Oliver’s Travels, a leading specialist in luxury villa holidays, is excited to announce its acquisition of Menorca Private Owners, a luxury villa rental operator based in Menorca, Spain. This strategic move is Oliver’s Travel’s largest acquisition to date, adding 32 new homes to its portfolio, with a total of 159 villas on the island of Menorca.
Founded by Oliver Bell and Ravi Sabharwal in 2003, Oliver’s Travels is a specialist in extraordinary holiday rentals. The focus is on quirky, lavish, one-of-a-kind places to stay in the UK, Europe and internationally including villas, châteaux, castles, stately homes, beach huts, hobbit houses, ski chalets and cottages. Oliver’s Travels specialises in personalised service and local knowledge.
A concierge team is on hand to cater to all guests’ needs and chef services, food delivery, fridge stocking, spa treatments, airport transfers, maid service, local excursions and much more can all be arranged.
Best Global Villa Rental Company in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Oliver’s Travels was voted the Best Global Villa Rental Company in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, as well as having been listed in the top 10 in 2019, 2020, 2021 and runner up in 2022, and 2023. The company was runner-up for ‘Best Villa Operator’ in The Times Travel Awards in 2024 as well as runner-up in the Best Villa Operator’ category at The Telegraph Travel Awards 2023. The company has consistently received praise and accolades and was included in ‘Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100’ companies in December 2019 which ranks private companies with the fastest-growing sales. Oliver’s Travels is also a successful partner of Homes & Villas for Marriott International.
Acquisition of Menorca Private Owners, a luxury villa rental operator in Menorca
Oliver’s Travels Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Menorca Private Owners.
This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Oliver’s Travels’ ambitious growth strategy, broadening its offerings and solidifying its status as the UK’s leading provider of handpicked villas. By integrating the stunning villas from Menorca Private Owners, the company is set to deliver a more diverse offering of luxury rental options to its discerning clientele. These newly added homes capture the elegance and charm of the region, promising guests a truly unique and memorable holiday experience.
Oliver Bell, Co-Founder of Oliver’s Travels, commented on the acquisition: “We are delighted to announce our second acquisition of the year, further expanding our presence in the beautiful region of Menorca. This strategic move not only adds a stunning collection of villas to our portfolio but also underscores our commitment to offering unparalleled experiences in one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. We welcome the talented team from Menorca Private Owners and look forward to the exciting opportunities this partnership will bring to our valued customers.”
Pete Perera, Managing Director of Menorca Private Owners commented: “I’m excited by the opportunity to grow the business and continue to be part of the MPO family, I know I speak for the entire team, that the business has been left in great hands and will continue to deliver the personal service our owners and travelling clients know us for.”
Oliver’s Travels now with 1,400+ holiday homes in Spain
With this acquisition, Oliver’s Travels now boasts over 1,400 holiday homes in Spain alone. The company continues to focus on its vision for growth and excellence, expanding its footprint in the luxury holiday rental market. Actively pursuing more strategic acquisitions internationally, Oliver’s Travels expects to announce additional acquisitions before the end of the year.
