The face behind the brand

Founder & Lead Travel Advisor,

Hallie Taylor

I started GoldWing Getaways while still welding/fabricating full-time, grinding away at my Associate of Science in Business Management while also converting a school bus to hit the road. I’ve always been the friend who plans the trip, finds the deals, and somehow makes chaos feel like a vacation. Now, I do it for other people—especially the ones who work hard, dream big, and need a getaway that actually fits their life (and budget).

Welding taught me how to plan with precision, the bus taught me how to build something from scratch, business school gave me the blueprint and travel is just how I stay wild and sane at the same time.

Professional Snapshot

  • End-to-End Trip Management. Flights, hotels, reservations, vehicle transfers, and excursions booked under one roof—so you enjoy a seamless experience and I earn the commissions you’d otherwise leave on the table :)

  • Transparent Pricing:
    I charge a planning fee based on the total cost of your trip. No hidden markups or surprise charges — just clear, upfront rates:

    • Trips up to $1,000: flat $150 fee

    • $1,001–$2,500: 15% planning fee

    • $2,501–$5,000: 12% planning fee

    • Over $5,000: 10% planning fee

    You’ll only be invoiced once you’ve approved the final itinerary — no fees collected upfront!

  • Inclusive Expertise. Fluent in ASL, English and Early A1 level Spanish and Im committed to accessible travel for Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, solo travelers, and blue-collar professionals who want maximum value for their hard-earned money.

  • Detail-Driven. Years of welding and fabricating taught me that the smallest oversight can sink a project. I carry that same eye for detail into flight routes, cancellation policies, and room configurations.

  • Powered by Flora: I can tap into a network of 5,500+ preferred hotels, cruises, and tour operators—so my clients enjoy exclusive perks (room upgrades, spa credits, late check‑outs) at no extra cost. Fora’s integrated booking platform and dedicated support team handle the logistics, letting me focus on delivering seamless, tailored travel experiences.

  • Powered by Faye Travel Insurance: Don’t let “shit happens” ruin your getaway. Add Faye at checkout for:

  • Trip‑cancellation & interruption (get up to 150% of your trip cost back)

  • Emergency medical & evacuation (up to $500K)

  • Baggage protection (up to $2K, $150/item)

  • Delay & missed‑connection coverage (cash payouts when travel goes sideways)

  • Extras like rental‑car care, pet sitting, adventure‑sports add‑ons & more

Protect your plans in seconds—because “I should’ve bought insurance” sucks.

Why Travel?

Growing up in a working-class family, I saw vacations labeled as “too expensive” or “someday.” I believe time off shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for a few; it’s fuel that keeps us productive, inspired, and healthy. My mission is to remove the guesswork—and the sticker shock—so more people can claim the reset they deserve!

Places We Don’t Recommend (and Why)

At GoldWing Getaways, we prioritize safe, inclusive, and respectful travel. That means we won’t book or recommend destinations that:

  • Criminalize LGBTQ+ travelers

  • Harass or endanger women

  • Restrict basic freedoms like PDA or expression

  • Are unsafe or hostile toward American tourists

  • Have heavy surveillance, censorship, or corruption

    We don’t care how “cheap” or “Instagrammable” it is — if the vibe’s oppressive or dangerous, it’s a no from us.

We proudly avoid booking travel to:
Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Iraq, South Sudan, Pakistan, Brunei, Qatar, Russia, Egypt, India (rural areas), Morocco, Indonesia (Aceh & West Sumatra), Malaysia (conservative areas), Bangladesh, Northern Nigeria, China, and Turkey.updated regularly.

✨ Your vacation should feel like freedom — not fear.

My promise to you

I treat your vacation money like it’s coming out of my own welding paycheck because I know what it’s like to hustle for every dollar. You will get bold, no-BS advice, deals I would book for myself, and support from the first inquiry to the wheels-up.

Ready to fly? Hit that “book now” button on booking page

Let's turn your PTO into OMG!

i do the planning, you do the bragging.

*

i do the planning, you do the bragging. *

FAQs

  • flights, hotels, transfers, excursions, tours, reservations, and travel insurance — basically everything but your passport and your packing.

  • If you want help with research only, we can work out a "plan only" package — but if i’m building your trip, I usually book everything too.
    This way I can make sure it all lines up perfectly and you get protected with my travel partners.

  • Real shi—planes cancel, storms roll in, and life can be a dumpster fire. I’ll help hustle solutions, but some shit’s out of my hands. That’s why I highly recommend adding Faye Travel Insurance at checkout. With Faye you get:

    • Trip‑cancellation & interruption: up to 150% of your trip cost back

    • Emergency medical & evacuation: up to $500 K

    • Lost/delayed baggage: up to $2 K

    • Missed connections & delays: cash payouts when travel goes sideways

      When shit hits the fan, we’ll call Faye’s 24/7 hotline or file a claim online—they handle the logistics and money so you can get back to living your best life!

  • Life happens!
    If you cancel before booking, there’s no hard feelings — but my planning fee is non-refundable once you approve your final trip design and payment has started.