Top 5 Fabulous Villas in Cyprus
Cyprus is a sun-soaked island with a little bit of something to offer everyone. If you choose to take a villa holiday there, you will be spoilt for choice whether you're going with family, friends or on a roman...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Cyprus
Cyprus is pretty new to us here at Oliver's Travels, so when Maria Demosthenous from Aphrodite Hills Resort popped in for a cuppa, we jumped at the chance to learn a bit more about this sun-soaked island paradi...
5 Of The Best Beaches In Paphos
Paphos has the longest coastline of any region in Cyprus, making room for a wealth of glorious beaches. It's the perfect place to stay for beach lovers. The wildest, most remote stretches hug the Akamas Pe...
Paphos Travel Guide: An Ancient Cypriot Port City
Paphos, an ancient port city in western Cyprus, is steeped in Greek mythology. As the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, it is evocative of romance and tinged with legend. Although its palm-fringed seafront and ...
Top 10 Things To Do in Paphos
Paphos is an enchanting mix of modernity and antiquity: gleaming hotels and sleek seafront bars rub shoulders with archaeological sites, mountain villages and Byzantine monasteries. Making it an intriguing plac...
Where are the best places to visit in December?
Some people are just not meant for winter, so when December comes around – all cold and frosty, a warm beach and a heated pool sound extremely tempting. You end up asking yourself (or Google) ‘ok I'm done with ...
Where Is Hot In October? These Destinations Are The Perfect Getaway
Even though October has not yet reached the winter season, the temperatures drop and the realisation that summer is over kicks in. That’s why it’s the perfect time to book a trip away and escape the cold. But w...
The Best Babymoon Destinations Around The World
Since you've found your way to this blog, odds are you're expecting a baby - congratulations! Now that the euphoria and nausea have settled, it’s time to start planning your babymoon. Think of a babymoon a...
Best Holiday Destinations in May
With summer so close you can almost touch it; this is the perfect time to treat yourself with a sneak peek of what’s to come. And if you’re anything like us, that means you’ve already started thinking about&nbs...
Where to Go for Winter Sun
Already fantasising about your next dose of vitamin sea? Thankfully, it's never too soon to book a winter sun holiday - especially when the dreary wet weather starts to kick in. To help point you in the right d...
Best Diving Sites in Europe
Deep-sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau once said, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." And, we would have to agree. Water happens to cover 70.9% of the world's surface,...
Around The World In 50 Summer Holiday Destinations
You fancy a well-deserved holiday but still, you're unsure about where to go this summer? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up our 50 favourite sun destinations with some classics like the A...
Where to Go on Holiday in September
August might appear to represent the end of summer, but don't believe the baloney. The most-touristed continent on Earth (Europe FYI) saves its true charms for September where temperatures fluctuate betwee...
Dive In! Our Most Enticing Swimming Pools
Wherever your next holiday destination, one thing is for sure when you rent one of our luxury villas – the pool will be the centre of attention. After all, what’s the one thing you can’t wait to do when you arr...
The Best Wellness Villas
It’s a brand new year, which can only mean one thing - it’s time to hit the refresh button. If you're looking for a resolution that you can really stick too, and you've already tried and exhausted the weig...
Oliver’s Travels Presents: Experiences That Last a Lifetime
There’s nothing like that warm glow of anticipation just before a holiday. You’ve set the 'out of office', packing is almost done, all that’s left is to set your alarm for your flight. All that holiday planning...
July to September 2016 – Press Round-Up
In the summertime, when the weather is fine... we get out there in the press! Square Mile gave our villas the sexy stamp of approval, The Sunday Times showed off our properties in their Villa Handbook and Nelly...
Local’s Guide to Authentic Crete
Despite some of the tourist hotspots, the islands of Greece are still relatively unknown. We turned to a Cretan local to share the secrets of his beautiful island home. Markos Margiolakis is the manager of many...
January to March 2016 – Press Round-Up
Time flies when you're having fun and not only did we have a blast, but we've also had some very exciting mentions and features during January and March. From sunny appraisals by The Times to an eclec...