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5 Of The Best Beaches In Paphos
Paphos has the longest coastline of any region in Cyprus, making room for a wealth of glorious beaches. It's the pe...
Paphos Travel Guide: An Ancient Cypriot Port City
Paphos, an ancient port city in western Cyprus, is steeped in Greek mythology. As the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, ...
Top 10 Things To Do in Paphos
Paphos is an enchanting mix of modernity and antiquity: gleaming hotels and sleek seafront bars rub shoulders with archa...
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 heate...
Como, Garda, Orta or Maggiore? The Best of the Italian Lakes
Let's be honest, the Italian Lakes are as scenic as they are idyllic. Crystal clear water flanked by mountains and viney...
Top 10 UK Mummy Blogs
As a mum, sometimes you find yourself asking ‘are there other mums like me?’ when you pretend your child isn’t yours as ...
10 Best Beaches in Puglia
Puglia, the heel on the ‘boot’ of Italy, is really spoilt for choice for the coastline. This spit of land is larger than...
The Best 7 Beaches in Southern Italy
Secluded sandy coves, lively seaside resorts and picturesque seascapes, Southern Italy is overflowing with first-class b...
France’s 15 Most Beautiful Towns And Villages
One word - variety. And France has heaps of it. This beguiling country is both sleepy and captivating with snippets to s...
Three Amazing Day Trips in the Cote d’Azur
The warm climate and the inspiring landscape of the Cote d'Azur and French Riviera have long been associated with luxury...
Six of the best places to visit in Spain
Spain – where cities are full of energy, life is affordable, and sunshine is in abundance. No wonder it’s a firm favouri...
The 10 Best Beaches in the South of France
The South of France is popular for a reason – it’s one of the most luxurious destinations out there! From the star-studd...
Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations
The honeymoon. The least stressful part of wedding planning, let’s face it. No fallouts with relatives you barely know o...
The Best Travel Apps For Planning Your Trip
Apps are an essential part of everyone's lives in this digital day and age, and to live without them is unthinkable now....
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 ...
10 Ultimate Hacks That Will Ease Your Travels
There are hacks for almost everything in life. Beauty hacks, technology hacks, fitness hacks - you name it! Of course, t...
Menorca Travel Guide
The mellow island of Menorca drums to a slower beat than siblings Mallorca and Ibiza, and therefore perfect if you're lo...
10 Of The Best Towns In Menorca
Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and the least developed. The two main cities – Mahón and Ciutadell...
Top 12 Things To Do In Menorca
While most visitors are lured to Menorca for its coastline, Neolithic sites, and historic twin cities, the easternmost B...
10 Of The Best Beaches In Menorca
There’s more to Menorca than its historic twin cities and mysterious Neolithic monuments: its 200km-long coastline boast...
April – June 2019 Press Round-Up
We're already halfway through 2019, and we couldn't be happier about how the year has turned out for us so far. ...
Top 10 Luxury Villas for Tennis Holidays
Summer wouldn't be summer without our annual trip to Wimbledon, and with the UK enjoying the rare glow of basking in...
Road trip planner for the ultimate England vacation
So, you’ve got one vacation a year and you want to make it count. England’s been on your mind for a while, but how do yo...
10 Packing Tips For Your Holiday
Choosing what to pack can be daunting. What counts as hand luggage? What's the weather going to be like? There are a lot...
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.&...
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 Is Hot In October? These Destinations Are The Perfect Getaway
Even though October has not yet reached the winter season, the temperatures drop and the realisation that summer is over...
The Best Places For Traditional Food In Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik food combines a rich fusion of flavours, and makes it an exciting place to stay for any self-confessed foodies...
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 ...
Unmissable European Events and Festivals in October
All dates below have been revised for the 2019 season.
October doesn’t really scream Holiday Time! in the same way th...
Costa Brava Travel Guide: What to do and where to go
With an arresting scenery and sparkling Mediterranean coastline, the Spanish region of Costa Brava ticks all the boxes f...
9 Of The Best Beaches In Costa Brava
Playing home to 133 miles of coastline, Costa Brava, dubbed ‘the Wild Coast’ has myriad places to lay your beach to...
8 Of The Best Summer Reads, Recommended By Us
In our second instalment of 'Oliver's Book Club', we asked the team here at Oliver's Travels HQ what books they're ...
Things To Do In Costa Brava, Spain
Costa Brava boasts top-notch gastronomy, an array of cultural attractions and amazing natural wonders. Families, couples...
Best Restaurants in Biarritz: Where Do Locals Go?
Biarritz, in South West France, is all about surf, golf, amazing green landscapes and beautiful beaches. It's one of the...
The 7 Best Beaches In Lisbon To Suit Every Taste
Lisbon has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting city breaks, with its effortless beauty, rich culture, gastronomy an...
Best Outdoor Activities On Lisbon Coast
Lisbon has exploded in popularity over the last few years. It’s easy to see why: This pastel-hued city, spread across se...
A Guide To The Lisbon Coast
The Lisbon Coast is a seductive stretch of golden beaches, wave-lashed cliffs and vibrant seaside towns – but there’s mo...
10 Holiday Reads Recommended By Bloggers
Sometimes there's nothing better than kicking back by the pool or on the beach, book in hand. It's the ultimate relaxati...
Must-Know Packing Tips for Family Travel
One of the most stressful things about travelling with the kids is packing. Are there enough clothes? Is there enough st...
Things To Do in Biarritz: What Do Locals Suggest?
Ah, the French Basque Country… a region that has such a mix of Basque tradition and French charm that it immediately win...
January – March 2019 Press Round-Up
We couldn't have had a better start to the new year here at Oliver's Travels! We're sending more people than ever on the...
5 Of The Best Hidden Beaches In Europe
There’s no region that does summer quite like Europe. From sun-soaked days wandering aimlessly around charming streets, ...
Kalkan Travel Guide
Modern day Kalkan, located on the coastline of Turkey, is worlds away from its days as a humble Greek fishing village. Y...
Best Beaches In Kalkan, Turkey
The stretch of Turkey’s famed Turquoise Coast which surrounds Kalkan is known for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic ...
Things To Do In Kalkan, On Turkey’s Coastline
Whilst Kalkan’s best beaches, superb rooftop restaurants and slick beach clubs make it the perfect place to sit back and...