Fans of Today were quick to notice Dylan Dreyer’s brief on-air absence earlier this week — and now the sweet reason behind it has been revealed, offering a refreshing glimpse into the meteorologist’s life away from the studio.
Dreyer, a familiar face to morning viewers, missed the Monday (June 8) and Tuesday (June 9) episodes of the show. During her short break, co-anchors Laura Jarrett and Savannah Sellers stepped in seamlessly, before she returned to the desk on Wednesday, June 10, joining Al Roker and Craig Melvin once again.
But it wasn’t work or obligation that pulled her away — it was something far more personal.
Taking to Instagram, Dreyer shared that she had escaped for a relaxing getaway with her longtime best friend Anne Allred, encouraging others to do the same. In a heartfelt message, she wrote: “Here’s your sign to book that little trip with your best friend that you keep saying you’re going to get away with! Your heart and soul will thank you!”
The pair spent their time at the scenic Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, embracing a slower pace of life filled with hiking trails, golf games, warm spring baths, and long, laughter-filled meals together.
Photos from the trip captured a simple but meaningful escape — two friends unwinding, reconnecting, and soaking in moments of calm away from busy schedules and early morning broadcasts.
Dreyer and Allred’s friendship stretches back years, dating to their time working together at NBC Boston’s WHDH before Allred later moved on to KSDK in St. Louis. Their bond has remained strong ever since, even leading to playful on-air moments — including a memorable 2019 Stanley Cup bet that saw Dreyer singing “Gloria” live on Today, much to the delight of viewers and colleagues.
For fans, the brief absence now feels less like a gap in the schedule and more like a reminder of something deeply relatable: even the busiest public figures need time to pause, reconnect, and choose joy.
And for Dylan Dreyer, this wasn’t just a break from television — it was a quiet celebration of friendship, laughter, and the kind of memories that don’t happen on camera, but last far longer than any broadcast.
