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QUIZ – Which Caribbean Island is Right for you?

September 6, 2017

Everyone dreams of a Caribbean holiday. With those perfect beaches, crystal clear blue waters and weather so toasty you could spread marmalade on it - these paradise islands really are dreamboats. Although ther...

Toby’s Trip to the Caribbean

July 12, 2015

Beach & Sun, News and Press, Things To Do

Recently one of our star Sales team members, Toby flew off to view some new properties in the Caribbean. While we were all sweating away during the week of the London heat wave, poor Toby was suffering through ...

Top 10 Villas with Boat Moorings

June 22, 2015

Beach & Sun, Britain & Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Top 10s, Where to Stay

The best thing about traveling is having the choice of numerous destinations and countless luxury holiday rentals to choose from – and let’s face it, a holiday without fun in the water isn’t really a holiday! S...

Chateau De Bardoulye - Dordogne - Luxury Villas - Oliver's Travels

Top 10 Luxury Villas for Tennis Holidays

March 1, 2015

France, Italy, Top 10s, Where to Stay

Summer wouldn't be summer without our annual trip to Wimbledon, and with the UK enjoying the rare glow of basking in the reflected glory of a British champion (as well as the equally rare glow of a bit of E...

Bodenham Hall - Heart of England - Luxury Villas - Golf - Oliver's Travels

Top 10 Villas for Golf

December 10, 2014

Beach & Sun, Caribbean, France, Italy, Spain, Top 10s, Where to Stay

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...

Top 10 Caribbean Getaways

December 3, 2014

Beach & Sun, Top 10s, Where to Stay

Who hasn't dreamt of a Caribbean getaway? Everyone's had that little tingle of excitement up their spine when they think of leaving glum weather and the workaday world behind to jet off somewhere with an e...

Roccia di Corte, Lazio - Oliver's Travels

Top 10 Quirkiest Villas

October 9, 2014

Beach & Sun, Britain & Ireland, France, Italy, Top 10s, Where to Stay

Here at Oliver’s Travels, we really like things quirky. It’s our philosophy that when you go on holiday, wherever you’re staying should be just as beautiful and memorable as the country you’re visiting. With us...

Stanford House - Barbados - Oliver's-Travels

Authentic self-catering in your Caribbean villas

September 22, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do

If you’re planning a Caribbean getaway, somewhere in between the daydreams about warm seas and golden sands we'll bet you've managed to sneak in a few mouth-watering visions of freshly grilled fish, jerk chicke...

Balinese Cottage - St Lucia - Caribbean Vacation Rentals - Oliver's Travels

The Natural Wonders of St Lucia

July 31, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do

It's not hard to come up with several good reasons for visiting St Lucia - sun, sand, great hospitality and fantastic food being just some of the more obvious options. However, instead of simply gazing out at t...

Jamaican Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Vacation Rentals - Oliver's Travels

The Jamaican Food You Need To Try – And Where To Find It

June 24, 2014

Things To Do, Where to Stay

Jamaica entices visitors with the promise of sun, sea, rum and reggae - and our luxury Caribbean holidays are sure to deliver a heady dose of all those good things. In between the snorkelling trips and that fou...

Crazy Caribbean Watersports - Barbados Villa Rentals - Oliver's Travels

Water Sports That Are Too Much Fun Not To Try!

June 2, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do

The call of the Caribbean's sparkling blue water is pretty irresistible to even the most determined couch potato, but while scuba-diving, snorkelling and surf schools still do a roaring trade, seasoned tropical...

Hummingbird Villa - St Lucia - St Lucia vacation Villas - Oliver's Travels

Three Things to Try in St Lucia

May 28, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do, Top 10s

We know you didn't fly all the way to St. Lucia to neglect your tan and stay away from the beach, but don't let those glittering seas distract you from the island's other delights. Our St. Lucia vacation rental...

The Best Places to Sample Jamaican Coffee

May 22, 2014

Things To Do

Jamaica is a must-visit destination for everyone from beach addicts looking for a relaxing escape to hedonistic thrill-seekers flying out to experience one of the Caribbean's top party destinations. Whatever yo...

A Photographer’s Tour of St. Lucia

May 21, 2014

Beach & Sun, Where to Stay

None of the Caribbean islands are exactly lacking in photogenic scenery, but with wonders including a 'drive-in volcano' and the famed Pitons, St. Lucia stands out as particularly picture-perfect. The brightly ...

The Top 6 Seafood Restaurants in The Bahamas

May 20, 2014

Things To Do, Top 10s, Where to Stay

You may have sampled every seafood restaurant in your own city, but for produce caught fresh that day and all but swimming onto your plate, the Caribbean is the place to be. Once you've booked your stay in one ...

A Caribbean Ghost? - Oliver's Travels (image via mdL on Flickr)

The Ghost Stories of St John

May 5, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do

Jumbie Bay might sound like a lovely, friendly place, but that's before you've been politely informed that jumbie is the Creole word for a ghost. As you wander down onto these secluded sands, you'll enter a mys...

The Top 5 Places for a Caribbean Snorkeling Holiday

April 30, 2014

Beach & Sun, Things To Do, Top 10s

The Caribbean is known as one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world, and its stunning sights extend to the landscape beneath the sea. Make your stay truly memorable by visiting the islands’ to...

Shark Steak - Oliver's Travels (courtest of Todd Jordan via Flickr)

The Quirkiest of Caribbean Cuisine

March 24, 2014

Beach & Sun, Top 10s

For anyone unfamiliar with the colourful spectrum of Caribbean cuisine, getting to grips with local favourites can be a baptism of fire. Even at its most basic it's a complex fusion of indigenous, African and c...

Manoir de Chalandes - Brittany - Oliver's Travels (21)

Best Gardens in Europe and the Caribbean

December 11, 2013

Britain & Ireland, France, Italy, Where to Stay

There are some spectacular gardens around Europe and the Caribbean. Each year Oliver and his team discover several luxury villas with green oasis filled with pretty blooms, lush trees and even water features. H...

Caribbean Myths Debunked - Oliver's Travels

Debunking myths about the Caribbean

October 30, 2013

Beach & Sun, Caribbean, Things To Do

We're all used to hearing that Paris has its romance, New York never sleeps and the Caribbean is endlessly filled with honeymooners. The truth is though, people in New York sleep, break-ups do happen in Paris -...

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