May 20, 2025Off-The-Beaten-Path Travel on the Rise This Summer
The busy summer travel season is fast approaching, and Zicasso travelers are either exploring Europe during the shoulder season, in May and the fall, or visiting lesser-known travel regions off the beaten path.
February 22, 2025Zicasso's White Lotus Tour Spotlighted by The Washington Post
The Washington Post highlights our luxury The White Lotus-inspired Thailand tour in their feature on set-jetting tourism. As fans flock to filming locations from the hit HBO show, our curated experience stands at the forefront of this travel trend.
February 18, 2025Zicasso Announces White Lotus Season 3-Inspired Thailand Tour
Following the premiere of season 3 of The White Lotus, Zicasso announces a spiritual and wellness journey that blends luxury resort stays with tailored cultural experiences inspired by the hit show.
February 11, 2025AFAR Features Zicasso's Mufasa-Inspired Family Safari
AFAR magazine spotlights Zicasso's Pride of Africa safari among the top family-friendly African adventures, featuring a 12-night journey through Tanzania and Kenya inspired by Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King.
January 9, 2025New Zealand Remains a Top Zicasso Luxury Destination
While shifting slightly from its peak 2024 ranking in our Luxury Travel Report, New Zealand remains a sought-after destination for our travelers, with Air New Zealand's US connections and fares making 2025 an ideal time to visit.
January 3, 2025Luxury Travelers Embrace Longer, Single-Country Stays
Zicasso CEO Brian Tan shares insights on 2025 luxury travel trends, revealing travelers now average 13.5-day trips and increasingly prefer deep cultural immersion in single destinations over multi-country tours.
January 1, 2025"Set-Jetting" Trending for Travel in 2025
Zicasso leads the "set-jetting" trend with custom tours based on "Mufasa," "Moana 2," and "Gladiator II," while also crafting a Thai escape—complete with a stay at Koh Samui’s Four Seasons Resort—for fans of “The White Lotus”.
October 29, 2024Personalized Tours for Memorable Trips
Wharton Magazine spotlights how Zicasso's founders, Yuchun Ku WG02 and her husband Brian Tan, transformed their passion for authentic travel experiences into an innovative luxury travel company – connecting discerning travelers with top destination experts who turn travel dreams into expertly curated trips.
September 25, 2024The Rise of Offseason Travel
Zicasso reports significant growth in offseason travel for 2024, with double-digit increases in spring bookings and similar expectations for fall, reflecting a broader trend of destinations embracing year-round tourism.
September 17, 2024Luxury Travelers Rush to These Off-Peak Hotspots This Fall
Southern Europe is Zicasso’s premier fall destination, with the top five destinations – Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and France – all in Southern Europe. Japan is also among the top fall destinations for luxury travelers, with Zicasso seeing a 28.4% increase in fall trips compared to last year.
July 2, 2024This 10-Day ‘Rail Cruise’ Lets You Explore Japan on the Country’s Famous Bullet Trains
Zicasso celebrates 60 years of Japan's Shinkansen with an exclusive 10-day "rail cruise" blending modern technology with traditional culture, featuring visits to ancient shrines, bamboo forests, and even a ride on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. This luxury journey showcases the iconic bullet train while exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Kagoshima.
April 19, 2024Zicasso 2024 Summer Travel Trends: The Luxury Travel Report
In the lead-up to the 2024 summer travel season, our extensive analysis of over 20,000 trip requests, verified traveler reviews, and a comprehensive survey of our global network of in-country specialists highlights a recent shift in luxury travel trends. Travelers are increasingly opting for shoulder season and off-peak journeys, driven by a desire to escape crowds, secure favorable prices, and immerse themselves in unique, personalized experiences that prioritize cultural authenticity over traditional peak-season attractions.
