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Susan’s Blog: Iceberg Alley and my long-awaited trip to Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada
Last June was a special month for me when finally, after many years of anticipation, I got to take my long-awaited trip to Newfoundland...
Nov 29, 2023


“Susan showed great organisational skills, and nothing has been too much trouble” – Lin & Rob
After a four-year delay, our wonderful trip to Australia finally happened! Susan has shown great organisational skills in booking our...
Nov 29, 2023


“Susan epitomises the value of an experienced travel agent” – Gordon
Susan has been helping my family with holidays for several years and we are extremely appreciative of her hard work. This summer we found...
Nov 20, 2023


“Thank you for all the effort that went into organising a holiday of a lifetime” - Carol
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...
Nov 10, 2023


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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 28, 2023
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