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 ...
Team Travels: Dordogne and Aquitaine
Our intrepid photographer Laeti, just got back from another tour, this time around rural southern France taking pictures of our lovely French chateaux. She's the go-to oracle for foodie tips, (you could call it...
Best Foodie Experiences in Costa Blanca
How could you possibly be short of food and wine experiences in the region of paella, tapas and Rioja? Whether you're into long, casual lunches or fully guided tours, Costa Blanca will spoil you for choice. Ven...
The best foodie breaks in the UK
Here at Oliver’s Travels, we love food. Aside from going on holiday, our main topic of office chat is what's for dinner. Which lead us to think,"'Hey, other people love food too! Let's put together a bunch of t...
Best Foodie Experiences in Sicily
The focus of the Sicilian food is simple, local, seasonal and ages old. Tomatoes, olives and aubergines all play huge roles in the dishes here, and most things you try will feature them heavily, along with the ...
Local’s Guide to Authentic Crete
Despite some of the tourist hotspots, the islands of Greece are still relatively unknown. We turned to a Cretan local to share the secrets of his beautiful island home. Markos Margiolakis is the manager of man...
Football food – your snacks for EURO 2016, sorted
We’re football crazy, we’re football mad… The sweepstakes are high and we have been plotting our schedules around game days for the last few weeks. Beers are bought, flags are flying, it’s all prepped, except t...