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Everyone has a holiday personality. Happiest in a heritage hideaway with space for the whole family? You might be the Knight. Feel most yourself enjoying long dinners with that special someone? You could be the Romantic. Drawn to relaxation, wellness, and a villa that comes alive after dark? You’re probably the Yogi. Or maybe you’re the Mime, always hunting out culture, quiet corners, and the kind of places that turn every day into a story worth bringing home.
Take our quiz to discover your holiday personality, then browse our choices for the perfect fit. Because whatever you’re into… you’ll find it at Oliver’s Travels.

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The Knight

Knights have a soft spot for places with history and heart, where the walls tell stories and the views stretch for miles. These villas are full of heritage charm, character-filled interiors, and space for the whole family to share unforgettable moments.

 

Choose: Loire Valley, Scottish Highlands, Burgundy, Cotswolds, Umbria, Amalfi Coast, Dalmatian Coast, Corfu, Lake District, Provence, Algarve, Cornwall, Normandy, Galicia

 

Filmed at Chateau Des Poetes Keep, Loire Valley

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The Romantic

Romantics fall for places that feel cinematic: sunset terraces, sea-view balconies, and corners made for slow mornings together. These villas are all about soft light, intimate spaces, and long dinners that turn into longer conversations. The perfect backdrop for making memories with your favourite person.

 

Choose: Santorini, Italian Lakes, St Lucia, Loire Valley, Tuscany, Brittany, Andalucia, Annecy, Sardinia, Lefkada, Koh Samui, San Sebastián, Crete, Sicily, Menorca

 

Filmed at La Rustica, Umbria

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The Yogi

Yogis gravitate toward villas that balance calm with quiet energy, places where design feels intentional, mornings unfold gently, and evenings carry a little sparkle. These escapes blend wellness, wow-factor, and room to reconnect, so you can unwind, celebrate, and breathe a little deeper.

Choose: Provence, Costa Brava, Marrakech, Mykonos, Ibiza, Aquitaine, Sardinia, Cyprus, Antigua, Halkidiki, Piedmont, French Riviera, Mallorca, Sussex

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The Mime

Mimes are drawn to story-soaked cities, hushed libraries, tiny bookshops, forgotten staircases that creak with character. They gravitate toward escapes that feel like tales worth collecting. These trips are all about slowing down, wandering through destinations that feel alive, and noticing the magic. Perfect for seekers of quiet beauty, meaningful moments, and the little details that make a place unforgettable.

 

Choose: Barcelona,  Paris, Lisbon, Marrakech, Edinburgh, Provence, Tuscany, Brittany, Galicia, San Sebastián, Umbria, Porto, Dubrovnik

 

Filmed at Chateau Des Poetes Keep, Loire Valley

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