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...
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. Traditional dishes draw on a mix of influences such as Bosnian, Montenegrin and Italian,...
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, to dining al fresco in the evening while watching the sunset. There’s something effortless...
Easter Around the World: 10 Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Easter jumps around the calendar like a bunny (it can fall anywhere between March 2nd and April 25th) but the religious festival is celebrated worldwide in one form or another.
Easter might be a moveable fea...
Best Diving Sites in Europe
Deep-sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau once said, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." And, we would have to agree. Water happens to cover 70.9% of the world's surface,...
Quiz: Your Perfect Destination Wedding Venue
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Now you're facing the exciting (or daunting) task of planning your wedding: the dress, bridesmaids, number of guests, table plans, flowers, food, managing expectations, creating a bud...
What to Do and Where to Stay in Vendee and Poitou-Charentes
Tourists visiting France will almost always be drawn to the typical hot spots. Paris, the Cote d'Azur, Lyon, the French Alps and the Dordogne - you name it, you've probably considered it. But it's abo...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Dubrovnik
To get to grips with the nitty-gritty, Vesna Rodin, the manager of our stunning villas in Dubrovnik has kindly agreed to help us bring you an authentic guide to Dubrovnik. Enjoy!
1. Tell us a bi...
Oliver’s Travels Presents: The Ultimate Food & Wine Pairing Guide
Food is more than just about survival. In fact, there's nothing better or more bonding than enjoying a meal around a big table, surrounded by friends and family - or even on a cheeky date! And if you pair your ...
Oliver’s Travels Presents: Experiences That Last a Lifetime
There’s nothing like that warm glow of anticipation just before a holiday. You’ve set the 'out of office', packing is almost done, all that’s left is to set your alarm for your flight. All that holiday planning...
Top 10 Villas with Boat Moorings
There's so many places to see and so many luxury holiday rentals to choose from – but let’s face it, a holiday without fun on the water isn’t really a holiday! So why not choose a luxury villa with a boat ...
Top Mediterranean Villas With Breathtaking Views
One of the best things about heading off on holiday is getting away to somewhere a little out of the ordinary and breaking up that daily grind. Some people enjoy leaving work and home behind for a week or two, ...
Which Wine Where?
As the days get longer (and hopefully warmer - fingers crossed everyone) we're looking forward to hazy evenings spent sipping wine until well after sunset. The summer months promise perfect conditions for al fr...
Top Four Drives Across the Mediterranean Coast
The Mediterranean Coastline is one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, but when you only explore it one beach at a time, you’ll never really see its full glory. To do that, you need to hop into a Lamborghini...
Top 5 European Beaches for Family Holidays
You don’t have to go all the way to the Caribbean to find pristine family-friendly shores – Europe has more than its share of picturesque beaches to keep little ones happy. Here’s Oliver's pick of the top five ...
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 –...