The Best Group Activities for Grown-Ups in the South of France
One of the best kinds of holiday you can take is one that takes full advantage of the company of your friends. Whatever your age, taking a break with a few close buddies provides a great opportunity to...
View ArticleUnmissable European Events and Festivals in August
August is a great month to go on holiday at one of our holiday villas! The European summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school so it’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a family...
View ArticleTeam Travels : The Cotswolds
Tell us where you’ve been… I wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city so I took a quick road trip from London and stayed in Cheltenham in the Cotswolds – with a few pit (cake) – stops...
View ArticleThe Local’s Guide to Authentic Tuscany
Tuscany is just one of those destinations that makes everyone go glassy-eyed as soon as they hear the name. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy a stay at one of the many beautiful luxury villas...
View ArticleTeam Travels : Mykonos and Santorini
Seeing as renting out holiday homes is kind of our thing, it’s hardly surprising that our staff are pretty keen travellers too. When they head off on their jollies we always like to hear what they...
View ArticleVia Umbria: Discovering the Best of the Green Heart of Italy
Here at Oliver’s Travels we do a brisk trade in our luxury villas in Umbria. It isn’t hard to see why – there’s astoundingly beautiful countryside with peerless arable lands that produces some true...
View ArticleUnmissable European Events and Festivals in September
With schools opening again and the onset of autumn, September’s a great time to get away if you’re looking for a quieter holiday. The high season is coming to a close so you may well snag yourself a...
View ArticleThe Local’s Guide to Authentic Burgundy
Heading to one of our luxury villas in Burgundy? Lucky you! It’s a gorgeous region with plenty going for it – but why listen to us? We’ve been out and about again talking to people in the know, and we...
View ArticleTaste of Italy – Rabbit Pappardelle Recipe
One of the best things about renting out one of our villas in Italy is the chance to experience the best of Italian food, freshly made with the finest ingredients. We’re all about exploring the best of...
View ArticleTeam Travels : Heart of England
It’s that time again – one of our intrepid members of staff has been out and about enjoying the places where you’ll find some of our luxury holiday home rentals. For this exciting installment, our...
View ArticleUnmissable European Events and Festivals in October
October doesn’t really scream “Holiday Time!” in the same way those showboating, sunnier months like July and August do. The weather starts taking a turn for the chillier, the days get darker earlier...
View ArticleTeam Travels : Ibiza
As you can imagine, everyone who works at Oliver’s Travels is passionate about travel. Whenever one of the team gets back into the office after an adventure abroad or at home, we’re ready and waiting...
View ArticleFoodie Tuesday: La Belle Assiette
We’ve partnered up with La Belle Assiette for our fantastic new chef service, which is offering lucky customers the chance to hire a professional chef for their holiday – whether that’s just for an...
View ArticleBest Food Experiences in Mallorca
Mallorcan cuisine shares many influences with Spain – pork, olive oil, garlic and peppers are all staples. The island loves fish and seafood too, particularly sea bass, lobster and prawns. In fact, one...
View ArticleTeam Travels: South of England
In order to help our customers choose the perfect accommodation, we send our team out to scope out our properties and make sure we’ve got as much info on them as possible. We also get amazing photos so...
View ArticleBest Food Experiences in Aquitaine
Aquitaine is perfect if your kind of holiday involves sampling some fine foods and even finer wines! Boasting one of the world’s most famous wine towns in Saint-Émilion and a range of fantastic...
View ArticleBest Foodie Experiences in Dordogne
A big part of any proper holiday is taking time out to enjoy what your chosen destination has to offer, and that’s never more true of the food of the drink on offer in somewhere like France. If you’re...
View ArticleTop 10 Experiences in the Canary Islands
We might be the experts when it comes to accommodation, but we want to make sure that people have plenty of exciting activities to choose from when they book one of our fabulous properties. If you’re...
View ArticleBest Foodie Experiences in Tuscany
If you’re the kind of person who likes their food, Tuscany is pretty much a dream destination. Though Italy’s cuisine is popular all over the world, the freshest and most authentic dishes can only...
View ArticleBest Foodie Experiences in Loire Valley
Tasting everything France has to offer will be a big part of any holiday to the country – and if you’re visiting one of our luxury villas in the Loire Valley the opportunities for gourmet indulgence...
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