10 Things to Do With Kids in Istria
Although Istria is a little different from your typical sandy-beach holiday destination, it's still one of the best places in Croatia to visit with your family. There is so much to do; everyone is sure to have ...
Top 10 things to do in Corfu: Activities & Places to Visit
Whether you’re craving rest and relaxation or an all-action holiday adventure, crowd-pleasing Corfu has something to tempt every traveller. From mountain biking on rugged peaks to scuba diving with eels, you ca...
Best Foodie Experiences in Languedoc
Out of all the things Languedoc has to offer, one that'll keep you coming back time and time again is the food. With the region's fertile farmland and a surprisingly expansive coast, its cuisine uses ingredient...
The Best Beaches In Istria
Blanketed in olive groves and vineyards, and boasting some of Croatia’s most captivating hilltop towns, it’s easy for inland Istria to dominate holiday itineraries. The rugged Istrian coast is peppered with cha...
Best Things To Do in Languedoc
Lounging around the pool with your friends at your luxury chateau in Languedoc is all well and good, but there's so much to see and do in the region too. Make sure you and your group have something to look...
Best Foodie Experiences in Crete
The climate of Crete lends itself to some fantastic local produce. The rich soil and long, sun-soaked seasons result in the most flavourful herbs plus luscious fruit and vegetables, while bread and cheese is of...
South East Coast Path: From Wildlife to Foodie Hotspots
The South East Coastal Path takes you from the Wash down to Southampton – 84 miles of wildlife hotspots, sandy beaches with colourful beach huts, historic sites and fishing villages serving up the freshest catc...
Best Foodie Experiences in Champagne
Champagne certainly comes pretty high on the list when it comes to unmissable destinations for true foodies - but what else would expect from the region that invented the world's most celebrated luxury tipple? ...
Sorrento Travel Guide
Sorrento sits on the cliffs above Italy’s Bay of Naples, surrounded by lemon groves. With a setting like that and a cobblestone old town, it’s no wonder it’s been given World Heritage Site status. It’s seriousl...
Crete Travel Guide
Whether you're looking to take it easy on the terrace of your Cretan villa, overlooking your own private pool with a glass of local wine, or cranking it up on mountain bikes through the Samaria Gorge, a holiday...
Best Things To Do in Crete
With some major historical sites to get stuck in, and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, it's easy to find unforgettable experiences on a group villa holiday to Crete. Simply follow your whims and let your im...
The Ten Most Haunted Places in France
Any country with a history as rich and exciting as France is bound to have some haunting remnants of its dramatic past, serving as a reminder of lives and times long gone. And in this instance, we really d...
Top Villas in France With a Vineyard
It's no secret that France is the place to go for wine lovers. Every region you visit in the country has a locally produced drink, whether it be the seductive bubbles of Champagne, the delicate whites in Dordog...
The Best Group Activities for Grown-Ups in the South of France
One of the best kinds of holiday you can take is one that takes full advantage of the company of your friends. Whatever your age, taking a break with a few close buddies provides a great opportunity to chill ou...
Guest Post: Italian Cooking with MasterChef Finalist Sara Danesin Medio
Arguably one of our favourite cuisines here at Oliver's Travels, Italian food is rich with tradition and centuries-old techniques. From Naples to Modena, and Rome to Bologna, even the place names of the co...
Greek sunsets, swimwear & 70’s vibes with Arabella London
It's swimwear season and we are counting down the days til we can enjoy dazzling ocean swims, sunset boat trips, long summer days and cocktails by the pool, so we thought we'd speak to swimwear guru Arabella, o...
The 5 Best Cities For Mardi Gras in France
Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras... this beloved day goes by many names and is fabulously celebrated with local traditions all over the world. Here in the UK, we go wild for pancakes, which everyone at O...
Yorkshire Travel Guide: Discover A Northern Jewel
With its bucolic, heather-clad moors and some of the country’s friendliest people, Yorkshire is one of the finest places to enjoy a UK staycation. Dubbed ‘Gods Own Country’, it encompasses the picturesque Yorks...
7 Best Beaches in Scotland
Yes, you read that right - beaches in Scotland. It's one of their best kept secrets - and it's worked out for the Scots, as their beaches are nowhere near as damaged by tourism than the likes of some in England...
Norfolk Travel Guide
Found in the east of England, Norfolk’s charms are as broad as the famous network of rivers that run through it. With an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife, this is one county where you can really kick ba...