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Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, October 2025
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
Nov 2


Susan's Blog: Diamond Status again - I still can't quite believe it!
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
Oct 31


Susan's Blog: My guide to multi-centre holidays in Croatia
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....
Oct 3


"Not having to worry about all the little details makes all the difference" – Caroline
Susan has been so helpful in booking our holidays over the past couple of years - most recently to Ikos Andalusia - we had the most...
Oct 3


SJP Holidays - Summer 2025 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my summer newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
Aug 28


“Thank you for all your help, patience and assistance with our special trip which was just perfect" – Julie and Neil
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...
Aug 19


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, August 2025
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...
Aug 17


"Susan was amazing at organising my trip to New York - I’ll definitely be using her services again" - Simon
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...
Jul 31


In The Press: Mykonos: Just for partying?, Oundle Life
I am delighted to have had another article in the July 2025 edition of two lovely local publications, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life The...
Jul 7


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, June 2025
The June edition of Designer Travel’s Behind The Scenes magazine has landed. I always enjoy reading what my colleagues are seeing and...
Jun 23


Susan's Blog: My stay at the spectacular W Maldives
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...
Jun 4


Susan’s Blog: My first stay with Ikos – and why it won’t be my last...
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...
May 21


SJP Holidays - Spring 2025 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my spring newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
May 6


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, April 2025
Designer Travel has just released the April edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel advisor, I love...
Apr 22


Client Blog: The Patel family enjoy a 60th birthday to remember in Vietnam and Cambodia
I always feel incredibly lucky when I’m asked to help organise something as meaningful as a milestone birthday trip - especially one that...
Apr 22


"Thank you for arranging such a lovely holiday for us, it was perfect" – Terry and Sylvia
This one felt really special. Call me old-fashioned, but how wonderfully refreshing to receive a card from this lovely couple after their...
Mar 31


Susan’s Blog: Spotlight on two stunning Anantara Hotels in the UAE
Last November, I was lucky enough to stay at two incredible Anantara hotels in the UAE, each offering something completely different but...
Mar 23


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, February/ March 2025
Designer Travel has just released the February/ March edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel...
Mar 11


“Susan made recommendations based on her own experiences, and she nailed it” - Rob and Claire
We wanted to do something special for our 20th wedding anniversary and knew Susan was the person to help us! We gave her a brief - it had...
Jan 30


In The Press: Q&A with SJP Holidays, Thrapston Life and Oundle Life
I’m thrilled and super proud to be featured in the January 2025 edition of the fabulous local publication, Thrapston Life – I even made...
Jan 27
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