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

What can I say but THANK YOU! It was awesome. My daughter and I have had the most amazing time on safari in Kenya, visiting the Masai Mara, and finishing with a few days at the beach resort in Mombasa. As you know, we were pushing our personal boundaries by travelling so far from home, and I really was anxious about the trip. You made me feel at ease though, Susan, and were on hand to answer all of my queries as we prepared! I needn't have worried - everything went as smoothl

Thank you, Susan, for arranging such a wonderful holiday to Canada for us. The trip was filled with incredible highlights, from watching grizzly bears in their natural habitat to taking in the breathtaking scenery and spotting an amazing variety of wildlife, including sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, black bears, and even a hummingbird! Niagara Falls was absolutely stunning, and the fireworks display at night was spectacular. We also had the fantastic experience of catchin

I am delighted to have had another article in the January 2024 edition of a lovely local publication, Oundle Life. The editorial team were keen to run a feature on Canada's wildlife, inspired by my website piece on this wonderful destination. Click the link below to read my article and to browse the full magazine: online.flipbuilder.com/cwao/clni (My article starts on page 33).

Dear Susan, On behalf of our entire group, I really would like to thank you for all the hard work and effort that went into organising us a holiday of a lifetime. Everything was so well orchestrated from the meet times and the transfers to the hotels and return flights home. The hotels throughout were great, with a special mention for the superb Sheraton Wall in Vancouver. Our trips to the Columbia Icefield, with the Sky Walk, Vancouver Island and Grouse Mountain, were all ve

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

Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering with experienced, fully insured, tour operators is one of the things I do best – and British, multi-award winning, independently-owned Newmarket Holidays are one of my favourites, providing a varied portfolio of incredible escorted trips throughout the world. Here’s a flavour of what they offer... An organised group tour led by a dedicated to

Susan, I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you from us all. Canada was amazing - so vast and beautiful - and we had a fantastic time. It was well worth the wait. All your hotel selections were spot on - from the gorgeous log cabin in Clearwater to a skyscraper in Vancouver! Banff and Whistler were my personal favourite locations. We have been shopping, white water rafting, hiking around mountains, walking across scary suspension bridges (testing my fear of heights),

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

Like many, I have been unable to embark upon planned long haul holidays but needing a change of scenery, I jumped at the opportunity when a supplier had a late cancellation for a week on the Isles of Scilly. It was not somewhere familiar to me but those people I know that had been all loved it and I am delighted to report that I did too. To make it feel authentic, where part of the fun is in reaching your destination, we drove to Penzance and stayed overnight before taking th

If you are looking for an adventure that includes a little bit of everything, then South Africa, the destination that proudly boasts to be a “world in one country” could well tick all your boxes. The hardest decision is where to start and to provide a guide through everything this outstanding destination has to offer could take some time, so I have focused this particular journey of inspiration on a favourite itinerary that includes the wonders of Cape Town, the stunning Gard

Home to the tallest North American peak and the world’s largest bears, exploring this extraordinary region will see you step into untamed, untouched wilderness. While many envision eskimos and igloos, Alaska is a pristine and beautiful state providing the perfect setting for an outdoor holiday. Despite a landmass of over 500,000 square miles, only 20 per cent of the state is accessible by road, meaning Alaska lends itself naturally to exploration by combining a cruise with an

Undoubtedly one of the most diverse and inspirational destinations, South America is perfect for touring, whether on a private basis or as part of a small group. Whilst on the seas, I managed to spend a season cruising around the continent to get a flavour, but I am keen to revisit, as the Galápagos Islands and the Nazca Lines in Peru are on my bucket list, along with a desire to explore some inland areas. My experiences in Brazil included Carnival in Manaus and seeing the si

When it comes to a couple's special holiday, such as an anniversary or honeymoon, it can sometimes be difficult to find a single destination that appeals to both. One half may want an adventure, the other to simply flop on a beautiful beach. Combining a spectacular African safari and Indian Ocean beach stay is just about the perfect choice. A safari is a very special experience, providing lasting memories. My partner and I have enjoyed two magnificent safari holidays, staying

I am living proof that travel dreams can come true. In my younger days, I never thought that I would get to travel to the Seychelles, spend time on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, hang out with giant tortoises and get to stay overnight on a private island. This is unquestionably a dream destination for a holiday and with an impressive Covid vaccination programme in motion, once the world fully re-opens, the islands are ready and waiting to welcome UK guests. Locate

I just love wildlife and if you are anything like me, then you may know just how much can be found in this beautiful part of the world. I have been lucky enough to see bears in the Rockies and whales off the coast of Cape Breton Island, but my wildlife bucket list has plenty more, with the polar bears of Churchill and a stay in a bear viewing lodge on Vancouver Island both featured. Canada offers a broad range of wildlife diversity and some of the world’s most accessible view

Trips through the Canadian Rockies are one of the most popular experiences that I book. I have visited this beautiful part of the world several times and had the fortune to travel twice on the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer train service. There is so much to see and plenty of ways to explore the Rockies and what I tailor make will depend on your available time, budget and interests, along with how you like to travel and how many excursions you may enjoy taking along the way. F

If we have previously spoken, it is more than likely that you will know how much I adore Canada and that I have spent considerable time in many different areas across this wonderful country. I love the main tourist destinations such as Toronto, Niagara Falls, the majestic Rockies and Vancouver, but there are many other beautiful parts that I feel are often overlooked. Atlantic Canada is the region that comprises the three provinces of The Maritimes - New Brunswick, Nova Scoti