For most people, a car is just something that you drive to get you from one place to another. But for car enthusiasts out there, these vehicles are marvels of engineering and true works of art. Fueled by their desire for speed, serious car enthusiasts are usually on the hunt for full-throttle adventures. They would travel to far-flung destinations to witness car shows and visit museums and exhibits dedicated to cars. Others would travel to interesting places for an epic road trip.
If you consider yourself a car lover and you’re not sure where to go on your next vacation, check out these luxury holidays dedicated to car lovers like you.
- Alaska
Alaska is home to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, a resort museum that offers guided tours to its interesting exhibit of historic automobiles and post-Gold Rush heritage cars. If you’re a diehard car lover, Alaska would be a great destination to consider for your next holiday.
For those who wanted to go on a scenic road adventure in Alaska, there are several self-drive tour packages that you can book. These holiday packages already include a rental car of your choice plus accommodations and activities. Since you will be driving your own car, you can travel as you please, while still enjoying a well-planned itinerary.
You can choose from a wide variety of self-drive tour packages for your Alaskan road trip. There are tour packages that will include a stop at some of the state’s most popular attractions, such as Denali Park, Seward, and Girdwood. If you prefer to drive through the glaciers and wilderness, there’s also a tour for this. For those who wanted to explore off the beaten path, rent a 4×4 car and drive into Alaska’s remote highways, from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
- USA
The United States has a very interesting car culture, but that’s not the only reason why every car lover should visit this massive country. All over the US, you will find car museums, race tracks, and other interesting places dedicated to automotive artistry. What’s more, you can go on a road trip all over the country while driving your favorite car. Driving across the United States is a fun experience. You’ll be passing through a vast array of stunning landscapes that includes scenic valleys, beautiful oceans, rugged cliffs, lush forestry, and vast desert terrains.
Another great thing about choosing the US for your car-themed holiday is that you will have plenty of options for your luxury travel across the USA via automobile. You can drive in a luxury automobile of your choice, from Aston Martin to Ferrari or Lamborghini. Most of the luxury car rental companies in the US have an entire fleet of sleek, luxury, and exotic cars for your epic road trip across the country.
- South Africa
South Africa’s varied landscapes, from pristine coastlines to charming small towns and an abundance of vast open spaces have made the country to become one of the world’s top destinations for road trips. What’s great about driving around South Africa is that you will have plenty of route options to choose from. The most popular of these is the Garden Route, which consists of a 200 km stretch of picturesque roads, starting from the N2 highway on Mossel Bay going to the Storms River Mouth on the Eastern Cape. Famous for its lush and varied vegetation, the Garden Route will take you to South Africa’s most picturesque beaches, scenic lagoons and lakes, and dense mountain forests.
Aside from the exciting road trip, another great reason for car lovers to visit South Africa is that it’s home to an array of exciting car museums. The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a must-see. It houses an impressive collection of vehicles, from an 1898 Beeston motor tricycle to a Ferrari Enzo supercar. If you’re into vintage cars, the Wijnland Auto Museum is what you should visit. Located in Cape Town, the museum features a unique collection of sports cars, classic cars, and even an airplane.
- Italy
Italy is home to some of the world’s most popular automobile makers such as Lamborghini and Ferrari, so it doesn’t come as a surprise why many car lovers would dream of visiting this beautiful European country. But there are many other reasons why the country is a fantastic destination for car lovers of all kinds.
First of all, Italy hosts one of the world’s most popular international auto racing events, the Italian Grand Prix. Witnessing this famous event in person is a dream for many car lovers. Another reason why car and Grand Prix enthusiasts should choose a Grand Prix driving holiday around Italy. It’s one of the most interesting places to go on a road trip, especially along the roads between the towns of Amalfi and Sorrento. While in Italy, car lovers will also have the opportunity to visit the site of the “big three” car companies. These are companies behind the famous luxury car brands, Lamborghini, Pagani, and Ferrari. They have museums in the area close to Modena, which is famously known as the “Motor Valley”.
- New Zealand
A road trip across New Zealand is something that you will treasure for the rest of your life! No other country in the world can compare to the ethereal beauty of New Zealand’s scenic landscapes. Aside from the picturesque views that you could encounter on the North and South Islands of the country, you will also have a chance to immerse yourself in the Maori culture while indulging in the allures of its main cities and exploring countless natural wonders.
Car lovers will delight in a New Zealand road trip that includes a visit to the gorgeous Lake Pukaki in Mackenzie, hiking around the Coronet Peak and Crown Range, and discovering the thermal wonderlands in Rotorua. Of course, the best way to experience New Zealand’s gorgeous landscapes is behind the wheel of your favorite luxury car. Renting a car for your road trip in New Zealand should be easy as you will find plenty of companies that offer a variety of luxury cars for rental, from sports cars, convertibles to sedans and luxury SUVs.
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