About Us

The Getaway Co. Company Values

At The Getaway Co. we embark on remarkable journeys fuelled by our unwavering commitment to Compassion, Integrity, Fun, Community, and Empowerment.

Compassion is our guiding light. We believe in a cruelty-free existence, where every choice reflects our deep empathy for the earth and all animals. 

Integrity is our foundation. We stand by our word, ensuring transparency and honesty in all our endeavours.

Fun is our exuberant companion on this journey. It constantly reminds us that life’s adventure is not just about the destination but also the joyful moments we create along the way. 

Community is the heart of our getaways. We grow our global network by fostering connections among like-minded individuals who share our values. 

Empowerment is the force that propels us forward. We empower individuals to make conscious choices that align with their values. 

Together, these values form the essence of The Getaway Co., as we curate unforgettable vegan travel experiences that nourish the body and soul and leave a positive imprint on the world.

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Integrity

Fun

Community

Empowerment

A big hello and thank you for being a part of our community! I’m Amanda, the founder of The Getaway Co. After 13 years of marketing, PR, and complicated event planning for an array of celebrity clients in Toronto, Canada, my ah-ha moment finally came. Why not escape the corporate world, take the invaluable experience I’ve gained, and apply it to creating exciting and inspirational plant-based events for people internationally, while simultaneously welcoming them into a supportive community. In 2014 my husband Jason and I relocated to Zurich, Switzerland and after catching the travel bug and experiencing the difficulties of traveling as vegans in Europe first hand, the creation of The Getaway Co. was inevitable.  

Working with local people and creating jobs in the destinations we visit is one of the most important things we do. Almost everyone we work with subscribes to a plant-based lifestyle and they are instrumental in planning our inspiring events. The amazing Kim Bizzari in Italy, Catia Garcia in Portugal, and Ioanna Tsatsari in Greece are an invaluable part of our planning process and are just a few of the members of our international family.

We also partner with some of the most influential and inspiring members of the vegan community. Lauren Toyota from hot for food, Richard Makin from School Night Vegan and Erin Ireland host events with us annually and generously interact with our group members, and teach them about what it means to live a plant-based lifestyle. 

Partnering with Animal Welfare companies in countries where the stray animal population is out of control is also very close to our hearts and another driving factor in The Getaway Co.’s existence. The tireless work of BAWA in Bali inspires us to work harder every single day.

I live my life plant-based because I believe that animals deserve to be treated kindly, fairly and with compassion. I don’t believe that they deserve to be treated as products, abused and exploited. I have had the privilege of being able to travel the world, experience different cultures and meet wonderful people that I have learned from and been inspired by. The Getaway Co. is my way of offering this same experience to you. This is the opportunity to reflect on your life at home, focus on compassion, immerse yourself in an amazing culture, connect with a group of like-minded people and have a ton of fun doing it!

My hope for each group that I am lucky enough to connect with is that they walk away feeling refreshed, engaged, enlightened, inspired and that they have a new group of friends around the globe who feel the same way that they do.

The Getaway Co. family are a compassionate group of friends, travelers and adventure seekers who love to inspire like-minded people by creating unforgettable shared experiences and memories. We absolutely can’t wait to meet you.

Amanda Persi

Founder, The Getaway Co.

Join us for a life-changing experience!

The Getaway Co. Team

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Jason Parry

Business Development
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Hot For Food Lauren Toyota

LAUREN TOYOTA

Content Creator Partner and Social Media Manager
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RICHARD MAKIN

Content Creator Partner 
School Night Vegan

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NICK CUtsumpas

Content Creator Partner
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ERIN IRELAND

Content Creator Partner 
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SARA TERCERO

Content Creator Partner 
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MAX LA MANNA

Content Creator Partner
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CHERIE SCHOENBERGER

VA & Tour Leader Bali
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GABRIELE PALLONI

Private Chef Italy
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CATIA GARCIA

Tour Leader Portugal
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MARINO BEBIC

Tour Leader Croatia

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SIHAM ESSAHIRI

Tour Leader Morocco
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IONANNA TSATSARI

Tour Leader Greece

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KIM BIZZARI

Tour Leader Italy  

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ISABELLA bellani

Tour Leader Switzerland 
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The Getaway Co. Family

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