The Best Reasons to Visit Barbados
Famed for its fine pearlescent white beaches and warm azure waters, Barbados is the Caribbean island that has it all. But there's more to this island than meets the eye. Past the laidback lifestyle and the isla...
The Ultimate Playlists for your Caribbean Holiday
From reggae to calypso, the rainbow of sounds that originate from the Caribbean are as rich and full of life as the culture of the islands themselves. Paradise is ready and waiting. Just kick back and get lost ...
24 Unbelievable Winter Wedding Venues and Ideas
More and more couples are pushing their weddings to the winter season, because summer weddings have been known to be a bit pricey! But, thats not the only reason...
Winter really lends itself to some unbelie...
5 Things We’ve Learnt From Our Caribbean Holidays Quiz
Here at Oliver’s Travels we’re all about answering the most important questions in life, such as “Ski or Snow?” “Villa or Chateau?” or “trunks or Speedos ?”
OK, so those might not strictly be the most import...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Anguilla
A trip to the Caribbean is always going to be the holiday of a lifetime, especially if you renting out one of our luxury villas in the Caribbeans. One such villa is the stunning Bird of Paradise, which can...
Team Travels: The Caribbean
Recently one of our star Sales team members, Toby flew off to view some new properties in the Caribbean. While we were all sweating away during the week of the London heat wave, poor Toby was suffering thr...
Holidays in Barbados Villas: Beyond the Beach
If you're planning on staying in one of our stunning Barbados villas, you know you'll never be more than a stone's throw away from the beach. However, there's a lot more to this island between the Caribbean Sea...
The Natural Wonders of St Lucia
It's not hard to come up with several good reasons for visiting St Lucia - sun, sand, great hospitality and fantastic food being just some of the more obvious options. However, instead of simply gazing out at t...
The Jamaican Food You Need To Try – And Where To Find It
Jamaica entices visitors with the promise of sun, sea, rum and reggae - and our luxury Caribbean holidays are sure to deliver a heady dose of all those good things. In between the snorkelling trips and that fou...
Three Things to Try in St Lucia
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...
The Best Places to Sample Jamaican Coffee
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...
The Top 6 Seafood Restaurants in The Bahamas
You may have sampled every seafood restaurant in your own city, but for produce caught fresh that day and all but swimming onto your plate, the Caribbean is the place to be. Once you've booked your stay in one ...
The Top 5 Places for a Caribbean Snorkeling Holiday
The Caribbean is known as one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world, and its stunning sights extend to the landscape beneath the sea. Make your stay truly memorable by visiting the islands’ to...
Valentine’s Special: Head to the Caribbean!
As romantic gestures go, whisking your loved one away to the Caribbean has to be one of the best. Admittedly, the 'whisking' aspect can get a little tricky when you factor in giving advance warning to get time ...
Debunking myths about the Caribbean
We're all used to hearing that Paris has its romance, New York never sleeps and the Caribbean is endlessly filled with honeymooners. The truth is though, people in New York sleep, break-ups do happen in Paris -...
Top 5 Ways to Spend Your Caribbean Christmas
With its wonderful white-sand beaches, jaw-dropping scenery and constant sunshine, there’s really no bad time for a trip to the Caribbean. Still, here at Oliver’s Travels we have to admit that there’s nothing q...
Best Restaurants in Jamaica
Jamaica is rightly renowned for its music and food. Usually, though, this is down to the fame of of Bob Marley and jerk seasoning respectively. Yet there is much more to the island, and it’s a wonderful destina...
Top 3 Places To Watch Cricket in the Caribbean
From sandy beaches to state-of-the art stadiums, cricket is alive and kicking from sunrise to sunset in the Caribbean. Whether you’re a diehard cricket enthusiast with a stock of Wisden Annuals dating back to y...
Where To Find the Most Fascinating Creatures in the Caribbean
Sandy shores, blue seas and sunny skies - the Caribbean islands are a paradise for any holidaymaker. But you can get so much more than out of your holiday than coconut cocktails and beach days! The C...
Diving in the Bahamas: Best Spots for Amazing Wildlife
A Caribbean vacation guarantees fun for all the family, with white sandy beaches, watersports and diverse marine wildlife offering plenty to interest kids and adults alike.
The Bahamas, in particular, are kn...