Travel Advisor in Orlando, Volusia & Orange County, FL

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Personalized Travel Planning—No Planning Fees Ever

You can research a vacation from just about anywhere. But sometimes it’s nice to know the person helping plan it is right here in Central Florida.


I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor based in DeLand, Florida, serving travelers throughout Orlando, Orange County, and Volusia County.


I help families, couples, groups, and individual travelers plan cruises and destination vacations without having to navigate every decision on their own. Whether you’re thinking about a family cruise, an all-inclusive beach resort, a romantic getaway, an African safari, a scenic rail journey, or somewhere completely different, I can help you turn the idea into an actual vacation.


And there’s an important difference between working with me and hiring someone to plan your trip:


I don’t charge my clients a planning fee.


I’m compensated by travel suppliers, so my travel planning services are free of charge to you.


You get personal help from a local, independent travel advisor without adding another planning expense to your vacation.

Local Travel Planning With a Personal Touch

Being a local travel advisor doesn’t mean I only plan local vacations.


Quite the opposite.


I help Central Florida travelers get out of Central Florida—whether that means sailing into the Caribbean, relaxing at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, exploring a National Park, heading to Europe, or finally taking that bucket-list trip you’ve been talking about for years.


What being local does mean is that you’re working with an independent advisor who understands the community you’re traveling from.


I’m not a giant booking website or anonymous call center.


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


I get to know who is traveling, what you enjoy, what you’d rather avoid, your budget, your preferred pace, and what you want this vacation to feel like. Then I help you sort through the options and plan around those priorities.

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All-inclusive resort getaways

Travel Advisor Serving Orlando, FL

Living in one of the world’s best-known vacation destinations doesn’t mean Orlando residents don’t need a getaway of their own.


Sometimes you’re ready to trade theme parks for a cruise ship, an island, a mountain view, or a resort where the biggest decision of the afternoon is pool or beach.


I help Orlando-area travelers plan cruises, family vacations, romantic escapes, all-inclusive resorts, group trips, and custom destination vacations.


For families, I can also help explore cruise and vacation options that work with busy schedules. For couples, that might mean finding a relaxing adults-only resort or planning a honeymoon or anniversary. For groups, I can help organize the travel details so one person doesn’t have to carry the entire planning load.

Travel Advisor Serving Volusia County, FL

Volusia County is home for Travel with Cindy Lajoie.


I’m based in DeLand, and I proudly help travelers throughout Volusia County plan vacations near and far.


That includes cruises, destination vacations, family getaways, group travel, all-inclusive resorts, honeymoons and anniversaries, adventure trips, rail vacations, and more.


For local families, I also feature select School Break Cruises matched with specific Volusia County school holidays. These sailings can provide a useful starting point for parents hoping to plan a family cruise around days the kids are already scheduled to be out of school.


Whether you’re in DeLand or elsewhere in Volusia County, you’ll have a local travel advisor you can turn to when you’re ready to start planning.

Travel Advisor Serving Orange County, FL

From family vacations to long-awaited couples’ getaways, I provide personal travel planning for clients throughout Orange County, Florida.


Instead of spending night after night comparing cruise ships, resort reviews, destinations, cabin categories, and vacation packages, you can tell me what you’re looking for and let me help narrow down the choices.


Maybe you already know exactly where you want to go.


Maybe all you know is that you want somewhere tropical with good food and a beautiful beach.


That works too.

My goal is to make the process feel manageable and personal from the beginning.

Why Work With a Local Independent Travel Advisor?

Online booking sites are useful when you already know exactly what you want.


But when you have questions, multiple travelers to consider, or hundreds of options in front of you, personal guidance can make a big difference.


As an IATA-accredited travel advisor, I bring professional travel-industry credentials to the planning process. As an independent advisor, I’m also able to keep that process personal.


You’re not a reservation number to me.


I want to know whether you prefer relaxing or exploring. I want to know if the kids need plenty to do, if this is your first cruise, if you’re celebrating an anniversary, or if the whole point of the trip is getting a group of friends together somewhere fun.


Those details help me guide you toward a vacation that makes sense.


And once your trip is booked, you still know who your travel advisor is.


I’m here to provide support before, during, and after your vacation.

I sort through the options and help you choose a vacation that makes sense for your travel style instead of settling for something generic.

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November Break 2026

Utopia of the Seas
3-Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise
Sail Date: November 20, 2026
School Calendar: Volusia & Seminole Counties

Cruises, Resorts & Vacations Planned Around You

Where you live is only the starting point.



Where you go is the fun part.

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Cruise Vacations

I can help you compare family, premium, luxury, ultra-luxury, expedition, ocean, and river cruises based on your travel style.


Cruise planning can involve a lot more than choosing an itinerary. Ship atmosphere, cabin category, dining, activities, destinations, and who you’re traveling with can all make a difference.


I help you work through those choices instead of leaving you to figure everything out from a booking screen.

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Adventure & Bucket-List Travel

Not every vacation needs a beach.


I can also help travelers explore National Parks, scenic rail journeys, wildlife experiences, guided adventures, African safaris, boutique stays, and custom destination vacations.


Whatever type of trip you’re considering, the goal is the same: find something that fits you rather than settling for a generic vacation.

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Beach & Resort Vacations

Ready for palm trees and warm water?


I can help plan all-inclusive resorts, adults-only escapes, family resorts, beach vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoons, and anniversary trips in destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and beyond.

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Travel Planning With No Planning Fees

Personal service sometimes sounds like something that should come with an extra price tag.


In my case, it doesn’t.


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


I’m compensated by travel suppliers, allowing me to help research, plan, and book your vacation without charging you an additional fee for my planning services.


That means you can have someone help compare options, answer questions, coordinate details, and guide you through the planning process while keeping more of your vacation budget for the vacation itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What areas do you serve?

    My primary Central Florida service areas are Orlando, Orange County, and Volusia County. I’m based in DeLand, Florida, and I can also work with travelers outside these areas.

  • Do I have to meet with you in person?

    No. Travel planning can be handled conveniently without requiring an in-person meeting. You can start by sending me information about the trip you’re considering through my Plan Your Escape page.

  • Do you charge a travel planning fee?

    No. My travel planning services are free of charge to my clients because I’m compensated by travel suppliers.

  • What kinds of vacations do you plan?

    I specialize in cruises and destination vacations, including family cruises, group cruises, resorts, all-inclusive getaways, honeymoons, anniversaries, beach vacations, adventure travel, safaris, scenic rail journeys, and custom trips.

  • Are you an accredited travel advisor?

    Yes. I am an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor.

  • Can you help me if I’m not sure where I want to go?

    Absolutely. You don’t need a destination picked out before contacting me. Tell me who is traveling, when you’d like to go, your budget, and what kind of vacation you’re imagining. I can help you explore the options.

Your Next Vacation Can Start Right Here

Whether you’re in Orlando, Orange County, or Volusia County, you don’t have to plan your next vacation alone.


Bring me the destination you’ve been dreaming about—or just bring me the feeling you’re chasing.


Beach and sunshine? Family time? Adventure? Romance? A week where nobody has to cook dinner?


We’ll start there.


I’ll help you sort through the options, plan the details, and turn that vacation idea into something you can start counting down to.


Local, personal service. IATA-accredited travel guidance. No planning fee to you.



When you’re ready to get away, I’m ready to help you plan it.