Pastel Coloured Town Houses overlooking the Harbour at Sunset. Tenby, Wales, UK.

Wales Travel Guide

Britain & Ireland, Wales
While the image of lush valleys and a laid-back lifestyle are right at the heart of a holiday in Wales, don’t think stunning landscapes and a bit of relaxation are the only thing on offer in this beautiful coun...
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Top 5 Food and Wine Tours in Tuscany

Europe, Italy
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 ...

Top Family Holiday Destinations

Europe
Some of the best memories are made during family holidays. It's one of the few times a year where you can de-stress and focus on family bonding, discover new exciting cultures and continue a lifetime love of tr...
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48 Hours in the Dordogne

Europe, France
With the eponymous river running through its heart, the Dordogne really is a treasure trove when it comes to the hidden beauty of France. It's got history, culture and tasty cuisine in spades, and the...
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Team Travels: Cannes

Europe, France
By now, it should come as no surprise that Oliver's Travels is made up of passionate intrepid travellers. But if there's one person who loves to put pen to paper, it's our in-house copywriter, Natalie. She rece...

Top 5 Villas in the Italian Lakes

Europe, Italy
Set beneath a mountainscape of snow-capped peaks and surrounded by peaceful beaches, Baroque gardens and waterside cottages, the glittering glacial waters of the Italian Lakes are as captivating in the flesh as...

Team Travels: Dordogne

Europe, France
Once more our dashing team have been out and about visiting all the wonderful properties in our portfolio. This time, our kooky photographer Laeti and her two interns headed off to visit our chateaux in the&nbs...

Lavender Honey & Thyme Ice Cream Recipe

Europe, France
If you’re heading to one of our villas in Provence, not only will you enjoy the stunning accommodation with friends and family – but also the delicious regional food to go with it. We already hig...
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Top 5 Villas in Brittany

Europe, France
Brittany is famed chiefly for its beaches, and with so much coastline to explore it’s certainly one of the best reasons to visit the region. For travellers coming from the UK, it’s very accessible – its magnifi...
France - Travel Guide - Oliver's Travels

France Travel Guide

Europe, France
France is a beguiling place, bustling and cosmopolitan on one hand, calm and contemplative on the other. If you’re into fine dining, high-adrenaline sports, pristine beaches or historical masterpieces, you’ll f...
Umbria Travel Guide - Oliver's Travels

Umbria Travel Guide

Europe, Italy
Umbria has the best of Italy to offer: rolling landscapes, wine, beautiful towns and villages, olive oil, expansive lakes and the food, glorious food. A holiday here can be as lazy, active, cultured and as deli...

Costa Blanca Travel Guide

Europe, Spain
Costa Blanca is famous for the 'Brits Abroad' culture, and it's understandable why it attracts such crowds throughout the summer months. Guaranteed weather, world-class beaches, tons of family facilities and bu...
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Sicily Travel Guide

Europe, Italy
Sicily is a picturesque and serene island, that somehow also seems to be full of drama. Choose your own adventure from your luxury villa in Sicily; whether you're all about exploring history, food and...

Team Travels: Tuscany

Europe, Italy
Two of our team members, Kyra from product and Florence from sales, recently drew the short straw and had to go to Tuscany to check out some of our luxury villas. They don’t know what they did to deserve it, bu...

Champagne Travel Guide

Europe, France
The people of Champagne have a lot to be proud about. Not only do they produce one of the world’s most celebrated fizzy drinks, the region was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2015, meaning it’s an ...