SJP Holidays

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

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/

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....

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...

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...

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

Last November, I was lucky enough to stay at two incredible Anantara hotels in the UAE, each offering something completely different but...

Designer Travel has just released the February/ March edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel...

I’m thrilled and super proud to be featured in the January 2025 edition of the fabulous local publication, Thrapston Life – I even made...

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

Earlier this year, I finally ticked off the Island of Spice - Grenada. Kicking off my trip with a few nights at Mount Cinnamon, a...

I’m over the moon to share some exciting news – I’ve been awarded Diamond Status by Designer Travel for 2024/ 2025! This recognition...

I wanted to share a little snapshot of my passion for travel through this 'Meet The Expert' reel that my lovely colleagues at Designer...

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...

I'm thrilled to announce that Designer Travel has just released the first issue of our new monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your...