Share Travel Experiences and Plan More with Gozaic Reviews

When I travel, I love making discoveries. It’s always a thrill to stumble upon that mom-and-pop ice cream parlor that’s been serving up homemade brownie sundaes for 60 years, or a shop with peeling red siding and a wrap-around porch that sells locally-made wares and has ties to the Revolutionary War. When I leave, all I want to do is proclaim to anyone who will listen: here’s why you must make a stop at this place. With Gozaic.com’s “Reviews” feature, you can share your travel wisdom and benefit from the wisdom of others as you plan your next trip. And on Gozaic, you’re surrounded by an online community of like-minded travelers who seek the same authenticity that you do when you visit new places.

Once you’ve jumped onboard as a free member of Gozaic, you can search for that first-class museum, one-of-a-kind historic site, or simply the name of a city or town that you know and love. After rating it for other Gozaic visitors, you’ll have space to describe why this place is so special to you. Maybe there’s something you wish you had known before you visited. Or perhaps there’s a room in the museum, a dish on the menu or a skyscraper in the city that no one should leave without experiencing. This is the place to share those insights.

Check out this review of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens by Gozaic member “Principessa” for inspiration:

“Vizcaya is unlike any other great estate in the US -- or perhaps anywhere. The gardens are spectacular -- imagine the Boboli gardens with palm trees and a view across tropical waters--and the interiors of the main house are masterpieces of opulent pastiche, riddled with rare antiques, some modern pieces (ca. 1917) and bound together by more than a touch of over-the-top theatricality. It's got the "ooh-aah" factor of the Newport mansions or Biltmore with a completely unique touch of whimsy about it. GO!”

Next time you’re planning a cultural or heritage-based trip, turn to Gozaic for tips from travelers like you—people who enjoy taking enriching trips to places that matter. When you’ve returned from a journey—or when you’re reminiscing about one—put your knowledge to good use. Write a review and let others experience the magic of your favorite destinations.

Stephanie Ostroff is journalism major at the University of Maryland and an intern at Gozaic.

Photos top to bottom: View of Vizcaya's Stone Barge and Biscayne Bay, Bill Sumner for Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Cathay, a Vizcaya guest room, Bill Sumner for Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.