Meet the Away Babes

  • Lisa Cohen-Dumani

    Lisa Cohen-Dumani is an avid traveler who has spent many years living overseas, traveling abroad, and exploring new places. After many years in the consulting industry and raising her young family, Lisa started her own business, The Travel Fairy, in 2010 where she helps her clients plan their dream trips. She has a love of travel and exploring that has taken her to incredible places around the globe including Thailand, Peru, and Botswana. She is a proud mother of four and brings her breadth of knowledge to the Away Babes.

  • Rachel Svec

    Growing up in an IBM family, Rachel Svec is no stranger to travel. After taking a gap year living and working on a Kibbutz near Tel Aviv, Rachel discovered travel is in her DNA and that she wanted more. Traveling all over Europe, her favorite memory is when she dined in a tent at sunset on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Rachel has experience working in corporate travel and is currently an agent with The Travel Fairy. Rachel loves traveling with friends and can’t wait to continue helping women experience travel for themselves with the Away Babes.

  • Traci Sidon

    Traci Sidon has always had the travel bug and nothing excites her more than passing that on to her clients. With over 20 years in the industry, Traci is the founder of Trips By Traci, an affiliate of The Travel Society. Her favorite places to travel are Italy, Africa, and the Colorado High Country. When not traveling, she loves to spend her time skiing, running and reading. She brings her love of adventure and exploration to the Away Babes with the hopes of helping women step out of their comfort zones and try something new.

Our Values

  • Small Groups, Large Community

    The Away Babes believe that traveling is done best in intimate, yet expansive, groups. By limiting the size of our groups, every Away Babe will get a chance to step out of their comfort zone surrounded by like-minded women, building relationships that last long after the last plane has landed.

  • Leisure Time & Independance

    As much as love big group activities, every Away Babe trip is handcrafted with the perfect balance between scheduled adventures and independent exploration so that even the most extroverted travelers can have some time to reflect.

  • Supporting Local Businesses, Always

    When travelling with Away Babes, you can guarantee that you will be supporting local businesses every step of the way. Whether it is a pasta-making class with a tall dark and handsome Italian, or a neighborhood walking tour with a local guide, every itinerary is made to bring every Away Babe a meaningful experience while connecting with the local culture.

  • Safety & Accessibility

    With every trip carefully planned, safety and comfort take priority. You should feel your best, every morning you wake up on the trip, regardless of which mountain you are climbing. Metaphorically, of course. Unless you're into that, then... more power to you!

The more one does, sees, and feels in their lifetime, the more one is able to appreciate fundamental things like home, love, and companionship.

- Amelia Earhart