He’s the man placing luxury travel on the map – and all before he hits 30. The brains behind Extra Travel, we spoke to Domenique to find out why ‘nice’ is no longer good enough for the well-heeled explorer. www.extraibiza.es
Tell us about your company, Extra Travel, and what you offer.
“We design and manage high-level travel experiences across Ibiza and beyond. We work directly with property owners, yacht owners, and selected operators to control the full journey. I suppose what we really do is match people to places in a way that feels intentional. Not just a villa, not just a boat, but the right environment and the right experience for that particular moment.”
How did you get into the luxury travel market?
“I have always been drawn to building environments and businesses, but when I moved to Switzerland early in my career, I learned how high standards are executed, not just marketed. I also learned that most of the luxury travel market is incredibly boring, staged, and doesn’t live up to the promise. I wanted to change that.”
You are still only 26 – what do you think has driven you to succeed?
“I don’t really see it as ‘success’ yet. I just see it as momentum. I’ve always had a hard time sitting still. When I was 18 I started my first business, and since then I’ve just kept building things. Some worked, some didn’t, but I’ve never really stopped.”
Your company promises one-of-a-kind experiences. What special extras can a client expect?
“It’s very often genuinely over the top – not in a tacky way – but in a controlled, deliberate way. We have access to off-market villas and yachts that aren’t publicly listed, which really changes the level of what’s possible. If a client wants a fully private villa takeover with chefs, performers, security and last-minute guest changes, we build it. If they want a yacht day that turns into a floating dinner with live music at sunset, we make it happen. If something technically ‘can’t be done’, that’s usually where it gets interesting for us. The scale may be big – but the attention is always one-to-one.”
It is not uncommon for your clients to spend almost £70,000 on a five day holiday. Have you noticed a trend for shorter but ultra-extravagant breaks?
“Yes, definitely. The people we work with don’t really have the luxury of disappearing for three weeks, but they want to switch off properly when they go away. So instead of stretching it out, they go all in. Private villa, yacht days, curated dinners, access to places you can’t just book online. It becomes very concentrated. ‘Nice’ isn’t impressive anymore. The trips may be shorter but they’re sharper too.”
What are the most decadent requests you have received from clients?
“Plenty! We’ve had everything from clients requesting helicopter transfers directly onto yachts, to arranging private villa parties with well-known DJs. Most decadent requests are actually about exclusivity and timing. Access to something that isn’t publicly available, or creating a moment that feels personal and elevated rather than just expensive.”
You specialise in the ultra-luxury market in Ibiza. What in particular does it offer high-net-worth travellers?
“Ibiza offers energy you can’t manufacture. It’s raw, social, and a bit chaotic in the best way. You have privacy if you want it, but you also have this undercurrent of music, creativity and freedom that runs through everything. For well-heeled travellers, it’s not just about a big villa. It’s about access. We are also launching in Mallorca soon, so watch this space. I love this destination because it is a place focussed on quiet luxury. No noise, no scene. People go there to reset. Big private estates in the mountains, sea views without ten yachts parked next to you. Long lunches, good wine and actual silence at night.”
So how do you see Extra Travel evolving?
“We’re currently adding a real estate arm called More Ibiza, which is very exciting. A lot of our clients don’t just want to visit anymore, they want to stay. They fall in love with the island and start asking about buying. So it made sense to support that properly. Not as random brokers, but as people who already understand their lifestyle. It’s a natural extension of what we’re already doing.”
