Curated road trips and bespoke vehicles following itineraries from by top hotel and automotive brands – including Aman, Mercedes, Lexus and Four Seasons – are a hot trend in luxury travel. If you’re ready to hit the road, alone or with your squad, have a look at these amazing curated road trips and scenic luxury driving vacation itineraries for 2022.
what are the best luxury curated road trips to take in 2022?
Self-driving luxury road trips have experienced a remarkable boom since the arrival of the global coronavirus pandemic. Even the wealthiest travelers aren’t keen on shared spaces (even First Class feels too crowded when you’re afraid of getting sick or hate wearing a mask for several hours).
Curated road trips with luxury hotel and automotive brands are a trend in travel in 2022.
So when they’re not flying private, elite travelers are increasingly taking to the road in either bespoke vehicles or carefully edited itineraries that allow them to relax and enjoy the ride. Which is a great way to have a lower-risk luxury experience. Plus the pandemic puppies and quarantine kittens can come along, too!
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Here are some of the best options if you’re keen to hit the road but want concierge level support and insights all along the way. Because in the right hands, even a prosaic domestic road trip can be transformed into an ultra-luxury experience.
Top luxury hotel road trips for a curated driving vacation in 2022
1. “Remarkable Drives of Discovery” with Auberge, Mercedes and Black Tomato
Auberge Resorts Collection, Black Tomato, and Mercedes-Benz have formed a partnership to curate five luxurious road trip itineraries throughout the United States.
The one that caught our eye is the 10-day trip across Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. It begins at The Lodge at Blue Sky, and descends from the height of the Rockies to the depths of the Rio Grande – passing through Telluride’s backcountry and the cultural joys of Santa Fe.
Cost: from $10,950 per person.
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2. Aman Driving Journeys
Aman Driving Journeys gives guests a chance to drive high-end sports cars, SUVs, or classic cars on three to five-day trips using an Aman property as a base.
The trips have an ultra-local focus. And it’s a pretty creative approach. Each guest gets a personalized iPhone with recommendations for off-the-beaten-track coffee shops, galleries and photo opportunities.
Monument Valley.
For example, from base camp Amangiri, you can explore the Utah wildlife in Escalante National Park, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon with speedboat excursions on Lake Powell and a helicopter ride to Tower Butte for sunrise yoga built-in.
3. “The Scenic Route” With Four Seasons Hotels
In 2021 the Four Seasons launched a new collection of European road trips as the continent slowly reopens to international travel.
Curated road trips with luxury hotel and automotive brands are a trend in travel in 2022.
We’re already dreaming of the curated trip from Paris to the French Riviera. Take the iconic French N7, better known as The Holiday Route (Route des Vacances), between the City of Lights and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It’s a 10-hour drive by car and it sounds magical.
The Route des Vacances in France.
Or maybe the Prague to Budapest itinerary, which includes a stop at a small village called Lednice that’s home to a 12th-century chateau.
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4. Porsche Travel Experience.
Porsche enthusiasts can book an all-inclusive road trip directly through the manufacturer as part of their Porsche Travel Experience program. Join these group rallies for a turn behind the wheel of the latest Porsche vehicles. Itineraries built around scenic drives and luxe accommodations.
For example, this year Porsche is offering a Northeast tour between New York and Vermont in the fall designed to maximize foliage viewing. And a Route 66 tour through Arizona.
5. Airstream x Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer
If you’re confident about where you want to go, but are looking to upgrade the luxury level of your wheels, consider the new partnership between Airstream and Pottery Barn. The collab is around a travel trailer that is more than Instagram-ready.
Airstream x Pottery Barn travel trailer. Photo Courtesy of the the brands.
The 28-foot travel trailer is outfitted with custom furniture based on best-selling Pottery Barn designs. There are bespoke storage solutions and the aesthetic is clean and minimalist. The trailer sleeps 5 comfortably.
Cost: starting at $145,500.
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6. “Retreats in Motion” with Lexus
Lexus has launched wellness-focused road trips on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. that include luxury hotel stays and loaner cars. The itineraries are for a five-day, four-night “driving retreat” in the new 2021 Lexus IS. Guests drive between two of the brand’s luxury hotel partners, and along the way they can take part in curated self-care activities by its partner, mindbodygreen.
Curated road trips with luxury hotel and automotive brands are a trend in travel in 2021.
The program has three California-based itineraries, with hotel pairs including drives between Cavallo Point Lodge to the Post Ranch Inn; Bardessono Hotel & Spa to Pebble Beach Resorts; and Terranea Resort to the Post Ranch Inn.
On the East Coast, guests will travel between XV Beacon in downtown Boston and the Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On the way, they can listen to a curated list of podcasts on sustainability, pause for a guided walking meditation with an expert teacher.
Cost: $2,700 for two guests for a five-day, four-night stay.
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7. EagleRider motorcycle tours.
EagleRider, which rents out hundreds of Harley Davidsons across the country, offers guided motorcycle tours. Choose from dozens of itineraries. Fees include bike rentals, gear, hotels, and additional activities. Riders can also book self-guided solo ventures, or work with the company to create a custom trip.
8. Marriott x Quintessentially
Marriott’s corporate portfolio includes luxury brands like the Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, EDITION and W Hotels. The brands will partner with digital concierge Quintessentially – the company will curate unique luxury experiences in each of the destinations.
Among the offerings are a drive from Rancho Mirage to the Sonoran Desert, with stops for horseback riding along the historic Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, mountain biking in Palm Springs and a classic cattle drive in Scottsdale.
Curated road trips with luxury hotel and automotive brands are a trend in travel in 2021, and Aman, Lexus and Four Seasons are among the best.
And “Classic Italy,” which includes a guided walking tour of Venice, an afterhours tour of Florence by river cruise, a tour of the Palazzo Corsini followed by a visit to Europe’s largest private garden. And an early morning, private visit to the Sistine Chapel.
Curated road trips with luxury hotel and automotive brands are a trend in travel in 2021, and Aman, Lexus and Four Seasons are among the best.
Cost: just over $10,000 for two guests, depending on the itinerary.
Top luxury hotel road trips for a curated driving vacation in 2022
Curated road trips and bespoke vehicles are the new trend in luxury travel in 2022, and Aman, Lexus and Four Seasons are among the best. What do you think, dear reader? Ready to hit the road?
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