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In The Press: Turning Japanese - No country in the world like it, Oundle Life
I am delighted to have had another article in the August 2024 edition of a lovely local publication, Oundle Life. The editorial team were...
Jul 26, 2024


Susan's Blog: My travel plans for 2024 - making up for lost time!
The pandemic brought about challenging times for us all. As someone deeply passionate about exploring new destinations and learning more...
Apr 21, 2024


Susan’s Blog: I am delighted to have joined Designer Travel
I am excited to be embarking upon a new chapter for my business with the decision to join the multi-award-winning Designer Travel. It’s...
Feb 24, 2024


Susan’s Blog: Iceberg Alley and my long-awaited trip to Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada
Last June was a special month for me when finally, after many years of anticipation, I got to take my long-awaited trip to Newfoundland...
Nov 29, 2023


Susan’s Blog: Spotlight on East Winds, Saint Lucia
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...
Sep 19, 2023


Client Blog: Debbie and Richard's long-awaited trip to Japan
Since helping with their honeymoon to Costa Rica in 2011, Debbie and Richard have used my services for several holidays to amazing...
Sep 18, 2023


Susan’s Blog: A fantastic deal - Touring Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Slovenia’s Lake Bled
Ok, folks. Granted I may be biased, but there is a good reason why I have visited gorgeous Croatia so many times. I sincerely promise you...
Sep 12, 2023


Susan’s Blog: My Caribbean Adventure – St Lucia & Bequia
I don’t often return to a place, so St Lucia must have something special. It also happens to be a good route to another of my bucket list...
May 21, 2023


Susan’s Blog: Lapland - it’s not just for Christmas
The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate in festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...
May 21, 2023


Susan’s Blog: Inspirational Group Tours – something for everyone
Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering...
May 3, 2023


In The Press: Right to Roam – Croatia’s Istrian Riviera, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life
I am delighted to have had another article in the May 2023 editions of two lovely local publications, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life. The...
Apr 25, 2023


In The Press: In love with Atlantic Canada, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life
I was delighted to have an article feature in two lovely local publications recently, Oundle Life and Thrapston Life. The editorial team...
Feb 4, 2023


My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation
The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list and where I have just had the pleasure to return to....
Dec 15, 2022


Susan’s Blog: My return to gorgeous Croatia
I was delighted to be back in this beautiful country for the first time since 2019. And for my ninth visit, I was keen to visit some...
Dec 2, 2022


Susan's Blog: A new award and the Holidaysplease conference
It was fabulous to see so many friends, colleagues and associates at our recent Holidaysplease conference, our first one since September...
Nov 8, 2022


Susan’s Blog: Online Event – Private escorted tour to Vietnam & Cambodia
After the success of my inaugural online client event last autumn, I’m very excited to confirm that I will be co-hosting my next one with...
Jul 28, 2022


Susan’s Blog: Holidaysplease named Online Agency of the Year 2022
Great news that my Holidaysplease colleagues and I have been recognised by Travel Weekly UK for our hard work throughout the pandemic...
Jul 28, 2022


Susan’s Blog: Madeira
Like many, Covid had put paid to numerous holiday plans of mine, so after two and a half years since last being on a plane, it was...
Jul 28, 2022


Susan's Blog: Introducing Not In The Guide Books
How we travel and where we visit were perhaps amongst the many things that the pandemic caused us to consider differently, especially...
Jun 21, 2022


Susan's Blog: St Vincent and the Grenadines
A combination of 32 islands and cays, only nine of which are inhabited, along with three island resorts, tranquil and intimate St Vincent...
Mar 17, 2022
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