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.

Rishabh Dudhedia

As a cinematographer, I understand the vital role that breaks play in recharging creativity. While I do take vacations to explore and gain new perspectives, I ensure that my work continues smoothly through careful planning and delegation. Read more>>

Elise Pentz

It is so important when running your own business(you are all the moving parts) to take a step back and relax alittle.. Burnout is so real in any industry where you are running on all cylinders, all the time. Read more>>

Noah Johnson

I believe that it is healthy for everyone to take vacations, no matter what you’re occupation is. For me personally within the creative field, a vacation means I can truly put my mind to rest. Read more>>

Celine Kaplan

Of course I take vacations- they are essential to business. Taking a step away from work is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The luxury is being able to charter a sail boat (wally yachts come to mind) around the Mediterranean (Gozo, Patmos, Corsica) for a few weeks… Read more>>

Miguel Quismondo

As a business owner I barely take real vacation anymore. I do have the luck of traveling a lot, but I lack the actual ability to fully disconnect. Once a year, however, I choose to hide away and visit a place from my bucket list. Read more>>