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We’re sharing our favorite islands worth crossing oceans for, and Menorca is the one you didn’t know you needed.

“Located off the eastern coast of Spain in the Balearic Islands, Menorca is the quieter, more laid-back Mediterranean destination focused on nature, agro-tourism, and relaxation, rather than the nightlife and beach clubs of Ibiza. The island has long been on my list for a slow-paced, extended holiday, perfect for hiking and catching some early spring sun.

After spending a couple of weeks on Menorca, my recommendation is to not pack your itinerary. It is a place to wander and let time unfold. Instead, prioritize the island’s coastal walks, day-sails to secluded coves, prolonged lunches, and visits to the historical sites and interior countryside. It’s an island where historical and modern life co-exists and provides a little slice of natural paradise.”

– Lana Byal, VP of Private Travel Sales

Check out Lana’s Menorca travel tips and explore all 9 islands here: https://elevatedestinations.com/epic-island-adventures

“You know that feeling, when you realize your soul just grew a little bit? That happened for me in the Galapagos 20 years ago. Watching the phosphorescent trails of fish darting through the sea all around me, with the clear star-strewn sky above, I knew I would keep that moment out at sea with me, always. My time in the Galapagos filled my young mind with wonder that such a place could exist, and with hope that it might remain riotously wild and beautifully free well beyond my first 8 days there.

Of course, much has changed since 2004! But yet, the rugged and thoroughly untamed beauty of the Islas Encantadas still crashed over me in remarkable ways half a lifetime later. What a profound privilege it was to wake to friendly finches on my balcony and giant tortoises in the gardens in the highlands of Santa Cruz each morning!

I came to the Galapagos Safari Camp at a time when I needed to be snuggly wrapped up in nature’s embrace once more. I departed a week later strengthened by the kind and attentive nourishment of locally sourced feasts, thoughtful wildlife encounters, and a deep and abiding respect for living lightly within a fragile island ecosystem.

We humans are adventurers, storytellers, and deep observers when we allow ourselves to be. The Galapagos Islands tug at something essential that may sometimes feel buried under the weight of distractions, reminding us of what matters most: time to be present, engaged, and with open minds in a place of wonder. I simply cannot wait to go back.”

– Emily Jump, Director of Private Travel Operations

Want to know what other islands our Travel Advisors are loving right now? → https://elevatedestinations.com/epic-island-adventures

Most leaders don’t need another strategy session.

They need space to breathe.

You know the feeling…

Back-to-back meetings.
Constant decisions.
Holding space for everyone else while quietly running on empty.

You tell yourself you’ll slow down soon.
But “soon” never comes.

Real leadership growth doesn’t happen when you’re pushing harder.

It happens when you step away long enough to reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and the bigger picture.

That’s why we’ve created our first retreat in Elevate Destinations’ Social Impact Journeys series.

Emergent Leadership Intensive: Breath Meets Water

This five-night, intentionally designed experience in the wild beauty of Baja California was created for leaders committed to meaningful impact, but who know they need to refill their own cup first.

Think:

Time to decompress in nature
Space for real reflection
Connection with a community of thoughtful, purpose-driven leaders

The kind of reset that actually changes how you show up when you return.

Imagine leading from a place of clarity instead of exhaustion.
Making decisions with intention, not urgency.
Feeling grounded, energized, and aligned again.

That’s the shift this experience is designed to create.

An experience that aligns your intuitive self with your strategic self.

What would it look like to truly step away for five days?

Learn more here: https://elevatedestinations.wetravel.com/i/69b165b379f157cacc9d1446 -leadership-intensive

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