Finding yourself wishing for a much-needed dose of me-time? With the stressors of modern life, it's never been more important to indulge in some R&R and switch off at a luxury wellness retreat. With the pop...
If your children don’t get to see much of their grandparents – or you'd simply like to spend more time together - multi-generational family holidays may just be the ticket. If you're a newbie to this realm, the...
So you’ve been given one of the best tasks ever when it comes to friendship – you’re arranging a hen do. Whether it’s your own or for one of your best and oldest and friends, you’re going to want somewhere amaz...
Unwrapping gifts by the fire, kisses under the mistletoe and bottomless bubbly - it's soon to be the most wonderful time of the year! It's time to swap sangria for mulled wine, dust off your Christmas jumper an...
There's nothing quite like the feeling of freedom you get on a bicycle, and if you couple that with a beautiful natural landscape you've got an utterly spellbinding natural experience right there. The...
Let’s face it, everyone loves castles. Be it the girls who want to indulge their inner princess or the chaps who like to imagine themselves donning a full suit of armour and wielding a broadsword. Castles you c...
Whether you're a regular attendee in the stands or prefer to watch the action unfold from your living room, you simply can't resist getting in on the tennis action when Wimbledon begins. But the fun doesn't...
Dining alfresco is one of those glorious pleasures you happily enjoy on holiday. I mean, is there anything better than dining out under the stars, with a hearty meal, good wine and impeccable company - it's the...
Turrets, wrought-iron balconies, topiary maze gardens and even secret passages? All of these have one thing in common, fantasy. We have a stunning selection of fairytale castles kids will love for your fam...
Whether you're an oceanholic, sunshine aficionado or you're gunning for adventure - summer is the season on everyone's minds. And let's face it, life is better in flip-flops! Here at Oliver's Travels, we love a...
Picking the perfect family friendly villas can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. We know what it takes to make a great trip for kids and adults alike so we’ve handpicked properties specifically because they...
Here at Oliver's Travels HQ, we're looking forward to laughing over our terrible attempts at the local language with our loved ones, unwinding with a book by the poolside in the sunshine, and sipping alfresco c...
The big 5-0 may be fast approaching, but we refuse to sweep this milestone under the carpet. Fifty is no longer what it used to be, and although age is just a number, we are ready to go all out. We've organised...
October has officially started, and autumn is in full swing. This basically means that Christmas and 2020 are just around the corner – a brand new year with plenty of time to go on holiday. Whether you want to ...
So one of your best friends is getting married, and you’ve been given the honour of arranging the party that’s going to celebrate the greatest day of their life so far. There’s a load of details to sort out, bu...
Sometimes you can't always depend on the weather when you go away, as it can occasionally let you down. But, have no fear! We have put together our top 10 villas together with indoor pools. This should stop the...
There's so many places to see and so many luxury holiday rentals to choose from – but let’s face it, a holiday without fun on the water isn’t really a holiday! So why not choose a luxury villa with a boat ...
One of the best things about heading off on holiday is getting away to somewhere a little out of the ordinary and breaking up that daily grind. Some people enjoy leaving work and home behind for a week or two, ...
As enthusiastically as we all talk about 'getting away from it all', there's something magical about waking through the front door of your holiday villa and feeling instantly at home. Europe is full of charming...