Olegana Travel Blog
Tailored tips and inspiration for honeymoons, luxury trips, family vacations, and exclusive European group tours.
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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.
2027 Ryder cup at Adare Manor, Ireland: your luxury travel guide to golf’s biggest event
Hotels, drivers, VIP hospitality, and how to build an unforgettable Ireland trip around the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup. If you’re a golf fan, September 2027 should already be circled on your calendar. If it’s not let me fix that. The 2027 Ryder Cup is coming to Ireland. Specifically, to Adare Manor in County Limerick an 840-acre Gothic estate with a Tom Fazio-redesigned championship golf course, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a La Mer spa, and the kind of setting that makes you question whether you’re still on Earth. It’s the first time Ireland has hosted the Ryder Cup since 2006, it’s the 100th anniversary of the competition, and Europe will be defending after their stunning victory on American soil in 2025.
Safari & Asia travel: why solo women, couples, and families are looking beyond Europe
Slow travel, solo women’s journeys, family safaris, and the big news we’ve been dying to share.
I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you, coming from a European travel specialist: some of the most exciting trips I’m hearing about right now aren’t in Italy, Spain, or the UK. They’re in Kenya. Vietnam. Japan. Thailand. South Africa.
I’ve been getting more and more inquiries from clients asking about safaris, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Women traveling solo or families looking for a trip that goes beyond the beach resort. Couples who’ve done Europe and want something that shakes their world a little.
Luxury Puglia, Italy: the insider’s guide to planning a trip that feels like a secret
Olive trees over 3,000 years old. Pasta made with a real nonna in Bari Vecchia. Dinner with a Puglian family in a masseria. And the birthplace of focaccia, mozzarella, and burrata — not the restaurant version, the actual source. This is how to plan Puglia right.
Let me tell you something about Puglia that most travel sites won’t: this is the region that ruins you for everywhere else.
The heel of Italy’s boot. The place where the light falls differently, where the olive trees are so ancient they feel like witnesses to history — some over 3,000 years old, and standing next to them stops you mid-sentence. Where you eat the best burrata of your life in a little square and can’t quite believe this all exists.
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.
Luxury travel in the Dolomites: discover Trentino and South Tyrol
Most people picture Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast when they think of luxury travel in Italy. The Dolomites have a different kind of magic. Wilder, quieter, more layered. And once you have experienced them properly, nothing else quite compares. Here is what the Dolomites actually offer, and why they belong on a serious Italy itinerary.
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’re a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking for an authentic Spanish experience, Salamanca is a destination worth adding to your itinerary. Salamanca Spain travel, off the beaten path Spain, things to do Salamanca, Spain hidden gems
Top 5 things to do on the Amalfi Coast as a local
The Amalfi Coast in Italy is one of the most scenic places to visit in Europe. Skip the crowds and experience this coast as the locals do. Amalfi Coast travel tips, things to do Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast local guide, Italy luxury travel
World’s most romantic towns
Valentine's 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. most romantic towns Europe, romantic travel destinations, honeymoon destinations Europe, couples travel
24 trips of a lifetime or where to vacation every month of the year
Do you want to travel every month of the year? Check out our list of suggested destinations based on the months of the year.
5 hidden gems not to miss in Portugal
Are you looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences on your trip through Portugal? Check out these 5 hidden gems not to be missed!