Driving Vacations

If you love to drive

For those of you out there looking for luxury and excitement behind the wheel, opportunities abound for that special thrill of a lifetime. If your idea of the dream vacation involves high-performance cars, unbelievably scenic driving routes, and romantic vistas, leave your car in the driveway and head to Europe. But what if your high-performance car is a family four-door with rust over the wheel well? No problem. Not actually owning that high-end vehicle of your dreams is no longer a valid excuse.

Drive the Dream

How does 10 nights, five countries, spectacular scenery, Italian lakes and Alpine roads sound? Sign on the dotted line for the Alpine Express or for any of the wide array of driving holidays available through Bonne Route Luxury Driving Holidays.

Another service is Dettaglio Luxury Driving Experiences, an agency that can help you get behind the car of your dreams. With options to lease a high-performance vehicle, they can plan your itinerary, offer you a GPS, find you a bed-and-breakfast place, and they can also map out some of the most challenging highways throughout Europe. They do all the planning while you have all the fun.

What about combining the thrill of purchasing a new vehicle with the luxury of a European driving holiday? Or maybe you're thinking of test-driving a Formula One on a real track for a few laps? Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and SAAB are leading the trend in overseas delivery programs, where European holidays are paired with the purchase of a new car.

Volvo even offers a tour that allows customers to purchase an S60 R or V70 R, drive it on the German autobahns, attend a Formula One event and visit the famous Nürburgring racetrack. Lucky participants needn't worry about the track's infamously treacherous curves, as Volvo has professional driving instructors to keep you between the ditches. Since pricing and tour details are constantly being updated, visit your local dealership for all the current information.

Now go start your engine.

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