New Holiday Destinations for 2021
If, like us, you’ve now got to fit all your 2020 holiday ideas into 2021 (and your friends and family are going all out in talks about extra annual leave and holidays next year) deciding where to go is going to...
Sometimes we can't keep our mind focused on just one destination - it runs wild across the whole world! So, this is the home of posts that span multiple destinations. Handy when you're just not sure where you want to travel to next (it's a big wide world after all.) From the world's best beaches to the world's best walking trails... consider this inspiration HQ.
Where Are the Best Places to Visit in December?
Some people are just not meant for winter, so when December comes around – all cold and frosty, a warm beach and a heated pool sound extremely tempting. You end up asking yourself (or Google) ‘ok I'm done with ...
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020
We can all agree that 2020 has been a challenging year. So, we were thrilled when we found out we were voted one of the best villa rental companies in the world at this year’s global Condé Nast Traveller Reader...
20 Large Holiday Homes and Activities for an Unforgettable Family Holiday
The best way to truly celebrate a big birthday, anniversary or reunion is to spend time with your loved ones on a large family holiday...
Whether you decide to do this with a few close friends or your entire...
Where’s Hot in April? 6 Places to Get Your Sun Fix
April showers getting you down? The cold and wet British winter seems to last an eternity and, as usual, spring is taking its time to arrive. It's no surprise that we're craving somewhere (anywhere!) warmer tha...
20 Bucket List Activities to Tick Off in 2020
There’s a lot of hype about the fact we’re all heading into a new decade, so why not start the decade off with a bunch of interesting – and potentially hair-raising – bucket list activities? Forget the New Year...
Where Is Hot In February?
World Nutella Day, National Margarita Day, and Valentine's Day - February doesn't fall short of fun events. The second month of the year might be a small step closer to summer, yet the temperatures are still lo...
New Holiday Destinations For 2020
Hands up who’s already mentioned how quick the year is going… Yep. If you’ve already had your summer holiday, the blues are probably starting to kick in right about now. Not to worry, we’re here to get you thin...
Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations
The honeymoon. The least stressful part of wedding planning, let’s face it. No fallouts with relatives you barely know over seat plans, no anxiety over the thought of not finding the perfect dress (although may...
Where To Go On Holiday In November
It's frosty outside, and temperatures have dropped below 5 degrees - November officially uncloses the cold, dark season in Europe. But, lucky for us, it's always warm and sunny somewhere on this planet! Fancy a...
The Best Babymoon Destinations Around The World
Since you've found your way to this blog, odds are you're expecting a baby - congratulations! Now that the euphoria and nausea have settled, it’s time to start planning your babymoon. Think of a babymoon a...
Best Holiday Destinations in May
With summer so close you can almost touch it; this is the perfect time to treat yourself with a sneak peek of what’s to come. And if you’re anything like us, that means you’ve already started thinking about&nbs...
Where To Travel During The Year To Catch Some Rays
You’ve worked hard all year to finally work on your tan, you’ve spent the past month drinking green smoothies to fit into your summer wardrobe only to arrive at your beautiful French Riviera villa to find that ...
The 12 Quirkiest Christmas Traditions
Christmas Traditions Around the World
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Every December people around the world are eagerly preparing for the end of the year celebrations: it’s a pretty special time w...
The World’s Best Walking Trails According to Instagram
Stuck at your desk ten hours a day, year-round? To remediate the negative effects of sitting, why not try the great outdoors for your next holidays?
With the rise in the popularity of walking holidays a...
Where to Go on Holiday in September
August might appear to represent the end of summer, but don't believe the baloney. The most-touristed continent on Earth (Europe FYI) saves its true charms for September where temperatures fluctuate betwee...
Top 10 Quirkiest Villas
We always like to keep things interesting here at Oliver’s Travels. It’s our philosophy that when you go on holiday, your accommodation should be just as memorable as the place you’re visiting. With our holiday...
A Map of the Most Vegetarian Friendly Countries in the World
October is World Vegetarian Month and in celebration of the occasion, Oliver’s Travels have completed research to find the most vegetarian-friendly countries around the world.
We know that travelling as a ve...
Around the World in 80 Gins
It just might be our favourite day of the year, Saturday 8th June is World Gin Day – as if we needed an excuse!
Whether at home or on holiday, a classic G&T or a fruity gin cocktail are our go-to drinks....
Top 10 Villas for Golf
There aren't many things in life that can put things into perspective quite like a good game of golf so make sure to look at the very best in competitive pricing from golf holidays direct before you plan your n...