Travel Advisor in Volusia County, FL

Personalized Vacation Planning, Right Here in Volusia County

When you’re ready to get away, having a travel advisor close to home can make planning feel a lot more personal.

I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor based in DeLand, Florida, right here in Volusia County. I help local families, couples, groups, and individual travelers plan cruises and destination vacations without having to figure out every detail on their own.

From family cruises and tropical resorts to honeymoons, group getaways, scenic rail journeys, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, I help turn vacation ideas into actual travel plans.

And there’s no separate planning fee for working with me.

My travel planning services are free of charge to my clients. I’m compensated by travel suppliers, so you can get personal help planning and booking your vacation without paying me an additional planning fee.

For Volusia County travelers, that means professional travel guidance from someone who’s local, accessible, and personally invested in helping you have a great trip.

Local Vacation Planning in Volusia County

There are thousands of places online to book travel.

What those websites don’t always give you is someone who knows your trip.

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

I want to know who you’re traveling with, what you enjoy, your budget, your schedule, and what you’re hoping to get out of the vacation. If you love being busy from morning until night, tell me. If your idea of the perfect itinerary is “breakfast, beach, repeat,” I want to know that too.

Those details help me narrow down the enormous number of options available and guide you toward something that actually fits.

Being based in DeLand also means I understand the community I serve. I’m proud to help travelers throughout Volusia County plan trips that can take them just about anywhere.

Cruise Planning for Volusia County Travelers

Cruises are one of my specialties, and there’s a lot more to choosing one than deciding where you want to sail.

The ship itself can shape a huge part of the vacation.

A family may want plenty of activities, entertainment, and things for the kids to do. A couple might prefer a quieter premium or luxury experience. An adventurous traveler may be interested in an expedition sailing, while someone who loves history and culture might discover that a river cruise is exactly their speed.



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

We can look at the cruise experience as a whole—including the itinerary, ship, cabin options, dining, activities, and other travel details—rather than simply choosing whatever appears first in a search.

School Break Cruises for Volusia County Families

Planning a vacation when you have school-age children adds another important question:

When can we actually go?

I’ve made that part a little easier by identifying select cruise sailings that correspond with specific Volusia County school breaks.

My School Break Cruises page currently features select 2026–2028 sailings, including short Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay itineraries. These options give local families a convenient starting point when they want to travel during scheduled time away from school.

Cruise inventory, fares, and itineraries can change, so I can help you check current availability and cabin options for the sailing you’re interested in.

And just like my other travel planning services, there is no separate planning fee to work with me.

Family Vacations Beyond Volusia County

Sometimes the best part about living in Florida is how easy it is to dream about getting somewhere else for a few days.

I can help Volusia County families plan vacations based on the ages, interests, schedules, and travel styles of the people actually going.

Maybe that means a cruise where the kids have activities and the adults get some downtime. Maybe it’s an all-inclusive resort where everyone can settle in and enjoy the property. Or perhaps your family wants something completely different, like a National Park adventure or scenic rail journey.

There isn’t one family vacation that works for every family.

I’ll help you find the one that works for yours.

Beach & All-Inclusive Resort Vacations

When you live in Florida, you already know how good sunshine and water can be.

But there’s something different about enjoying them when nobody has errands to run afterward.

I help plan beach escapes, tropical vacations, and all-inclusive resort stays throughout destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, Aruba, Turks and Caicos, Hawaii, and other Caribbean and island destinations.

The resort matters just as much as the location.

Some are family-focused and full of activities. Others are adults-only and built around relaxation and romance. Some travelers want nightlife and entertainment, while others would happily trade all of that for a quiet stretch of beach.

Tell me which version sounds more like you.

Adventure & Bucket-List Vacations

Not every vacation needs to involve a cruise ship or resort.

Maybe you want to see Yellowstone, ride a train through incredible mountain scenery, experience Alaska, explore a National Park, or finally take that African safari you’ve talked about for years.

I can help Volusia County travelers explore:

• African safaris
• Scenic rail journeys
• National Parks
• Wildlife adventures
• Guided tours
• Nature-focused vacations
• Boutique and luxury stays
• Custom destination trips

Sometimes the trip you remember most is the one that takes you completely outside your normal routine.

If you have a bucket-list idea, tell me about it.

Why Work With a Volusia County Travel Advisor?

Travel planning has become incredibly easy to access.

Good travel planning still takes time.

As an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor, I help you work through the options rather than leaving you to navigate everything alone.

And because I’m based in DeLand, Volusia County isn’t simply another location I list on my website.

I value the relationships I build with my clients and want to become someone you feel comfortable coming back to when it’s time for the next trip.

When you contact my business, there isn’t a team of anonymous agents behind the scenes.

I know what we planned, what you wanted from the trip, and what mattered when we made those decisions. I’m also available to provide support before, during, and after your vacation.

No Travel Planning Fees for My Clients

Working with a travel advisor doesn’t have to mean adding another fee to your vacation budget.

I do not charge my clients a separate planning fee.

I’m compensated by travel suppliers, which allows me to provide my planning and booking services free of charge to you.

That means you can have someone help research your options, answer questions, organize details, and book your vacation without paying me an additional planning fee.

For me, that’s an important part of making professional travel planning approachable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Volusia County, Let’s Plan Your Escape

Sometimes you know exactly what you need.

A ship leaving port. A tropical drink. A mountain view. A passport stamp. A few days where someone else is doing the cooking.

Other times, you simply know you’re ready for a vacation.

Either way, I’m here to help.

As your local DeLand and Volusia County travel advisor, I’ll help you sort through the choices, plan the details, and find a vacation that gives you something exciting to count down to.

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

Tell me what you’ve been dreaming about.



Let’s see where it takes you.