Top 5 Villas in Aquitaine
Whether you're seeking a remote escape with your special someone or just looking to sink your teeth into new uncharted cultures - a trip to Aquitaine will be one to remember. Start by taking a look at our...
Lavender Honey & Thyme Ice Cream Recipe
If you’re heading to one of our villas in Provence, not only will you enjoy the stunning accommodation with friends and family – but also the delicious regional food to go with it. We already hig...
A Map of the Most Vegetarian Friendly Countries in the World
October is World Vegetarian Month and in celebration of the occasion, Oliver’s Travels have completed research to find the most vegetarian-friendly countries around the world.
We know that travelling as a ve...
First We Eat Workshop at Chateau Tertre
A couple of weeks ago the lovely Eva Kosmas Flores ran her First We Eat workshop at our gorgeous Chateau Tertre in Aquitaine. But before we get into the juicy bits (that you're all dying to know), you...
Team Travels: Wales
Our lovely photographer Laeti has just got back from Wales! We've been following her Insta Stories like a hawk but now it's time for a real catch up. We've snagged 10 minutes of her time to find out everyt...
Corfu Travel Guide
One of the largest and greenest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu is far more than its trademark blue-hued seas and sandy coastline. With its UNESCO World Heritage status and unbeatable strolling opportunities, ther...
Team Travels: Ireland
Our wonderful intrepid photographer Laeti has just got back from another trip, this time she's been exploring the nooks and crannies of Ireland. Not only does she come back with the best stories to tell, s...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Sardinia
An oasis of sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Sardinia is without a doubt the place to be. And we truly believe that everyone should experience these unspoilt Italian landscapes at least once. So we've turned...
Best Foodie Experiences in Corfu
Corfu’s Med diet is one of the healthiest and tastiest on the planet. Fresh, locally grown ingredients are key to Corfiot cuisine, as are lashings of homegrown olive oil. Hearty dishes of lamb and game, fresh s...
Team Travels: Puglia
Our Italian Product Manager, Stevan, recently got back from his trip around Puglia (and he's been raving about it every since). Read on to discover the highlights of his trip, a few tips to navigate through the...
Best Foodie Experiences in Rhône-Alpes
Home of the gastronomic capital of France, a galaxy of Michelin stars and more vineyards than you can count, Rhône-Alpes deserves a place on every gourmand’s bucket list. From hearty, traditional French fare to...
Best Foodie Experiences in Cornwall
From Michelin-starred restaurants to snug old pubs; superb seafood to giant eat-on-the-move steak pasties, Cornwall scores top marks for its foodie offerings. Thanks to its long coastline and local ports, there...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Mallorca
Mallorca is a hugely popular holiday destination, and as such you'll find a wealth of things to do if you choose to rent one of our luxury villas in Mallorca. Depending on what you're looking to do, there are l...
Puglia Travel Guide
There’s a reason Puglia is the region of the moment, or rather several: the excellent food, exuberant architecture dotted in the South, the breathtaking coastline and heaps more. Puglia is much bigger...
11 Self-Catering Villas in France and 11 Local Recipes to Cook While You’re There
Exquisite produce, the freshest seafood, decadent cheeses, butter, and cream—and of course, some of the finest wine in the world...all great reasons why self-catering holidays in France are fast becoming one of...
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...
Best Foodie Experiences in Puglia
The cuisine of Puglia, much like the region itself, remains relatively undiscovered. Which, makes it the perfect opportunity to take your tastebuds on an adventure. Like much of Italy, you'll find olive oils, m...
Best Foodie Experiences in Umbria
The climate of Umbria is perfect for pretty much everything delicious. The wine is sun-drenched and fabulous and the olive oil produced here is fantastic, that's before we've even got started on the cheese and ...
All the things you need to eat in Greece
Greek food has got it all, right? Aside from the locally produced olives and olive oil, which contribute greatly to that incomparable Mediterranean flavour, there’s also the veg so fresh you can virtually taste...
Best Foodie Experiences in Crete
The climate of Crete lends itself to some fantastic local produce. The rich soil and long, sun-soaked seasons make for luscious fruit and vegetables and flavourful herbs. The bread and cheese are often made on ...