8 Unique Vacation Ideas in Europe
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
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
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
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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Cyprus Travel Guide: Discover a Rich Culture
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...
10 Best Beaches in Cyprus
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
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
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...
Things to Do in Madeira out of Season
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...
Best European Beach Vacations for Sun Chasers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Baby and Toddler Travel Essentials
This post was written by JoJo Maman Bébé, a leading parent and baby brand in the UK (and now the US!)
Traveling with kids can be challenging to say the least. Gone are the days of excitedly reading your...
Best Beaches In Yorkshire For A Real Seaside Treat
While a vast part of Yorkshire encompasses rolling moorland, historic towns and quaint rural villages, a large part of it comprises the rugged Heritage Coast of the North York Moors. It’s here you’ll discover b...
Tuck In To These 9 Traditional Yorkshire Food Dishes
The best Yorkshire holidays are those that involve tucking into Yorkshire’s finest produce. And from Yorkshire puddings to local game and the must-try Yorkshire curd tart, here are 9 of the top traditional York...