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              Carmel Valley Car Experience

              Carmel, California

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              By Rob Enderle, Jetsetter Correspondent

              Since 2003, Club Sportiva has offered the Exotic Car Experience, which grants everyone their God-given right to drive an Aston Martin past lustful gazes in California. It’s true: The world’s greatest sports cars (and Bentleys and Aston Martins) are just waiting to be driven through Carmel Valley. Choose your class of car — from among Lamborghinis, Porsches and more — and set off on the weekend drive of a lifetime, with a stay at the Carmel Valley Ranch.

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              Our editors have been here and it has met our standards.

              What we love

              • Getting to pretend you're a celeb in a Cribs-worthy ride
              • Going 0–60 in a matter of seconds
              • The sound of a serious engine revving
              • Getting to drive through some of California's most gorgeous country
              • A choice of three tiers of cars makes the experience accessible to different types of drivers
              • Stay in an 800-square-foot Ranch Suite at the Carmel Valley Ranch, complete with a fireplace, private deck and soaking tub
              • Reserving a tee time at the Carmel Valley Ranch's newly renovated 18-hole golf course
              • Check out more photos of the cars on our blog, Jetsetter Passport

              What to know

              • We recommend flying into San Jose rather than San Francisco, in order to minimize mileage on your car
              • Specific car requests are based on availability; contact Club Sportiva at 866-719-1600 by March 14 to confirm your car
              • You must be at least 25 to drive
              • There is a $5,000 deposit as a preauthorization hold on your credit card
              • Drivers must have a clean driving record and insurance coverage for non-owned vehicles up to their market value
              • Children that require car seats are not permitted
              • Cars must be picked up and returned between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
              • Packages are for a minimum of two nights and two days
              • Pack in soft luggage rather than in bulky pieces; trunk space in sports cars is limited
              • Cars in the Connoisseur and Elite collections are permitted to travel 100 miles per day; cars in the Enthusiast Collection are permitted to travel 150 miles per day

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