Best Foodie Experiences in Sicily
The focus of the Sicilian food is simple, local, seasonal and ages old. Tomatoes, olives and aubergines all play huge roles in the dishes here, and most things you try will feature them heavily, along with the ...
Local’s Guide to Authentic Crete
Despite some of the tourist hotspots, the islands of Greece are still relatively unknown. We turned to a Cretan local to share the secrets of his beautiful island home. Markos Margiolakis is the manager of many...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Puglia
When visiting a new holiday destination, don't you wish you had someone in the know to whisper the secret spots to you? Puglia is a relatively undiscovered region of Italy, so what better guide than the lo...
Movies to Fall in Love with… France
Lately we’ve been thinking about the films that make us fall more in love with France every time we watch them. So, in honour of the upcoming Cannes film festival in May, here’s three of our favourite films set...
Best Foodie Experiences in the Midlands
You'll probably be surprised by the culinary heritage of the Midlands. Not only is the region blessed with beautiful farmland that produces some majestic meats and venerable fruits and vegetables, it's also the...
Let’s Take the Boat! Ferry Port Destinations in France and Spain
It seems like not enough credit is given to ferries any more. Back in 1997 over 21 million people used ferry routes to get to their holiday destinations in France or Spain. Now it’s all about budget airlines an...
Top Things To Do in the Midlands
With surprisingly beautiful countryside to explore and historic, beautiful cities where you'll find museums, art galleries and a wealth of other activities, the Midlands is surprisingly diverse when it comes to...
Secret Spots: Tuscany Travel Tips from Bloggers
Tuscany is an easy region to fall in love with, songs could be written about its beauty, poetry to its cuisine, odes to its fashion... you get the idea. The best thing of all is that everyone loves something en...
Best Family Activities In Midlands
The Midlands is sorely under-appreciated when it comes to great places for a family holiday, and if you're thinking of staying in the UK at one of our luxury cottages in the Midlands you'll be surprised at...
Best Group Activities for Grown Ups in Wales
Is there anywhere as welcoming, wonderful and full of fantastic things to do as Wales? If you and your friends are thinking of heading off on an adventure together, there's few places better suited than England...
Brittany Travel Guide
Want to get the inside scoop on Brittany before you book? You’ll find our full Brittany travel guide below, full of tips, inspiration and great things to do.
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Team Travels: North Yorkshire
Last summer, our Marketing and Communications Manager, Tasj, went up north to visit Yorkshire. She had a jam-packed few days and couldn’t wait to tell us all about it…although she did take her time putting it a...
Champagne Travel Guide
The people of Champagne have a lot to be proud about. Not only do they produce one of the world’s most celebrated fizzy drinks, the region was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2015, meaning it’s an ...
The Best Places for a UK Horse Riding Holiday
All over the UK, there is vast countryside bursting with vivid and unexplored natural beauty. The picturesque outdoors is calling out to be explored and if you feel like you’re ready to answer, we’ve got a sugg...
Best Value Holiday Villas in St. Tropez!
Ah, St Tropez... that oh-so-chic pocket of the Côte D’Azur where celebs and playboys gather for opulent yacht parties and Michelin star cuisine. Not to mention Pampelonne beach with its white sands an...
Team Travels: Scotland
We're a bunch of travel-fans here at Oliver's Travels (shocker!), so whenever any members of our team go on adventures near or far, we always pester them for all the details as soon as they get back. Our Digita...
Best Foodie Experiences in Ireland
There's so much to explore when it comes to food in Ireland. Though you wouldn't be wrong in thinking Gaelic cuisine is simple, hearty and tasty fare, that's only the tip of the iceberg (lettuce) when it comes ...
Best Family Holiday Activities in Ireland
While Ireland might not boast some of the gaudier tourist attractions you'll find in other countries, its wealth of mythology, beautiful countryside and unique activities means there's loads of stuff to keep th...
Vendée & Charente Travel Guide
With so much on offer, it's a wonder the departments of Vendée and Charente aren't bursting with tourists throughout the year. With Paris not too far off (so travel and a day trip to the City of Light are a bre...
Best Things To Do in Ireland for Grown Ups
Ireland presents groups of friends who love to travel together with an abundance of things to do, from the exciting and adventurous to the totally relaxing. And with a landscape as sumptuous and dramatic as Ire...