece

Greece in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More

Greece in winter is a well-kept secret among discerning travelers. The frantic pace of the Mediterranean summer fades, to be replaced by a stillness over...
Sierra Nevada, Spain

Spain in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, and More

Spain in winter is steam rising off a bowl of cocido in a Madrid taberna, bitter oranges bright against Córdoba's cold stone, and the hush of a Sierra...
View of the National Pantheon in Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather & More

Portugal in winter, in contrast to some of its Mediterranean neighbors, offers plenty of sunshine and fewer crowds, and our ideas of the best places to...
Strasbourg, France

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France in the winter is a true delight, offering a magical and diverse array of experiences. From the twinkling Christmas markets to the snowcapped peaks...
Aerial view of Ozalj Castle in the town of Ozalj, Croatia.

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Daigo-ji Temple with autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan

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Luxury resort pool by the beach in the Maldives

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Woman standing in front of Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina

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Hiker watching the midnight sun in Lofoten, Norway

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Italy Tour Review: Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Pompeii, Capri, Boat Tour, Wine Tasting, 9 Days

We had a great visit to the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. The accommodations selected by Zicasso's travel specialist were well situated and comfortable. The food was very good and the day tours were educational and entertaining. It was a little hot during the peak sun hours, so next year we'll go a little later in the year.

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Croatia Travel Review: Scenery, 9 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist and the travel company were wonderful while planning and during my trip to Croatia. Our travel specialist worked with me on the itinerary and was able to tailor our trip to my specific interests and budgetary needs. I would absolutely recommend them!

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Greece Trip Review: Islands, 17 Days

Our trip to three Greek islands was pretty close to absolute perfection. We’d never used Zicasso before, but my sister had used it twice and highly recommended it. She was right, and now we’re recommending it to everyone we know who loves to travel.

Our agent took the time to really get to know us and what our hopes were for this trip. She listened carefully and gave us detailed and knowledgeable feedback on our proposed itinerary. Our overall feeling at the end of our trip was that we’d been taken care of at every moment… we felt like every detail had been considered and planned nearly perfectly. In 17 days, there was only one situation where we needed to work out a minor glitch.

We will use Zicasso every time we travel going forward.

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Safari, 2 Weeks

We had a fantastic time. The travel company thought of everything and guided us through what could have been a complicated trip. We appreciated that we were met at every airport by drivers and guides. Our accommodations were beyond our expectations.

Our travel specialist really took into account what we told him to make sure our needs and our budget were met. His Zoom calls were so helpful with the planning. We stayed at three different bush camps and each was unique in its own way, giving us a wide variety of experiences and many wonderful animals to observe and photograph.

I have already mentioned our travel specialist to a couple of friends, suggesting that if they are planning a trip to Africa, he is their man. Thank you, Zicasso, for recommending the travel company.

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Portugal Trip Review: Lisbon, Porto, Douro Valley, Pena Palace, Obidos, 10 Days

The trip was simply amazing. It exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were first class and conveniently located in Lisbon and Porto. The guides were all top-notch. They were both informative and entertaining. We never felt like we were sitting in a lecture hall.

Also, my group just turned 70 in age and the guides and drivers accommodated our pace. In Porto, the guide acquired taxis to get us from the river up the hill to the cathedral. In the Douro Valley, the guide was able to arrange for us to be dropped off on the far shore to avoid some of the mountain roads. The drivers were also a delight and we felt safe with them at the wheel.

In addition, we would all recommend Zicasso’s travel company and, in particular, our travel specialist. He was easy to work with in laying out the itinerary and it was obvious he knew the best guides, drivers, and accommodations. He was always attentive. We experienced no problems at all on the trip and my only communication with him was to tell him how excellent everything was going.

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Ireland Vacation Review: Golf, 10 Nights

My wife and I chose Zicasso because we liked their business model for luxury travel. We interviewed two travel specialist companies recommended by Zicasso for a trip to Ireland. We chose our travel company based on their attention to detail after we explained what were our goals for the trip. After committing to their program, it became seamless in arranging everything from hotels, tours, dinner, and even a round of golf. The outcome from the trip was beyond great.

The travel company was also in contact with us during the trip to make certain everything was happening as planned. We would highly recommend Zicasso and this travel company for customized luxury travel.

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