Midlands Travel Guide
England isn’t just divided into the north and the south – there’s a whole stretch of the country that sits right between them, a wonderful and often overlooked area known as the Midlands. It’s here you’ll find ...
Devon Travel Guide
Devon is the kind of destination that rewards exploration. With coastlines on two separate sides of England you’ll have seaside towns and clifftop walks to enjoy, and with Dartmoor and Exmoor your adventures ca...
Algarve Travel Guide
Though most people tend to see the Algarve as all about the beaches and a holiday on the Med, there's far much more to this sun-baked corner of Portugal. There's actually a load of fascinating culture and histo...
Top 7 Things to Do in Tuscany with Kids
Tuscany family holidays are absolutely perfect for those who have a family of inquisitive minds, playful attitudes and explorer tendencies. While it may be seen as a bit more of a grown-up destination, there's ...
Best Family Activities in Scotland
There's plenty of things to do in Scotland with the family, and whether you're just heading up for a short break or a longer holiday you'll want to make sure you're seeing the best the country has to ...
Best Group Activities in Scotland
Whether you're huddling up against the cold together (which gets extra special if you've got a roaring fire) or heading out to explore the highland and rugged terrain of the countryside, Scotland provides a fan...
Somerset Travel Guide
As one of the sunniest and most rural counties in the UK (situated in South West England), there's plenty in Somerset to make a summer break totally memorable (and it's still amazing picturesque no matter ...
Team Travels: Dordogne and Aquitaine
Our intrepid photographer, Laeti, just got back from another tour. This time she has been around rural southern France taking pictures of our lovely French chateaux. She's our go-to oracle for foodie tips (you ...
Things To Do In Kalkan, On Turkey’s Coastline
Whilst Kalkan’s best beaches, superb rooftop restaurants and slick beach clubs make it the perfect place to sit back and do nothing, the endless activities on offer both inland and out at sea, will leave thrill...
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...
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 ...
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...
Taking a Trip Through Hidden Tuscany
Anyone who's been lucky enough to visit Tuscany will agree that its stunning rolling landscapes make it one of the most beautiful travel destinations around. There is food that makes your mouth water, and don't...
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...
Unmissable European Events and Festivals in October
All dates below have been revised for the 2019 season.
October doesn’t really scream Holiday Time! in the same way that those showboating, sunnier months like July and August do. The weather starts taking a ...
Top 5 Food and Wine Tours in Tuscany
What comes to mind when you think of Tuscany? Perhaps it’s the cityscape of Florence, steeped in history and dominated by the grand Duomo cathedral. Maybe it’s the rolling green and yellow fields of the Tuscan ...
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...
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, ...
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Travel Guide
The Amalfi Coast, or the Costiera Amalfitana, as it is known to locals, is a true bucket list destination. It may only be 30-miles long, but this vertiginous land of sheer drop terraces and peachy-hued towns is...