Top 5 European Beaches for Family Holidays

Top 5 European Beaches for Family Holidays

Europe
You don’t have to go all the way to the Caribbean to find pristine family-friendly shores – Europe has more than its share of picturesque beaches to keep little ones happy. Here’s Oliver's pick of the top five ...
Crazy Caribbean Watersports - Barbados Villa Rentals - Oliver's Travels

Water Sports That Are Too Much Fun Not To Try!

Caribbean
The call of the Caribbean's sparkling blue water is pretty irresistible to even the most determined couch potato, but while scuba-diving, snorkelling and surf schools still do a roaring trade, seasoned tropical...
Hummingbird Villa - St Lucia - St Lucia vacation Villas - Oliver's Travels

Three Things to Try in St Lucia

Things To Do
We know you didn't fly all the way to St. Lucia to neglect your tan and stay away from the beach, but don't let those glittering seas distract you from the island's other delights. Our St. Lucia vacation rental...
Villa san Michele - Puglia - Italian Villas With Pools - Oliver's Travels

Five Things You Never Knew About Puglia

Europe, Italy
The heel of Italy's boot is one of the most beautiful parts of a famously beautiful country, but somehow it remains largely unexplored by the tourists who flock to Tuscany, Rome and Sicily. However, this just m...

The Best Places to Sample Jamaican Coffee

Things To Do
Jamaica is a must-visit destination for everyone from beach addicts looking for a relaxing escape to hedonistic thrill-seekers flying out to experience one of the Caribbean's top party destinations. Whatever yo...

A Photographer’s Tour of St. Lucia

Things To Do
None of the Caribbean islands are exactly lacking in photogenic scenery, but with wonders including a 'drive-in volcano' and the famed Pitons, St. Lucia stands out as particularly picture-perfect. The brig...

The Top 6 Seafood Restaurants in The Bahamas

Things To Do
You may have sampled every seafood restaurant in your own city or may be in Eagle Cafe, but for produce caught fresh that day and all but swimming onto your plate, the Caribbean is the place to be. Once you've ...
The UK's Best Market Towns - Oliver's Travels (Image via Paulio on Flickr)

The UK’s Best Market Towns

Britain & Ireland, England
The UK is celebrated for its charming medieval market towns and luxury cottages, but a lot of us think of them more as nice subjects for a painting than a place to spend our hard-earned holidays. However, if yo...
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Remembering the Past: 1914 – 2014 in France

Europe, France
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. As we approach the centenary of the beginning of the First World War, there's been a lot of debate about how to commemorate this sombr...
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The Cheat’s Guide to Tuscan Wines

Europe, Italy
If you find yourself staring at the unpronounceable labels in the supermarket wine aisle with anxiety, confusion and just a hint of mistrust, fear not. We've created an Oliver's Travels guide to the finest wine...

The Best Caribbean Beaches For Families

Things To Do
Ah, the Caribbean: azure waters, golden sands, the sun beaming down on scenes of absolute peace and tranquility, with not a sound to be heard - except 'Mum, Dad, I'm bored!' Keeping children entertained in luxu...
The Observatory, South Africa - Oliver's Travels

The World’s 6 Most Unusual Luxury Villas

Worldwide
At one point or another, everyone’s been on a trip where you end up staying in the kind of hotel where everything is exactly as you expect it. Same bed, same furnishings, same tiny little kettle in the corner –...

The Amazing Art of Commedia dell’Arte in Italy

Europe, Italy
If the words in this title didn't mean much to you, there's still a good chance that you've seen a film, play or television programme that borrowed heavily from the traditions of the Commedia dell'Arte. A maske...
Cycling in Italy

The Top Cycling Routes in Italy

Europe, Italy
When it comes to cycling in Europe, Italy is the place to be. Wisper Electric Bikes have an ebike for everyone - wisperbikes.com. The planned VenTo cycle path, if built, will soon cover 679 kilometres...