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Susan Pentelow has completed the St Vincent & The Grenadines online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training course for St Vincent & The Grenadines, to add to my collection of specialist online training.
Nov 6, 2023


Designer Travel wins at 2023 Aspire Awards
Designer Travel has won the prestigious Luxury Homeworking Business of the Year: Large category at the 2023 Aspire Awards. Leading trade...
Oct 19, 2023


Designer Travel awarded UK’s Best Homeworking Agency by Classic Collection Holidays
Designer Travel picked up the award for Best Homeworking Agency at the Classic Awards, hosted by Classic Collection Holidays. The event...
Oct 15, 2023


Designer Travel picks up 'One To Watch' award at the 2023 ATAS Conference
After 2022’s excellent inaugural event, the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (ATAS) Conference has become an eagerly...
Oct 12, 2023


Susan Pentelow has completed the Amelia Island online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training course for Amelia Island, located just off the coast of northeast...
Oct 4, 2023


SJP Holidays - Autumn 2023 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my autumn newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
Sep 20, 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 here so much that it felt fitting to write a more detailed personal piece on this stunning resort. By way of an introduction, have a peek at the following video for a visual sense of what awaited me… I’m always happy to return to an island that I love to explore a different resort and experience. This boutique hotel, located on one of St Luc
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 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
Sep 18, 2023


Susan Pentelow has completed the Oman Air online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training course for Oman Air, to add to my collection of specialist online...
Sep 13, 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


“Asking for Susan's help proved to the best idea” - Dr S Chowdhury
Dear Susan, You have been so brilliant in arranging all that was needed to celebrate our special 25th wedding anniversary trip to Canada...
Aug 26, 2023


In The Press: Right to Roam – The colours of New England, Oundle Life
I am delighted to have had another article in the September 2023 edition of a lovely local publication, Oundle Life. The editorial team...
Aug 26, 2023


Client Blog: Gemma & Tom’s honeymoon in Canada
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
Aug 26, 2023


“Our honeymoon was smooth sailing and stress-free from the moment we booked” – Ross & Chrissy
Dear Susan, We have just arrived back from our fabulous honeymoon to the Maldives and wanted to say a huge thank you for organising this once in a lifetime trip for us. It was smooth sailing and stress-free from the moment we booked. The information you provided was clear and took all the usual uncertainties of travelling away. After arriving in style on a speedboat, we were blown away by the luxury of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu and were looked after very well by the staff
Jun 28, 2023


“Susan absolutely nailed our honeymoon brief” – Sarah & Paul
Susan absolutely nailed our honeymoon brief - everything was perfect! We had the best time ever at the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach in Tenerife. We loved the hotel, location, our suite, the food and all the facilities. It was an incredible holiday and neither of us wanted to come home. We are so grateful to Susan for suggesting it and all her help - she is highly recommended. #honeymoon #romantic #allinclusive
Jun 28, 2023


“Susan’s patience and understanding helped create our holiday of a lifetime” - Charlie & Amy
Saint Lucia was our first major holiday together and it was worth every penny. Susan was very considerate and patient, answering our questions and helping create an experience that we will never forget. Sandals Regency La Toc was the perfect choice for us - the balance of relaxation, indulgence and excitement was spot on and exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was ideal, the weather gorgeous, and the locals and staff were so welcoming with outstanding service
Jun 28, 2023


SJP Holidays - Spring 2023 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my spring newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
May 24, 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 destinations, Bequia, in beautiful St Vincent and the Grenadines. My 11-night itinerary was an initial four in St Lucia and two at the end, sandwiched between five in Bequia - perfect. On my last trip to St Lucia in 2015, I did a little hotel hopping, staying at Windjammer Landings, The Body Holiday and Rendezvous, now known as StolenTime b
May 21, 2023


Client Blog: Michelle and friends’ dream trip to western Canada
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
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
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