Empowered To Travel! Where Will You Go?

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More than 80% of families and individuals within the autism and neurodiverse community are overwhelmed at the thought of planning a trip and 70% feel isolated. Planning a trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming. For a lot of families like ours, where autism and sensory processing differences are part of daily life, just the travel planning portion of a trip can feel like an impossible journey.

Most travel apps and platforms don’t account for the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals, leaving families to piece together a patchwork of research, guesswork, and hope. We’ve missed out on experiences, not because we didn’t want to go, but because the process to get there felt impossible. We know we're not alone, millions of travelers are navigating similar frustrations, trying to find peace of mind in a world not built with them in mind.

Awayster is a growing community of travelers who will soon be able to share real-world experiences to help others plan better trips. Users will leave tips about destinations, venues, and attractions, like which restaurants were welcoming, which hotels offered the best service, or which parks had quiet spots to unwind.

These insights will go beyond basic reviews, offering practical, experience-based details that matter when you’re on the go. Whether it’s a heads-up about long lines, a recommendation for a hidden gem, or a note about a helpful staff member, Awayster is turning personal travel stories into valuable knowledge for the entire community.

What will really set Awayster apart is its smart notification system and interactive trip map. As you plan, you’ll receive relevant alerts and helpful tips, from reminders about check-in times to notes about crowded locations or popular attractions nearby. The app also lets you discover things to do based on your interests, see what’s around you during your trip, and easily share plans with travel companions. It’s like having a personal travel assistant in your pocket—one that actually knows what matters to you.

We’re also building community-driven notifications into Awayster, where users can contribute real-time insights about places they’ve visited, like whether a venue was especially loud, had long lines, or offered quiet sensory friendly spaces. These notifications will help other travelers make more informed decisions before they go. With Awayster, planning smarter trips doesn’t take more time, it saves time.

Save and manage your flights, lodging, rental cars, and activities all in one place. No more jumping between apps, managing email confirmations, or trying to remember where you saved that reservation. Awayster brings everything together in a clean, easy-to-use interface, so you can spend less time organizing, and more time enjoying your trip.

And when plans change, as they often do, Awayster makes it easy to adapt. Update your itinerary on the fly, get notified about schedule shifts, and keep everyone in your group on the same page with automatic syncing. Whether you’re moving a dinner reservation, adjusting your hotel check-in, or adding a last-minute activity, everything updates in real time across your devices. It’s flexible without the frustration, so your trip can flow as smoothly as possible from start to finish.

Take the guesswork out of travel with Awayster’s video preview feature, offering real, visual insights into destinations, attractions, and accommodations before you ever leave home. From walkthroughs of hotel lobbies to glimpses of restaurants during busy hours, these short videos help travelers understand what to expect. Whether you’re someone who benefits from visual planning, wants to avoid overwhelming environments, or simply feels more confident seeing a place ahead of time, this feature makes trip planning more informed and stress-free.

As our video library grows, so does the collective knowledge—giving you a more clear picture of layouts, lighting, crowd levels, and accessibility features. It’s a smarter, more visual way to plan, helping reduce uncertainty, build confidence, and make travel feel truly possible.

Does the thought of planning a trip seem overwhelming because of family needs? Do you love creating and sharing your travel plans to help others experience new places? Is traveling something you dream of doing more?  Does the thought of planning a trip for your family or a large group overwhelm you?  At Awayster, we want everyone to plan and experience travel with confidence.

By using Awayster, you’re not just planning your own journey, you’re helping others travel with confidence by contributing to a shared community of travel knowledge.