Examples of just some of the amazing company retreats and offsites we've planned for our clients.
Location:
Whistler, Canada
Team Size:
15
The Moniker team headed to Whistler in August 2022 for 4 nights of valuable workshops and talks, team building, and unforgettable experiences. A highlight was taking the team from sea to sky - from white water rafting on the Green River to toasting our biggest year yet atop a glacier high above the Canadian Rockies. We also participated in an engaging seminar and discussion on positive intelligence led by the phenomenal @jennyreillyconsulting, cooked and shared amazing dinners, and winded down our evenings with some truly hilarious games hosted by members of the team!
Location:
Cancun, Mexico
Team Size:
375
A sales technology company wanted to bring their whole team together for the first time in 18 months to celebrate a big milestone achieved during COVID. We flew in almost 400 people from across North America to the sunny shores of Playa Mujeres, 30 minutes north of Cancun, for a 3-day adventure.
Location:
Cancun, Mexico
Team Size:
120
A remote web development company took its entire team from around the globe to the sunny shore of Mayakoba, Mexico, just north of Cancun for a week of strategy and bonding. The week was filled with fun and memories including a traditional mayan themed dinner on the beach, a 90's-themed house party in a mansion, and an impromptu battle-of-the-bands competition by the poolside. The group also had the opportunity to explore the local attractions of famous ruins, underground Cenotes, and an evening spent in nearby Playa del Carmen.
Location:
Cartegena, Colombia
Team Size:
120
A direct sales beauty company brought 120 people from around the globe for 5-days set in one of Latin America’s most enchanting seaside cities, Cartagena, Colombia. The group spent the week immersing themselves in the local culture, enjoying the diverse Colombian cuisine, and also participating in a full-day CSR volunteer project that transformed a local primary school and women's community. They also managed to get outside of the city, sailing by catamaran to a more private island to soak up some sun before returning to Cartagena for a final night of salsa under the stars, at a beautiful venue set right on the historic fortress walls of Old Town.
Location:
Punta Mita, Mexico
Team Size:
12
In January 2022, the Moniker team traveled to Punta Mita, Mexico for a week filled with team-building activities, department workshops and bucket list experiences. From valuable sessions on improving our systems and brainstorming new ideas to enjoying pool parties, icebreaker games and learning to surf, The Moniker team enjoyed the perfect balance between work and play. Highlights included a movie night on the beach, an authentic Mexican cooking class and even seeing whales on our catamaran day trip on the water! Team-bonding was at an all time high after the week was over and everyone left feeling excited for the year ahead.
Location:
Chamonix, France
Team Size:
100
A remote SaaS Sales technology company wanted to create a unique experience for their first annual company retreat, set against the incredible backdrop of Chamonix in the French Alps. With a custom ‘Mission Impossible’ theme, our guests were ready to tackle any challenge or team building activity we threw at them! The retreat included Cross-Country Skiing, Food & Wine tours, Snowshoeing, Scavenger Hunts, as well as some Skiing in the picturesque Chamonix-Mont-Blanc mountain range. The final night dinner was a truly spectacular night, with the group whisked away by a private train to an alpine lodge atop a mountain - complete with a fondue dinner which capped off an unforgettable first retreat together!
Location:
Cascais, Portugal
Team Size:
130
An online payment processing and e-commerce company brought together 130 remote employees from around the world on a summer retreat in the picturesque Cascais, Portugal. The week was filled with exciting team building activities like soapbox car racing, a scavenger hunt and a Hawaiian themed day at the beach. The group sampled delicious Portuguese cuisine and had the opportunity to experience the beauty of Portugal in awe inspiring venues in the neighbouring areas of Sintra and Lisbon.
Location:
Gstaad, Switzerland
Team Size:
100
A remote company was looking for a truly unique experience. With a bespoke 'James Bond' Secret-Agent-in-Training theme that included custom-built escape rooms, iPad scavenger hunts and a truly spectacular night at the top of the alpine lodge.
Location:
Marrakech, Morocco
Team Size:
7
Every year we take the Moniker team on a retreat to somewhere off the beaten path for a week of work, exploration and time spent together. With previous iterations happening in Mexico & Colombia. In 2020, we headed to Morocco - a destination we see as being on the 'It-List' for travel in the years ahead. Interested in finding out more? We've also written an entire blog post detailing the experience!
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Team Size:
60
A condo developer brought their Top Brokers for a 4-night bucket-list worthy adventure in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to celebrate their recent achievements on a successful project launch. With an itinerary anchored around the F1 race in Abu Dhabi, the group had a front-row VIP seat as Max Verstappen won a thrilling finish over Lewis Hamilton in the final race of the season. They also toasted to their success atop the world in the Burj Khalifa, bashed through sand dunes before dining under the stars at a bedouin desert camp, skydived over the Palm Islands, and explored old Dubai's famous spice and gold souks to learn about Dubai's rich history and culture. Definitely a trip to remember!
Location:
Thailand
Team Size:
100
A remote company wanted to explore a part of the world most of their team had never been to and experience the magic of Thailand during their annual retreat. Completed with an Indiana Jones theme, scavenger hunts and a full-moon theme final night send-off.