Zicasso in the News

Should 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.

Publication 

The Washington Post

Date Published 

7.9.2021
Europe 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.

Publication 

The Washington Post

Date Published 

6.22.2021
Greece 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?

Publication 

AFAR

Date Published 

5.5.2021
Blockbuster 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. 

Publication 

Boston Globe

Date Published 

2.24.2020
This '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.

Publication 

Travel + Leisure

Date Published 

11.19.2019
Take 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.

Publication 

Family Traveller

Date Published 

10.28.2019
Where to live your best 'Downton Abbey' life
"Downton" ended four years ago on the small screen, but its charm has never really gone away and with the cinematic release, luxury travel company Zicasso has created an itinerary to fill in all the details of just how a "Downton"-era character would have spent their day.

Publication 

CNN Travel

Date Published 

9.21.2019
Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit
Discover the real-life filming locations of Downtown Abbey: The Movie through Zicasso's Downton Abbey Movie Tour as highlighted by AFAR.

Publication 

AFAR

Date Published 

9.18.2019
Welcome to the True Ramen Capital in the World
Any noodle fan in Japan should make a visit to Kitakata, which has the most ramen spots per capita of any city in the world. Explore Kitakata with a ramen tour designed by the travel company Zicasso.

Publication 

Food & Wine

Date Published 

9.17.2019
Ahead Of The Movie Experience Downton Abbey In Real Life
If the cinematic debut of Downton Abbey has you psyched, you'll love these curated travel experiences that bring its story to life. With the fanfare surrounding the drama, we are sure many viewers will be inspired to take a trip to England and see the grandeur of the Downton Abbey estate for themselves with a unique Downton experience.

Publication 

Singapore Tatler

Date Published 

9.11.2019
New Luxury ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Tour: Vacation Like the British Aristocracy
Become immersed in the Edwardian-era British aristocracy with an exclusive Downton Abbey-themed vacation so you, too, can travel like a Countess. From taking traditional British tea to exploring the glamorous life of the Crawleys at Highclere Castle, its time to pack your petticoats and monocles and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime

Publication 

Pure Wow

Date Published 

8.27.2019
Tour Africa with a 'Lion King' themed safari
Explore the legendary lands that inspired the 1994 classic animated musical, The Lion King, on a luxurious East African safari that will teach you about the circle of life in a way that’s just as enchanting as the opening scenes of the Academy Award winning movie.
 

Publication 

Conde Nast Traveler

Date Published 

7.26.2019
Foster a Love of Wildlife With These Family-Friendly Safaris
Luxury travel agency Zicasso has created a Lion King–inspired 11-day family safari called Pride of Africa. The itinerary brings travelers through Tanzania and Kenya in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and Cape buffalo. But it also offers some less typical experiences, including cycling and walking safaris in Hells Gate National Park in Kenya.
 

Publication 

AFAR

Date Published 

7.26.2019
These 'Lion King' Inspired Safaris Will Show You the Real-life Pride Lands
Inspired by Disney's iconic animated movie, Zicasso's Lion King Inspired Family Safari: Pride of Africa itinerary will immerse you in distinctly recognizable landscapes to experience the enchanting wildlife depicted in the astonishing film. From the wide-open savannas to busy watering holes, a first-hand encounter with a host of phenomenal animals will bring the Pride Lands to life.
 

Publication 

Travel + Leisure

Date Published 

6.28.2019
Go Beyond the Wall with These Epic 'Game of Thrones' Travel Destinations

The epic series Game of Thrones may be coming to an end, but the travel possibilities are just beginning. See why this Game of Thrones itinerary is making big waves in lieu of the series finale premiere.

Publication 

ABC News

Date Published 

4.17.2019
These Game of Thrones Filming Locations Make for an Epic Honeymoon

Just because Game of Thrones is nearing its end, doesn't mean loyal fans have to give up their Westeros fantasies when it comes to a perfect honeymoon location. See here how this Game of Thrones itinerary will make for a perfect honeymoon.

Publication 

Yahoo! News

Date Published 

4.14.2019
Feed Your Westeros Withdrawal for 15 Days on This Private Tour

If you’ve got a few gold dragons to spare, pack your favorite GoT merch and set out on a 15-day journey through Croatia, Spain, and Morocco to soak up as much of the series’ history as you can. 

Publication 

People Magazine

Date Published 

4.12.2019
Where to meet sriracha chili sauce makers in Thailand

Explore the origins of sriracha, which began as homemade chili sauce in the seaport town of Si Racha, Thailand, on a custom tour organized by Zicasso. Travelers can go from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Ho Chi Minh City, discovering along the way other Thai and Vietnamese culinary specialties.

Publication 

Chicago Tribune

Date Published 

12.11.2018
8 Food Tours in Europe You Need to Take

Dining at Spain’s Michelin-starred temples to gastronomy should be on any serious foodie's bucket list, and Zicasso’s Once in a Lifetime Food & Wine Tour of Spain: 17 Michelin Stars in Two Weeks allows you to do just that. The journey kicks off in Barcelona, where you’ll dine at not one but three three-Michelin-starred restaurants (including the legendary El Celler de Can Roca) before embarking on a train trip through rolling vineyards to Valencia—the home of Spanish paella.

Publication 

Jetsetter

Date Published 

12.3.2018
A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia That Pretty Much Revolves Around Sriracha

It’s a somewhat customizable, if fastidiously detailed, 15-day culinary journey through Thailand and Vietnam, and it’s more or less focused on the region’s most famous condiment-related export. You can book it now, from the luxury travel connoisseurs at Zicasso. The adventure will take you to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Saigon and other smaller cities and towns, where you’ll stay in five-star hotels and hit all the classic stuff.

Publication 

Urbandaddy

Date Published 

11.6.2018
Tour Italian Region Rich in Culture and Food

If you’re a foodie, car fanatic or music lover, get acquainted with Emilia Romagna, a region known for its medieval cities, rich gastronomy, beautiful Ferraris and seaside resorts. This nine-day cultural and culinary tour includes a meal at the Michelin three-star Osteria Francescana restaurant, the dairy farms of Parma and the artisan studios of Cremona, where travelers will sample iconic foods in cities of origin and participate in the production processes.

Publication 

LA Times

Date Published 

9.25.2018
Timepieces and Timekeepers Focus of European Tour

Travelers will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and behind-the scenes visits on a 9-day Switzerland and Germany itinerary that includes: workshops, watchmaking schools, boutiques and museums, where they can learn about the styles and techniques of Switzerland’s well-known luxury watchmakers and the history of hand-crafted, world-famous cuckoo clocks in Germany’s Black Forest.

Publication 

Forbes

Date Published 

4.3.2018
Silver-Screen Travel Inspiration for Oscars Season

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” was nominated for four Academy Awards. Though the film was also shot on location in Bolivia and Croatia, the production expanded to feature more of Ireland. The tour company Zicasso guides guests to many of them in a new eight-day Ireland itinerary called “Ireland and the Last Jedi Encounter.” 

Publication 

New York Times

Date Published 

2.23.2018
A Haute Tour Offers Exclusive Access to Milan Fashion Week

Luxury travel specialists Zicasso have introduced an exclusive 10-day “Italy in Vogue” tour that takes travelers from Milan to Tuscany (including Florence) and Rome on an unparalleled adventure through the iconic world of Italian fashion.

Publication 

AFAR

Date Published 

1.2.2018
Star Wars: The Vacation

An eight-day tour through Ireland, during which you’ll stay in the secret hotel the cast and crew stayed in during their time filming in Donegal, check out the secluded island of Skellig Michael, and swing by Malin Head.

Publication 

Urbandaddy

Date Published 

12.4.2017
9 Destinations Where You Can Escape Winter's Worst

Zicasso has created a week-long tour of Croatia centered around the two fantasy series of Star Wars and Game of Thrones, where visitors get to sample the local wines and delicacies, all while touring filming locations for the famous series. It makes you feel transported to a place far, far, away. 

Publication 

Men's Journal

Date Published 

11.28.2017
The Force Is With These Star Wars-Inspired Honeymoons

An 8-day tour of Ireland, inspired by Star Wars, will include stays in Killarney, Galway, Donegal and Dublin, including a night at the secret hotel in which the cast and crew stayed in during their time filming in Donegal.

Publication 

Brides

Date Published 

11.19.2017
Don’t Forget to Pack Your Lightsaber: Zicasso Creates Two ‘Star Wars’ Inspired Vacation Tours

The Ireland tour spans eight days with stops in Killarney, Galway, Donegal and Dublin, including spending the night at the secret hotel where cast and crew stayed while filming The Force Awakens. Tour number two takes fans on an epic nine-day Croatia tour through Dubrovnik, Croatia, which was used as the casino city of Canto Bight on the planet of Cantonica.

Publication 

PureWow

Date Published 

11.8.2017
Take a Fashionable Trip in Italy

The 10-day Italy in Vogue tour features highlights like a private VIP fashion show at the Ferragamo Boutique in Florence, browsing the Milan Fashion District with an English-speaking personal shopper, a private master class in the art of perfume-making, and access to one of the Milan Fashion Week events if the tour is taken during that time.

Publication 

Chicago Tribune

Date Published 

10.12.2017
These Game of Thrones Filming Locations Make for an Epic Honeymoon

True fans should rest assured that if they want to go all-in, luxury travel operators like Zicasso offer Game of Thrones-inspired itineraries to Spain and Iceland that get fans of the fire and ice saga that much closer to Westeros.

Publication 

Brides

Date Published 

9.1.2017

Pages