Top 10 Things To Do In Andalusia

Europe, Spain
Andalusia is the place to go for experiencing that authentic Spanish atmosphere you've been looking for. The home of flamenco is also where you'll find the most beautiful landscapes, the greatest food and ...
Which Wine Where - Luxury Villa Holidays - Oliver's Travels

Which Wine Where?

Europe
As the days get longer (and hopefully warmer - fingers crossed everyone) we're looking forward to hazy evenings spent sipping wine until well after sunset. The summer months promise perfect conditions for al fr...

The Five Most Beautiful Places In Italy

Europe, Italy
At this year's Academy Awards, Paolo Sorrentino's love letter to Rome, La Grande Bellezza, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. It's a stunning movie, but we can't help bu...
Castle Scilla in Calabria, Italy

Top Four Drives Across the Mediterranean Coast

Europe
The Mediterranean Coastline is one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, but when you only explore it one beach at a time, you’ll never really see its full glory. To do that, you need to hop into a Lamborghini...
Top 5 European Beaches for Family Holidays

Top 5 European Beaches for Family Holidays

Europe
You don’t have to go all the way to the Caribbean to find pristine family-friendly shores – Europe has more than its share of picturesque beaches to keep little ones happy. Here’s Oliver's pick of the top five ...
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Five Things You Never Knew About Puglia

Europe, Italy
The heel of Italy's boot is one of the most beautiful parts of a famously beautiful country, but somehow it remains largely unexplored by the tourists who flock to Tuscany, Rome and Sicily. However, this just m...
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The UK’s Best Market Towns

Britain & Ireland, England
The UK is celebrated for its charming medieval market towns and luxury cottages, but a lot of us think of them more as nice subjects for a painting than a place to spend our hard-earned holidays. However, if yo...
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Remembering the Past: 1914 – 2014 in France

Europe, France
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. As we approach the centenary of the beginning of the First World War, there's been a lot of debate about how to commemorate this sombr...
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The Cheat’s Guide to Tuscan Wines

Europe, Italy
If you find yourself staring at the unpronounceable labels in the supermarket wine aisle with anxiety, confusion and just a hint of mistrust, fear not. We've created an Oliver's Travels guide to the finest wine...

The Amazing Art of Commedia dell’Arte in Italy

Europe, Italy
If the words in this title didn't mean much to you, there's still a good chance that you've seen a film, play or television programme that borrowed heavily from the traditions of the Commedia dell'Arte. A maske...
Cycling in Italy

The Top Cycling Routes in Italy

Europe, Italy
When it comes to cycling in Europe, Italy is the place to be. Wisper Electric Bikes have an ebike for everyone - wisperbikes.com. The planned VenTo cycle path, if built, will soon cover 679 kilometres...

Top 3 Restaurants for Eating out in Dordogne

Europe, France
Parisian gourmet cuisine may be celebrated around the world, but if you really want to discover the true tastes of France, head to the Dordogne Valley. This idyllic region, known as Périgord by the locals, is f...

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Italy

Europe, Italy
Italy is a magical country, and we think that everyone should visit the country at least once. Still unsure? We have made a list of our top 10 reasons for visiting Italy which perhaps will sway your mind! 1. H...