SJP Holidays

I was lucky enough to spend a couple of seasons in South America, and I fully understand the appeal of this beautiful continent. I visited Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and even the Falkland Islands, and I was lucky enough to escort an overland tour to Cusco, Lima and Machu Picchu too. Having firsthand experience of this part of the world makes it easy for me to suggest a trip there, and honestly, everyone I know who's been comes back wanting to

There is something about receiving a card through the post that never gets old. When Maggy and Mel arrived home from their Florida family holiday and turned up with flowers, chocolates and a handwritten card, it truly warmed my heart. The most thoughtful of gestures. They had mentioned during the planning stages that they would love to see a rocket launch while they were out there. So I had a quiet word with NASA and made sure they launched Artemis II at just the right moment

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

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 wedding vows, but the holiday was made even more special by taking Julie's mum with them to celebrate her 80th birthday. To then receive the following letter, card and flowers was the icing on the cake... 😊 Dear Susan, Just a little note to thank you for all your help, patience and assistance with our special trip which was just perfect. We

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

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 to be a safari in South Africa followed by somewhere relaxing, to get over all the early morning game drives! Susan was able to make recommendations based on her own experiences, and she nailed it! We hadn't considered staying in more than one safari camp. Susan suggested it, and we couldn't have asked for better. Our first stop was Simbava

I have entrusted my family adventures to Susan since 2018 when she organised an unforgettable 10th anniversary trip to Mauritius for my...

Big news. The Maldives have finally been ticked off my wish list! 😊 In July, I was fortunate to join a small group of Designer Travel colleagues for an 8-night educational trip to four different islands. We flew with the impressive Qatar Airlines via Doha - another first for me. I wanted to share an overview of my experience and what I feel each island has to offer. If you'd like more details, you know me - I love to chat about holidays! The first two islands I visited are c

The pandemic brought about challenging times for us all. As someone deeply passionate about exploring new destinations and learning more about the world, the limitations imposed during this period were hard. Not only did they impact my ability to book trips for my clients, but they also restricted my own trips and travel stories. With the recent transition to Designer Travel marking a new chapter in my journey, I'm thrilled to embrace the opportunity to make up for lost time,

Susan was recommended to us by a friend when we booked our amazing honeymoon to St Lucia in 2013. She is always friendly, polite, professional and helpful, especially so this time around. At the beginning of this year, we approached Susan with our holiday requirements and worked together to find the perfect all-inclusive resort in Rhodes for a 10-day holiday in August. We were thrilled! July came along and as the terrible fires in Greece started, we hoped and prayed that t

Susan has been helping my family with holidays for several years and we are extremely appreciative of her hard work. This summer we found ourselves in a difficult situation when the terrible wildfires in Rhodes resulted in the sudden cancellation of the Saturday outbound flights, whilst we were in the departure lounge waiting to board. Hugely disappointed that our long-planned family holiday was ruined, we set about recovering our luggage and retrieving our car to return ho

Last winter, I was privileged to spend a few nights at the beautiful East Winds Hotel as part of my Caribbean holiday. I enjoyed my stay here so much that it felt fitting to write a more detailed personal piece on this stunning resort. By way of an introduction, have a peek at the following video for a visual sense of what awaited me… I’m always happy to return to an island that I love to explore a different resort and experience. This boutique hotel, located on one of St Luc

Dear Susan, You have been so brilliant in arranging all that was needed to celebrate our special 25th wedding anniversary trip to Canada...

I have been organising holidays for the Norwood family for over a decade and was thrilled when Gemma and her fiancé, Thomas, reached out for some honeymoon help. After a few discussions, Canada was the chosen destination and I excitedly put together a mixed itinerary that included Vancouver; bear and whale watching on Vancouver Island; as well as Whistler, the Rockies, and ending in Banff… Although we had been married in spring, holiday restrictions at work led us to a June h

Dear Susan, We have just arrived back from our fabulous honeymoon to the Maldives and wanted to say a huge thank you for organising this once in a lifetime trip for us. It was smooth sailing and stress-free from the moment we booked. The information you provided was clear and took all the usual uncertainties of travelling away. After arriving in style on a speedboat, we were blown away by the luxury of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu and were looked after very well by the staff

Susan absolutely nailed our honeymoon brief - everything was perfect! We had the best time ever at the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach in Tenerife. We loved the hotel, location, our suite, the food and all the facilities. It was an incredible holiday and neither of us wanted to come home. We are so grateful to Susan for suggesting it and all her help - she is highly recommended. #honeymoon #romantic #allinclusive

Saint Lucia was our first major holiday together and it was worth every penny. Susan was very considerate and patient, answering our questions and helping create an experience that we will never forget. Sandals Regency La Toc was the perfect choice for us - the balance of relaxation, indulgence and excitement was spot on and exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was ideal, the weather gorgeous, and the locals and staff were so welcoming with outstanding service

The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate in festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...