SJP Holidays

09/11/2026

Norway is ticking all the boxes....stunning scenery and friendly people, along with remote beaches and lighthouses especially for me.

Hurtigruten's Trollfjord is the perfect ship for this Norweigan coastal cruise and good news, I am not going hungry.😃
Susan
SJP Holidays xx

04/11/2026

I'm still pinching myself, but it's official... I've been awarded Diamond Status by Designer Travel for 2026. Third year running! 💎

It's been a tricky year for travel, so I'm particularly grateful. The award recognises both sales and customer service, and the service side is very much down to you, my lovely clients, and the kind reviews you take the time to leave. I don't do anything particularly special other than genuinely enjoy what I do, and you make it all worthwhile.

Thank you for your trust, for coming back year after year and for passing my name on to your family and friends. I really do love finding you the perfect trip.

Now, to get over all this excitement, I'm off to Oslo tomorrow to join my Hurtigruten cruise around Norway! 🇳🇴🛳 A little break is needed after such a busy year. Fingers crossed for the Northern Lights.❄😃

So, I'll leave you with this little memory of me while I'm away and a little something to read.

https://www.sjpholidays.com/post/i-m-delighted-to-have-received-designer-travel-s-diamond-award-for-the-third-year-running

I'll be out of the office until the 23rd November, but my lovely colleague Amanda will be holding down the fort. Thank you again. I really couldn't do it without you. ❤️

01/11/2026

" Delighted to be back in the Oundle Life Magazine with “Caribbean Calling”, the latest in my Right To Roam series. It’s all about Bequia which is a very special island. The piece was inspired by my personal trip, where I twinned Bequia with St Lucia. If you fancy feeling like you have stepped into a scene from ""Death in Paradise"" but without the crime,😃🤣 Bequia could be for you."

Please have a read, Susan x😉🌅

https://www.sjpholidays.com/post/designer-travel-s-behind-the-scenes-magazine-october-2026

23/10/2026

"The October edition of Designer Travel’s Behind The Scenes magazine is now available, and it’s a lovely read for the colder months.

There’s a good selection of winter escapes, including the Northern Lights and ski holidays, and a feature on the Rocky Mountaineer, a journey I know well and book often. You’ll also find Christmas markets, a Galapagos review, eco-focused journeys and half-term late availability for families, plus the usual guides and a chance to win prizes.

You can read the full magazine on my website sjpholidays.com. If anything appeals, please get in touch and I’d be happy to help you plan it."

Susan x 😊

18/10/2026

I’m starting the countdown to my November cruise to Norway, and this one is a little different!

I’ll be packing my winter woollies, wrapping up warm and keeping my fingers crossed that I get to see one of nature’s most amazing sights… the Northern Lights. 💚✨

It’s going to be cold, I know that much, but I have a feeling it’s going to be pretty special! ❄😃

10/10/2026

Anthony and his wife first visited Anse Chastenet in St Lucia in 2023 and loved it so much, they returned this year with their grown-up children.

Having stayed at the resort myself, I was able to use my contacts there to secure fabulous adjoining rooms overlooking the Pitons for their family plus a brilliant “birdwatching hide” type room for Anthony.

This is why my relationships with hotels matter, it makes such a difference to what I can recommend and secure for my clients.

Anthony will share with you about this special place, the snorkelling, the history, birdwatching tours, and why the family was blown away...

Read Anthony's full story in the first comment below

SJP x 😃🌅😎

03/10/2026

Every time I get asked what my favourite hotel is, I always come back to this one… Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. ❤️🍁🇨🇦

It’s actually 8 years today since I stayed here, but honestly, it’s still the first hotel that pops into my head.

There is just something about this place. It’s remote, it’s incredibly beautiful and it feels like you are a million miles away from everything. The views are amazing, the whole setting is something else and it’s one of those places that just stays with you.

And then I discovered that Ben Fogle has stayed here too… so clearly I’m in good company! 😂

I’ve stayed in some gorgeous hotels over the years, but every now and then there’s one that just sticks with you, and this is definitely that hotel for me.

If you feel like having a read about unexplored Eastern Canada, click on the
below.

https://www.sjpholidays.com/post/unexplored-eastern-canada

SJP x😊

02/10/2026

"There is something about receiving a card through the post that never gets old.
When Maggy and Mel arrived home from their Florida family holiday and a card turned up in my mail accompanied by flowers and chocolates , it truly warmed my heart. The most thoughtful of gestures and a reminder of why I love what I do.😊

They had mentioned during the planning stages that they would love to see a rocket launch while they were out there. So I had a quiet word with NASA and made sure they launched Artemis II at just the right moment. You know, just part of the SJP service." 😊

Read their full card on my website -

There is something about receiving a card through the post that never gets old. When Maggy and Mel arrived home from their Florida family holiday and turned up with flowers, chocolates and a handwritten card, it truly warmed my heart. The most thoughtful of gestures.They had mentioned during the pla...

29/09/2026

The Designer Travel Best of Touring brochure is now available, and it's a lovely collection, covering everything from family adventures to more considered, restorative travel. Family touring features prominently, with a particular focus on the USA, from the National Parks through to the charm of the Deep South, and I especially loved the Golden Gap Years feature, a lovely reminder that there's no wrong time for a bigger adventure, whatever stage of life you're at. There are also some excellent offers currently available on China, India and Morocco.

Do take a look through, and let me know if anything appeals, I'd love to help you plan it. Susan x

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26/09/2026

I recently enjoyed a lovely evening at the Bright Travel Training event at Duxford Air Museum ✈️
Drinks underneath Concorde… not a bad place to spend an evening! 🥂

It was so good to catch up with some of my wonderful trade suppliers, make some new connections and have a good old catch-up with people from the travel industry.

I’m always grateful for evenings like this as its a chance to step away from the desk, meet the people behind the holidays and enjoy a bit of time with some lovely industry friends.

A great evening all round! ✈️

Thanks to all who made this happen x