Jetsetting around the world, hanging out in the most desirable holiday locations on the planet, rubbing shoulders with celebrities and TV presenters — you could argue that it's the Getaway film crew who really have the best job in the world. Read on to meet the people who make the show happen on location and what they think of the gig:
Gilbert "Gilly" Farkas, cameraman
Time with Getaway: 17 years
What's the best thing about your job? Everything! I'd say I've definitely got the best job in the world. There's so much camaraderie within the team. Travelling and working at the same time can be stressful, so if you did it with the wrong people, it would be hell. But over time the crew becomes like a second family.
What's the worst thing about the job? Being away from home. Being sick in hospital with no-one to help you because they have to keep working!
Gary Lacroix, sound recordist
Time with Getaway: four years
What's the best thing about your job? Seeing new places. I still remember my first trip with
Getaway to Tuscany. The visuals of the locations we go to just blow me away.
What's the worst thing about the job? Collecting all our bags from the airport carousel and getting through customs, unpacking and repacking, over and over again!
Rochelle Martin, producer
Time with Getaway: five years
What's the best thing about your job? Travelling to new places, meeting interesting people, and the relationship with the crew — we're like a dysfunctional family travelling around the world!
What's the worst thing about the job? Travelling with twenty cases of gear!
Natalie Gruzlewski, presenter
Time with Getaway: five years
What's the best thing about your job? Exploring the world, and then getting to share my experiences via the show. There's no such thing as a dull day at the office. We hit the ground running, and do just about everything ourselves — no makeup artists, hair stylists, drivers, assistants. It's always interesting.
What's the worst thing about the job? Lost luggage and missed flights!
And finally, we asked the crew for their advice to someone who wants a job on a program like Getaway:
"It's as much about being part of the team and getting on with people as doing the actual job. If you can get up in the dark, jump on a plane, drive for six hours in a foreign country, jump out and start filming without losing your temper, you're off to a good start. Also you need to be prepared to be away from your friends and family for long periods of time. You need an understanding partner and to be prepared for some massive phone bills. Bring them lots of duty free gifts to keep them sweet!"
