Travel Guide for 2025

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Whether you seek relaxing days on sun-kissed shores, thrilling adventures in far-flung corners, or precious moments shared with loved ones, 2025 promises exciting new travel possibilities. Leave behind well-trodden tourist trails to uncover hidden gems. Discover authentic cultural experiences in the world’s top destinations. Create enduring memories while exploring new places as a family. From Italy to South Africa, New Zealand to Chile, and beyond, our travel guide for 2025 shares travel inspiration and advice for your next international trip.

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Our 10 Best International Family Vacations for First-Timers

Our 10 best itineraries for families traveling internationally for the first time offer you inspiration for your trip focused on where you can go, what you can do, and more.

From exploring the beauty and history of Italy to embracing the immersive culture of Japan, island-hopping in Greece to exploring the tropical ambiance of Belize, you can discover the world’s most exciting destinations in a family-friendly environment as you uncover history, culture, coastlines, countryside, and other experiences important to your family.

Find the right ideas for you and your kids as you explore new ways to visit the countries that interest you with our top 10 sample itineraries for families.

Our 10 Best Luxury Italy Itineraries

Italy is a top destination among luxury travelers and our best luxury Italy itineraries for all types of trips, from food tours to romantic vacations, offer the finest experiences from Rome to Sicily, and beyond.

Find inspiration for your custom trip to the country in these popular itineraries or browse our luxury Italy tours for more ideas on how to experience the best of Italy on a vacation that is handcrafted to bring your travel dreams to life.

From an adventurous, private, island-hopping excursion to an exclusive, romantic culinary tour with a Michelin-starred chef, an insider’s discovery of lesser-known towns to secluded countryside comforts, discover the luxuries of Italy on your tailored tour.

Our 10 Best Portugal Itineraries

Bask in the sun setting over the Atlantic, embrace golden beaches bathed in Iberian light, and indulge in celebrated wine and cuisine with our best Portugal itineraries.

Portugal is admired for its colorful historic cities with cobblestone streets, while renowned cuisine captures the spirit of local culture, all featured in our Portugal tours. From Lisbon to Porto, the Douro Valley to the Algarve, we can show you the best of Portugal.

Explore authentic heritage, stunning artwork, world-class surfing, captivating traditions, and more with our 10 dream Portugal itineraries.

Our 10 Best African Safari Trips

An African safari opens the mind and soul to an experience unlike any other, with diverse locations and experiences on offer, and our best African safari trips will whet your appetite for adventure and discovery.

Based on your safari preferences, you could find yourself traversing more than one of Africa’s incredible safari destinations. Enhance your safari experiences in Southern and East Africa with city discoveries and beach escapes, immersions into local culture and unique wildlife havens.

Get inspired with travel ideas from some of our sample African safari itineraries and speak to a travel specialist to custom-design your ideal safari experience.

Our 10 Best Spain Itineraries

From Madrid to Mallorca, Seville to San Sebastian, Barcelona to Bilbao, Granada to Girona, our 10 best Spain itineraries demonstrate why the country is a perfect destination at any time of the year.

From a flavorful tour of authentic dishes to the romance of the coastline, an exploration of the dynamic trails to exclusive views of famous architectural grandeur, discover why Spain is the right destination for any traveler.

The following sample itineraries were designed by our top travel specialists for Spain and offer essential experiences as you consider your ideal vacation sampled from our Spain Tours & Vacations.

Our 9 Best Tropical Honeymoon Itineraries

Our nine best tropical honeymoon itineraries can immerse you in the untouched beauty that spreads from pristine coastlines to emerald jungles, capturing the majesty of romance.

Lounge on soft sands the color of snow. Embrace a view of a lagoon from an overwater bungalow. Embrace a secluded dinner on the beach beneath the stars. The perfect tropical destination can give you breathtaking adventure and seclusion.

Working with a travel specialist can help you find the perfect balance of exploration, discovery, and passion as you design the right tropical honeymoon for you.

Our 10 Best Luxury Travel Vacations

Spectacular service, handpicked boutique properties, and thoughtfully selected experiences are just the beginning when it comes to these luxury travel vacations.

Whether in search of a remote lodge that overlooks dramatic landscape, eager to plunge into crystal-clear waters on a remote beach, intrigued by the promise of opulent palaces, or interested in exclusive visits to view renowned art and artifacts, a truly luxurious trip can be designed to fit your preferences, with ideas from our Handcrafted Luxury Tours & Vacations.

No matter your destination, you can find premium discoveries and unparalleled experiences with your personalized luxury Zicasso trip.

2024 Zicasso Luxury Travel Report

As we approach the end of the year, it is clear that 2023 truly marked the full return of the travel industry.

We at Zicasso have analyzed data from approximately 40,000 trip requests, mined thousands of verified Zicasso reviews, and performed a detailed survey of 200 of our key in-country travel specialists to determine next year’s biggest trends for planning and bookings, as well as top interests, activities, and destinations. From looking at how the traditional notions of high, shoulder, and low seasons are evolving to seeing a continuation of record bookings in many traditionally popular destinations, we have noticed how supply and demand can influence travel type and timing.

The following results of our 2024 Travel Trends Report show what we expect luxury travel to look like next year.

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Namibia Travel Agent Review: Africa Safari, Desert Dunes...
"The tour guide was excellent and he was with us all trip."

Reviewed By Vishal P.

Tanzania Safari Review: Tailor-made Safari in Tanzania
"They were more than I had hoped for....I felt very secure..."

Reviewed By Barbara W.

Luxury African Safari Review: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambezi...
"Our African travel company completely understood our objective...

Reviewed By Jeff &.

Travel Review: Luxury Morocco Tour, Fes, Marrakech, Volubis,...
"Our agent and her staff did an excellent job arranging...

Reviewed By Cretia E.

Spain Family Vacation: Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville,...
"...our family is very well traveled and we more impressed...

Reviewed By Lisa R.

Spain Vacation Review: Barcelona, Madrid, Museums, Culture...
"Our agent at this Spain travel company was really wonderful,...

Reviewed By Gabriella T.