Plan Your Escape

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Ready to Escape? Start Your Custom Travel Request

Ready to turn “we need a vacation” into an actual plan?


You’re in the right place.


I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor, and this is where we start creating a trip around you.


You don’t need to know exactly where you want to go. You don’t need to have every date figured out. And you definitely don’t need to spend the next three weeks opening vacation tabs and trying to compare everything yourself.


Just tell me what you know.

Where are you thinking about going? Who’s coming? When would you like to travel? What’s important to you? What would make you come home saying, “That was exactly the vacation we needed”?


Complete the travel request below and give me a little insight into what you have in mind. I’ll use your answers as a starting point for our conversation and help you explore the options that fit.



And remember: I do not charge my clients a travel planning fee. I’m compensated by travel suppliers, so my planning services are free of charge to you.

Let’s find somewhere worth packing for.

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Plan Your Escape

Tell us about your dream getaway and let our travel experts craft the perfect itinerary just for you.

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What Happens After You Submit Your Request?

I Review Your Travel Preferences

I’ll personally review the information you send so I can understand what you’re looking for before we talk.

I'll Reach Out to You

I’ll follow up to discuss your vacation, ask any additional questions, and learn more about what you want from the trip.



There’s no anonymous call center and no random consultant assigned to your vacation.


You’ll be working directly with me.

We Start Planning Your Trip

Once I understand your priorities, I can help explore destinations, cruises, resorts, accommodations, itineraries, and other travel options that fit.

From there, we’ll work toward a vacation that makes sense for your dates, budget, travel style, and the people going with you.

Not Sure Where You Want to Go?

You’d be surprised how many great trips start with:


“I don’t know where I want to go, but…”

But I want a beach.

But the kids need something to do.

But we only have five nights.

But we want something romantic.

But I’ve always wanted to see Africa.

But I want to go somewhere completely different.


That’s enough.


You don’t need to research destinations before talking to me. Part of my job is helping you sort through the possibilities.


I can help plan cruises, all-inclusive resorts, family vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoons, anniversaries, group travel, National Park trips, scenic rail journeys, African safaris, guided adventures, and custom destination vacations.


Tell me what you want the trip to feel like.


We can figure out where that feeling lives.

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All-inclusive resort getaways

Why Plan Your Vacation With Me?

Travel websites are good at giving you choices.


I help you figure out which choices are right for you.


As an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor, I bring professional travel-industry credentials to the planning process while keeping the experience personal.


I’m based in DeLand, Florida, and primarily serve travelers throughout Volusia County, Orange County, and Orlando, along with clients beyond Central Florida.


When you work with Travel with Cindy Lajoie, you work directly with me.


I get to know your preferences. I understand what we’re planning. And I’m here to provide guidance and support before, during, and after your vacation.

Personalized Travel Planning With No Planning Fee

This is one of the most important things to know before you submit your request:


I do not charge my clients a separate travel planning fee.


I’m compensated by the travel suppliers I book with, allowing me to provide personal travel planning and booking assistance free of charge to you.


You don’t have to choose between doing everything yourself and paying someone an additional planning fee.


You can simply tell me where you’d like to go—or what kind of vacation you’re imagining—and let’s start the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does submitting this form commit me to booking a trip?

    No. Your travel request gives me the information I need to understand what you’re considering and start a conversation about your options.

  • Do you charge to plan my vacation?

    No. My travel planning services are free of charge to my clients. I’m compensated by travel suppliers rather than charging you a separate planning fee.

  • What if I don’t know my exact dates?

    That’s okay. Let me know your approximate timeframe and whether your dates are flexible.

  • What if I haven’t picked a destination?

    No problem. Tell me about the experience you want, who is traveling, your approximate budget, and when you’d like to go. I can help you explore destination ideas.

  • Can you help plan a group vacation?

    Yes. I help coordinate group vacations and cruises. I’ve previously helped coordinate cruise arrangements for a group of 57 travelers, including accommodations, dining, and shore excursion details.

  • Can you help with flights and excursions?

    Yes. Depending on your vacation, I can help coordinate additional trip components. One of my Greece cruise clients, for example, specifically shared that I handled their flights, agenda, excursions, and private tours.

Your Next Vacation Starts Here

You don’t need a spreadsheet.


You don’t need twenty browser tabs.


And you don’t need to know exactly where you’re going yet.


You just need a starting point.


Tell me a little about yourself, who you’re traveling with, and the vacation you’ve been imagining. I’ll take it from there and help you explore what’s possible.


Maybe it ends with your feet in Caribbean sand.

Maybe you’re watching the world go by from a river cruise.


Maybe you’re riding a train through the mountains, celebrating an anniversary somewhere beautiful, taking the kids on a school-break cruise, or finally booking that bucket-list adventure.


Wherever it leads, I’d love to help you plan it.

Personal planning. IATA-accredited travel guidance. No planning fee to you.