Your Time Off Deserves a Great Trip
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About The Away Message
At The Away Message, our mission is to inspire people to travel more, explore often, and make the most of their time away. We believe you don't need unlimited vacation days, an endless budget, or a perfectly flexible schedule to experience the world.
Through personalized travel planning, we help take the stress out of organizing memorable getaways, with a special focus on young adults, working professionals, and group travelers.
Because life is too short to keep saying, "We'll take that trip someday."
It's time to turn on your away message.
Travel Planning, Your Way
The Flexible Guide
Explore at your own pace with thoughtfully curated recommendations for activities, dining, and must-see sights, organized around your trip without a strict schedule.
The Detailed Itinerary
Make the most of every moment with a structured, hour-by-hour itinerary featuring activities, dining recommendations, and transportation guidance.
Help Me Choose
Not sure where to go? Tell us your budget, travel style, and dream vacation vibe. We'll help you discover a destination that fits and create a personalized itinerary.
Who We Serve
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The Weekend Explorers
For the travelers who know that a few days can go a long way. From spontaneous city breaks to carefully planned long weekends, we'll help you make the most of every getaway.
2
The PTO Maximizers
For busy professionals who want to see more of the world without putting their careers or responsibilities on hold. We'll help you turn limited vacation days into memorable adventures.
3
The Group Trip Organizers
For the go-to group planner. From birthdays and bachelor or bachelorette trips to friends' getaways, we'll take the stress out of planning so you can enjoy the fun.
However You Travel, We're Here to Help.
You don't have to fit into a category to work with us. Every traveler has different interests, priorities, and ideas of the perfect getaway. Our job is to create a plan that feels like yours.
It's time to turn on your away message.
TRAVELER STORIES
"I had a wonderful experience working with you to plan my trip to London! You helped make the planning process so much easier by helping with the details, offering recommendations, and making sure everything came together for a memorable experience."
Norman W.
"Dominique helped us plan an amazing trip to Thailand, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! She made the entire planning process so much easier and took so much of the stress out of traveling. She was organized, thoughtful, and really helped us make the most of our time there."
Kacy R.
"I don’t think I know anyone who travels as often as she does, and all that experience shows. I love hearing about her trips because they help me decide where to go next. If you need recommendations on where to go, how to get there, and what to do once you arrive, Dominique is the perfect person to ask!"
Deanne E.