Zicasso in the News

Zicasso is offering a 12-day Game of Thrones Spain Tour of Season 6, which combines Thrones sites with other Spanish attractions while spending time in Barcelona, Costa Brava, Tortosa, Almeria, Granada, and Seville.

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Chicago Tribune

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4.14.2016

As Game of Thrones returns to HBO for its sixth season on April 24, luxury travel service Zicasso has put together an epic 12-day Game of Thrones Season 6 Spain Tour of the hit show's gorgeous locations in Spain, which serves as the real-life setting for the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. Thrones fanatics will likely go nuts for the way it "seamlessly blends several of the ongoing storylines with thrilling displays of Spanish culture and heritage," Zicasso promises.

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Maxim

Date Published 

4.4.2016

Experts at transforming fantasy into reality, Zicasso has put together a tour that spans three countries – England, Iceland and Ireland. The 10-day private tour, ​“The Tour Awakens” in a Continent Far, Far Away, takes you into another world, filled with resistance fighters, dark lords, troopers and a neverending search for Luke Skywalker. 

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About Travel

Date Published 

4.1.2016

"Downton Abbey is coming to a close this Sunday, but fans have the chance to relive the show with the new Tribute to Downton Abbey Tour, a 9-day private trip through England and Scotland showcasing some of the most recognizable filming locations of the series."

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New York Times

Date Published 

3.9.2016

"The Zicasso travel agency offers a lavish, 10-day Game of Thrones Tour of Spain and Morocco, with the Spanish portion taking up the first half of the trip. It goes through Seville and Osuna, where the tropical fictional kingdom of Dorne and the slavers’ city of Meereen are filmed, respectively, and also journeys through Spain’s oldest city, Càdiz."

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Fortune

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3.8.2016

Downton Abbey—the record-breaking Masterpiece series-turned-pop culture phenomenon—will bid a final (and undoubtedly very proper) farewell on PBS. As viewers prepare for life without the Crawley clan and their lovable staff of servants, online luxury travel company Zicasso is keeping the Grantham spirit alive with a “Tribute to Downton Abbey Tour."

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Mental Floss

Date Published 

3.2.2016

You've tasted a few great Japanese whiskies by now, and you understand the fuss. But to really deepen your knowledge, go and experience the terroir for yourself. On a 12-day tour of Japan's top sake makers, distillers, brewers, learn how a new generation of distillers has managed to rise to the top of the international game.

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Bloomberg

Date Published 

2.5.2016

With the new “Spirits of Japan Tour," travelers get a firsthand look at some of the country’s top [spirit] producers. The 12-day itinerary includes tours of sake breweries that date as far back as the 1600s; visits to two of Osaka’s leading beer breweries, a visit to Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, home of the #1 single malt whiskey in the world, dinner at the three-Michelin-star Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo, and much more.

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New York Times

Date Published 

10.4.2015

"Travelers who opt for this tour spend 12 days haunting Japan’s finest sake makers, distilleries, breweries, and restaurants, all while exploring some of the country’s most beautiful sites."

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Travel + Leisure

Date Published 

10.2.2015

"Toast Japan's culinary and distillery prowess with a private 12-Day tour offered by Zicasso."

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Los Angeles Times

Date Published 

10.1.2015

It's the height of summer, but "winter is coming" to Spain. Fans are flocking to Game of Thrones-themed tours of Spain, and they're also looking for plot parallels in real-life Spanish politics.

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NPR

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6.15.2015

Zicasso introduces a new luxury tour inspired by HBO's epic hit series 'Game of Thrones,' taking travelers on an immersive 8-day journey through filming locations of Season 5, including three registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Forbes

Date Published 

4.6.2015

"Game of Thrones fans can travel just like their favorite characters from the show...and have fun doing it. Fans have begun taking pilgrimages to international locations where the show is shot. And where the Game of Thrones cast and crew spent last year filming Season 5..."

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Yahoo Travel

Date Published 

4.5.2015

"With most of the upcoming series shot in southern Spain, which stands in for the world of Dorne on the imaginary continent of Westeros, travel referral service Zicasso is looking to attract all die-hard fans with a luxury tour of some of the country's most historical, and most beautiful, cities."

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Daily Mail

Date Published 

4.2.2015

Inspired by the hit series, 'Game of Thrones,' Zicasso is offering new Spain tours highlighting the filming locations of Season 5.

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Conde Nast Traveler

Date Published 

4.1.2015

“For the first time, fans of ‘Game of Thrones’ will get to experience the filming locations in Spain — a country that is so rich in its history of epic battles and dueling kingdoms. Fantasy truly meets reality on this unique Spanish journey!” said Steve Yu, Director or Marketing and Business Development at Zicasso, a luxury travel company that specializes in customizing, life-enriching experiences.

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About Travel

Date Published 

3.31.2015

Zicasso is offer a fully-customizable eight-day culinary adventure that features seven five-course dining experiences at Michelin-rated restaurants totaling 12 Michelin stars...

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MSN

Date Published 

10.25.2014

The Ultimate "Lord of the Rings" Tour: A 60th Anniversary Celebration is a private 11-day customizable luxury package from Zicasso...

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Chicago Tribune

Date Published 

9.16.2014
An 11-day trip that’s meant to indulge every Lord of the Rings fantasy for fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy, with visits to The Shire, Rivendell, and Peter Jackson’s production studio and home base in Wellington, Miramar.

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Yahoo! News

Date Published 

8.12.2014

Travelers can explore Croatian filming locations on their own, or partner with numerous tourism organizations, which have recently begun offering "Game of Thrones"-themed tours. Consider Zicasso's "Game of Thrones: A Unique Tour of Croatia," a 7-day tour of Croatia. 

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Smithsonian

Date Published 

4.10.2014

“We think there’s a wonderful trend of fans of TV shows and series … to really immerse themselves in the history and culture of their favorite shows, ” said Brian Tan, founder and CEO of Zicasso Travel, a luxury travel company that recently launched a weeklong guided tour of the show’s key filming locations in Croatia.

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NBC NEWS TODAY

Date Published 

4.5.2014

Zicasso's tour includes a stop at Krka National Park, with its spectacular waterfalls, and concludes in the walled city of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the current setting of King’s Landing.

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Today

Date Published 

4.4.2014

Inspired by the life and legacy of one of the world’s most inspirational leaders, luxury travel service Zicasso is offering a 5-star journey through South Africa that follows in the footsteps of the late, iconic Nelson Mandela.

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Robb Report

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1.24.2014

Zicasso celebrates five years of luxury travel by bringing you five new tours crafted with unique, special-access experiences.

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Robb Report

Date Published 

1.23.2014

How to find a pro. Zicasso.com lists agent reviews and allows you to solicit bids on a potential trip from a variety of travel experts.

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CNN Money

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1.16.2014

To celebrate their fifth anniversary and redesigned website, the travel specialists at Zicasso have created five trips of a lifetime, each with five experiences to showcase the best that unique luxury travel can offer in Europe, Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia...

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The Boston Globe

Date Published 

1.4.2014

Enjoy a 7-day trip for the biggest of Downton fans while staying at one of the most executive boutique hotels in London. Visit some of your favorite locations from the show, including Highclere Castle and Bampton Village. Discover the beauty of the English countryside as well as the highlights of London during this private customizable tour.

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VisitBritain - Official British Government Tourism Board

Date Published 

1.3.2014

Zicasso has announced the return of its popular seven-day customizable tours inspired by the series, which includes coveted tickets to Highclere, beginning in July.


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SFGate (San Francisco Chronicle)

Date Published 

1.3.2014

Trips of a Lifetime feature: Zicasso mentioned in "How to find a travel agent" sidebar.

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Money Magazine

Date Published 

1.1.2014

THE GETAWAY: Plan a trip to Highclere Castle, where the show is filmed. Zicasso.com. 

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Ladies' Home Journal

Date Published 

12.1.2013

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