Driving To The Stars

Secret Location
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2-5 September 2027

Welcome

Join us for the classic rally of the Low Countries: Driving to the Stars. This rally commences from a secret starting location. You will be pampered daily with exquisite lunches and dinners, staying in the finest hotels, with the highlight being BRUT172, exclusively for our participants.   Enjoy pleasant conversations with the other participants with the finest wines at your fingertips. After a restful night’s sleep, you will be welcomed in the morning with a hearty breakfast before the rally commences again.  
 
The rally takes place on easily accessible rural roads and shows you many facets of the Dutch landscape. We make sure you lack nothing; enjoy and relax.

On tour

Beyond Expectations organizes several annual ON TOUR incentives that are open for registration to everyone. These unique trips can range from golf trips and rallies to culinary adventures led by a renowned chef, at various destinations around the world. ON TOUR is accessible to a broad audience and offers an excellent opportunity to invite your own contacts and network with other participants. When assembling the groups, we always pay attention to mutual compatibility, so that everyone has an optimal experience. Moreover, we are open to specific requests and can accommodate them if desired. Enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with new connections and inspiring experiences.

Program

DAY 1 - START - AMSTERDAM 2 September 2027
11:00
Arrival at location
12:00
Rally start Driving to the stars 2026
16:00 Info
Aankomst in Pillows hotel

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park - Small Luxury Hotels is located in Amsterdam, less than 1 km from Artis Zoo, and offers accommodation with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. The hotel offers rooms with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park - Small Luxury Hotels offers a number of units with city views, and the rooms have a kettle. All rooms at the property have bed linen and towels. Guests at the property can enjoy an à la carte, continental or Italian breakfast. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park - Small Luxury Hotels has a restaurant that serves French, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are also available on request.

19:00 Info
Transfer by boat to restaurant

After settling into the hotel, we will be transported through Amsterdam by boat to the restaurant. The hotel has its own jetty.

19:30 Info
Dinner Bistro de la Mer *

Tonight, we're kicking things off at 57 Bistro de la Mer, located on Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. This "no nonsense" restaurant is part of the 212 group, which is run by Richard van Oostenbrugge & Thomas Groot. The simple French decor, where you dine at the bar, may seem simple, but the cuisine certainly is not. We have put together a beautiful menu for this evening, with matching wines. The restaurant has 1 Michelin star.

09:48
Transfer back to hotel

Explanation

Event includes:
 
✅ Rally organization
✅ hotel stay Pillows  Hotel (2 persons per room)
✅ Hotel accommodation at ‘t Lansink (2 per room)
✅ overnight stay at BRUT Lodges/hotel (2 people per room)
✅ Lunch at Zentih * Apeldoorn (excluding alcoholic beverages)
✅ Lunch at Voltaire * Leersum (excluding alcoholic beverages)
✅ dinner at Bistro la Mer * (dinner/wine included)
✅ dinner at ‘t Lansink * (dinner/wine included)
✅ dinner at restaurant BRUT172 ** (dinner/wine included)
✅ Rally clothing (Bogner)
✅ Prices
 
Event excludes:
 
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips
❌ Travel/cancellation insurance
❌ all (additional) drinks charged at cost
 
Participation:
 
€9,950.00 based on 2 people (with an attendance of 18 teams)
 
If a private room is desired, a supplement will be
applied after registration

How to register

Below you can register for this incentive. When registering, you must indicate who will be joining you. Please specify under “who completes the team” who the addition to the team is. After entering their name and email address, this person will also receive a request to register as part of the team and to be granted access to our app and the program.

Upon registration, you will automatically receive a payment request for 50% of the travel sum. This sum is non-refundable upon cancellation and ensures the organization that you will indeed participate. If desired, we will send you an invoice.

Impressions

Reviews

Maurits CaransaCaransa Real Estate

"My experience has been very positive; Beyond Expectations is a company that focuses on quality. To date, everything has been perfectly arranged, from the travel and transfers to the hotels and restaurants. I am already looking forward to my next trip."

Participations: various trips to Dubai, Scotland, Spain, and several more in the pipeline

Norbert KarthausTrebron Beheer B.V. / Noka Management & Consultancy B.V

“Everything was taken care of to the last detail and everything was just right. Played on beautiful golf courses, ate in great restaurants, and we stayed in extraordinary hotels in beautiful locations! We are going on a trip to Ireland and California again this year; I can't wait to check in. Those will undoubtedly be top-organized trips as well!”

Participations: Italy, Mallorca

Henk BaarsJade Vastgoed B.V.

"Our stay in Mallorca in late November 2025 was truly unforgettable. Castillo Hotel Son Vida was exquisite; we played on three magnificent golf courses and enjoyed superb dinners at various restaurants in the city, all in excellent company. Everything was perfect!"

Participation: Mallorca

Willem van den HeuvelPerfecto Caffé

"Absolutely nothing was lacking. Everything was arranged to perfection. Highly recommended."

Participation: Superbly organized business golf trip

Piet-Hein BruinsmaSeven Ventures B.V.

"I have been on many trips of this kind over the past 15 years, often with car clubs, but never before with a golf group. What pleasantly surprised me was how affordable the curated program ultimately turned out to be. We stayed in a top-tier hotel, played on magnificent courses, and a fine selection of restaurants had been reserved for us in the evenings."

Participation: Mallorca Golf Trip

Hans V.Anonymous

"I have been on several golf trips to iconic courses with Beyond Expectations. In one word: superb! Everything was perfect: excellent hotels, fantastic restaurants, smooth transfers and, of course, wonderful golf on challenging courses. And soon I will be traveling to Ireland again, including Old Head and the K-Club. I am already looking forward to it!"

Participations: Scotland, Miami, Cologne

FAQ

Beyond Expectations is a member of the ANVR. An ANVR travel company ensures that every traveler can travel without concern, providing clear terms and reliable guarantees. Beyond Expectations is also registered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). As a result, Beyond Expectations is globally recognized by IATA as a professional travel enterprise. You can therefore be assured that you are doing business with a legitimate travel company that is internationally established, offering a broader range of services and efficient handling of your bookings. Furthermore, Beyond Expectations is affiliated with IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), the global trade organization for the golf tourism industry.

In the app, you will find the complete incentive program clearly displayed. In addition, you can add program components to your personal calendar, use a private messaging service, and automatically receive notifications about exactly where and when you are expected. There is also space for additional documents, videos, and other content relevant to the incentive in which you are participating. You can read more about our app here.

No, the app is exclusively accessible to participants. After registration and verification, we grant access to the events in which you are participating, as well as to any public events, such as those offered under ‘invites’.

On Tour incentives are events for which, in principle, all our relations can register openly.

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Who is Beyond Expectations

Welcome to Beyond Expectations (BE), the exclusive event agency dedicated to creating unforgettable travel and incentive experiences. BE is synonymous with luxury, customization, and exceptional quality. With a passion for exceeding expectations, we offer our clients unique experiences that go beyond the standard offerings. Whether it’s an exclusive golf trip to the world’s most prestigious courses, a culinary discovery led by top chefs, or adrenaline-pumping automotive events—Beyond Expectations makes it possible.

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