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Your Trip, Your Way

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Personalized travel planning for wherever life takes you.

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At The Away Message, we believe every great trip starts with a plan that feels like you. Whether you're dreaming of a relaxing beach escape, an adventure-filled getaway, or a little bit of everything, we're here to make the planning process easier.

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From flexible travel guides to detailed, day-by-day itineraries, our personalized planning services are designed around your interests, budget, and travel style.

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Already know where you're headed? Perfect. Still deciding where to go? We can help with that, too.

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Less time planning. More time exploring.

Choose Your Planning Style

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The Flexible Guide
 

For travelers who love having options and the freedom to explore.

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Curated daily recommendations without a rigid schedule, so you can discover your destination at your own pace.

Love a little spontaneity? The Flexible Guide gives you a thoughtfully curated collection of recommendations organized around your trip, without tying you to a strict schedule.

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What's included:

  • Suggested activities and attractions organized by day

  • Restaurant and café recommendations

  • Neighborhoods and local highlights worth exploring

  • Basic transportation tips

  • Estimated admission and activity costs where available

  • Helpful links for attractions and experiences

  • One round of revisions

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Best for: Independent travelers who want to skip the research but still have the freedom to explore on their own terms.

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The Detailed Itinerary
 

For travelers who want the details taken care of.​

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A structured, hour-by-hour travel plan with organized activities, dining recommendations, and transportation guidance.

Prefer to have everything mapped out? The Detailed Itinerary takes travel planning a step further with a structured schedule designed to help you make the most of your time.

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What's included:

  • Everything included in the Flexible Guide

  • A suggested hour-by-hour schedule

  • Activities arranged in a logical order

  • Estimated travel times between stops

  • Specific transportation recommendations

  • Dining suggestions coordinated with daily activities

  • Ticket and reservation guidance

  • Two rounds of revisions

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Best for: Travelers who prefer structure, want to maximize their time, or simply don't want to worry about the logistics.

Pick Your Package

All prices are in USD and cover travel planning services only. Flights, accommodations, transportation, activities, meals, and other travel expenses are not included. Additional services and complex itineraries may require a custom quote. Trips longer than 14 days are quoted individually.

I Know Where I Want to Go
 

Already have your destination in mind?
 

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a two-week adventure, we'll create a personalized travel itinerary tailored to your interests, budget, and travel style. Choose between a Flexible Guide with curated recommendations or a Detailed Itinerary with a structured, hour-by-hour plan.

Trip Length

1-3 Days

Flexible Guide

$59

Detailed Itinerary

$99

4-7 Days

8-14 Days

$119

$229

$199

$349

Help Me Choose
 

Sometimes the hardest part of planning a trip is deciding where to go in the first place.

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Here's how it works:

  1. Tell us about your ideal getaway, including your budget, travel dates, departure location, and travel preferences.

  2. We'll research and recommend a destination that aligns with your needs.

  3. You'll review and approve your destination before itinerary planning begins.

  4. We'll create your personalized Flexible Guide or Detailed Itinerary.

 

​Not quite sold on your first destination? One alternative recommendation is included at no additional cost. Additional destination recommendations are available for $29 each.

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Each additional recommendation includes a destination overview, estimated travel budget, transportation considerations, and suggested experiences. Complete itineraries for additional destinations are priced separately.​

Trip Length

1-3 Days

Flexible Guide

$109

Detailed Itinerary

$149

4-7 Days

8-14 Days

$189

$319

$269

$439

How It Works

Planning your next getaway shouldn't feel like another item on your to-do list. Whether you know exactly where you want to go or need help choosing a destination, The Away Message makes the planning process simple, personalized, and stress-free.

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Tell Us About Your Trip
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Receive Your Personalized Quote
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Share the
Details

Complete our quick inquiry form to share your travel dates, interests, budget, and planning preferences. Whether you have a destination in mind or need help deciding, we'll take it from there!

Within 3–5 business days, you'll receive a personalized quote based on your selected services, along with a service agreement and secure payment link.

Once your agreement is signed and payment is complete, we'll send you a detailed travel questionnaire to learn more about your preferences, priorities, and travel style.

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We Get to Planning

After reviewing your questionnaire and confirming all necessary details, we'll officially begin planning your trip! We'll research destinations, activities, dining, and experiences tailored to you.

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If you've selected Help Me Choose, we'll recommend a destination for your approval before developing your itinerary.

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Your Adventure Awaits!

Receive your personalized Flexible Guide or Detailed Itinerary, complete with recommendations, helpful resources, and everything you need to make the most of your getaway.​

Ready to put on your away message?

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Let's start planning your next adventure!​

I appreciated the time, thought, and attention you put into helping me plan my trip. Having someone take the stress and guesswork out of organizing travel made the experience much more enjoyable.

Norman W.

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