Tuscany Travel Guide

With its rolling fields, historical heritage and a cuisine that's a delight for all the senses, it's no wonder taking a trip through Tuscany is one of the most popular Italian choices for holidaymakers. Yet eve...

Best Family Activities in Normandy

With sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and a wealth of history that includes a good few battles, Normandy is a surprisingly good choice for family holidays - especially if the family in question likes getting ou...
Loire Valley - Travel Guide by Oliver's Travels

Loire Valley Travel Guide

The Loire Valley is full of countless acres of beautiful woods, vineyards and farmland that produce some of France's revered ingredients and delicacies, and a wealth of history and beautiful architecture that d...
View of the Albi, France

Best Things To Do with Kids in Midi-Pyrénées

Looking for an area of France that's got something to offer the whole family? The Midi-Pyrénées might not have any beaches, but it more than makes up for it with its selection of mountains, hills, lakes and riv...
Things to do in Burgundy Guide - Oliver's Travels

Best Things to Do for Adults in Burgundy

If you're off on holiday with your friends, your time away is rarely just about R&R (though it's always enjoyable when it is, of course). Half the fun of any holiday is getting out there, trying out new thi...

Midi-Pyrénées Travel Guide

A relatively new addition to France, the Midi-Pyrénées was created to surround the cultural capital of Toulouse in the late 1970s. You might think that its relative youth would mean the Midi-Pyrénées ...

Best Foodie Experiences in the Midi-Pyrénées

Like much of France, the Midi-Pyrénées is an area that's ripe for exploration if you want to tickle and tantalise your tastebuds. There's endless fields and farmland where top-quality produce is grown and ...
Loire Valley - Best things to do - Oliver's Travels

Best Group Activities in Loire Valley

Travelling with a few friends to one of luxury villas and chateaux in the Loire Valley? Here's some good news for you then - not only will you be getting some top-class, hand-picked accommodation, you'll also h...
Group of kids sitting on rocks by the sea

Best Family Activities in the Algarve

Sun, sea and sand are all in abundance in Algarve, and when you couple that with a friendly atmosphere and an abundance of great places to eat and fun things to do you've already got a fantastic family holiday ...

Best Group Activities in the Dordogne

The Dordogne is a spectacular region to explore with friends. Not only is there an abundance of natural beauty, but it's so varied that there is loads for you to do whether you're all about relaxation, want to ...

Best Groups Activities in Tuscany

If you're thinking of going on holiday with a few good friends, we couldn't think of a better destination to bring everyone together than Tuscany. The beautiful weather, stunning hilly landscapes and an abundan...
Loire Valley Travel Guide by Oliver's Travels

Best Foodie Experiences in Loire Valley

Tasting everything France has to offer will be a big part of any holiday to the country - and if you're visiting one of our luxury villas in the Loire Valley the opportunities for gourmet indulgence a...

Best Foodie Experiences in Tuscany

If you're the kind of person who likes their food, Tuscany is pretty much a dream destination. Though Italy's cuisine is popular all over the world, the freshest and most authentic dishes can only really be fou...
Fireworks at the lighting of the Gubbio Christmas Tree - Villas in Italy - Oliver's Travels

Unmissable European Events and Festivals in December

December is all about celebration. It might be the middle of winter throughout Europe, but there’s plenty of joy and celebration swirling around – perhaps as a bit of a remedy for all that cold and wet weather ...

Oliver’s Travels Visiting Dordogne

Recently our two newest interns had the opportunity to spend eleven days with our in-house photographer travelling around Dordogne. We were so pleased to have them visit some of our best villas in Dor...