Lake Como - Top Gear?

[longjohnsilver]

Anyone know which hotel they raced to on Lake Como, looks to be somewhere near Blevio?

What a fabulous place,

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

CastaDiva Resort & Spa, I believe

a) She's not worth it and b) You can't afford it

 

[longjohnsilver]

CastaDiva Resort & Spa, I believe

a) She's not worth it and b) You can't afford it

A she would disagree b) quite likely!

 

[Searush]

I quite liked the concept of that jetski/ quad bike tho. But "Jennifer" Clarkson did look a bit wet on it.

 

[MapisM]

CastaDiva Resort & Spa, I believe

a) She's not worth it and b) You can't afford it

Yep, that's the place. Why not worth, did you actually give it a try?
I never did obviously (my lake home is not far from there), but I was told it's fabulous.
Not sure about costs though, I suppose it's bound to be pretty expensive.

As a side note, it's funny to see how at TG they don't care at all about the correct time sequence, while editing their videos.
I already noticed that in a few parts of the "perfect road" video, but here that I know every single inch of the road in the video, it was even worse.
They obviously assume that most of the viewers don't know/don't care, which is probably true, but it's annoying for anyone who know the place...
...and after all, it can't be that hard to cut it properly, I would think.

 

[Searush]

Yep, that's the place. Why not worth, did you actually give it a try?
I never did obviously (my lake home is not far from there), but I was told it's fabulous.
Not sure about costs though, I suppose it's bound to be pretty expensive.

As a side note, it's funny to see how at TG they don't care at all about the correct time sequence, while editing their videos.
I already noticed that in a few parts of the "perfect road" video, but here that I know every single inch of the road in the video, it was even worse.
They obviously assume that most of the viewers don't know/don't care, which is probably true, but it's annoying for anyone who know the place...
...and after all, it can't be that hard to cut it properly, I would think.

But why would they bother for a handful of viewers? It is entertainment after all, not a factual travel documentary. Everything else is set up for larfs anyway.

 

[MapisM]

Yeah, can't argue with that. I did say that it probably means nothing for most viewers, in fact.
And maybe I'm alone in finding the (small) travel documentary part of the show somehow more interesting than the larfs side...
...though IIRC, also others pointed out the same thing in the video with jfm boat.

 

[mjf]

Clarkson did a piece in todays Sunday Times ref Helf and safety blar blar but what is funny is that he had to do the run twice 'cos the first camera was lost over the side - despite a load of expensive divers on the safety boat.

 

[AllanG]

IMHO, Clarkson didn't set a good example by not bothering to wear a buoyancy aid or life jacket........maybe he thinks he's infallible....or that his beer belly will keep him afloat!!

 

[MapisM]

despite a load of expensive divers on the safety boat.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's a (relatively) small lake, JC was cruising above some 400+ meters of water, in places.
Unless the camera was floating, I wouldn't have even thought to try to recover it...

 

[rafiki_]

Actually, Jezza was riding an impressive toy. Must get me self up to Gibbs for a go! Had a razz in the Aquada when that was under development, but this looks a lot more fun

 

[Searush]

Actually, Jezza was riding an impressive toy. Must get me self up to Gibbs for a go! Had a razz in the Aquada when that was under development, but this looks a lot more fun

It would be a brilliant vehicle for the Somerset Levels if it just had some weather protection!