The Getaway Guy
The Getaway Guy delivers custom travel with insider perks and VIP access.
👉 Start planning your next adventure today.
How We Work
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What We Do at The Getaway Guy
- We Listen First. Every trip starts with a personal conversation. We take time to understand your travel goals, interests, and budget so we can deliver something that fits you, not just a generic package.
- We Do the Heavy Lifting. From finding the perfect tee times or game tickets to securing the best hotel rooms and airport transfers—we handle every detail, so you don’t have to.
- We Unlock Perks. Through our partnerships with Signature Travel Network and Travel Planners International, we offer exclusive amenities like room upgrades, resort credits, and VIP access that aren’t available to the public.
- We Bring Insider Expertise. As a certified specialist in golf, group, and culinary travel, and a Myrtle Beach local, we blend destination knowledge with industry insight to elevate your experience.
- We Support You Every Step of the Way. We're here before, during, and after your trip to answer questions, make changes, or solve problems quickly if they arise.
Who We Work With
At The Getaway Guy, we work best with travelers who value experiences over guesswork, and want more than just a booking—they want a thoughtfully curated getaway.
Our clients are:
🎯 Experience-Driven
They’re not just looking for flights and hotels—they want moments. Whether it’s playing a top 100 golf course, scoring bucket-list seats to a major sporting event, or diving into the food scene of a new city, they travel for the story.
🧠Trusting of Expertise
They appreciate the value of a travel professional who knows the best tee times, understands game-day logistics, or has insider culinary connections—and they trust us to guide the process.
⏳ Time-Conscious
They’re busy professionals, small business owners, sports fans, retirees, or families who simply don’t have the time (or patience) to sort through a million options—and know the right help is worth it.
🙌 Open to Inspiration
Our best clients come with ideas but are excited to explore new ones. They're open to suggestions that elevate their plans—because they know that’s where the magic happens.
đź’¬ Relationship-Focused
They see us not just as a booking agent, but as a travel partner—someone they can come back to year after year, trip after trip.
Who Are We?
The Getaway Guy
Hi! My name is Chris. My journey in the travel industry began in the rolling hills of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, selling timeshares at a resort tucked away in nature’s beauty. What began as a gimmick—encouraging people to “make a vacation commitment today”—turned out to be a concept that would shape not just my career, but my outlook on life. Over time, that sales pitch became something far more meaningful: a philosophy. That everyone deserves time away, a break from routine, and a connection to something bigger.
As I moved from the mountains to the coast, I joined National Leisure Group in Virginia Beach—one of the leading national travel agencies at the time, specializing in cruises and all-inclusive Caribbean getaways. There, I gained hands-on experience navigating the complex and dynamic world of leisure travel. It was the perfect training ground, and it gave me the foundation I still build on today.
Eventually, I stepped away from the industry and into the world of personal training, where I worked with middle school through college-aged athletes. Yet even as my focus shifted to fitness and mentorship, travel never really left me. I found myself drawn to sporting events across the country—exploring cities, stadiums, and iconic landscapes along the way. My love for the outdoors also led me to begin exploring America’s National Parks, a passion that continues to this day and plays a growing role in my travel planning for clients.
In 2012, with my family having relocated to South Carolina, I followed my heart and made North Myrtle Beach my home. I re-entered the travel industry through an excursion company, selling parasailing and jet ski adventures along the coast. But I knew I wanted to do more than just sell experiences—I wanted to help people design them.
With the encouragement of my family and a renewed sense of purpose, I launched The Getaway Guy LLC. Today, I specialize in curated travel experiences ranging from sports travel and golf vacations to culinary escapes. My mission is simple: to help people commit to vacation—whether it’s a weekend retreat, a bucket-list tournament, or a journey across the world.
Because travel isn’t just a break from life—it’s a way to live it more fully.
Meet the Family Behind The Getaway Guy
If you ask my family, they’ll say I do all the work. But if you ask me? They’re the glue that holds it all together.
My dad, Roger, brings the wisdom—and the reminder that the only thing you lose by trying is the chance to succeed. My mom, Dolly, is the behind-the-scenes editor, proofing just about every social post and email to keep us looking sharp. My sister, Traci, is the ultimate hype woman—she keeps me grounded while driving leads with her magnetic personality and natural gift for making friends. And then there’s Colton—our resident vacation and hotel critic. He’s got the teenage perspective on lock and serves as quality control on all our family adventures.
Together, we’re more than just a travel business—we’re a travel family. And we’re here to help you plan a getaway you’ll never forget.
Our Mission: The Vacation Commitment
At The Getaway Guy, we believe in more than just booking trips—we believe in the Vacation Commitment. That means committing to take at least one meaningful trip every year, no matter what.
Travel isn’t just a luxury—it’s a vital part of learning, growing, and recharging. It’s about the memories made around dinner tables in new cities, the laughs shared during unexpected detours, and the stories you bring home that last a lifetime.
Whether you’re exploring new cultures, teeing off at a dream golf course, or simply unwinding by the ocean, every getaway is a chance to reconnect with what matters—and with the people who matter most.
Our goal is to help make those moments easy, personalized, and unforgettable. But even if you don’t book with us, we hope you’ll commit to seeing the world, one trip at a time.
Get out there. Create memories. Embrace the journey.
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