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Best Things To Do with Kids in Midi-Pyrénées

Europe, France
Looking for an area of France that's got something to offer the whole family? The Midi-Pyrénées might not have any beaches, but it more than makes up for it with its selection of mountains, hills, lakes and riv...

Midi-Pyrénées Travel Guide

Europe, France
A relatively new addition to France, the Midi-Pyrénées was created to surround the cultural capital of Toulouse in the late 1970s. You might think that its relative youth would mean the Midi-Pyrénées ...

Best Foodie Experiences in the Midi-Pyrénées

Europe, France
Like much of France, the Midi-Pyrénées is an area that's ripe for exploration if you want to tickle and tantalise your tastebuds. There's endless fields and farmland where top-quality produce is grown and ...
Loire Valley - Best things to do - Oliver's Travels

Best Group Activities in Loire Valley

Europe, France
Travelling with a few friends to one of luxury villas and chateaux in the Loire Valley? Here's some good news for you then - not only will you be getting some top-class, hand-picked accommodation, you'll also h...
Group of kids sitting on rocks by the sea

Best Family Activities in the Algarve

Europe, Portugal
Sun, sea and sand are all in abundance in Algarve, and when you couple that with a friendly atmosphere and an abundance of great places to eat and fun things to do you've already got a fantastic family holiday ...

Best Group Activities in the Dordogne

Europe, France
The Dordogne is a spectacular region to explore with friends. Not only is there an abundance of natural beauty, but it's so varied that there is loads for you to do whether you're all about relaxation, want to ...

Best Groups Activities in Tuscany

Europe, Italy
If you're thinking of going on holiday with a few good friends, we couldn't think of a better destination to bring everyone together than Tuscany. The beautiful weather, stunning hilly landscapes and an abundan...
Loire Valley Travel Guide by Oliver's Travels

Best Foodie Experiences in Loire Valley

Europe, France
Tasting everything France has to offer will be a big part of any holiday to the country - and if you're visiting one of our luxury villas in the Loire Valley the opportunities for gourmet indulgence a...

Best Foodie Experiences in Tuscany

Europe, Italy
If you're the kind of person who likes their food, Tuscany is pretty much a dream destination. Though Italy's cuisine is popular all over the world, the freshest and most authentic dishes can only really be fou...
Fireworks at the lighting of the Gubbio Christmas Tree - Villas in Italy - Oliver's Travels

Unmissable European Events and Festivals in December

Europe
December is all about celebration. It might be the middle of winter throughout Europe, but there’s plenty of joy and celebration swirling around – perhaps as a bit of a remedy for all that cold and wet weather ...

Oliver’s Travels Visiting Dordogne

Europe, France
Recently our two newest interns had the opportunity to spend eleven days with our in-house photographer travelling around Dordogne. We were so pleased to have them visit some of our best villas in Dor...

Team Travels: South of England

Britain & Ireland, England
In order to help our customers choose the perfect accommodation, we send our team out to scope out our properties and make sure we've got as much info on them as possible. We also get amazing photos so you can ...

The Best European Events & Festivals in November

Europe
All dates included below have been revised for the 2018 season. Heading away for a European break at one of our beautiful holiday homes? All over the continent, things will be getting a bit chillier and the ...

Team Travels: Cornwall

Britain & Ireland, England
Whenever one of our intrepid staff heads off on a trip somewhere, we tell them to keep their eyes and ears open for all the best stuff on offer so we can pass those lovely little local insights onto you. Our SE...