Colombia Luxury Family Trip Review: Isle of Baru, Cartagena, Local Cuisine, Architecture, 8-Day Tour

Brian, from the travel agency, was an absolute pleasure to work with while planning the trip of a lifetime for my family.  Now that my children are all adults, we were looking to travel somewhere interesting where we could experience great food and culture while also spending quality time together; something that of course get's more difficult as we have gotten older and more geographically separated.
We landed on Colombia, an through Zicasso were lucky enough to meet Brian and his team.  He worked tirelessly; first establishing our interests and goals, and then curating the most personalized and thoughtful plan for our eight day trip.  We started on the Isle de Baru, where Brian found and booked us the most incredible, architecturally stunning property to relax by the pool with a seaside view.  While there, we had the pleasure of enjoying a true gourmet Chef (Juan) who prepared a rotating menu of classic Colombian dishes, as well as more adventurous culinary displays inspired by local flavors.  At one point we mentioned the gorgeous flowers on the property's extensive garden, and Juan responded by making a refreshing lemonade from those exact plants.  The rest of the staff was equally wonderful, our host was as attentive as she was charming, and the team made sure we wanted for nothing.  Overall we had the most exquisite time.
Our next stop was Cartegena; where our guide picked us up and led us on a journey through the city.  He was not only a knowledgeable historian, both of the city and the country as a whole, but also extremely engaging and fun to be with.  Beyond the planned historical tours of the city, He continued to cater our experiences to our personalities as he got to know us better, pivoting on the fly to bring us locally fresh squeezed juices, interesting architectural experiences, and even a world-class cocktail workshop at one of Colombia's oldest and most prodigious bars.
The attention to detail we experienced in Cartegena was not limited to our activities.  Brian found us a breathtaking boutique hotel.  The hotel was also architecturally stunning, the staff (led by their fearless leader; Catherine) were available for anything and the most friendly gracious team we had ever met.  Every detail was the pinnacle of luxury, and we enjoyed every moment there.  She even went above and beyond to celebrate/surprise my daughter on her birthday with balloons and a chocolate torte on the day of our departure.
Overall, we had the trip of a lifetime thanks to Brian's patience, expertise, and kind manner.  For months he worked alongside me to make sure all my questions and concerns were addressed, creating a magical experience for us all.  As a family who appreciates the planning stage as an extension of the vacation experience, it was rewarding to get to work with Brian whose energy and excitement were an integral component to creating such a successful adventure.  Thank you, Brian!