Skip to main content

3 Luxury Hotel and Car Packages to Consider for Your Next Trip

A trip can be made better with a little time behind the wheel. No matter how nice the hotel is — no matter how much you might never want to leave — there’s something about being able to jump in the car and just go. These three hotel and car packages offer the best of both worlds, including world-class lodging and a beautiful set of wheels to boot.

Greydon House (Nantucket, Massachusetts)

Greydon House (Nantucket, Massachusetts)
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Nantucket is infinitely walkable, and its charming cobblestone streets convince most tourists to explore the tiny island on foot. Considering visitors must transport their own car to the island via ferry, many won’t bother with the inconvenience. The island’s newest boutique hotel, Greydon House, eliminates that headache with the aptly named Greydon House Car Package. In partnership with Audi, the deal provides hotel guests with a 2017 Audi Q7 and a driver, a curated picnic hamper from Michelin-starred Chef Marcus Gleadow-Ware, and seasonal gear, like blankets and baskets for apple-picking.

Recommended Videos

The Peninsula (Beverly Hills, California)

The Peninsula (Beverly Hills, California)
Image used with permission by copyright holder

The Peninsula is a 150-year-old brand with hotels in the world’s swankiest cities, from Beijing to Paris to New York. Even amid the extravagant luxury of Beverly Hills, the hotel stands out. It’s difficult to imagine anyone actually wanting to leave the hotel grounds, but, for those who might, there’s the Escape to Xanadu: Malibu Surf, Sand, and Sun Package. On this bucket-list-worthy day trip, guests journey via Rolls-Royce up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu. There, you’ll spend the day relaxing at Xanadu, a stunning oceanfront house once owned by actress Olivia Newton-John. Peninsula hotel staff, including a personal chef, facilitate an entire day at the house with swimming, surfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, plus a three-course lunch and bespoke cocktails. The price of admission is just as over-the-top as the package itself: $10,800 (per couple).

Grace Vanderbilt (Newport, Rhode Island)

Grace Vanderbilt (Newport, Rhode Island)
Image used with permission by copyright holder

No East Coast destination epitomizes the absurd wealth of the Gilded Age like Newport. This iconic Rhode Island city is home to some of the most stunning 19th- and 20th-century mansions in the country. The Grace Vanderbilt knows the best way to explore the town in style is in a classic sports car. In partnership with Boston-based Fuel Fanatic, the Vintage Vanderbilt package hooks guests up with a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the luxurious Breakers mansion, plus a relaxed, three-hour tour of Newport, including a personally prepared picnic lunch from a 1920s Gilded Age menu. The best part? Guests have their pick of a 1960 Ford Thunderbird, a 1963 Porsche 356, or a 966 Volvo P1800 to cruise the town.

Mike Richard
Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South…
The best view of Washington’s Blue Mountains is at a barely year-old estate
Echolands is worth the scenic stop on your next visit to the Walla Walla Valley
A glass of wine in front of the Blue Mountains of Washington

My thoughts on the best view in Washington wine? It opened its doors in April 2024 in the Walla Walla Valley’s Mill Creek subregion. That’s when Echolands Winery unveiled a new panoramic tasting room, with the iconic Blue Mountains rising behind a medley of grapes and golden wheat.

Founders Doug Frost (holding the distinction of Master Sommelier and Master of Wine) and conservation-focused investor Brad Bergman started Echolands in 2018 and opened their downtown tasting room in 2022, nestled just a block from Walla Walla’s Main Street.

Read more
Pickathon returns to Oregon with forest feasts and a killer music lineup
This Oregon fest mixes live music, DJs, and five epic forest dinners
Pickathon

One of Oregon’s most beloved festivals is back, and it’s bigger, tastier, and more immersive than ever. Pickathon, the independent music and arts festival held at Pendarvis Farm just outside Portland, returns July 31 to August 3 to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a weekend of performances, forested stages, and intimate chef-driven dining experiences.

This year’s lineup features more than 55 artists performing across nine art-filled stages tucked into the woods. But the magic of Pickathon doesn’t stop at the music, its Curation Series is making a much-anticipated return, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that combines world-class food and live music deep in the Oregon forest.

Read more
The best hidden gem in Europe for summer 2025 is this Portuguese town
Tomar, Portugal was named Europe’s best hidden summer gem for 2025
Tomar, Portugal

With travel to Europe booming and overtourism sparking protests in parts of Spain and other major European cities, many savvy travelers are turning their attention to lesser-known destinations. Enter Tomar, Portugal, a quiet town that’s just been named the top hidden gem in Europe for summer 2025, according to a new study by property rental platform HomeToGo.

HomeToGo ranked destinations that offer stunning scenery, fascinating history, delicious food, and cultural appeal, all without the overwhelming crowds or sky-high prices of Europe’s major cities. Topping the list is Tomar, a town of just 20,000 people located inland between Lisbon and Porto (and closer to Lisbon). Despite its small size, Tomar holds a huge piece of European history: it was once the headquarters of the Knights Templar, and today still boasts one of the best-preserved Templar castles and churches in the world.

Read more