My holidays: Craig Hall

Craig Hall tries to spend as much of his holidays as possible in the water. Photo / Supplied

What was your greatest holiday?

Any holiday is a great holiday in my books, but if I had to choose it would probably be Aitutaki. The clear waters and pristine sands of Honeymoon and One Foot islands. My idea of heaven.

And the worst?

The year we decided to not go anywhere for Christmas and stay in the city. The only holiday that didn't feel like a holiday.

If we bump into you on holiday, what are you most likely to be doing?

Swimming for sure. As many swims a day as possible. And snacks. Swimming and snacking.

If we could teleport you to one place in New Zealand for a week-long holiday, where would it be?

Anywhere on the Coromandel would be just fine, and I wouldn't say no to getting teleported to Queenstown to sit by a fire with a nice pinot if you're offering.

How about a dream holiday internationally?

Greece, Spain and Italy are all on the list.

What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling?

Checking my passport on the day of travel to discover it was expired. Then using my British passport to travel without organising a re-entry visa.

Complete this sentence: I can't travel without ...

... a valid passport. And my video camera.

What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?

My niece Adison's best travel tip for me is to always come back with a present for her.

What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling?

The breakfasts in Aitutaki: fresh starfruit, mango, pineapple, papaya. Fruity indulgence!

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?

I can't think of any particular "thing" as such, but I brought back a stronger work ethic from LA.

Favourite airport at which to land?

Queenstown Airport is pretty amazing to land at, coming in through the mountains is equal parts breathtaking and adrenaline pumping. So beautiful.

What's the next trip you've got planned?

Melbourne, but that's for work so probably doesn't count. Summer holidays will be one of the many beautiful beaches of the Coromandel!

Craig Hall appears in 'A Place to Call Home' on TV1 on Sundays at 9.40pm.