Travel Advisor in Orlando, FL — Cruises & Custom Vacation Planning
See More of the World. Plan Less of It
Expert Travel Planning for Central Florida and Beyond
Planning a vacation should be exciting, not another item on your never-ending to-do list. I’m Cindy Lajoie, an IATA-accredited independent travel advisor helping travelers in Orlando, Orange County, Volusia County, and beyond plan cruises and vacations without the stress of handling every detail themselves.
And one of the best parts? My travel planning services are free of charge to my clients.
Whether you’re dreaming about a Caribbean cruise, looking for the perfect family vacation during school break, or simply ready to put your feet in the sand somewhere beautiful, I’m here to make getting there easier.
I take the time to learn how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and what you want this vacation to feel like. Then I help turn those ideas into a trip you can actually look forward to.
Ready for a vacation without all the planning stress?
Vacation Planning That Starts With You
There are plenty of places online where you can book a hotel, cruise, or vacation package. But choosing where to go is usually the easy part. Figuring out which options are actually right for you can take hours of research.
That’s where I come in.
I don’t believe every traveler should get the same vacation. Some people want a quiet beach and absolutely nothing on the schedule. Others want excursions, activities, great food, and something new every day. Families may need kid-friendly options and dates that work around the school calendar. Groups have an entirely different set of details to coordinate.
I listen first. I learn your travel style, preferences, priorities, and budget, and then I help create a vacation that fits.
I Help Plan Your Trip
I sort through the options and help you choose a vacation that makes sense for your travel style instead of settling for something generic.
I Get to Know You
Tell me what you love, what you don’t, where you’ve been, and what you’ve been dreaming about.
I’m Here When You Need Me
From planning and booking through the details leading up to departure, you have a real person you can reach when you have questions.
Explore Your Next Vacation
Not sure exactly where you want to go yet? That’s completely fine. Sometimes the best vacations start with nothing more than, “I need to get away.”
Cruises
Ocean cruises, river cruises, luxury sailings, family-friendly ships, and group cruises offer almost endless ways to see the world. I can help you compare cruise lines, itineraries, accommodations, dining, and other details so you can choose the experience that feels right.
Beach, Resort & Destination Vacations
If your ideal getaway involves turquoise water, warm sand, a beautiful resort, or a tropical drink by the pool, you’re speaking my language. I can help plan beach vacations, all-inclusive stays, romantic escapes, honeymoons, anniversary trips, luxury experiences, and other destination vacations.
School Break Cruises
Trying to plan a family vacation around the school calendar? I can help take some of the work out of it. My School Break Cruises make it easier to explore cruise options that line up with select Central Florida school breaks, so your family can spend less time searching and more time getting excited about the trip.
Why Work With a Travel Advisor?
Booking travel yourself is possible. But that doesn’t mean you have to.
A vacation can involve dozens of decisions before you ever pack a suitcase. Which cruise line? Which ship? What itinerary? What cabin? Which resort? Is all-inclusive worth it? What activities should you book? What works for the kids? What works for everyone in the group?
Instead of opening twenty browser tabs and hoping you made the right choices, you can have someone help you sort through them.
As an IATA-accredited travel advisor, I bring professional travel-industry knowledge to the planning process while keeping the experience personal. I’m an independent advisor, so when you work with Travel with Cindy Lajoie, you work directly with me.
There isn’t a call center or a different person every time you have a question. I know the trip we planned because I helped you plan it.
And again, my planning services come at no cost to you.
Travel Planning for Families, Couples & Groups
Every trip has its own personality.
I’ve helped coordinate everything from couples’ escapes to large group cruises. One group cruise included 57 travelers, with accommodations, dining, and shore excursion details all needing to come together. I’ve also planned girls’ getaways where the goal was less about logistics and more about making sure everyone could relax, laugh, eat well, and enjoy being together.
That range is one of my favorite things about being a travel advisor.
Your vacation doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Maybe you’re planning around your children’s school break. Maybe you’re celebrating an anniversary. Maybe the whole family is finally getting everyone together. Or maybe you’ve simply decided it has been far too long since you sat on a beach.
Whatever brings you here, I want the planning to feel easy and the trip to feel like yours.
What Travelers Are Saying
— Robin, Celebrity Caribbean Group Cruise
"Our March 2025 vacation on the Celebrity Reflection was phenomenal... Organizing a trip for our group of 57 people could have been chaotic, but our travel agent, Cindy, made it completely seamless."
— Carol, Celebrity Caribbean Cruise
"What a fantastic week cruising with great friends! Loved the Celebrity Equinox, thanks to Cindy Tickal Lajoie for putting together a flawless adventure!"
— Debbie, Savannah Girls’ Trip
"Cindy nailed every detail. If you want a girls’ trip that’s smooth, hilarious, delicious, and totally unforgettable, she’s your girl."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge a fee to plan my vacation?
No. My travel planning services are free of charge to my clients. You can get personal help planning and booking your trip without adding a planning fee to your vacation budget.
What types of vacations can you help me plan?
I specialize in cruises and destination vacations, including family cruises, group cruises, beach and resort stays, all-inclusive vacations, romantic trips, honeymoons, anniversaries, luxury getaways, and custom vacations.
Can you help with group cruises?
Yes. Group travel can involve a lot of moving pieces, and I can help coordinate the details so one person isn’t left trying to manage everything alone.
Do you only work with travelers in Orlando?
No. I serve travelers in Orlando, Orange County, Volusia County, and surrounding Central Florida communities, but I can also work with clients beyond Florida.
Can you help if I don’t know where I want to go?
Absolutely. You don’t need to arrive with the entire vacation figured out. Tell me what kind of experience you want, your preferred dates, who is traveling, and what matters to you. We can start there.
Ready to Plan Your Escape?
Your next vacation should give you something to look forward to, not something else to stress about.
I’m Cindy Lajoie, and I’d love to help you turn that “we really need a vacation” conversation into an actual trip. From family cruises and group getaways to relaxing beach destinations, I’ll help you navigate the options, handle the planning, and feel confident about what you’re booking.
Personal travel planning. IATA-accredited guidance. No planning fee to you.
Let’s find the vacation that has your name written all over it.
