Scenic Drives

Ireland: Top Road Trip Island

The island of Ireland is small; yet driving it affords wide and varied scenic drives. The eastern coast is lined with sandy beaches and the “Garden of Ireland”, County Wicklow. The southern coast boasts a different kind of beauty, while the Atlantic west coast is rugged and stunning; the north again has its own kind of beauty including the volcanic rock formation “Giants Causeway” rising out of the ocean. The midlands are flat, rolling green, with many old stately homes and gardens, a highlight being Birr Castle with its Galaxy themed garden.

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Amalfi Coast, Italy

Drive this stretch of coastline in the Sorrento Peninsula overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean on Italys west coast. Begin in the city of Sorrento and drive southwards to Salerno. The roads are narrow and winding, known to be a challenging and exciting drive. Along the Amalfi Coast way you will pass through several coastal towns built in classic Italian style, which seem to roll down the cliffs into the water.

Great Routes of Germany

There are many sign-posted road trip choices in Germany, each with great facilities along the way. The Castle Road takes you from one fairy tale castle to the next. The Black Forest High Road runs along mountain ridges and down into stunning ravines through the thick wooded conifer forests known as the Black Forest. Stop off to enjoy the regions signature dessert, the Black Forest Gateaux. For romance lovers, choose the medieval charm of the Romantic Road, or explore the Wurttemberg Wine Road.

North America Top Road Trips

The North American continent encompasses the USA, Canada and, set a little apart from the rest of the States, Alaska. Banff and Jasper Parks in Canada will take you through breathtaking natural scenery, including rivers, forest, rocky landscapes, canyons and glaciers. There are simply too many highlights to mention in a novel under 300 pages!

South Dakota was a central station in the Wild West of America. Legends such as Calamity Jane and Wild Bill were gunslingers on the prairie. The landscape is flat – perfect for ranches and cowboy shenanigans – then changes to thick evergreen mountains and sedimentary buttes. A stunning monument, though easily eclipsed by the natural wonders surrounding it, Mount Rushmore sits on this 560km round-trip route.

For music lovers, start in Memphis, Tennessee, and drive Highway 61 along the Mississippi River, known as the “Old Blues Highway”. The route is lined with live music venues, southern barbeque joints and opportunity to explore the history of rhythm and blues music in highlights such as the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Take your time soaking in the atmosphere and turn the car stereo up high!