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...
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.
Villas Within Famous Filming Locations
Did you know that some of our villas have been used as filming locations for some of Hollywood's hottest blockbusters? That means you can be the protagonist of your own story while residing in a real-life movie...
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 ...
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...
Where Is Hot In October For The Perfect Getaway?
Even though October has not yet reached the winter season, the temperatures drop and the realisation that summer is over kicks in. That’s why it’s the perfect time to book a trip away and escape the cold. But w...
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...
Where to Go for Winter Sun
Already fantasising about your next dose of vitamin sea? Thankfully, it's never too soon to book a winter sun holiday - especially when the dreary wet weather starts to kick in. To help point you in the right d...
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...
Around The World In 50 Summer Holiday Destinations
You fancy a well-deserved holiday but still, you're unsure about where to go this summer? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up our 50 favourite sun destinations with some classics like the 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. There's letting your mind wander, idle and content, as you make your way through the links... And then comes...
The World’s 6 Most Unusual Luxury Villas
At one point or another, everyone’s been on a trip where you end up staying in the kind of hotel where everything is exactly as you expect it. Same bed, same furnishings, same tiny little kettle in the corner –...
Oliver’s Favourite Wedding Properties Abroad
The venue for your wedding takes some choosing. It needs to have a certain je ne sais quoi for both the bride and groom and yet still have the wow factor to stun your guests. With other 10 years in the ind...