SJP Holidays

Designer Travel has just released its beautiful new brochure, entitled The Culinary Escape Collection. If food is as important to you on holiday as it is to me, you're going to love it! Inside you'll find a handpicked selection of food-focused experiences - from Michelin-starred dining at luxury beachfront resorts to authentic local flavours, underwater restaurants, private chef experiences and world-class cuisine at sea. It's a genuinely inspiring read. I've always believed

Designer Travel has just released its brilliant new Best of Touring brochure - and it's packed with inspiration. Solo travel, family getaways, unique experiences and a special spotlight on Asia - ancient China, Tokyo and the Himalayas among the highlights. There is also a fascinating look at how guided travel has evolved and the trends shaping its future. Touring holidays have grown enormously in popularity and I have been booking some fantastic adventures for clients recentl

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It's no secret that I love Canada. The thought of fall foliage and pumpkins was simply too much to resist, so an autumn trip was always on the cards. With Covid airline credit still sitting with WestJet, I flew premium economy from Gatwick to Halifax, Nova Scotia - revisiting areas I'd explored over 15 years ago, discovering some new places and spending time in Saint John, New Brunswick with old friends. There is so much to share that I'll just pick out the highlights! Cape B

When I was invited to visit Mykonos, as part of a Designer Travel educational trip, I will be honest, I had my reservations. I pictured sunset DJ sets, packed beach clubs and a crowd considerably cooler than me. I boarded the plane in my faithful Skechers wondering if I had made a mistake. I am so glad I kept an open mind. The trip was hosted by the Myconian Collection - a group of 14 family-run hotels, the first of which opened in 1979 and is now operated by four sons. That

The April edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel is out - and this month it's all about river cruising! River cruising is something I am genuinely passionate about. Unpacking just the once, drifting through stunning scenery and waking up in the heart of a new city every morning - it really is one of the most relaxing and rewarding ways to explore the world. Eleven of our Designer Travel experts recently attended the CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam, experi

I am delighted to share that I have a feature in the April 2026 edition of Oundle Life. The editorial team asked me to write about one of my favourite parts of the world - Nova Scotia, Canada. The piece is called Right To Roam and covers everything from the stunning Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Island to the food, the coastline and why this part of Canada keeps drawing me back. Click the link below to read the full article and browse the magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/

We just wanted to thank Susan for arranging our three-week holiday through British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies in September 2025. It was an unforgettable experience and she pulled out all the stops to celebrate my husband Steve's 60th birthday. From the initial consultation through to our return home, our itinerary reflected everything we had discussed - the fantastic landscapes, outstanding scenery and wonderful wildlife. Canada is a stunning country with wonderful peo

We have been using Susan for a number of years now - she has booked us a Canary Islands break and a wonderful Mediterranean cruise, both organised extremely well, with Susan looking after us from beginning to end. When it came to planning a special holiday for a 60th birthday, we turned to Susan again. She was extremely knowledgeable, offering several destinations before helping us narrow it down to Barbados. Using her experience of the island, she found us a great hotel that

When John and Jackie came to me to organise a three-week Japan trip for their 40th wedding anniversary, I knew it was going to be special. John kindly agreed to write about their experience on their return and in his own words, here it is. Be warned, these two made every single minute count! We've just had the trip and adventure of a lifetime. Japan. Simply awesome. Susan had previously organised our USA coast-to-coast trip and pulled together this three-week Japan adventure

Time to explore the February edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel - this month's theme is island escapes from around the world! Discover the culture and luxury of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Azores, and Caribbean Islands by cruise. We're also featuring closer-to-home island gems: the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly. You'll find a customer's perspective on their Maldives adventure, and if the Winter Olympics have inspi

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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...