10 best restaurants in Mykonos
From traditional taverns to creative fusion dining, Mykonos has an excellent food scene. While the highest concentration of restaurants are clustered in Mykonos Town (“Chora"), you’ll find at least one decent p...
Top things to do in Mykonos
Mykonos may be the Cyclades’ star-studded party island, but there’s more to do than hit the clubs. Look beyond the maze-like core of Mykonos Town and the icing-sugar beaches to discover archaeological wonders a...
Mykonos Travel Guide: A picture-perfect paradise
Mykonos may be a glamorous party island, but beyond this dazzling façade is a quieter side. Spend days wandering through whitewashed towns draped in bougainvillea, or scoping out hidden bays where the water is ...
10 best beaches in Mykonos
From tiny, remote coves to yawning sandy stretches, beaches of all shapes and sizes make up Mykonos’ coastline. The southern strips are the most popular – and often more crowded – while the northern gems are mo...
Beach Bucket List: 24 of Europe’s Best Beaches
Sun, sea, sand… sometimes there’s nothing better than a beach holiday. Escaping the crowded public transport, miserable rainy days and manic school runs at home in favour of kicking back on a sun lounger, readi...
Escape to the Country for Half-Term Holidays
Spring half-term is always the most dismal break in the school calendar: it's not actually spring yet, everything's still cold and damp and there's very little on the horizon to look forward to. Instead of anot...
Live like 007 with Our James Bond Experience
To celebrate the release of No Time to Die on 3rd April 2020, we've unveiled the ‘Ma’am’ of all VIP experiences with a brand new James Bond experience package for guests staying in Talamon Tower in Siena, which...
Top 10 Things to Do in Cyprus
While Cyprus’ stunning beaches are often its main calling card, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll discover ancient treasures, dramatic landscapes and grandiose architecture. From off-grid mountain biking t...
Cyprus Travel Guide: Discover a Rich Culture
Cyprus is a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes. Vibrant towns and sleepy villages are tucked into the folds of vineyard-dotted mountains, where locals share their culinary trad...
10 Best Beaches in Cyprus
Often topping the ranking for the ratio of Blue Flag-awarded beaches, Cyprus has no fewer than 65 stretches adorned with the prestigious accolade. The island is perfect for combining a slice of history with bea...
Best Beaches in Kefalonia: From Scenic to Spa-like
Cast adrift from mainland Greece, Kefalonia is fringed by some of the best beaches in the Ionian archipelago. Sheer cliffs plunge to sun-bleached coves, kissed by waters in unfathomable shades of blue. If you t...
Kefalonia Travel Guide: A Greek Oasis
Although Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, it’s also the least trodden. Once overlooked for Corfu and Zante, this jigsaw piece-shaped island is stepping out of the shadows of its siblings. And wit...
Top Things to Do in Kefalonia
Kefalonia’s fine shingle stretches, bleached white in the sun and lapped by pale teal waters, tend to steal the show – but there’s more than just beaches in Kefalonia. Underground lakes, stalactite-framed...
Things to Do in Madeira out of Season
Madeira should be considered a holiday destination at any time of year. As a result of its mountainous landscape, Madeira has a microclimate, which allows guests to experience temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius...
Unique Places to Stay in the UK: Converted Holiday Homes
Here at Oliver's Travels, we don't settle for ordinary. We believe holidays should be a special experience that you'll cherish for years to come. A plain, charmless hotel room just won't do. That's why we've fo...
Top 5 Places to Visit in Northern France
Sadly, Northern France is often overlooked when planning a French getaway, while Southern France never fails to be a popular choice for family holidays and romantic retreats. However, here at Oliver's Trav...
Northern France Travel Guide
Most people only see Northern France from behind a car window as they drive south towards postcard-pretty Provence or the chateaux-studded Dordogne. But look beyond the flat, barren expanses edging the A26 to d...
Top of the Props: Algarve
Alluring tourists since the 60s, the Algarve is famed for its cliffs, scalloped bays and sandy beaches. It's the perfect holiday destination to reconnect with families and friends, especially after a couple of ...
Top 20 Chateaux to Rent in 2020
It’s no secret that France is always a hit holiday destination for the whole family. Superb food, breathtaking scenery, world-famous wine and, of course, the romance. But here at Oliver's Travels we like to tak...
Suffolk Travel Guide: A Great British Escape
With its lavender-covered Heaths Area, meandering estuaries and gorgeous beaches, Suffolk has been well and truly blessed by Mother Nature. When you book your Suffolk stay, you can look forward to top-notch fes...