Olegana Travel Blog
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2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland: your luxury travel guide to golf’s biggest event
Planning a luxury trip to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland? Our travel guide covers the best hotels near Adare, private driver bookings, VIP hospitality packages, and how to build an unforgettable Ireland itinerary around golf’s biggest event.
Hidden gems in Portugal: 5 places most visitors never reach
Lisbon and Porto are wonderful, and they are also where everyone goes. These five places sit an hour or two off the main route, from a fishing village with the biggest waves on earth to Portugal's only national park, and they are the ones my clients end up talking about a year later.
Luxury Milan travel: the Italy you haven't seen yet
A family embroidery atelier that supplies the fashion houses. A 1930s villa with a swimming pool and a winter garden. Verdi's Milan, told by a musicologist. If you think you've already done Italy, you haven't met this city yet.
Extraordinary travel experiences worth building an entire trip around
Sleep inside a 1,200-year-old monastery. Float between two tectonic plates. Sit three metres from a wild gorilla family. These are the rare, access-driven experiences worth crossing the world for, and how a luxury travel advisor makes them real.
West Liguria: the luxury Italian Riviera beyond Cinque Terre
Monet's bridge in a medieval village. Taggiasca olive oil from centuries-old trees. Rossese wine almost no one outside Liguria has tasted. And a twenty-kilometre coastal cycling path on a former railway line. This is the Italian Riviera for travelers who have outgrown Cinque Terre.
Luxury Croatia travel guide: the Dalmatian coast, islands, and Istria
Most people plan Croatia around Dubrovnik and stop there. But this country has an extraordinary coastline, a food and wine culture that rivals Italy, and more than a thousand islands most visitors never see. Here’s what a well-planned Croatia trip actually looks like.
Make time for you! Podcast episodes every woman 50+ should hear before planning her next solo trip
Travel is more than movement. It’s a return to yourself. And for women 50+, it starts to mean something deeper. It becomes about clarity, confidence, wellbeing, and finally saying yes to the things you’ve been putting off for years. That’s exactly what Olegana Travel Boutique's acclaimed podcast for women solo travelers 50+, Sign Your Own Permission Slip, speaks about.
Why smart travelers work with a luxury travel advisor in 2026 (especially right now)
The world is louder than usual right now. But the clients who are traveling the best this year are the ones who stopped planning alone. Here is what a luxury travel advisor actually does in a moment like this.
The 2026 solar eclipse: Why Iceland is the most extraordinary place on earth to watch the sky go dark
On August 12, 2026, the sky will go dark over Iceland and Greenland for a few extraordinary minutes. I've been planning this for my clients since the path was first confirmed, and what I can tell you is this: there's no more powerful place on Earth to watch a total solar eclipse than standing on the edge of an Icelandic lava field, or sailing through a Greenlandic fjord, as totality arrives.
Luxury travel in the Dolomites: your guide to Trentino and South Tyrol
Most people picture Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast when they imagine luxury Italy. The Dolomites are a different kind of extraordinary: wilder, quieter, and layered with Alpine culture, world-class food, and a landscape that genuinely earns every superlative.
Santorini honeymoon guide: How to experience Greece’s most romantic island the right way
A private sunset catamaran through the caldera. Assyrtiko wine tasted barrel to barrel. A cave hotel with a plunge pool overlooking the Aegean. And a 3,600-year-old city buried under volcanic ash. Here’s how to plan a Santorini honeymoon that goes deeper than the Instagram version.
Furore Grand Hotel on the Amalfi Coast: the luxury stay that could shape your entire Italy trip
35 rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant with 18 seats, the largest spa on the Amalfi Coast, and a location that makes you forget Positano exists. Here’s why I’m recommending it to every couple heading to Italy. If you’re dreaming of the Amalfi Coast but want something that feels more refined than frantic, Furore Grand Hotel deserves your attention.
Aberdeenshire Scotland: the ultimate luxury golf and whisky escape
Championship links, exceptional whisky, dramatic coastline, and castle-rich landscapes, Aberdeenshire is Scotland’s most compelling luxury destination for golfers, couples, and private groups seeking something beyond the obvious.
10 things you (probably) didn’t know about Croatia
Croatia has earned its place as one of Europe's most sought-after summer destinations. The coastline is extraordinary, the cities are genuinely beautiful, and the food is far better than most travelers expect.
Off the beaten path in Spain: Salamanca
133 miles northwest of Madrid, Spain, and 200 miles east of Porto, Portugal, lies the beautiful medieval Spanish town of Salamanca. Salamanca is a city where time slows down, where history and modern life blend seamlessly, and where every corner has a story to tell. Whether you are a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking for an authentic Spanish experience, Salamanca is a destination worth adding to your itinerary.
World’s most romantic towns
Valentines Day is almost here and now is the ideal time to plan and book that dreamy getaway for two! For a truly magical Valentine’s Day, indulge in a getaway to some of the world’s most romantic spots. Picture the breathtaking landscapes of Santorini, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Aegean Sea and picturesque sunsets. France or Italy offer the perfect blend of romance and culture, with iconic landmarks and charming cobblestone streets.