Croatia’s Istria Peninsula in a Bentley

The 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has a 12-cylinder engine, quick-shifting six-speed transmission and a top speed of 195 mph. It also has advanced production techniques, like the high-temperature super-forming process borrowed from the aviation industry that shapes a single sheet of aluminum, thereby eliminating unsightly weld-sand seams from the body of the car. A variety of color choices like Moroccan Blue give it a very modern look—as do the 20-inch tires—particularly when contrasted against the ancient landscape of Istria. $3,900 per day; croatia-vip-services.com.