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Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, February/ March 2025
Designer Travel has just released the February/ March edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some top recommendations for 2025 to spark your holiday inspiration, along with useful tips and a competition. Plus I'm delighted that the trip to Greece that I organised for my clients, Vanessa
Mar 11, 2025


“Susan made recommendations based on her own experiences, and she nailed it” - Rob and Claire
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
Jan 30, 2025


In The Press: Q&A with SJP Holidays, Thrapston Life and Oundle Life
I’m thrilled and super proud to be featured in the January 2025 edition of the fabulous local publication, Thrapston Life – I even made...
Jan 27, 2025


SJP Holidays - Winter 2024 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my winter newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
Jan 2, 2025


"Nothing is too much trouble for Susan; she always goes above and beyond" – Rachael
I have entrusted my family adventures to Susan since 2018 when she organised an unforgettable 10th anniversary trip to Mauritius for my...
Dec 16, 2024


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, December 2024
Designer Travel has just released the December edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some top recommendations for 2025 to spark your holiday inspiration, along with useful tips and a competition. Click here to take a look.
Dec 12, 2024


Susan Pentelow has completed the Atlantic Canada online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the updated online training course for Atlantic Canada, to add to my collection of...
Dec 4, 2024


Susan’s Blog: Spotlight on Mount Cinnamon, Grenada
Earlier this year, I finally ticked off the Island of Spice - Grenada. Kicking off my trip with a few nights at Mount Cinnamon, a boutique hotel I’ve had my eye on for years, was the perfect start. Just 15 minutes from the airport, Mount Cinnamon is a stunning intimate boutique hotel perched on the hillside overlooking gorgeous Grand Anse Beach. As a self-confessed beach snob, let me tell you - this two-mile stretch of golden sand did not disappoint. The property itself felt
Dec 2, 2024


“Thank you for arranging such a wonderful holiday to Canada” – Janet and Clint
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
Nov 5, 2024


Susan’s Blog: I’m thrilled to receive the Diamond Award
I’m over the moon to share some exciting news – I’ve been awarded Diamond Status by Designer Travel for 2024/ 2025! This recognition...
Oct 21, 2024


Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, October 2024
Designer Travel has just released the October edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some fascinating stats and top recommendations to spark your holiday inspiration. Click here to take a look.
Oct 14, 2024


SJP Holidays - Autumn 2024 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my autumn newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
Sep 8, 2024


Susan's Blog: A glimpse into my world with Designer Travel
I wanted to share a little snapshot of my passion for travel through this 'Meet The Expert' reel that my lovely colleagues at Designer...
Sep 6, 2024


Susan’s Blog: Magical Maldives at last!
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
Sep 5, 2024


Client Blog: Vanessa and Chris’ tennis getaway in Greece
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
Sep 4, 2024


Designer Travel’s new magazine: Behind The Scenes
I'm thrilled to announce that Designer Travel has just released the first issue of our new monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you in the loop with the latest travel trends and insider info. My Designer Travel colleagues and I have gathered some fascinating stats and top recommendations to spark your holiday inspiration. Click here to check it out.
Jul 26, 2024


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


Client Blog: Alison & Colin’s New Zealand adventure
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...
Jul 9, 2024


“Every holiday booked through Susan has been great, and she's also a nice person” - Claudine
I love travelling, and now that 2020 is firmly behind us, I've been determined to return to my holidays. And I'm regularly asked about my...
Jun 19, 2024


Designer Travel wins big at the TTG Top 50 Awards 2024
Designer Travel has picked up two major awards at the TTG Top 50 Awards 2024, held on 25 April at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester....
Apr 29, 2024
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