Learn from a pro how to drive a race car during the Waldorf Astoria Driving Experience, offered Oct. 15-20 at La Quinta Resort & Club. The lodging package for two ($1,258) includes the three-hour class in a supercharged auto and a pit stop in the spa. www.laquintaresort.com/stay/special-offers. Renowned for its biodiversity, the island boasts seven species of baobabs, including the giant Grandidier's baobab, considered a sacred source of food.