The Local’s Guide to Authentic Chamonix
If you're an avid skier, chances are you've got a special relationship with Chamonix. With its cosy and luxurious ski chalets, endless white slopes and unbeatable nightlife, it's no wonder people from all ...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Andalusia
Here at Oliver’s Travels we want to make sure you enjoy the best break you can at one of our luxury villas in Spain and for us there’s truly nothing better than an authentic experience that goes beyond tourist ...
Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in France and Spain
Meat-free food is not something you'd usually associate with either France or Spain. The former is the home of duck confit, cassoulet and foie gras, while the latter is famous for meaty platters of Jamón Ibéric...
The Local’s Guide to the Authentic Italian Lakes
Here at Oliver’s Travels, we want you to make the best of our luxury Italian holiday villas, and for us, there’s nothing better than an authentic experience. We know the best way to find out what's truly r...
Walking the Camino de Santiago to Help Beat Cancer
In May this year, Zara (who's one of our marvellous concierge team, as anyone who's booked a villa with us might know) is walking the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage that ends at Santiago de Compostel...
Living the Good Life in France’s Exclusive Eco-Village
You wouldn't believe what is happening in the uplands of Limousin, France. Deep in the undulating forests and picturesque gorges north of Saint-Privat, hides an eco-revolution. It takes the shape of Chatea...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Sicily
There are many wonderful places to visit in Italy, and one of the jewels in the crown is the beautiful little island at the tip of Italy's famous boot. Renting one of our luxury villas in Sicily means you'...
Top 10 Holiday Villas For Wine Tasting
There's few things more enjoyable than hearing the pop of the cork as you open your first bottle of wine on holiday. Whether you prefer a robust red or a refreshingly crisp white, there's nothing quite like kic...
Real Weddings: Goda and Bill at Chateau De St Jean
Are you dreaming of your very own destination wedding at a luxury villa, but feel like you want to know a bit more about what it’s really like? If so, our Weddings blogs are exactly what you've been&n...
Top Mediterranean Villas With Breathtaking Views
One of the best things about heading off on holiday is getting away to somewhere a little out of the ordinary and breaking up that daily grind. Some people enjoy leaving work and home behind for a week or two, ...
Oliver’s Vampire Weekender – Only the Undead Should Apply!
In our ten years as a travel firm we’ve helped pamper presidents and mollycoddle the Hollywood elite, but this Hallowe’en at Oliver’s Travels we’re going to offer something to guests that are a little more dema...
Real Weddings: Naomi and Dan at Chateau Gombardy
Welcome to the first in a series of new blogs for Oliver’s Journal! As anyone who’s a fan of the site knows, we’ve got some of Europe’s best luxury destination wedding venues on our portfolio and a big part of ...
6 Things to Try On Your Italian Lakes holiday
Any region that claims to have the most beautiful scenery in the country always risks making a slightly grandiose assertion - but in Italy, the Northern Lakes may actually have a point. In addition to the charm...
5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Ireland
With the sun finally shining down upon our northern islands, spending the summer a little closer to home suddenly becomes a far more attractive option. Although there's always a certain migratory instinct to he...
Top 4 Beautiful Walks Around Cefalu
If you'll soon be jetting off to one of our Italian country villas in Sicily, make sure you add the mediaeval town of Cefalù to your list of must-do day trips. Standing guard over the Tyrrhenian S...
Dream Wedding Venues in Tuscany
Covered by ancient woodland, tranquil olive groves and beautiful medieval towns, Tuscany is undoubtedly one of the most romantic destinations in the world. With wine flowing from the surrounding vineyards, ...
Unknown Towns and Luxury Villas: Discovering the Greek Islands
The attractions of the Greek Islands are no secret to frequent travellers, but most of the visitors sleepily sunbathing at the resorts won't realise quite how much there is to discover once you dig a littl...
Luxury Villas Holidays in Europe’s Most Idyllic Towns
As enthusiastically as we all talk about 'getting away from it all', there's something magical about waking through the front door of your holiday villa and feeling instantly at home. Europe is full of charming...
Top 10 Things To Do In Andalusia
Andalusia is the place to go for experiencing that authentic Spanish atmosphere you've been looking for. The home of flamenco is also where you'll find the most beautiful landscapes, the greatest food and ...
Which Wine Where?
As the days get longer (and hopefully warmer - fingers crossed everyone) we're looking forward to hazy evenings spent sipping wine until well after sunset. The summer months promise perfect conditions for al fr...