Travel Advisor in Orange County, FL

Start Your Next Adventure with Zero Stress

A great vacation starts long before you pack your suitcase. It starts with figuring out where to go, where to stay, what to book, and how to bring all the pieces together.

I can help make that part easier.

I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor serving Orange County, Florida, and I help families, couples, groups, and individual travelers plan cruises and destination vacations with personal guidance from start to finish.

Whether you’re dreaming about a Caribbean cruise, an all-inclusive resort, a romantic anniversary escape, a family getaway, or the bucket-list adventure you’ve been putting off, I’ll help you sort through the options and find a trip that fits you.

There’s another important benefit to working with me:

I don’t charge my clients a travel planning fee.

I’m compensated by travel suppliers, which means you can get personal help planning and booking your vacation without paying me an additional planning fee.

Personal Vacation Planning for Orange County Travelers

There’s no shortage of vacation information online.

That’s often the problem.

Search for one Caribbean resort and suddenly you’re comparing dozens of properties. Look for a cruise and you’re choosing between different cruise lines, ships, itineraries, cabins, dining options, excursions, and packages.

More choices don’t necessarily make planning easier.

Instead of expecting you to become a travel expert before taking a vacation, I help you narrow down those choices.

I want to know what you actually enjoy when you travel.

Do you like having plenty to do, or would you rather leave your schedule open? Are you traveling with young children, teenagers, adult friends, or extended family? Is this trip about adventure, relaxation, romance, or finally getting everyone together?

Those answers give us a much better starting point than simply searching for the lowest advertised price.

Cruise Planning in Orange County, FL

Cruises are one of my specialties, and there are far more ways to cruise than many travelers realize.

A family looking for water attractions, kids’ activities, and entertainment may need a completely different ship than a couple looking for a quieter, more sophisticated experience.

I can help Orange County travelers explore family cruises, premium cruises, luxury and ultra-luxury cruises, river cruises, expedition cruises, and group sailings.

Depending on the trip, I can also help you think through details such as cabin categories, dining, shore excursions, flights, and transfers.

You don’t need to know which cruise line or ship you want before contacting me.

Tell me what you want the vacation to feel like, and we can start narrowing it down.

All-Inclusive Resorts & Beach Getaways

There are vacations where you want to explore from morning until night.

And then there are vacations where a beach chair sounds just about perfect.

I help Orange County clients explore all-inclusive resorts, tropical destinations, beach escapes, and island vacations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and beyond.

Destinations might include Cancun and Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Turks and Caicos, or another warm-weather escape.

The right resort depends on more than its location.

Some properties are geared toward families. Some are adults-only. Some are lively, social, and packed with activities. Others are designed for travelers who would happily spend an entire afternoon listening to the ocean.

I’ll help you look for the experience that matches the vacation in your head.

Honeymoons, Anniversaries & Couples Getaways

A romantic vacation should feel personal.

Maybe your perfect honeymoon involves an overwater bungalow. Maybe you’d rather explore Hawaii, relax at an adults-only Caribbean resort, discover a European city, or stay somewhere small and boutique.

The same is true for anniversaries and couples’ trips.

There isn’t one destination that automatically makes a vacation romantic. The right choice is the one that suits the two people taking it.

I can help you explore honeymoons, anniversary vacations, adults-only resorts, luxury escapes, private villas, boutique properties, and romantic destination trips.

Tell me how you like to travel together, and we’ll build from there.

Group Cruises & Group Vacations

Getting everyone to agree on a vacation is an accomplishment.

Coordinating the actual trip is another story.

Group travel can involve multiple reservations, room or cabin arrangements, dining, activities, excursions, and plenty of questions from the people traveling.

I can help organize those moving pieces.

I’ve helped coordinate a cruise vacation for a group of 57 travelers, including accommodations, dining, and shore excursion details.

Whether you’re planning a trip with friends, extended family, or another group, having a travel advisor involved means the person who suggested the vacation doesn’t automatically have to become everyone’s unpaid trip coordinator.

You should get to enjoy the vacation too.

Adventure, Nature & Bucket-List Travel

A vacation doesn’t need palm trees to be unforgettable.

If your idea of getting away involves incredible scenery, wildlife, or experiencing somewhere completely new, I can help you explore options well beyond the traditional resort vacation.

That might include:

• African safari adventures
• National Park vacations
• Scenic rail journeys
• Alaska experiences
• Wildlife-focused travel
• Guided adventure tours
• Boutique and luxury stays
• Custom destination itineraries

Maybe you want to see elephants in Africa, travel through the Rockies by train, stand at the edge of the Grand Canyon, or experience a destination you’ve been saving for the right time.

I can help turn the bucket list into an actual plan.

Why Work With an Independent Travel Advisor?

You can book plenty of trips yourself online.

Working with me is about having someone help you make the choices behind the booking.

As an IATA-accredited travel advisor, I bring professional travel-industry credentials to the planning process. As an independent advisor, I’m able to provide something equally important: personal attention.

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

I learn your preferences. I understand the trip we’re planning. And if you have a question, you know who to contact instead of starting over with someone new.

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

Travel Planning With No Planning Fee

A lot of people assume a travel advisor must be an extra vacation expense.

That’s why I make this clear from the beginning:

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

I’m compensated by travel suppliers for the trips I book.

You can have personal help comparing options, organizing details, and booking your vacation without paying me an additional planning fee for my services.

It’s one of the reasons I encourage travelers to reach out even if they’re only at the beginning of the process.

You don’t need to have everything figured out first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Get Out of Orange County for a While?

Orange County is a pretty great place to call home.

But sometimes home looks even better after you’ve spent a week somewhere else.

Maybe you want warm Caribbean water, a cruise with the whole family, a quiet adults-only resort, a mountain view, or an adventure somewhere you never imagined you’d actually visit.

Whatever has you dreaming about getting away, I’d love to hear about it.

I’ll help you navigate the options and plan a vacation that feels right for you—not something pulled from a generic package.

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

When you’re ready, tell me where you’re thinking about going.

Or simply tell me you need a vacation.



We can figure out the rest together.