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
Chelsea Hines
Director of Travel & Operations
Growing up in the diverse Philadelphia area, Chelsea 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 melting-pot that is the City of Brotherly Love. Her travel style is a balance of buzzing marketplaces & outdoor adventures, combined with slowing down to focus on wellness and truly soak in a destination.
After spending a few years learning how to live sustainably off-the-grid in Tennessee, Chelsea returned to the city 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 coordinator, and 6+ 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
Mackenzie Peyser
Travel Advisor
From a young age, Mackenzie was captivated by the magic of travel. Ancient cities, grand estates, famous artworks, and picturesque gardens have always inspired her. This passion led her to earn a degree in interior architecture, refining her eye for detail and deepening her appreciation for design.
Even while thriving in the world of design, Mackenzie found herself drawn to planning travel. Realizing she could blend her love of both, she made the exciting transition to becoming a travel advisor in 2013.
Today, Mackenzie specializes in two distinct areas: Tahiti and journeys centered around historic luxury hotels in Europe. As a certified Tahiti Travel Specialist, she delights in crafting dream vacations to French Polynesia’s pristine islands.
Equally, Mackenzie’s passion for history and design makes her an expert in itineraries centered on iconic properties. From palatial estates in the French countryside, to centuries-old boutique hotels in Italy, or castles-turned-resorts in Scotland. For Mackenzie, the perfect hotel is not just a place to sleep but a gateway to a destination’s soul.
Let Mackenzie turn your travel dreams into reality, whether it’s a romantic escape to Tahiti or a journey through Europe’s historic luxury.
Contact: mackenzie@getawayguild.com
Virginia Allen
Travel Advisor
Virginia is a native Texan who has now lived in Washington DC for over 20 years. At a young age, Virginia remembers taking family vacations and learning about new people, cultures and places around the world. Her passion is to share with her clients the same joy that travel brings to her and her own family. With three daughters, she believes the world is a classroom and you can learn so much through travel.
Virginia is proud to be a SmartFlyer 2A agent. She can craft personalized itineraries around the globe and loves planning trips for families, couples, or solo travelers that keep all ages engaged and happy. She has visited Africa over eight times and has a true calling for adventure and bucket list travel.
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.
While not traveling you can find her on a soccer field, basketball court or cheer competition with her daughters!
Contact: virginia@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