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Susan's Blog: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Clearly, I am not the only one to still get excited every time I am given a hotel room key. My insatiable appetite for a unique hotel...
Dec 19, 2021


Amazing hotel, amazing offer: Belmond Reid’s Palace, Madeira
I have been extremely excited by the BBC’s latest series of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. For those unfamiliar with the...
Dec 14, 2021


Susan Pentelow has completed the VIA Rail online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training course for the public passenger train network in Canada, VIA Rail, to...
Nov 25, 2021


SJP Holidays - September 2021 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my September newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
Sep 23, 2021


Susan’s Blog: First Look - New Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean
Now and again, or perhaps a little more often after a lengthy pandemic, a complete chill holiday where you can just switch off is just...
Sep 9, 2021


Client Blog: Sandals Royal Barbados
Who would travel abroad during such uncertain times? Well, my wife and I would. Twice! We spent 21 fabulous nights in Barbados over...
Sep 6, 2021


Susan's Blog: The Isles of Scilly
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...
Jul 26, 2021


SJP Holidays - May 2021 Newsletter
I recently dispatched my May newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
May 26, 2021


Susan's Blog: My dad, Paul Theroux and Silversea's Spectacular World Cruise 2022
It seems that both Paul Theroux and my Dad turned 80 recently. My Dad is not launching a new book and arranging to travel on part of a...
May 25, 2021


Cape Town, Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari
If you are looking for an adventure that includes a little bit of everything, then South Africa, the destination that proudly boasts to...
Mar 29, 2021


Solo Holidays
“Travelling solo doesn’t need to mean travelling alone.” I look after lots of single travellers who have collectively been to a broad...
Mar 28, 2021


Cruising Alaska with Holland America
Home to the tallest North American peak and the world’s largest bears, exploring this extraordinary region will see you step into...
Mar 28, 2021


Cruising the Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the world's most popular regions for cruises and during my years at sea, I spent many months sailing around this...
Mar 24, 2021


Client Blog: Kathy and Clynt's Tour of Japan
Kathy and Clynt were introduced to me a few years ago by my fabulous client, Ian. They are very well travelled and always want me to find...
Mar 22, 2021


"Susan has always delivered exactly what we wanted" - Peter and Marian
We had always found booking holidays a complete nightmare. When should we go? What do we want to see and do? Will it be safe? Then how...
Mar 20, 2021


Croatia's Istrian Riviera
I am often inspired by long-haul trips but there are some closer to home destinations that are equally rousing - the stunning Istrian...
Mar 20, 2021


Touring in South America
Undoubtedly one of the most diverse and inspirational destinations, South America is perfect for touring, whether on a private basis or...
Mar 18, 2021


A Croatian island-hop
I spent ten years at sea, working on large cruise ships, so after moving on from that chapter in my career, I haven’t yet felt the need...
Mar 16, 2021


"Susan enables us to simply get on with enjoying ourselves" - Tony
Susan has shown unbelievable patience in dealing with our holiday requirements over recent years. Despite several changes of mind, dates...
Mar 14, 2021


Client Blog: Simone and Julian's return trip to Rovinj in Croatia
Simone and Julian first contacted me several years ago, after a relative had told them about my services. I have since had the pleasure...
Mar 11, 2021
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