SJP Holidays

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

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

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

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

Vanessa and Chris, fellow members of my tennis club, approached me with a request for a resort holiday where they could enjoy both tennis and some well-deserved relaxation. I’m pleased to say that my hotel recommendation seems to have hit the mark… Memories of past holidays made us long for the sound of cicadas and the scent of cypress trees that Greece always delivers. Add to that the guaranteed hot, sunny weather and a refreshing glass of ouzo, and we couldn’t resist. We as

Alison came to me pre-COVID to book a big trip to Canada. After a couple of enforced cancellations, it felt like the trip was not meant...

It's a real pleasure to help Veena with her plans, and I admire her willingness to travel solo and see the world. When she reached out to...

I was contacted by these lovely folk several years ago when I was recommended to them by their friends, and I have booked some lovely...

Since helping with their honeymoon to Costa Rica in 2011, Debbie and Richard have used my services for several holidays to amazing destinations. Their latest was a pandemic-delayed adventure to Japan, extra special not just for what they experienced, but for how long they had to wait for it. They kindly shared their experience and some great photos... Four years after we had originally planned our Japanese adventure, we finally made it - and it was certainly worth holding out

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

Michelle contacted me back in 2020 to discuss a potential dream trip to experience Canada’s great outdoors with lifelong friends, Denise and Jeanette. Originally planned for the following year, the pandemic delayed their trip until summer 2022, but it certainly turned out to be worth the wait... A packed, two-week Canadian adventure with my best friends, encompassing a variety of experiences and seeing some essential places was the brief - and Susan totally nailed it. It was

Lucy’s dad is one of my long-standing clients, so I was over the moon when she asked me to help plan her honeymoon. Lucy and her husband, Richard, were looking to kick-start married life with two relaxing weeks in the sun. They had a few destinations in mind but settled on the beautiful island of Antigua. Lucy was kind enough to share her experience… It's honeymoon time! The brief we gave Susan was a place we had never been and somewhere that we could relax that was ‘honeymoo

Pat and her husband Alan were one of my lucky clients who managed to complete their holiday just before Covid hit, enjoying a trip to New York and a Caribbean cruise in February 2020. With their next cruise not departing until 2023, they were looking for a relaxing post-Covid break in the sun closer to home... Alan and I were keen to embark on a long-awaited first trip abroad since the pandemic began and asked Susan to investigate four and five-star hotel options on a half-bo

I was recommended to Stuart when he was looking for a family holiday to celebrate his 40th birthday. A villa seemed to suit their needs perfectly, giving them the opportunity for friends to join them too. After several Covid-related delays, Stuart finally got to head to one of my favourite places, Croatia... Seven people, two families, and not a clue between us on how to organise a flexible holiday that isn’t a package deal. Our criteria sounded quite simple: good weather,

Veena and her family have been valued clients for over ten years and I felt very moved and privileged to be asked to take care of her travel plans for a courageous solo trip to mark the one-year passing of her late husband… I wanted to commemorate the first anniversary of my husband’s passing by returning to Dubai for a week. We had been wanting to go back since our first trip in 2018 which was also booked with Susan and decided that after the Covid restrictions were lifted,

I have had the pleasure of looking after Sara and Steve since 2013, and have booked them holidays to various destinations, such as South America, China and Russia. I love that they like to explore places slightly off the tourist trail and always enjoy their exciting itineraries. Their recent visit to Thailand and especially Elephant Hills was one I was eagerly looking forward to hearing about... We have booked several wonderful holidays with Susan including trips to China, Tr

I have been in touch with Stuart since he first contacted me for help with a family holiday a few years ago. He wanted their latest trip to be as perfect as possible, with some very specific criteria. After extensive research together we found what I hoped would be a great solution for them... We were looking for a relaxing short family break in the sunshine with our ten-year-old, somewhere not too far to travel to, that could provide an all-inclusive package with good food a

Doreen had contacted me to help plan a very special trip to Canada to celebrate her 80th birthday. We kept in touch regularly over the...

Emma is one of my tennis playing friends and I was delighted when she asked for my help in planning a holiday for her and her partner,...

Catherine contacted Holidaysplease over ten years ago when planning her honeymoon to Thailand and I have been organising her holidays to...