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Corporate Solutions & Group Events
MICE & Incentives Across Italy, Portugal, Spain & Croatia + Charter Cruises in Croatia
For two decades, Culture Discovery Destinations has been redefining corporate travel through authentic, relationship-driven experiences that transform teams and create lasting memories. As the premier direct operator in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Croatia, we don't just plan events... we craft transformational journeys that strengthen bonds, inspire innovation, and deliver measurable ROI.
Why Choose Culture Discovery Destinations?
Our Relationship-Driven Approach
What sets us apart isn't just our expertise, it's our genuine relationships. For 20 years, we've built deep friendships with local families, artisans, chefs, and cultural ambassadors across our destinations. These aren't vendors; they're dear friends who open their homes, share their stories, and create experiences that simply cannot be replicated by traditional operators.
What Fits Your Organization?
MICE & Events
Transform your meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions into immersive experiences that engage, inspire, and deliver results. Our MICE solutions combine world-class facilities with authentic cultural immersion across Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Croatia.
Picture your next board meeting in a medieval castle overlooking Tuscan vineyards, or your product launch in a 16th-century palazzo where Medici royalty once held court. How about a conference in a working winery where participants taste wines during breaks, or an awards gala in the Vatican gardens with private access just for your group?
We don't just book venues - we create transformational environments. Our venues include private historic estates, family-owned vineyards, ancient monasteries, and exclusive locations closed to the public. Each event includes dedicated account management, state-of-the-art AV support, simultaneous translation services, and our signature touch: authentic cultural experiences woven seamlessly into your agenda.
Whether you need space for 20 executives or 200 attendees, our direct operator advantage means we control every detail, ensuring flawless execution while you focus on your business objectives. From initial concept through final execution, we handle logistics, transportation, catering, technology, and those unique touches that make your event unforgettable.
Incentive Travel
Reward your top performers with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that money can't typically buy. Our incentive programs create emotional connections that drive long-term loyalty and performance.
Imagine sending your team for Gladiator training in Rome that ends with a team battle in an ancient amphitheater. Picture your group having private after-hours access to the Vatican with dinner in the papal gardens. How about 20 Ferraris and Lamborghinis waiting in Modena for a rally through Tuscany, with stops at exclusive vineyards where your team creates their own corporate wine blend?
In Croatia, we arrange private island dinners where local fishing families prepare the day's catch exclusively for your group. Portugal offers port wine cellar experiences in centuries-old caves, while Spain provides authentic flamenco performances in private Andalusian homes that have never opened to tourists.
These aren't standard tours - they're relationship-driven experiences possible only through our 20 years of friendship-building with local families, artisans, and cultural ambassadors. Our local partners aren't vendors; they're dear friends who open their homes and hearts to create experiences that simply cannot be replicated by traditional operators.
Every detail is handled behind the scenes with dedicated group management and logistics support. Our mission is to make the impossible happen and make it look effortless.
Charter Cruises in Croatia
Experience the Adriatic like never before with our exclusive charter cruise offerings along Croatia's stunning coastline. Perfect for corporate retreats, product launches, or incentive rewards.
Our boutique charter is a high end Ultra-Small 160 foot ship with just 16 cabins for intimate executive groups - up to 32 guests max.
What sets our charters apart are the exclusive experiences only we can arrange: private island dining with local fishing families who've been our friends for decades, wine tastings at family-owned vineyards overlooking the Adriatic, and oyster farming experiences in Mali Ston where you'll work alongside local families. We have exclusive access to multiple venues on virtually every island between Dubrovnik and Split.
Each charter offer traditional klapa singing performances by local groups, cooking classes on secluded beaches, and access to uninhabited islands where we arrange magical dinners under the stars. Our direct operations in Croatia mean we control every aspect - from the vessels and crew to the onshore experiences and logistics.
These aren't standard charter offerings. Through our relationship-driven approach, we provide access to experiences that remain closed to other operators, creating corporate events that your team will remember for a lifetime.
Corporate Retreats
Whether it's a leadership intensive, innovation workshop, or strategic planning session, we'll create environments that foster creativity, collaboration, and breakthrough thinking. Step away from traditional conference rooms and immerse your team in settings that inspire new perspectives.
Consider executive retreats in private Tuscan villas where morning yoga overlooks rolling hills, followed by strategic sessions in Renaissance gardens. Innovation workshops in Croatian coastal retreats where brainstorming happens on private terraces overlooking the Adriatic. Strategic planning in Portuguese quintas where centuries-old wine cellars provide the perfect backdrop for visioning sessions.
Our retreats blend serious business with authentic cultural immersion. Teams participate in cooking challenges with local families, creating their own wine blends, learning traditional crafts from master artisans, or experiencing agricultural life through olive harvests and grape picking. These aren't just activities - they're team-building experiences that create lasting bonds while providing fresh perspectives on collaboration and problem-solving.
Every retreat includes dedicated account management, full logistics support, technology integration, wellness components, and our signature cultural experiences. From wellness-focused retreats with spa treatments and mindfulness sessions to adventure-based challenges that push comfort zones, we customize each program to align with your objectives.
Whether your budget is $50,000 or $5,000,000, we'll make the unforgettable happen while ensuring every business goal is met.
Experiential Team Building
Move beyond traditional team-building exercises with hands-on experiences that create authentic bonds while learning new skills and exploring local culture. Our experiential programs combine collaboration challenges with cultural immersion for lasting impact.
Picture Master Chef challenges where teams compete using local ingredients with guidance from family cooks who've perfected their recipes over generations. Treasure hunts through historic city centers where teams solve cultural puzzles while learning local history. Artisan workshops where teams learn pottery, painting, or traditional crafts from master craftsmen in their family studios.
Wine-making experiences allow teams to harvest grapes, press them using ancient techniques, design their corporate label, and watch their wine mature via webcam until it's shipped to their office. Sailing regattas along the Croatian coast combine navigation challenges with teamwork, while gladiator training in Rome culminates in team battles that reveal leadership dynamics in exciting new ways.
Olive oil production experiences take teams from tree to bottle, working alongside local families who've pressed olives for centuries. Agricultural challenges during harvest seasons - whether grapes, olives, or vegetables - create shared experiences that build trust and communication in natural, unforced ways.
These programs work because they're based on authentic relationships with local families who welcome your teams as friends, not tourists. The bonds formed through shared cultural experiences and hands-on learning create team cohesion that lasts long after returning to the office.
And So Much More....
- Would you like a corporate event for 50 executives in a medieval castle in Tuscany, complete with team-building activities and gala dinner? We do that... and handle all event logistics, catering, and entertainment.
- Would you like a company retreat at a private villa on the Amalfi Coast with meeting spaces, activities and cultural excursions? We do that... and provide technology support, dedicated account management, and seamless execution.
- Would you like to charter a luxury yacht for your top performers to sail the Croatian coast with exclusive island experiences? We do that... and arrange private dining with local fishing families, wine tastings at coastal vineyards, and cultural performances.
- Would you like to arrange a leadership retreat in Portugal with strategic planning sessions in historic quintas and port wine experiences? We do that... and facilitate professional development workshops while providing authentic cultural immersion.
- Would you like to plan a company anniversary celebration in Spain with flamenco performances, culinary experiences, and exclusive venue access? We do that... and coordinate every detail from transportation to entertainment.
- Would you like to plan a family reunion in the place of your family's ancestry? We do that... and help you locate your ancestors & reconnect with local relatives while there.
- Would you like to organize a global sales meeting in an ancient Italian monastery with private access to sacred sites and traditional experiences? We do that... and provide conference facilities, spiritual experiences, and cultural education.
- Would you like to white-label our exclusive network for your own corporate travel program? We do that... and provide seamless branded experiences using our relationships while maintaining your company identity throughout.
- Would you like to combine a corporate retreat with a Mediterranean cruise, including our Croatian charter options? We do that... and provide seamless integration between land and sea experiences with dedicated group management throughout.
The Culture Discovery Destinations Difference
For 20 years, we've been the pioneers of authentic experiential travel, and now through Culture Discovery Destinations, we bring that same transformational approach to corporate events. We're not just another DMC or agency - we're a direct operator with our own teams, logistics, and infrastructure in every destination.
Our secret? Genuine relationships. Our local partners aren't vendors; they're dear friends who've welcomed our groups into their homes, shared their traditions, and created experiences that simply cannot be replicated. When you work with us, you're accessing an exclusive network built over two decades of trust, friendship, and mutual respect.
Whether your budget is $50,000 or $5,000,000, we'll make the unforgettable happen. Our dedicated corporate account managers, white-label capabilities, and relationship-driven approach ensure your event isn't just successful—it's transformational.