Based in the heart of Lake County, Florida, I proudly serve clients in Mount Dora, Apopka, Eustis, Tavares, and beyond. As the owner of Cruise Planners – Mount Dora Travel, I specialize in crafting unforgettable travel experiences—from luxury ocean and river cruises to group getaways and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions spanning the globe, including the Arctic and Antarctica.
With a deep passion for travel and a commitment to highly personalized service, I take the stress out of planning every detail. Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic escape, a guided land tour, or a multigenerational family cruise, you can relax knowing your journey is thoughtfully and expertly handled.
As part of the award-winning Cruise Planners network and the Signature Travel Network, I offer access to exclusive amenities, insider expertise, and trusted global partnerships—bringing added value, VIP perks, and peace of mind to every trip.
Hours of Operation
Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00am
Saturday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Testimonials
Jodi has been great, from setting everything up to answering all our questions she has been super, Will definitely use her on all futures trips.- Charles B.
Jodi has been my family’s agent for as long as I can remember. She is so amazing at making our planning experience personal and effective. On multiple occasions she has gone above and beyond to ensure we are taken care of the cost of our trip is within our budget and even get us savings we never expected. Truly an amazing person and service
Yes, Alexandria Resort in 2018 with my daughter and 2023 Holland America - Stantendam Cruise - Caribbean - Both wonderful. Thank you Jodi- Donald S.
Janelle booked a cruise for my wife and I. She handled everything perfectly. We knew right where to go and what to bring and the entire trip was excellent! Logistics were smooth. We will definitely come to cruise planners for our next trip!- Wilson W.
I’ve used Mount Dora travel for a family vacations. A cruise for 11 of my family members was the smoothest travel arrangement I’ve ever had. They work hard to get you the best fares and accommodate your travel needs. I will use them consistently for all my travel needs in the future.- Charlotte J.
It was our first cruise. We had a GREAT time. Janelle did a terrific job selecting the right time and ship.
Jodi is a real gem. She has been flexible beyond reasonable, and as always assisted us to the max. We consider her a friend as much as a travel agent.- WILLIAM L.
For never meeting Jodi she was excell- Judy S.
Jodi made planning and getting ready for this trip almost effortless for us. From getting us our preferred stateroom to facilitating our special needs for the flights. We will definitely take advantage of her services again.- Jane E.
Jodi Heeke is an outstanding advisor. She is quick to respond to questions. Her knowledge of cruising and details of completing any booking is exceptional.- Dennis E.
Jodi always does and excellent job helping us plan our vacations.- REBECCA S.
The Celebrity Edge is an amazing ship. The crew is outstanding and the food and the service was excellent. We already have three more cruises booked on Celebrity, so we didn't plan another on this trip, but we will continue with Celebrity into the future.- DENNIS S.
Jodi Heeke is so friendly & attentive.- Brandie B.
Jodi H was awesome the first time so we came back the 2nd time. And gave her a more completed combo vacation with a land and a sea option. And she got us overthere and we had a fabulous and very memorable vacation.- KATHRYN W.
- Brandie B.
Jennifer Hicks was very professional in handling all of the details ,would recommend her to everyone . She answered all my questions about the hotel and it was a lovely experience working with her.
Very professional- William W.
Cruise planners is great but I was thinking since she asked when we're celebrating our anniversary there would have been something done on the ship but I was wrong. Nothing on the cabin saying it was anniversary. So that was disappointing but maybe I misunderstood- LaToya R.
Jodi was terrific to work with! She was incredibly kind & patient with two first-time-cruising seniors lacking technical skills. . . Her familiarity with our cruise, her advise, and her insights gave us the confidence we needed to thoroughly anticipate & enjoy our adventure!- Patricia S.
Jodi, is just the greatest!!- KENNETH C.
Jodie is the best! She does everything that she says she will do, promptly and professionally. She goes the extra mile to give us the best possible customer care. We have used her many times and have never been disappointed in any way. She is always our first phone call when we travel.- Eileen E.
Trip was perfect!- Charlotte J.
Jennifer Hicks was very professional in handling all of the details ,would recommend her to everyone . She answered all my questions about the hotel and it was a lovely experience working with her.- Anne H.
Jen was awesome in helping us with our recent hotel reservations!- Roseanne P.
We love our travel agent Jodi Heeke! She always takes very good care of us and finds us the best deals.- Christina C.
Our travel with Alaska Air and cruise with Royal Caribbean Quantum of the seas was enjoyable and perfectly planned- Ann J.
What a great vacation. Jodi did a fantastic job of coordinating this tour. Four couples took this tour and all of us loved the care Jodi gave to us. She booked the River tour up the Rhine with Viking and help in the extended day in Basel and 2 extended days in Amsterdam. She was prompt in getting back to us and her bubbly personality made it a joy to work with. We loved her dearly and will enjoy working with her on future tours.- THOMAS H.
Jodi did a wonderful job for my husband and I, she was knowledgeable and offered expert advise. She handled all details with ease and helped us feel secure in our decision to travel aboard. We had a fantastic time and hope to plan another trip in the near future. We highly recommend her, she will always be our go to travel agent.- Janine B A.
Jodi has arranged 5 cruises for us. She has been patient throughout our planning, made great suggestions and helped us with all issues that we encountered. Jodi has always been available no matter where we travel; solving problems with our flights, hotels, even insurance claims. We would never travel without her!- Patricia D.
We had a wonderful time. Everything was first class.
Jodi is absolutely amazing. She made all my dreams come true. We had a vacation of a life time. Already booked another with Jodi.
Jodi was very responsive when we had an issue with an excursion. She sent all materials timely and accurately.
Jodi was great to work with on planning our cruise. She replied quickly to our concerns and requests. It is so helpful to have an agent you can trust. She got us a great room which saved us many steps. She helped us cancel a shore excursion that we booked in error. It was in a timely manner. We will definately book through her again. She was very professional, responsive and knowledgeable.
Jodi is the best travel agent in the game. I will continue to recommend her to anyone who needs a solid and honest travel agent!! She makes the process smooth and effortless, while also being very informative!
Jodi did an excellent job planning our cruise. She went above and beyond in planning a trip together with our neice and husband. Her selection of our balcony room was outstanding. She returned our many requests promptly and effeciently. We appreciated her attention to detail and would definately secure her services again! Eileen and Dennis Emo
Jodi has provided for almost all of our travels. She is excellent!
This was a trip of a lifetime. A total of 29 days which included Paris, Athens, a 12 night cruise around Greece, Venice and Bucharest. Everything was perfect! Jodi did a great job of making sure our trip was memorable.
The train across Canada was an adventure but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone extremely overweight as the bathrooms are tight and the beds are difficult for two people to get up without climbing over one another! Food, wine etc are great, dining is great, views are great. The rooms were too warm for us in October. I recommend the Viking River Cruise over the train but it was a great adventure!
Jodi was extremely helpful, and answered all my questions I ever had
Jodi was fabulous to work with. She took care of all our needs quickly and efficiently. I would definitely utilize her services again.
Bill and I had a wonderful experience with Jodi, who helped us plan our anniversary trip to Alaska that we had been putting off for many years. She was personable, professional and fun to work with. I would highly recommend using Jodi to plan your next big trip!
Janelle was great to work with and supplied all information needed and answered all questions/concerns about the cruise. Would highly recommend this company and Janelle to anyone considering travel.- THOMAS D.
Excellent service, vast amount of amenities, and interesting ports/excursions to explore the islands. Thanks Janelle for creating this trip for all of us in the wedding party! We look forward to another cruise...
Shelly Gerig- Shelly G.
Thank you Janelle for recommending this intriguing cruise! The cruise ship was smaller, therefore it had more of an intimate feeling with familiar staff faces and even passengers who then became friends. The impact activities were worth doing even in the heat in July with friendly residents/workers who appreciated our efforts with smiles and hugs! Their positive attitudes were amazing amidst the poverty, but they had hope, and you could feel it because we were a part of the progress by helping-fantastic!- Shelly G.
Our Church does an annual Bible cruise and this year we decided to go to Alaska. We had 29 people sign up to go. We chose to use Doug and Janelle Woodyard as our travel agents. They did a wonderful job for us! They were always available to answer questions, always gave us great accurate information, always accessible and were so enjoyable to work with in every way.
I would have no hesitation in recommending them and their travel agency.
Skip Haymans
Executive Pastor
First Baptist Eustis Florida
Janelle,
THANK YOU BOTH for such a wonderful vacation!!!! Dennis and I have not ever felt as pampered as we were on this cruise and extended tour up through Alaska! What a magnificent piece of God's creation up in that part of the world!!!
Again, thank you for working through every issue in advance... we were able to enjoy ourselves and did not experience ANY problems!
GOD BLESS YOU!- Susan J.
Thank you guys so much! Fabulous service!!!- Kathy L.
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