Top 10 Things to Do in Montenegro
If you're after a holiday in the Adriatic Sea, allow us to introduce you to Montenegro. While it's largely flown under t...
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Top Foods to Try in Montenegro
Visiting Montenegro for the first time? You may be wondering what culinary delights you can expect from this Balkan coun...
Most Beautiful Hidden Beaches and Coves in Europe
When it comes to visiting some of the world's most beautiful beaches, we all know the drill: you see photos on Instagram...
Top 5 Reasons To Visit Brac
Found right in the heart of the Adriatic Sea, Brac is one of those destinations many haven't heard of yet - but tha...
Our Top Things to Do in Split
Vibrant, beautiful and endlessly inviting, Split may be but small in size, but this city is still bursting with attracti...
11 Unusual Things To Do In Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a captivating place to spend a few days, with medieval fortifications, limestone streets, seafood restauran...
The 7 Best Beaches In Dubrovnik
While Dubrovnik is famed for its walled old town and medieval fortifications, beyond the city lies a dramatic coastline ...
Our Top 10 No-Drive Villa Holidays
Everyone's trying to do their bit to help the environment - at Oliver's Travels, we've launched a tree-planting initiati...
The Luxury Travel Influencer Rich List
From Chris Burkard to The Bucket List Family, anyone remotely interested in exploring the world probably follows at...
Top 10 Luxury Villas for Tennis Holidays
Whether you're a regular attendee in the stands, or prefer to watch the action unfold from your living room, you sim...
Dubrovnik Travel Guide: Southern Croatia
Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most beautiful walled cities, and one of the most interesting places to stay in Europe.&...
Go Beyond Countryside Retreat 2022
We all love our holidays - a chance to kick back, relax and disconnect from reality. But some of us need them more than ...
Holiday Essentials for the Whole Family X Chelsea Peers
This post was written by Chelsea Peers, an inclusive modern loungewear, nightwear and swimwear brand committed to creati...
Top 10 Villas in Northern France
Few places rival the lengthy history and quintessential charm of Northern France. Renowned for its lush pastures, green ...
Top 5 Moroccan Dishes To Try In Marrakech
Moroccan cuisine is a glorious collision of subtle spices and rich flavours. The dining table sees native Berber traditi...
Top of the Props: Turkey
Stunning coastlines, scrumptious cuisine and stylish villas - Turkey's truly got it all when it comes to a relaxing summ...
Top 10 Unusual Things to Do in London
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, London is bursting with signature attractions to see throu...
Team Travels: Barbados
Travel is firmly back on the cards now, and our team of adventurers are wasting no time in getting out into the world! S...
Best Beach Festivals in Europe 2022
When it comes to choosing what music festival to attend, the destination is often as important as the line-up. If you'd ...
UK Holiday Homes With the Most Beautiful Gardens
Every year in May, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show presents a wonderful display of fabulous floral and garden designs. ...
Top 10 Luxury Villas on the Lisbon Coast
With its array of beautiful beaches, traditional villages, and a delectable seafood scene, the Lisbon Coast is quickly b...
How to Host the Ultimate Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party
After two years of cancelled plans and complicated rules, the whole country is ready to let loose - and what better excu...
Best Outdoor Activities On Lisbon Coast
Lisbon has exploded in popularity over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why. This pastel-hued city, spread acros...
A Guide To The Lisbon Coast
The Lisbon Coast is a sensational stretch of golden beaches, wave-lashed cliffs and vibrant seaside towns – but there’s ...
Most Sustainable Countries to Visit in 2022
There's no doubt about it - we all need to be taking steps to live a little greener these days, remembering to recycle, ...
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 ...
Get Too Close for Comfort with Our ‘Luxury Safari Experience’ Package!
If a safari in South Africa is top of your travel bucket-list, you’re not alone. With over 30 million tourists desperate...
Best Cities to Visit as a Vegan 2022
Veganism: no longer a mythic or trendy diet that draws up ideas of hippies eating salad bowls. Instead, thanks to the ad...
Languedoc Travel Guide
Languedoc-Roussillon is one of those areas of France that has you feeling like you're totally cut off from the rest of t...
Top of the Props: Algarve
Alluring tourists since the '60s, the Algarve is famed for its towering cliffs, scalloped bays and sandy beaches. It's t...
What Foods You Can and Can’t Take On Your Next Flight
Travel is firmly back on the cards for 2022, meaning you may be trading a staycation for somewhere a little further away...
5 Sustainability Tips for Eco-Friendly Living in 2022
There's no doubt about it: everyone needs to be living in a more sustainable way to protect the future of our planet. Ho...
Where to Stay in the Dalmatian Islands: Hvar, Brac and Korcula
Whether you want to spend your trip cycling among the trees, kayaking along the shore or simply sunning yourself on the ...
Top 15 Eco-Friendly Villas in Our Collection
Sustainability is a topic at the forefront of everyone’s minds currently. As a company, we know we're not perfect - we w...
Top 10 UK Castles You Can Actually Rent
From ancient fortresses in the Scottish highlands to quintessentially British palaces, our out-of-this-world collection ...
Which Italian Lake is Best to Visit?
Let's be honest, the Italian Lakes are as scenic as they are idyllic. Crystal clear water flanked by mountains and viney...
Our Top Tips For Travelling to Morocco – Everything You Need to Know
Boasting everything beautiful mountains, sandy desert, imperial cities and bustling markets, Morocco truly has something...
The Best Antique Fairs and Markets in France
When you think of the best places to uncover antiques in France, the sprawling Parisian flea markets probably spring to ...
Top 10 Things to Do in Halkidiki – From Mountain Cycling to Monastery Sightseeing
Halkidiki is one of the top holiday destinations in Northern Greece - the blissful beachfronts and picture-perfect towns...
Top 10 Things to Do in Santorini This Summer
If you're eyeing up one of our villas in Santorini for this summer, you've probably got visions of lying out beneath glo...
Best Holiday Reads 2022: Books to Relax With This Summer
While many of us look forward to holidays as a chance to explore a new country, try local cuisine and soak up the cultur...
Top Things to Do in Lesbos – From Scuba Diving to Archaeological Sites
While you may be tempted to spend your whole villa holiday in Lesbos hopping between the island’s 17 blue flag beaches, ...
Shrove Tuesday Celebrations Around The World
No matter how old you are, Shrove Tuesday is a great excuse to spend one day a year eating pancakes for breakfast, lunch...
Best Restaurants in Lesbos to Try on Your Next Trip
If you're planning a villa holiday in Lesbos, your priorities probably include booking in some beach time, taking a boat...
Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Villa
Living a greener lifestyle can often seem like a bit of a minefield - recycling alone so many rules and regulations that...
We are Declaring a Climate Emergency
As David Attenborough recently declared that the time is now for climate action, we too are declaring a climate eme...
Where To Stay: Cheltenham, Goodwood & Royal Ascot 2022
We're feeling confident that 2022 is the year we officially put virtual events in the past, getting back to doing what w...
Our Top Things to Do in Cannes
Whether you're a cinephile or not, when anyone hears Cannes, they instantly think of the world-famous film festival. How...