Beth Washington
Founder
With her most vivid childhood memories stemming from family travels, it was no surprise that Beth decided to pursue an international career path. As a young adult, Beth studied and lived abroad in Spain; she fell in love with seeing the world during weekend and summer trips around Europe. Beth began her career in international development with a degree in Latin American Studies, but couldn’t keep the travel bug at bay. Her background served as a natural transition when she entered the travel industry specializing in travel to Latin America and Europe.
Beth is proud to be named a Top Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveler, and was named to the Travel+Leisure A-List of top travel advisors for nine consecutive years. She has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and Travel+Leisure.
Growing up, Beth’s family valued travel as an extended classroom for their kids. Today, Beth and her husband are paying it forward, committed to the importance of travel in raising their daughters. When she’s not working or traveling, Beth enjoys practicing yoga and eating her way through DC’s dining scene.
Contact: beth@getawayguild.com
Virginia Allen
Travel Advisor
Virginia is a native Texan who moved to Washington DC to pursue politics, but quickly learned that travel is her true passion. At a young age, Virginia remembers taking family vacations and learning about new people, cultures and places around the world. Her calling is to share with her clients the same joy that travel brings to her and her family.
Virginia can craft personalized itineraries around the globe and loves planning trips for families, couples, or solo travelers that keep all ages engaged and happy.
When traveling with her own family, Virginia loves adventure and keeping the kids active. When it's an adult trip, she loves nothing more than a pool, cocktail, great room, and view.
Contact: virginia@getawayguild.com
Mackenzie Peyser
Travel Advisor
From a young age Mackenzie was always drawn to traveling. The ancient cities, grand estates turned hotels, famous artworks and gardens were a constant inspiration to her. This interest led her to get a degree in interior architecture. But during her years spent in the world of design she kept finding herself planning travel for friends and family. Realizing she could combine both of her passions she happily transitioned to being a travel advisor.
Although she loves traveling with her own growing family, Mackenzie’s primary focus is helping couples plan unforgettable trips. Honeymoons, anniversaries, and bucket list travel are full of once in a lifetime moments that Mackenzie curates for each couple.
She is a proponent of slow travel, settling in and really getting to know a place rather than moving to a new location each day. She believes that your trip is enhanced by where you choose to call “home” while you’re away, especially if you are staying for a while. You’d be surprised how often she designs an entire trip around one particular hotel that is a perfect fit for her clients rather than around a destination.
When she isn’t traveling Mackenzie spends her time as an amateur photographer, with her daughters as her favorite subject.
Contact: mackenzie@getawayguild.com
Shaily Roberts
Travel Advisor
Shaily was born in India, raised in England, and moved to the Washington, DC area as a teenager. As an adult, she has embraced life as an expat in Mozambique, Peru, India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore. Throughout her expat journey, she has meticulously planned unique travel experiences for friends and family, understanding firsthand the challenges of crafting the perfect itinerary. Before turning her passion for travel into a career, Shaily spent over twenty years in management consulting, technology sales, and relationship management- perfecting skills that now help her engage clients and uncover their personal travel styles, preferences, and passions.
Shaily believes that intentional travel has the power to expand our minds and forge meaningful connections with places and people. She is endlessly excited about the limitless possibilities travel offers, constantly seeking out new destinations to explore and share with her clients. As an advisor, she understands that no two itineraries are alike—travel needs and preferences evolve, even for the most seasoned adventurers. She collaborates closely with each client to provide tailored recommendations for truly individualized experiences.
When Shaily isn’t travelling, you can find her in the bleachers cheering on her two sons at their sporting events!
Contact: shaily@getawayguild.com
Chelsea Hines
Director of Travel & Marketing
Chelsea grew up in the suburbs outside Philadelphia, PA, and fell in love with the cultures, colors, and cuisines of the world right from her hometown! Her passion for travel and exploration developed naturally in the diverse and vibrant City of Brotherly Love.
Chelsea took a break from city life and spent a few years living off-the-grid in Knoxville, TN - expanding her interests and learning how to live sustainably. She returned to Philly in 2017, and completed her Bachelors Degree in Marketing at Temple University’s FOX School of Business. Chelsea has 10+ years of experience as a private & corporate event manager, and 4+ years marketing and planning in the luxury travel industry. She loves using her natural born talents to cultivate joyful, authentic memories for others and has a passion for immersive retreats & wellness travel!
When Chelsea isn’t managing trips or travelling herself, she enjoys intentional movement like yoga & dance, and adventuring with her fur baby!
Contact: chelsea@getawayguild.com
Chloe Deen
Associate Travel Advisor
Chloe’s passion for hospitality began with a love of baking with her grandmother. In highschool, she enrolled in a culinary program and this path led her to a double major in Hospitality & Restaurant Management, at the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
Once Chloe began working in hotels, she realized how much she enjoyed creating memorable experiences for guests and travelers. Her hotel career moved her to DC where she fell in love with the diversity of restaurants and things to do!
Chloe’s biggest travel inspiration is her mom, and they are life-long “travel buddies.” They’ve been to major cities all over the US & Europe, and Chloe was able to make her mom’s dream of going to Paris come true. Giving the gift of travel is a rewarding feeling that Chloe is thrilled to share with her clients in creating each trip!
When Chloe isn’t traveling, you can find her curled up with a good book, or trying new restaurants around town.
Contact: chloe@getawayguild.com