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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 California Wine Country or down the coast. Choose your class of car — including Lamborghinis, Porsches and more — and set off on the weekend drive of a lifetime. Here’s five reasons why you should say yes, and press…. the petal to the metal, duh.

1 Chilling in Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley has some of the most beautiful stretches of road in the United States (and some of the most beautiful residents, naturally). So if you’re embarking on one of the most legendary drives in the world…you should really be driving one of the most impressive cars. Club Sportiva has been making that ambition a reality for drivers since 2003, with an eye toward bringing luxurious autos to a mass audience.
 

 2 Getting to pretend you’re a celeb in a Cribs-worthy ride. 
The power of a serious engine revving is no joking matter. I think it’s safe to say I caught the bug at Skip Barber and am now a full blown car-a-holic. With three classes of cars to choose from, there’s something for everyone —  the Connoisseur Collection, the Elite Collection and the Enthusiast Collection. Details: Porsche 550 Spyder Replica, Lotus Elite, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Ferrari F430 Coupe, to name a few….

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oundup of my favorite things this week…. follow it, don’t judge it.

Music. @Gregori Klosman.
Born in Paris, Gregori Klosman is rising in the House music scene. Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve probably heard of a little track called “F**king Down” with Tristan Graner… ring a bell? With influencers from Daft Punk to French Touch, Klosman is summouning sorte of sorts,  from disco to jazz, funk to electro. The first time I heard “Bombata” I smiled from ear-to-ear, on repeat. And he’s cute to boot. If only he fit in my iPod. 

“Bombata”

“F**king Down”

Hotel. @Hyatt Regency Oubaai.
Part of an upscale 316-acre residential development overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean, the posh 100-room Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa is barely a year old and already a big success. The location near revered surfer beach Herolds Bay is stunning; it’s where mountains tumble into the sea near a long stretch of golden sand. Add a championship golf course, and this five-star resort is turning the sleepy area into a must stay. 

Fall in love with the view at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai on Jetsetter.com!

Art. Ralph Lauren Garage.
A 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa from the 60’s; a 1938 Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia Spyder; a 1929 Bentley 4¼4 Litre Blower. Pinch Me. That’s what Tobb Eberle from Vanity Fair must have been thinking as he photographed the museum-like motor shrine of Ralph Lauren. Breathtaking, and as sexy as the man himself. No, sexier. 

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I’m on the road in Spain, so we’re doing things a bit different this week. Take a trip from Madrid to Elciego… After all, what kind of bad blogger would I be, if I didn’t take you with me? Follow it, don’t judge it. 

Road. Madrid to Elciego.

Time: 3 Hours, 48 Minutes.
Driver: Duh, me. 
Passengers: @Kirakaplan & @Teeter 

Step 1. Leave the airport (with two girls in tow).
Step 2. Get the embarrassingly automatic car (what can I say, I’m from Miami.) 
Step 3. Hit the road towards the medieval town of Elciego in Northern Spain. This is Basque Country, where limestone mountain ranges and chamomile valleys whisper a story of a vibrant culture and great history. It’s a place where family recipes and traditions are passed down from one generation to the next; where food is King and wine… well she’s the Queen. 

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