7 Sustainable Items to Pack for Your Family Holiday

February 24, 2020

Sustainable, Travel Tips and Inspiration

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 Unique Vacation Ideas in Europe

February 21, 2020

US content

Planning your next vacation? Visiting the usual foreign destinations can begin to feel old hat pretty quickly. Why not opt for one of these unique vacation ideas such as gazing at the Texas bluebonnets? If you ...

Top 10 Brittany Beaches

February 18, 2020

Europe, France

When we think of beaches in France, our minds naturally wander to the South of France – sometimes it’s easy to overlook the beauty of Western France’s coastline… in particular, well-known surf mecca, Brittany. ...

Escape to the Country for Half-Term Holidays

February 2, 2020

Britain & Ireland

Spring half-term is always the most dismal break in the school calendar: it's not actually spring yet, everything's still cold and damp and there's very little on the horizon to look forward to. Instead of anot...

8 Tips on How To Be a Responsible Traveller

January 30, 2020

Sustainable, Travel Tips and Inspiration

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. (more…)...

Cyprus Travel Guide Old street in Limassol

Cyprus Travel Guide: Discover a Rich Culture

January 24, 2020

Cyprus, Europe

Cyprus is a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes. Vibrant towns and sleepy villages are tucked into the folds of vineyard-dotted mountains, where locals share their culinary trad...

Petra tou Romiou famous as a birthplace of Aphrodite: Cyprus beaches

10 Best Beaches in Cyprus

January 24, 2020

Cyprus, Europe

Often topping the ranking for the ratio of Blue Flag-awarded beaches, Cyprus has no fewer than 65 stretches adorned with the prestigious accolade. The island is perfect for combining a slice of history with bea...

Best Beaches in Kefalonia: From Scenic to Spa-like

January 17, 2020

Europe, Greece

Cast adrift from mainland Greece, Kefalonia is fringed by some of the best beaches in the Ionian archipelago. Sheer cliffs plunge to sun-bleached coves, kissed by waters in unfathomable shades of blue. If you t...

Kefalonia Travel Guide: A Greek Oasis

January 17, 2020

Europe, Greece

Although Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, it’s also the least trodden. Once overlooked for Corfu and Zante, this jigsaw piece-shaped island is stepping out of the shadows of its siblings. And wit...

Top Things to Do in Kefalonia

January 17, 2020

Europe, Greece

Kefalonia’s fine shingle stretches, bleached white in the sun and lapped by pale teal waters, tend to steal the show – but there’s more than just beaches in Kefalonia. Underground lakes, stalactite-framed...

Things to Do in Madeira out of Season

January 14, 2020

Europe, Portugal

Madeira should be considered a holiday destination at any time of year. As a result of its mountainous landscape, Madeira has a microclimate, which allows guests to experience temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius...

20 Bucket List Activities to Tick Off in 2020

January 13, 2020

Travel Tips and Inspiration, Worldwide

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...

Best European Beach Vacations for Sun Chasers

January 9, 2020

US content

For most Americans, the word "European" conjures images of ancient castles with limestone walls, sophisticated cuisine, art galleries, and - of course - the Eiffel Tower. Europe, however, has a rich heritage of...

Unique Places to Stay in the UK: Converted Holiday Homes

January 8, 2020

Britain & Ireland, Top 10s

Here at Oliver's Travels, we don't settle for ordinary. We believe holidays should be a special experience that you'll cherish for years to come. A plain, charmless hotel room just won't do. That's why we've fo...

How to be Vegan While Travelling: By The Nomadic Vegan

January 1, 2020

Sustainable, Travel Tips and Inspiration

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 ...

Top 5 Places to Visit in Northern France

December 23, 2019

Europe, France

Northern France is often overlooked when planning a French getaway, while Southern France never fails to be a popular choice for family holidays and romantic retreats. However, here at Oliver's Travels we ...

Northern France Travel Guide

December 23, 2019

Europe, France

Most people only see Northern France from behind a car window as they drive south towards postcard-pretty Provence or the chateaux-studded Dordogne. But look beyond the flat, barren expanses edging the A26 to d...

Suffolk Travel Guide: A Great British Escape

December 11, 2019

Britain & Ireland, England

With its lavender-covered Heaths Area, meandering estuaries and gorgeous beaches, Suffolk has been well and truly blessed by Mother Nature. When you book your Suffolk stay, you can look forward to top-notch fes...

Best Beaches In Suffolk: Discover The Sunshine Coast

December 11, 2019

Britain & Ireland, England

The Suffolk coast is renowned for its beaches. After all, it’s been named an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within this 50-mile stretch, you’ll find a surprising variety of beaches to suit ever...

Best Things To Do in Suffolk: From Seasides to Breweries

December 11, 2019

Britain & Ireland, England

Suffolk holidays are all about top-notch food, plenty of seaside nostalgia and stretching your legs in the great outdoors. Alongside a jam-packed festival calendar, this coastal county uncovers beautiful heathl...