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 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...
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...
Channel 4’s TV hit show, 'A New Life in the Sun' is back with a bang, making its second season return Monday 23rd January.
If you’re reading this, with no clue what we’re on about; firstly – have you be...
We know that you need a lot of elements to make the perfect family holiday, even though you’ve chosen a great location with heaps to do like Devon it’s not always enough, you need a place to stay that’s equippe...
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...
Umbria has the perfect climate for producing pretty much everything delicious. The wine is sun-drenched and fabulous and the olive oil deliciously sapid - and don't even get us started on the cheeses and famous...
Puglia's rugged and beautiful landscape is well-suited to a huge range of activities perfect for a group villa holiday. Venture out from your private "trulli" villa and explore the huge range of things to do in...
Umbria may seem like a sleepy Italian province at first glance but it has a lot more to offer than what first meets the eye. The best things to do in Umbria are done outdoors, and natural beauty abounds here, w...
Our in-house copywriter, Laura, has been looking pretty relaxed of late. Turns out, it’s France’s fault. Here are the highlights from her latest holiday in Northern France, covering Paris, Normandy and the Loir...
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...
It's all about family in Crete. Expect to find families welcomed everywhere, even at late-night dinners! It's a family paradise here, whether your clan is into outdoorsy active fun, learning about history&...
If you’re heading off for a Sicily villa holiday with a group of your nearest and dearest, you’re going to need some awesome days planned out. This unique island has history in spades, with ruins around every t...
Looking for a fabulous holiday spot for your next friends' getaway? The Costa Blanca is actually way more diverse than you might think. Sure, the beaches, nightlife and luxurious holiday villas are all fantasti...
Here at Oliver’s Travels, we love food. Aside from going on holiday, our main topic of office chat is what's for dinner. This lead us to think, 'Hey, other people love food too! Let's put together a bunch of th...
Sun, sea and sand is the name of the game in the Costa Blanca, but all those with kids will know you're going to need more than that for a great family holiday. Luckily, there is a whole host of family activiti...
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...
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...
As far as islands go, Sicily is up there with the best for some seriously interesting kid-friendly stuff. If it’s not enough that your family holiday in Sicily is next to an actual active volcano, or that there...
Our in-house photographer/intrepid explorer, Laeti, recently took a spring trip to visit some of our luxury villas in the Algarve. She’s definitely got a sweet tooth, so we are always treated to a full run-down...