As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.

Monica Selinsky

It’s important to clearly define the term “vacation.” To any parent that has ever existed, we all KNOW that there is a huge difference between “vacation” and “trip.” A vacation is adults-only, kid-free travel! Any level of travel with kids in-tow is most certainly a TRIP! ;) My husband, Eric, and I prioritize our family TRIPS around our full-house bookings. Read more>>

Sergio Ivan Alean

I try to take as msuch vacation time as possible. But for the most part my wife, and I take some time off of work in December for our wedding anniversary. It really doesn’t matter where we go, as long as we are able to relax and reset. Just a few weeks ago I was reading an article in a window cleaning magazine that spoke about this specific topic. Read more>>

Valerie Brooks

In the wedding and event industry it is practically impossible to take a vacation, especially if you’re booked every weekend. I have learned that a vacation is important. I have now started out carving out time to take a break. It allows you to refresh yourself and it helps to combat burnout. Read more>>

LaTamara Buggs

Absolutely! You have to, or you’ll go crazy!! Vacations are a must! Unplugged vacations at that! You have to be able to take a break and allow yourself to reset! If you don’t this entrepreneur life will consume you! Me personally I try to take a vacation every quarter! Even if its just a weekend off from work or a small getaway! Your peace and sanity is worth more than a dollar! Read more>>

Denyce Renee

I do take vacations. I believe they are necessary for re-fueling your energy and creativity. Even if I can’t take a long break, just getting away from home for a few days helps to unclutter my mind and make room for new ideas. Being an artist, new places are often the inspiration for new artwork and projects, so more often than not, my vacations end up being “working vacations”, and I’m perfectly fine with that, since I love to be behind the camera- especially when I know that I might end up taking home somebodys’ next favorite piece of art! Read more>>

Jordan Walker

Do I take vacations!? OF COURSE! One of the best things about being your own boss is you can take vacations whenever you want to! ;) You get so burnt out trying to plan vacations around all of your other coworkers and get stressed out if you don’t have enough PTO if you’re working for something else or a big company. Very thankful that I’m able to do so and not have to worry or stress about vacationing! Read more>>

Sharon Benton

Yes! Vacations are important to me for lots of reasons. A change of scenery is not only good for giving yourself a break from work and your normal routine, but you get to see new things and new environments and stimulate different parts of your brain. Different countries have different aesthetics and trends. You never know where you will find inspiration! Natural scenery, food markets, museums, architecture, the quality of light, and these things can influence your part in surprising ways. Read more>>