SJP Holidays

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My wife and I first visited Anse Chastenet in the spring of 2023. We've loved visiting St Lucia since we first went as a family in 2016, and as part of an earlier visit, we'd been on a snorkelling trip to Anse Chastenet Bay. A friend had also told me that Anse Chastenet was a very different sort of resort - much closer to nature - which greatly appealed to us. Our stay in 2023 was excellent, even after the drive along the approach road to the resort, which is frequently menti

For some strange reason, people seem to like hearing my voice and having a nosy at the rooms I stay in on my holidays and work trips, so to satisfy demand - here's one I've previously been keeping to myself! This video is from when I was in the Maldives earlier this year and stayed at the wonderful 5* Varu by Atmosphere in one of their gorgeous Water Villas... If you're considering a trip to the Maldives, I can highly recommend this island. It's situated in the North Malé Ato

What can I say but THANK YOU! It was awesome. My daughter and I have had the most amazing time on safari in Kenya, visiting the Masai Mara, and finishing with a few days at the beach resort in Mombasa. As you know, we were pushing our personal boundaries by travelling so far from home, and I really was anxious about the trip. You made me feel at ease though, Susan, and were on hand to answer all of my queries as we prepared! I needn't have worried - everything went as smoothl

We had planned on sending you an update on our wonderful holiday to San Francisco and Las Vegas, so here it is! Arriving at the Riu Fisherman's Wharf and receiving your welcome note was such a lovely, thoughtful touch. The hotel was in the perfect location for what we wanted to see, and we ventured out using the cable trams and the Big Red Bus tour, which took us across the Golden Gate Bridge. Visiting Alcatraz was great, and seeing the sea lions on Pier 39 was amazing.

The October edition of Behind The Scenes has arrived, and it's absolutely bursting with ideas to spark your winter wanderlust! From chasing the Northern Lights and exploring Christmas markets on river cruises to Lapland adventures (for kids AND grown-ups!), skiing with the little ones and epic expedition cruise tales - this issue is perfect for cosying up with on a chilly weekend. There's also plenty of practical inspiration: the latest travel trends for 2026, expert Lapland

I'm thrilled to share that I've been awarded Diamond Status again by Designer Travel for 2025 - achieving it in the same month as last year, which I'm told is quite something! What makes this particularly special is that 2025 has been a tougher year for the travel industry overall, so to maintain this level feels incredibly rewarding. It's not just about sales figures - it's recognition of the care and service that goes into every single booking, which is what matters most t

Croatia is my short-haul holiday of choice, and after eight visits since 2006, I can honestly say I was hooked from that very first trip....

Susan has been so helpful in booking our holidays over the past couple of years - most recently to Ikos Andalusia - we had the most...

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It’s these kinds of stories that make my work so rewarding. Julie and Neil returned to Mauritius where they got married to re-new their...

The summer edition of Behind The Scenes is here, and it’s a particularly lovely one for me to share as it features my recent trip to...

New York had been on my bucket list for years, but when it came to planning the trip, I didn’t know where to start. Susan made the whole...

I am delighted to have had another article in the July 2025 edition of two lovely local publications, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life The...

The June edition of Designer Travel’s Behind The Scenes magazine has landed. I always enjoy reading what my colleagues are seeing and...

Have you ever had to pinch yourself to check you’re not dreaming? That was me as our seaplane touched down at the W Maldives. Looking out...

I was lucky enough to be invited to stay at the beautiful Ikos Aria in Kos earlier this year - and it did not disappoint. Although I...

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Designer Travel has just released the April edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel advisor, I love...

I always feel incredibly lucky when I’m asked to help organise something as meaningful as a milestone birthday trip - especially one that...