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At Oliver’s Travels, we’re always looking for new ways to take luxury villa stays to the next level. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest innovation: Olibot, your personal holiday assistant robot! Olibot is an all-in-one, bookable feature available at all of our villas, designed to make your stay even more effortless and indulgent. […]

The stage is set and the spotlight shines on the most extraordinary villas in our collection. Meet our most Oscar-worthy villas of 2025, a celebration of homes around the world that redefine luxury, exude charm and set the scene for unforgettable escapes. The world-renowned Academy Awards took place on 2nd March 2025, and how better […]

If you are planning your holidays in the sun and don’t want to spend too much time up in the air, chances are that you’re considering the Balearic Islands as a solid option! Only 2 hours away and boasting amazing weather, beautiful beaches and a lovely Mediterranean feel, the Balearic Islands, are the perfect sun destination […]

We’re delighted to announce that Oliver’s Travels has been recognised as the Best Villa Rental Company in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards!  This incredible accolade comes as a result of our passion for creating extraordinary holiday experiences and our commitment to offering only the finest villas in over 25 countries across the globe. […]

Guest post by Amelia Selby Europe has some classic destinations for winter sun on offer, with places like the Canary Islands, Cyprus and the southern coast of Portugal all showing 20+ degrees on the thermometer. More and more people are flocking to warmer climates during the winter months, with research revealing that nine in ten of […]

With its glitz, glamour and gossip, Netflix’s Selling Sunset has become more than just a real estate show.  Viewers have been gripped by the luxurious high-end listings of the LA-based real estate brokerage, The Oppenheim Group, since the first series in 2019. Now, with Season 8 set to be released very, very soon, we can barely […]

If a safari in South Africa is top of your travel bucket-list, you’re not alone. With over 30 million tourists desperate to spot the ‘Big Five’ every year, it’s one of the most popular reasons to visit this magnificent country. Wondering what could be more special than spying a lion on a night drive or […]

As David Attenborough recently declared that the time is now for climate action, we too are declaring a climate emergency with Tourism Declares. The Amazon and much of Australia is up in flames, the polar ice caps are melting and the temperatures are rising (hello, hot and sweaty British summers!) – it’s clear we need to take […]

It’s swimwear season and we are counting down the days til we can enjoy dazzling ocean swims, sunset boat trips, long summer days and cocktails by the pool, so we thought we’d speak to swimwear guru Arabella, of Arabella London, about the launch of her new collection.  Last year, Arabella and her team headed out […]

Those planning a great British staycation this summer needn’t make their four-legged friends ruff it in the kennels because, here at Oliver’s Travels, we are extending our five-star treatment to man’s best friend… From doggie pamper days to culinary experiences from expert chefs, our ‘It’s A Dog’s Life’ Experience certainly has the bow-wow factor! Let our team […]

March 8th marks International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate and support women, their achievements, and to raise awareness for women’s equality. In celebration of IWD we asked some of the women around the office to help us pull together a list of the ladies they love to follow (and now we love to […]

We can all agree that 2020 has been a challenging year. So, we were thrilled when we found out we were voted one of the best villa rental companies in the world at this year’s global Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards! Each time we win an award we get excited about it – but […]

Your holiday begins at the airport – the excitement kicks in, you’re all packed up and ready to go, and you can almost smell the beach. It’s not quite so simple when you have kids though – the airport turns into a hectic labyrinth of places you can lose them (a la Kevin McAllister), what […]

We all love a bit of Rick Stein – his cookbooks are a staple throughout homes in Britain and his famed restaurant in Padstow is one of our favourites to visit while exploring Cornwall in the summer. His rustic, hearty ‘unctuous’ dishes are simply mouth-watering, and we love to watch his travel shows which are […]

It’s official, Marriott International have chosen us to be one of their trusted partners for their newly launched Homes & Villas division, and we’re beyond thrilled… They set out to find properties that were beyond the ordinary and Insta worthy, and they found them through us! Marriott International have recognised that there’s a huge market […]

January 31st marks the end of the beginning to a new year, but to many of us, it means something else as well. Each year in the UK, this marks Young Carers Awareness Day – a day when we recognise the incredible efforts of the 700,000+ young people across the country who care for their […]

January is officially upon us and following the trend of years past, Brits are busier than ever booking their holiday’s aboard for the upcoming year. As they go jetting off to exotic destinations near and far, however, you might be surprised at just how many British holidaymakers make sure to take a little bit of […]

Yes, mums just wanna have fun (and sleep)! To achieve an amazing night’s sleep, get a comfortable bed from the TV Bed Store. We all know and love some mamas in need of a little break. This thought inspired us to ask two thousand UK mums all about the stresses of motherhood and their thoughts on the trend […]