A Tour of Spain’s Best Rooftop Bars
With Spain’s dry Mediterranean climate you are (almost) guaranteed good weather, meaning a rooftop bar is an absolute must for any visit to this sunny paradise. We have taken the legwork out of your holiday and...
Best Family Activities In Wales
There's not much of Wales that isn't either incredibly beautiful to look at or boasts something fun to do, which handily makes it a fantastic venue for an unforgettable family. Whether you're out and about expl...
Best Diving Sites in Europe
Deep-sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau once said, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." And, we would have to agree. Water happens to cover 70.9% of the world's surface,...
Welcome to Turkey! Here’s Everything You Need to Know…
Showcasing the best of east and west, Turkey is plentiful as it is majestic. Full of ancient ruins, historical temples, activities galore, spice-laden delicacies and blissful beaches - this is traditional Turke...
Costa Brava Holidays – Everything you Need to Know!
With child-friendly beaches, near-perfect weather and moreish food - Costa Brava is the ideal family holiday outside peak season. In fact, Oliver's Travels Marketing Manager, Maria spent the May half-term disco...
Best Beaches in Sardinia
Sardinia might not be the first place you'd instinctively look to for tropical-esque beaches in Europe, but once there, you'll find white sandy beaches and emerald coloured waves, all of which are only a mere f...
36 Hours in Canterbury
There are no two ways about it, travelling is our bread and butter. Singlehandedly, it's the one thing we all have in common. Whether it's venturing off to the other side of the world, or getting acquainted wit...
The Best European Music Festivals
The festival scene in Europe is vibrant and inviting year-round, in fact, it's become a niche in itself - with festivalgoers from across the pond travelling far and wide to celebrate life and music. If you've g...
Mariella Frostrup in the Amalfi Coast: Her Stay at Villa Sirenusa
Hypothetically speaking, let's say you've decided on Italy for the summer. There's just one little niggle, you're torn between two villas. They both meet your requirements or budget, aesthetically they're not t...
The Best Coastal Holidays in the UK
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside. Oh, I do like to be beside the sea. Oh, I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom where the brass bands play tiddle...
European Fun Seeker: The Most Fun Cities in Europe Ranked
May is the perfect time to start thinking about your next short city break. The sun is shining, the days are blissfully longer and many of us have cranked out the barbecues, (or at least thought about it). But ...
What to Do and Where to Stay in Vendee and Poitou-Charentes
Tourists visiting France will almost always be drawn to the typical hot spots. Paris, the Cote d'Azur, Lyon, the French Alps and the Dordogne - you name it, you've probably considered it. But it's abo...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Sorrento & Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most piercing regions. In between the pastel coloured boutiques, plunging mountains and sun-kissed sunbathers - the coast has an irresitable seductive appeal, that attracts tr...
The Ultimate Stag Party Venues in the UK
So one of your best friends is getting married, and you’ve been given the honour of arranging the party that’s going to celebrate the greatest day of their life so far. There’s a load of details to sort out, bu...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Dubrovnik
To get to grips with the nitty-gritty, Vesna Rodin, the manager of our stunning villas in Dubrovnik has kindly agreed to help us bring you an authentic guide to Dubrovnik. Enjoy!
1. Tell us a bi...
Meet the Oliver’s Travels Ski Team
With brilliant snowfalls all across the Alps, it's set to be a phenomenal ski season! The mountainscape views are awaiting and the fondue it getting cheesier by the second, making it hard resist ...
Top 10 Holiday Cottages in South West England
The South West is one of England’s treasured gems. With a beautiful coastline, stunning scenery and some of the best British attractions, it's a top destination for families and couples alike. Foodies can indul...
Team Travels: Cannes
By now, it should come as no surprise that Oliver's Travels is made up of passionate intrepid travellers. But if there's one person who loves to put pen to paper, it's our in-house copywriter, Natalie. She rece...
Top 5 Villas in the Italian Lakes
Set beneath a mountainscape of snow-capped peaks and surrounded by peaceful beaches, Baroque gardens and waterside cottages, the glittering glacial waters of the Italian Lakes are as captivating in the flesh as...
Team Travels: Dordogne
Once more our dashing team have been out and about visiting all the wonderful properties in our portfolio. This time, our kooky photographer Laeti and her two interns headed off to visit our chateaux in the&nbs...