How to spend Bastille Day in France
Bastille Day, or La Fête Nationale, is a momentous occasion in France that commemorates the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. It is a day filled with patriotic...
Everyone loves a tip, recommendation or advice when it comes to travelling. Whether it's tips on how to travel with a toddler, to advice on the best places to go on holiday in the winter, our collection of travel tips are a 'helping hand' for your next trip.
How to Spend 3 Days in Florence
Guest post by Della Driscoll of The Violet Network
As the heart of the Tuscany region, Florence boasts a luxurious appeal, home to the Renaissance art and architecture scene. Whether you’re looking to sample...
The Most Popular Travel-Inspired Interior Trends
Guest post by Amelia Selby
People are influenced by travel in all aspects of their life, it goes without saying, but so much so that this is even guiding the way that they style their homes. Travellers ...
6 Villas Perfect for a Digital Detox
From movie streaming and dating to food delivery and virtual worlds – we’ve got so much technology at our fingertips nowadays that sometimes we just crave the ability to disconnect from the outside world and go...
10 tips on how to reduce carbon footprint when travelling
Oliver's Travels has teamed up with Charlie Cotton, founder of ecollective, a sustainability consultancy that is committed to helping travel companies make a positive environmental impact and cut their carbon f...
Get Too Close for Comfort with Our ‘Luxury Safari Experience’ Package!
If a safari in South Africa is top of your travel bucket-list, you’re not alone. With over 30 million tourists desperate to spot the ‘Big Five’ every year, it’s one of the most popular reasons to visit this mag...
We are Declaring a Climate Emergency
As David Attenborough recently declared that the time is now for climate action, we too are declaring a climate emergency with Tourism Declares. The Amazon and much of Australia is up in flames, the p...
Quirky Villas for Couples: 10 Unique, Romantic Breaks
Every February 14th, 'the most romantic day of the year' rolls around. And while some buy into the idea with chocolate boxes, red roses and special gifts, we think that the best way to show you care is by booki...
The Best Places to Take a Workation – UK and Abroad
Burnt out and tired of working at home and looking at the same four walls? After 18 months of ditching the daily commute and embracing the home office, many of us are starting to feel the effects of the WFH lif...
The Best Places to Take a Walking Holiday this Autumn
As the weather cools in many parts of Europe, autumn is a great time to combine a walking break with your villa holiday.
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Pet-Friendly Holiday Tips
From 1 January 2021 onwards, travelling to the EU with your pet has changed. If your pet passport was issued in the EU or Northern Ireland, then rest assured - you can still use yours to holid...
15 Female Instagrammers to Follow in 2021
March 8th marks International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate and support women, their achievements, and to raise awareness for women’s equality. In celebration of IWD we asked some of the women around the off...
Post-Brexit Travel to Europe: A Checklist
Got an exciting holiday to Europe on the agenda when the world goes back to normal? We've pulled together a handy checklist of information, advice and Government links related to post-Brexit travel.
What...
Celebrate Your 50th Birthday in Style
The big 5-0 may be fast approaching, but we refuse to sweep this milestone under the carpet. Fifty is no longer what it used to be, and although age is just a number, we are ready to go all out. We've organised...
Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Villa (Over Anywhere Else!)
It’s no surprise that we’re fans of a villa – it’s the whole reason we’re here. But, there’s a reason we love them (nay – 10 reasons we love them) and why we think they’re better than any other type of holiday ...
Tips for Keeping Kids Occupied During Lockdown
So, we're halfway through lockdown number two - we've been here before, we kind of know what we're doing (not that it makes it any easier when you've got kids in tow) but we're still either attempting to work f...
50 Ways to Tackle Climate Change
As it was Earth Day's 50th anniversary last year, with the focus of climate action (which is also the main focus of our own sustainable mission statement), we decided to mark the anniversary of this i...
7 Sustainable Items to Pack for Your Family Holiday
This post was written by JoJo Maman Bébé, a leading parent and baby brand in the UK.
When you’re travelling with little ones, the contents of your suitcase probably look very different from the days bef...
8 Tips on How To Be a Responsible Traveller
This blog was written for us by responsible US traveller Jessie Chen (@lostwithjess) who’s an advocate for traversing this big beautiful planet of ours in a sustainable fashion.
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20 Bucket List Activities to Tick Off in 2020
There’s a lot of hype about the fact we’re all heading into a new decade, so why not start the decade off with a bunch of interesting – and potentially hair-raising – bucket list activities? Forget the New Year...