The temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt
Every journey begins with you: your desires, your dreams, your unique vision of the perfect vacation. With Zicasso, our travel specialists take the time to listen, diving into the details of what will make a trip unforgettable for you. Nothing rivals the expertise, intuition, and personal touch of human connection in curating luxury travel experiences.
We do what mass travel sites cannot: we connect you with two hand-selected experts who live and breathe the destinations you wish to explore. These specialists bring years of in-country knowledge, cultural insights, and firsthand experience to the table. They don’t simply generate an itinerary using technological tools; they craft a personalized adventure designed to align with your passions and exceed your expectations.
Our process is a bold stand against the sterile, automated approach that is flooding the travel industry. While others may rely on algorithms and generic recommendations, we champion the human touch with dedication and ingenuity to earn your trust. With your input, we’ll refine every detail of your trip, shaping an itinerary that’s as unique as you are.
Photo courtesy of Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Our idea of travel has evolved from a belief that luxury means five-star hotels and multi-course dinners. Luxury now implies a desire for exclusive experiences that take us away from the crowds; that immerse us in the indelible charm of a private kitchen in Fes or a unique terrace view from a secluded safari camp in the Okavango Delta. Exceptional travel now requires local insight and expertise, an eye for immersive experiences and connections to make them happen.
Zicasso matches you with travel specialists in the countries you choose to visit. A travel specialist is a vacation planner and partner who knows their destinations inside and out, inviting you to explore the world beyond the guidebooks. Whether you wish to uncover a new place in Greece on a Greek Island itinerary or discover a familiar one in a new way, our travel specialists use their insider knowledge to reveal the world from new perspectives.
Manlio, a Spain travel specialist who can customize a highlights of Spain tour based on your preferences, says, “Travel has become more and more about experiences, memories, and the opportunity to adopt a culture or lifestyle that is different from the one back home. In this regard, relying on insider access to make sure one can avoid tourist traps and have someone who can enable them to truly experience the local culture have made travel specialists sought-after.”
Roys Peak, New Zealand
A Zicasso travel specialist helps design trips around your unique preferences, goals, expectations, and group. You can customize our sample itineraries or build your vacation from scratch with the insight and assistance of our top travel specialists.
Sample ideas like our scenic North and South Island New Zealand itinerary are a springboard to ignite your imagination and help you discover specific experiences or places to visit. These ideas represent a foundation your travel specialist can redesign to fit perfectly with your travel dreams. From adjusting the length of your trip to adding different places, specific adventure activities, or recommending the best cultural experiences, your travel specialist can handle every aspect of your trip’s design.
Sunrise kayaking at Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Zicasso travel specialists remove the stress of planning the perfect vacation, allowing you to focus on your journey and the experiences that await. Facilitating the travel planning for your trip from the moment you submit a Trip Request to the day you depart, the duration of your vacation, and once you return, your travel specialist goes above and beyond to make your experience stress-free.
Removing the stress from travel planning, travel specialists also encourage travelers to spend their relaxing adventures exploring the world’s most unique places. When working with a travel specialist, you have a partner who will ensure an inspiring and engaging journey off the world’s beaten path.
For example, New Zealand travel specialist Kate has organized authentic travel programs that support the conservation of cultural heritage and natural resources, in addition to highlighting the endless wonders in the crystal-clear waters of Abel Tasman National Park or the sound of crampons digging into the icy surface of Franz Josef Glacier. Freedom from stress allows you to have these kinds of unforgettable journeys.
Santorini, Greece
Flexibility is a key consideration when planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist, as the nature of travel is constantly changing. A travel specialist, beyond ensuring the necessary arrangements are made for flexibility in departure and return dates or tour times, ensures you experience the luxury of flexibility for the duration of your vacation.
Travelers who choose Zicasso as their travel partner enjoy trips that adapt and evolve to suit the moment. Instead of being locked into specific experiences, places, and situations, you can quickly and easily make changes to your itinerary before and during your vacation.
You could, for example, extend your stay on a sensational Greek island or choose to swap out your morning safari in the Kruger for a night safari to see nocturnal wildlife. The choices are yours and the changes can always be made with the help of your travel specialist.
Torres del Paine, Chile
Your travel specialist's support goes beyond advice, recommendations, and travel planning. They are available 24/7 for your comfort and place your safety at the center of your vacation. From arranging private transfers to offering private guided tours or group tours with reputable guides, travel specialists ensure your travel needs and experiences are as safe as possible.
As Zicasso travel specialists are available for the duration of your trip, you can contact them in the rare case of an emergency. Whether there is a tour delay or a medical situation to attend to, your readily available specialist can provide you with information, contact details, or specific solutions to your challenges.
The right travel specialist acts as your advocate, with up-to-date information on legal and health regulations, taking into account safety protocols that will ease possible travel challenges.
Ronda, Spain
From the first conversation to the final farewell, our travel specialists are by your side, offering guidance, insight, and support every step of the way. This is a journey that prioritizes your peace of mind, not only during the planning stages, but throughout your travels and beyond. Your experience is never reduced to data points or automated scripts; it’s enriched by human interaction, thoughtful consideration, and a commitment to excellence that only people can provide.
This is the art of travel as it was meant to be: personal, intentional, and profoundly memorable, and we are committed to the power of genuine human connection to deliver an experience that’s second to none.
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