Cruise Planners and Women On Course Launch Travel Club for Nationwide Community of Women Golfers
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (May 7, 2026) — Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, has been named the exclusive travel partner of Women On Course, a premier golf networking organization serving recreational women golfers through golf events, networking opportunities and leadership-focused programs.
Through the new partnership, Women On Course members will gain access to free travel planning from dedicated Cruise Planners Travel Advisors at WOCTravelClub.com. In addition to curated vacation experiences, exclusive travel offers and special amenities. The collaboration expands the member experience beyond golf, creating new opportunities for women to connect through shared travel, from luxury cruises and resort getaways to bucket-list adventures around the world.
Women on Course serves 60,000 members nationwide with custom golf events and programs designed to make golf accessible, unintimidating, and fun through business networking and social experiences
"Travel has always been one of my greatest passions because it creates opportunities to connect with people, experience new cultures, and make lifelong memories,” said Women on Course Founder and CEO, Donna Hoffman. “At Women on Course, we know that some of the strongest friendships are built through our golf events and trips, and we're thrilled to partner with Cruise Planners to bring our members even more opportunities to explore the world together. This partnership allows us to expand the Women on Course experience beyond the course and create even more unforgettable adventures for our community."
Cruise Planners brings a nationwide network of more than 3,000 independently owned franchise locations to the partnership, along with 11 dedicated travel advisors specially trained to serve Women on Course members. The company’s relationships with more than 100 travel brands — including cruise lines, luxury resorts, yacht charters, rail journeys and all-inclusive vacation providers — will allow members to explore a wide range of vacation options tailored to their interests and travel styles.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Women On Course and support a community built around connection, confidence and shared experiences,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners. “Women On Course has created a meaningful space for women to build relationships through golf. This partnership gives members another way to strengthen those bonds through the shared love of travel.”
The partnership also reflects Cruise Planners’ continued interest in working with private membership organizations to create customized travel programs for their communities. By pairing dedicated advisor support with curated vacation options, Cruise Planners aims to help organizations offer meaningful travel benefits that extend member engagement beyond traditional programming.
About Cruise Planners
Cruise Planners was founded in 1994 and is the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network. As a leader in the travel franchise industry, Cruise Planners positions a nation-wide network of 3,000 franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry's top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years and was awarded by Franchise Business Review as "Best-In-Category" for 3 years.
Cruise Planners received a 99% franchise owner satisfaction report from Franchise Business Review for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Franchise Business Review also ranked Cruise Planners #3 OVERALL on their list of Top 200 Franchises. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.
Visit our website, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.
About Women On Course
Women on Course is the nation’s leading community for professional and lifestyle-minded women who connect through the game of golf. More than a golf organization, Women on Course brings together accomplished, influential women through networking, travel, fashion, food, wine, and shared experiences both on and off the course.
Through engaging events, meaningful connections, and vibrant local communities, we create opportunities for women to build relationships, expand their networks, and enjoy a lifestyle centered around connection, confidence, and fun.
