Julian Hanton. Photo / Supplied
Do you travel light or heavy?
I usually try to pack light but end up packing ridiculously heavily. It's my stills camera that weighs me down.
Cattle or first class?
I love first class but always end up third class unreserved for some reason.
I can't travel without ...
My camera.
What type of suitcase do you carry?
I have a bit of a bag fetish - I own around 15 bags so it's nearly always a different one.
What's always in your hand luggage?
Everything under the sun - often a pocketknife which gets confiscated at airport security.
Are you a planner or last-minute packer?
I'm a last-minute packer. Everything is thrown in literally two minutes before I race out the door, usually late.
What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?
An ornate pottery Humpty Dumpty. It's a cross between a horror doll and a royal Copenhagen. He's balancing on my mantle awaiting a great fall.
Favourite or most exciting airport to land in?
Pisa, in anticipation of the pizza.
Best packing tip?
Reasonably obvious: put your knives in your check-in luggage.
Most memorable trip?
The unexpectedness of Poland.
What do you do while on the plane?
Personal admin and drink as much free booze as they let me.
* Julian Hanton is the presenter of travel show Third Class Traveller, Travel Channel (Sky channel 076), Saturdays from December 17, 9.30pm.
Vail combines luxury with festive charm better than anywhere else.