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...
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.
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.
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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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How to be Vegan While Travelling: By The Nomadic Vegan
Guest post by Wendy Werneth (The Nomadic Vegan) for Oliver’s Travels.
With the growing interest in veganism, you’ve probably noticed more and more vegan options popping up on restaurant menus and on grocery ...
Wardrobe Essentials For A Winter Staycation
As the darker, colder days draw in, we’re thinking of weekends away and cosy UK staycations. This means country walks, evenings in the pub and cosy nights in. But how do you stay stylish while feeling warm and ...
How To Take Instagram Travel Photos Like A Pro
A perfectly filtered image of your bowl of ramen, a photo of your little one doing something cute, a snap of your family at the beach... whether we care to admit it or not, Instagram is ruling the roost of our ...
Top UK Mummy Blogs
As a mum, sometimes you find yourself asking ‘are there other mums like me?’ when you pretend your child isn’t yours as they’re having a tantrum in the supermarket, or when – as much as parenting books have you...
The Top Travel Apps For Planning Your Trip
Apps are an essential part of everyone's lives in this digital day and age, and to live without them is unthinkable now. Travel apps especially have seen a big increase over the past few months, and many users ...
10 Ultimate Hacks That Will Ease Your Travels
There are hacks for almost everything in life. Beauty hacks, technology hacks, fitness hacks - you name it! Of course, travel hacks need to go on that list too, and we certainly are most excited about those! Tr...
10 Packing Tips For Your Holiday
Choosing what to pack can be daunting. What counts as hand luggage? What's the weather going to be like? There are a lot of things to consider. While some take care of it weeks in advance, others do it the nigh...
Oliver’s Book Club: 8 Of The Best Summer Reads
In our second instalment of 'Oliver's Book Club', we asked the team here at Oliver's Travels HQ what books they're reading (and loving). We've already collected an interesting list of summer reads with the...
Oliver’s Book Club: 10 Holiday Reads Recommended By Bloggers
Sometimes there's nothing better than kicking back by the pool or on the beach, book in hand. It's the ultimate relaxation method (if you don't have screaming kids, anyway). In our first instalment of 'Oliver's...
Must-Know Packing Tips for Family Travel
One of the most stressful things about travelling with the kids is packing. Are there enough clothes? Is there enough stuff to keep them entertained? The temptation is to throw everything in so you've got every...
How To Add More Luxury To Your Life
At Oliver’s Travels, we specialise in quirky, unconventional and extravagant experiences that linger in your mind forever. Granted, there’s a pretty good chance you won't retire in the Maldives but still, ...