Villa D'Este - Lake Como, Italy
Sep 28, 2009, 3:37 pm
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HaydenFive -- Great trip reports! Love the pics.
Volvo provides free airfare and a 1-night hotel stay, too.
I have done the BMW Euro delivery a couple of times -- it's great fun. When I first did it, a local dealer (who was not very well versed in the program) said, 'Yes, it's cheaper -- but you have to go all the way to Germany.' What he saw as a hurdle, I saw as an excellent excuse for racking up some miles.
If anyone is interested in learning more about the BMW program, I recommend checking out the forums at BimmerFest.com. (NOTE: I have zero affiliation to Bimmerfest, other than being a long-time lurker who frequents their site a lot when it comes time to planning for another European delivery.)
Volvo provides free airfare and a 1-night hotel stay, too.
I have done the BMW Euro delivery a couple of times -- it's great fun. When I first did it, a local dealer (who was not very well versed in the program) said, 'Yes, it's cheaper -- but you have to go all the way to Germany.' What he saw as a hurdle, I saw as an excellent excuse for racking up some miles.
If anyone is interested in learning more about the BMW program, I recommend checking out the forums at BimmerFest.com. (NOTE: I have zero affiliation to Bimmerfest, other than being a long-time lurker who frequents their site a lot when it comes time to planning for another European delivery.)
Sep 28, 2009, 3:48 pm
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Is there a similar forum for Mercedes (like Bimmerfest)? I'm planning on getting a new car in the next few months and I love the design of the latest Mercedes C/E class, more than the other models at the moment (I think the CLS is a bit OTT in some ways).
Sep 28, 2009, 8:33 pm
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Jan 26, 2011, 5:29 pm
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Jan 26, 2011, 5:43 pm
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While I hear only the greatest things about Feltrinelli, I would never discourage anyone from staying at d'Este.
If you want to visit Lake Como and want a luxury hotel, this would still be the only option for me.
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Jan 27, 2011, 9:31 am
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Jan 27, 2011, 10:21 am
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But Villa Feltrinelli is not in the Lake Como area. It's on Lake Garda.
There are other "luxury" options on Lake Como but none of them compare to Villa d'Este. I have always wondered why so many of my fellow Americans feel drawn to Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio.
There are other "luxury" options on Lake Como but none of them compare to Villa d'Este. I have always wondered why so many of my fellow Americans feel drawn to Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio.
Jan 27, 2011, 11:40 am
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It'd be nice to do it next year and check it out in the spring, while everything is in bloom, although that means less pool time 
I'm with you there. Bellagio is more picturesque than Cernobbio, so perhaps that's one in favor of the location, but the hotel itself cannot be compared to d'Este or its grounds and atmosphere.
I'm with you there. Bellagio is more picturesque than Cernobbio, so perhaps that's one in favor of the location, but the hotel itself cannot be compared to d'Este or its grounds and atmosphere.
Jan 28, 2011, 10:31 am
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Aman Sveti Stefan without doubt. Incredible scenery - even more stunning than Como. And the hotel staff is so much warmer than Villa d'Este, the beds are more comfortable, the restaurants better and more varied. There are 3 beaches, too. Save Como for when someone opens a really good hotel there.
Jan 28, 2011, 7:31 pm
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