Personalized Travel Planning

If you're considering trusting me with your vacation, I think it's only fair that you know a little about the person behind Getaway Girl Destinations.

I'm Rachel Falgout. I'm the Getaway Girl, and helping people has been the foundation of my entire career.

For nearly 25 years, I worked for Boys & Girls Clubs of America at the national headquarters, where I had the opportunity to serve in a variety of leadership roles. During that time, I planned and managed national conferences and large-scale events attended by thousands of people from across the United States. My responsibilities included hotel and venue negotiations, contract management, transportation logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, risk management, event operations, and making sure every detail came together seamlessly.

Those experiences taught me that successful events and successful vacations have something in common. They don't happen by accident. They happen because someone is paying attention to the details long before anyone else notices them.

Today, I bring that same mindset to every trip I plan.

Whether it's a honeymoon, destination wedding, family vacation, group getaway, cruise, or once in a lifetime adventure, I believe thoughtful planning allows you to spend less time worrying about logistics and more time making memories.

When I'm not planning travel, you'll usually find me spending time with my partner, Will Bailey. We both enjoy traveling, discovering new restaurants, working in the yard, and dreaming about where we'll go next. He's the creative mind behind his own marketing company, so conversations around our house often include everything from branding ideas to travel destinations.

I also continue consulting with nonprofit organizations and teaching swim lessons because serving others has always been an important part of who I am. No matter what role I've held throughout my career, the common thread has always been helping people feel confident, prepared, and supported.

Friends would probably describe me as organized, dependable, curious, and always planning the next adventure. I'm just as happy exploring a small town on a scenic road trip as I am walking through a world class city or relaxing with an ocean view. I enjoy gardening, spending time outdoors, visiting National Parks, and finding those hidden gems that don't always make the front page of a travel guide.

One of my favorite parts of being a travel advisor is getting to know my clients. Every traveler is different. Some want every minute planned. Others prefer a flexible itinerary with room to explore. Some dream of relaxing on a beach, while others want to experience the history, culture, and food that make a destination unique.

There isn't a one size fits all vacation, and I don't believe there should be.

My goal is simple. I want to make travel feel exciting, personal, and stress free. I want you to feel confident that someone is looking out for your best interests before, during, and after your trip.

Travel has given me some of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and it's a privilege to help others create those same kinds of memories.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to get to know me. I hope we'll have the opportunity to plan something unforgettable together.

Some of my favorite memories didn't begin when I reached my destination. They began the moment I boarded the plane.

I was in the ninth grade when I took my very first flight. My Girl Scout troop had been selected to attend the Girl Scouts of America's 75th Anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. I remember sitting by the window, completely mesmerized as the airplane climbed above the clouds. Until that moment, I had never imagined the world could look so different from above.

That trip changed my life.

Over the next several days, I stood in places I had only read about in history books. I visited the Lincoln Memorial, walked through Ford's Theatre, toured the Petersen House where President Lincoln died, and explored the monuments that tell America's story.

Then something happened that I never could have imagined.

Our troop had the incredible honor of visiting the White House, where I had the privilege of meeting President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. As a young girl from Louisiana, I couldn't have known that a single trip would ignite a passion that would shape the rest of my life.

That experience taught me something I still believe today.

Travel is so much more than checking destinations off a bucket list. It broadens your perspective, deepens your understanding of the world, builds confidence, and creates memories that stay with you forever.

Since that first flight, I've been fortunate to visit 48 states and 18 countries, with many more adventures still ahead. Some of my favorite experiences have included exploring Hawaii, wandering through Europe, discovering Japan, taking scenic road trips across America, and embracing the freedom of traveling solo.

One of the most meaningful journeys I've ever taken came after a major life transition. Following a 24-year career with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, I found myself asking, “What's next?” Instead of staying home, I packed my car and set off alone on a ten-day road trip from Atlanta to Vermont during peak fall foliage season.

It wasn't just a vacation. It was a reminder that sometimes the best journeys are the ones that help you rediscover yourself.

That trip reinforced something I've known since I was fourteen years old: travel has the power to change us.

Today, that passion has become Getaway Girl Destinations.

Whether you're planning your honeymoon, a destination wedding, a group getaway, a family vacation, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, or your very first solo trip, I believe every itinerary should be as unique as the traveler taking it.

I don't just help people book vacations.

I help them create memories they'll be talking about for years to come.

Because I know firsthand that one trip can change your perspective, your confidence, and sometimes even the direction of your life.

I'd be honored to help you write the next chapter of yours.