Vacation Ideas for Couples

My wife and I have been lucky enough to travel to many places around the world, but our April 2025 journey organized by Zicasso's tour company was easily one of the best. Our agent and her team thought of every detail. All we had to do was show up and enjoy these two beautiful countries!

We went to Four cities: Lisbon, Porto, San Sebastián, and Barcelona. The itineraries were thoughtfully planned to give us great experiences without wearing us out too much. And the guides in each city were fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. The transportation was always easy and on time, and the hotels were top-notch.

The travel agent from Zicasso's tour company planned for my family of four the most spectacular and luxurious two-week trip around Portugal. We traveled to and enjoyed the highlights of Lisbon, the romantic architecture in Sintra, the incredible history of Évora, the beautiful coastline of the Algarve, the laid-back atmosphere and gorgeous scenery of Madeira, the beautiful, historical, bustling city of Porto, and the stunning scenery of the Douro Valley. 

The travel agent's suggestions and bookings were all perfectly aligned with what we envisioned and the accommodations booked were all beautifully appointed and family-oriented – five-star hotels that catered to the entire family, with indoor pools and kids greeted with backpacks and toys at the door, and nightly treats on pillows.

The tour guides booked were all very knowledgeable and kind. They were patient with my two- and four-year-olds, and taught us all so many new, amazing things.

Every day was a highlight, but I would say my girls really enjoyed the tile painting as well as the pastel de nata-making workshops.

My husband and I really enjoyed Évora and Sintra, and truly seeing the beauty and history of it all.

We absolutely fell in love with Portugal, the culture, and the food. My only regret is not having more time so we could’ve seen the Azores as well and stayed even longer. 

We so look forward to this travel agent planning us another perfect vacation in the near future!

This was my second Zicasso trip, the first being to Peru in 2024, so I had full confidence in their travel company and was delighted by the level of care and attention to detail throughout the trip. 

I essentially had three trips while in Turkey. I arrived a day early to attend a six-day cooking school that was independently arranged. The travel company smoothly organized my airport pickup and first-night hotel. After the cooking school, I was again booked in the original hotel (old town, close to major sites, clean, nice), and my daughter joined me for a week-long tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. 

The guides in each region were knowledgeable, though we could have made do with fewer facts (height in meters of the Blue Mosque, area in square meters of Hagia Sophia, number of sheep in the country) and had more free time to explore on our own. We loved the major Istanbul sites, the Bosphorus cruise, and lunch on the Asia side. We were delighted with our cave hotel in Cappadocia and the hot-air balloon ride on my daughter's birthday. We loved strolling through Ephesus. 

All the internal flights were arranged, booked, and checked in by the agent, so all we had to do was show up on time. The vans that transported us were clean and nice, with good drivers. After my daughter left, I was booked for three nights on a gulet, with stops on the Mediterranean. It was a nice way to slow down and finish the busy trip. 

The highlight of my travels was dinner at my agent's home with his lovely family. He even arranged for me to find some earrings like those of his mother, which I had admired, and then drove me to the airport. Above and beyond!

Zicasso’s travel specialist planned a wonderful private itinerary for me and my parents, covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and many locations in between. There was incredible variety; we saw mosques and bazaars, took a boat along the Turquoise Coast, visited an underground city, and rode in balloons.

One of my parents has mobility issues and the travel specialist and our guide made great efforts to accommodate. They were also open to feedback and made quick adjustments throughout the trip, where necessary. Our guide was constantly available, which made our journey very comfortable and easy. This was the trip of a lifetime and a special memory for my family.

I originally reached out to Zicasso to find a travel agent to handle our two-week trip to Greece. Zicasso provided me with three travel company options and, after speaking with each, I decided to work with this travel company. The travel specialist turned out to be the best decision I could have made.

Our travel specialist and the travel company team were absolutely amazing and thorough. We planned the trip for me, my wife, brother, and sister-in-law. Every step of the planning process was informative and the travel specialist gave us her best advice leading up to the trip. She answered many of our questions and researched the things we wanted to do while in Greece.

Once we were on the trip, we communicated almost daily with the travel specialist and she remained readily available. She was extremely responsive. It was always a relief during transfer pick-ups to see the travel company’s signs, so we knew who to connect with.

Our two-week Greece adventure through Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete was perfect, and we could tell that the work the travel specialist and the team put in ensured that success. This was a vacation dream of a lifetime, thanks to the travel specialist, the travel company, and Zicasso.

Kudos to Zicasso for recommending the travel company at the beginning and I would highly recommend Zicasso and our travel company to anyone interested in traveling to Greece.

Gratitude and appreciation to all for a trip we will never forget!!!!

Our journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia with Zicasso’s travel company was truly exceptional—one of those rare travel experiences where everything comes together with ease, depth, and meaning.

From the very beginning, the planning was thoughtful and responsive, and once we arrived, every detail unfolded seamlessly. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between structure and flexibility, allowing us to explore deeply, while still feeling relaxed and present in each moment.

What made this trip especially memorable were our two outstanding guides—our guides in Istanbul and our guide in Cappadocia. Their deep knowledge of history, culture, and local context brought each site to life in a way that no guidebook could. Even more impressive was their genuine enthusiasm and willingness to engage with our questions, creating rich, meaningful conversations throughout the journey.

Behind this seamless experience was an exceptional team. We would like to especially recognize the company’s owner and his trusted partner in Turkey. Their leadership, coordination, and commitment to excellence were clearly reflected in every detail of our trip.

We also want to extend our appreciation to the entire support team—the professional drivers and the airport staff who welcomed us with name signs and ensured smooth, effortless transitions from airport to hotel and between destinations. These thoughtful touches made us feel well cared for at every step of the journey.

While our hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia was unfortunately canceled due to weather, the situation was handled with clarity and professionalism. In hindsight, it simply gives us a perfect reason to return.

If there is one thing we would do differently, it would be to stay longer.

We wholeheartedly recommend the travel company to anyone seeking a well-curated, enriching, and truly memorable journey.