Question: Describe your idea of the perfect entrepreneurial vacation.
Surfing in the Middle of Nowhere
"Part of being an entrepreneur is exploring new industires or shaking up current ones. I like to take a trip to a off the beaten getaway where I can surf or just relax where there aren't that many tourists and there is an opportunity for me to focus, meditate and enjoy the simple life. This type of vacation gets me to recharge my batteries and look at my life and business in a different way. "
@derekcapo
Touring Artisan Lands
"In fashion, everyone talks about using artisans from South Asia in their lines, but young designers have no way of accessing those artisans. I would love to be able to go to villages in the North-West Frontier Province or to the Rajasthan desert to develop personal relationships that can lead to a wider, more fair distribution of these dying professions. "
@benishshah
Traveling Without Interruptions
"I'd love to vacation with the smartphone turned off and a qualified individual left in charge at the business. I would take no business phone calls -- just a few quick and simple check-ins. I'd spend time at a favorite destination with enough money saved on airfare, food and lodging so that the vacation can be enjoyable and interesting each and every day."
@moneycrashers
Pushing Your Limits
"Some of my favorite vacations are on dirt bike trails at campgrounds. It's not always relaxing and fun, but it makes me feel like I've accomplished something big after coming back from a tough trail ride. Going on a vacation that pushes your limits and lets you accomplish something outside of business is a great ego boost."
@jenniferdonogh
Making Time for Luxury Activities
"The key to a great vacation is doing luxurious activities -- things that make you happy but you don't create time for weekly. I enjoy staying in shape and sleeping, and both suffer during the work week! I also love my job and my team. The vacation part is about not opening a laptop and not creating new work, but I always want to be responsive to help my teammates and our partners."
@MosesOfWatches
Reading and Enjoying the Quiet
"I always feel like I don't have enough time to read all the books and other materials that are recommended to me as an entrepreneur. I'd love the opportunity to go away for a while and just consume some of those important ideas without an obligation to try to squeeze the effort in between my work."
@thursdayb
Keeping in Touch No Matter Where
"I always have my phone, iPad and computer with me, so I never really take a vacation from work. Why? Because I love what I do, get bored easily and always feel that I must reply to someone within 48 hours (otherwise, it's rude)."
@Trace_Cohen
