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10 Wow-Factor Homes For Your 2023 Reunion Holiday
At Oliver’s Travels, we’re looking forward to getting away with our family and friends again, making memories that will ...
Top 10 Villas in Mallorca
It’s almost as if Mallorca was tailor-made as a holiday destination. Relatively easy to get to, small enough to be easil...
Our Top 10 Party Houses in the UK (With Dance Floors!)
It doesn't matter how old you are - nobody needs much of an excuse to have a party. Whether it's a big birthday, a weddi...
Top 10 Things to do With Kids in the South of France
If you think a visit to the South of France is better suited to the older and more genteel traveller, then it’s time to ...
Best Foods to Try in Northern Spain On Your Next Visit
Contrary to popular destinations like Mallorca, Costa del Sol and Costa Brava, Northern Spain is a largely untapped area...
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 ...
Top 7 Beaches in Grenada to Visit
There’s no doubt about it – when you think of Grenada, beautiful beach scenes immediately spring to mind. Quickly climbi...
Top 23 Chateaux to Rent in 2023
It’s no secret that France is always a hit holiday destination for the whole family. Superb food, breathtaking scenery, ...
The Top 10 Family Friendly Villas
Picking the perfect family friendly villas can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. We know what it takes to make a gre...
Where Is Hot In January? Escape The Winter Blues
Christmas and New Year's Eve are over, it’s cold outside and winter blues have officially kicked in. Have you ever thoug...
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 - ...
Top Cosy Christmas Cottages in England
Cosy up to your favourite loved ones this festive season, and experience holiday bliss in one of our top cottages in Eng...
Family Christmas Breaks: Top 11 Places to Stay
Unwrapping gifts by the fire, kisses under the mistletoe and bottomless bubbly - it's the most wonderful time of the yea...
Top Trending Ski Resorts – Oliver’s Travels Ski Team Give Advice
The team at Oliver's Travels are a ski-mad bunch! When winter comes around again, we're the first to head to the slopes ...
Top Winter Holidays in France
It’s time winter holidays were brought in out of the cold. With more amazing French properties than you’ll find anywhere...
A Guide to Europe’s Best Ski Resorts
As the season gets colder, the time to go sailing down snow-capped mountains, eating cheesy fondue and hitting all the b...
The Luxury Après-Ski Index: Ranking Europe’s 5-Star Ski Resorts
Years ago, skiing was considered to be an activity only for the rich and famous - aristocracy and celebrities who spent ...
10 best holiday destinations for families in 2023
Family holidays are always special – you get to spend quality time together (a rarity if you have teens!) and make unfor...
The Best UK Ghost Towns – and Where to Stay Nearby
Did you know that the UK has around 3,000 lost settlements, commonly referred to as deserted medieval villages (DMVs)? P...
Most Beautiful Hidden Beaches and Coves in Europe
When it comes to visiting some of the world's most beautiful hidden beaches, we all know the drill: you see photos on In...
23 Destinations to Put on Your Radar for 2023
So, it’s pretty safe to say the last few years have not turned out how we thought they would. We’ve been working from ma...
Top 10 family weekend getaways in the UK
Whether you find pleasure in long walks in the countryside, get excited about riding a thrilling rollercoaster, or prefe...
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...
Where Is Hot In October For The Perfect Getaway?
As the summer draws to a close and the realisation that winter is soon upon us suddenly kicks in, October can be a large...
The Top Most Expensive and Luxurious Villas
Sometimes, we think it's perfectly fine to just go for it and book an outrageous holiday. Whether it’s for a special occ...
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...
The Top 10 Caribbean Islands For a Holiday
With all those amazing Caribbean islands to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin planning your holida...
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 ...
Beach Bucket List: Europe’s Best Beach Holidays
Golden sand, turquoise sea and the sun beating down on you...is there anything better than a beach holiday? Here at Oliv...
10 tips on how to reduce carbon footprint when travelling
Oliver's Travels has teamed up with Charlie Cotton, founder of ecollective, a sustainability consultancy that is committ...
Top 5 Food and Wine Tours in Bordeaux
France is without a doubt one of the world’s most renowned wine-producing countries, but it’s Bordeaux, in southwest Fra...
Top 10 Villas in the Cote d’Azur
The playground of the rich and famous, Cote D’Azur – also referred to as the French Riviera – is set along the dazzling ...
Aquitaine in France: the best group activities
More and more people are exploring the possibilities of going on holiday with their friends, and it's a great way to enj...
Most Beautiful Towns and Villages in Tuscany
Tuscany is awash with idyllic charm - everything from the architecture to the landscape is captivating and inviting in e...
10 Exciting Things To Do In Marrakech
Renowned for being a melting pot of Mediterranean, Arabic and Berber cultures, Marrakech is a hive of frenetic ener...
The 10 Best Beaches Near London
We don't usually associate Britain's southeast shores with beautiful beaches – but if you know where to look, you'll fin...
The Best Wine Experiences in the South of France
A visit to one of our luxury villas in the South of France wouldn’t be complete without sampling some of the Continent’s...
Top 10 Villas in Crete
With 650 miles of stunning coastline at your fingertips, Crete is sure to give you a healthy dose of sun, sea and sand! ...
Slow Travel: Five Places to Stay During Your Trip
A holiday trend that is here to stay, slow travel has experienced an unprecedented rise over recent years. But are you s...
The Best Villas in the Dordogne
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful places in the world, there’s only one thing for it – head to one of ...
Top 10 Villas in Costa del Sol
Sunshine, sangria and endless stretches of sandy beaches. It’s a no-brainer that luxury villas in Costa del Sol are a go...
Top 10 Villas in Portugal for Wine Lovers
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just a fan of a Friday evening glass of plonk, it’s hard not to enjoy a good glass ...
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...
The Best Hen Do Venues in the UK & Abroad That’ll Guarantee An Amazing Party!
So you’ve been given one of the best tasks ever when it comes to friendship – you’re arranging a hen do. Whether it’s yo...
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...
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...
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...