Our Top Wedding Venues in France
If you're looking for the perfect luxury villa to rent for your big day, you've come to the right place. We've gathered together some of our favourite chateau wedding venues in France to make selecting the...
Top 25 Chateaux to Rent in 2025
It’s no secret that France is always a hit holiday destination for the whole family. Superb food, breathtaking scenery, world-famous wine and, of course, romance. But here at Oliver's Travels, we like to take i...
Our Top 10 Party Houses in the UK (With Dance Floors!)
It doesn't matter how old you are - nobody needs much of an excuse to have a party. Whether it's a big birthday, a wedding (or the stag or hen do), or even just getting a few people together for ...
10 Of The Best Beaches In Menorca
There’s more to Menorca than its historic twin cities and mysterious Neolithic monuments. The 200km-long coastline boasts some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean, making it the ideal place to holiday&nb...
A Guide to the Minho Region, Portugal
Minho is a region in Northern Portugal that has it all: history, culture, natural beauty and, of course, wine. Vineyards blanket the slopes of mountains and unfurl from the riverbanks, while a dramatic coastlin...
Top 10 Food and Drink Activities in Scotland
While many people might half-jokingly see the pinnacle of Scotland's cuisine as the deep-fried Mars Bar, there's far more to traditional Scottish food than that. With some of the most spectacular seafood in the...
13 Best Things To Do In Istria
While Istria’s world-class gastronomy and enchanting landscape make it the ultimate destination for just sitting back and taking it all in, it also has a plethora of sights and activities to entertain the whole...
Family Christmas Breaks: Top 10 Places to Stay
Unwrapping gifts by the fire, kisses under the mistletoe and bottomless bubbly - it's soon to be the most wonderful time of the year! It's time to swap sangria for mulled wine, dust off your Christmas jumper an...
Best European Breaks for an Unbeatable Weekend
Guest post by Dakota Murphey
With Christmas celebrations and New Year holidays to look forward to, planning European breaks in a city is always an inviting prospect. Not only can you fit in some fe...
Beach Bucket List: Europe’s Best Beach Holidays
Golden sand, turquoise sea and the sun beating down on you...is there anything better than a beach holiday? Here at Oliver's Travels, we love spending our summers by the coast, which is why so many of our prope...
Menorca Travel Guide
The mellow island of Menorca drums to a slower beat than its glitzier siblings, Mallorca and Ibiza. This makes it the perfect choice if you're looking for a holiday of rest and relaxation, complete with go...
South West Coast Path: Walks and Accommodation
The England Coast Path is due to be finished in 2020, and the biggest of the bunch so far, the South West Coast Path covers 160 miles of coastline! You can either choose to walk the full amount or you can break...
Top 10 Villas in the Cote d’Azur
The playground of the rich and famous, Cote D’Azur – also referred to as the French Riviera – is set along the dazzling Mediterranean coastline on the southeast corner of France. With picture-perfect coastal to...
The Best Wine Regions of France
French heritage and wine go hand in hand. Without one, you simply can't have the other, and with little effort, the country conjures images of rolling vineyards, chateaux and sun-kissed slopes. Each year, ...
Scotland Travel Guide: Where to Go & What to Do
Ah, bonnie Scotland! A wild and beautiful part of the world, where you can explore the rugged highlands or enjoy the colour and vibrancy of cultural capitals like Edinburgh and Glasgow. But how do you know you'...
The Most Iconic Filming Locations in the UK (and where to stay nearby!)
Guest post by Dakota Murphey
Thanks to more than 150 years of the silver screen, we’ve spent a lifetime watching a variety of films, TV shows and adverts. As well as their entertainment factor, a great ...
10 Reasons Why…You Need to Visit Scotland
One of the best things about Scotland is its diversity - rolling countryside, bustling cities, icy mountain peaks and charming villages all combine to provide an excellent holiday destination, whether you’re looking for an action-pack...
Our 10 Best Holiday Villas and Chateaux in Provence
Escaping to a luxury French chateau is just as enjoyable at the height of summer as it is in the wintertime. Simply Chateau offers a number of magnificent villas in Provence, France, available year-round for you to choose from - here ar...
Where to Ski in Scotland
When the days get colder and nights get longer here in the UK, many begin to think about escaping for some winter sunshine. Others only have one thing on their minds: ski season. However, you don't need to go f...
Top 10 Countryside Staycations in the UK
Staycations in the UK were trending even before the pandemic hit, so it’s no surprise that the popularity of holidaying somewhere in the UK has increased in the last couple of years - with no signs of slow...
