TV presenter Helen Skelton recalls her travel adventures

So which destination is the TV presenter’s most memorable?

Here she talks about a treacherous flight to the South Pole, remembers an exciting trip to Brazil – and more…

EARLIEST HOLIDAY MEMORY?

Flying to France in 1989, aged six. I was a fan of the Care Bears, who could fly, and I thought I’d spot them during our flight. Eventually, we reached our campsite near Perpignan. Funnily enough, 25 years later, I moved there with my family when my husband, Richie, signed for the Catalan Dragons rugby team.

FAVOURITE HOTEL?

Another Place in the Lake District, overlooking Ullswater. I grew up nearby.

MOST EXCITING DESTINATION?

I love Brazil. I visited Rio during carnival season and it was madness.

WHERE NEXT?

My sister-in-law has just returned from Goa and I’d like to go.

Vibrant: Helen dreams of visiting Goa (above), Bali and Mongolia

WHAT DO YOU AVOID ON HOLIDAY?

Half-board in hotels. I hate having to get dressed and go down to breakfast for a certain time, or plan when to return to the hotel after a day out.

EVER HAD A BAD FLIGHT?

Flying to the South Pole in 2012. It was a military plane with no windows so there was a video screen showing us coming in to land. It was an epic adventure, but -70c degrees took some getting used to.

DREAM DESTINATION?

Bali and Mongolia please.

• Watch Helen in How To Save £1,000 Online, Channel 4, December 3, 8pm and How To Grab A Bargain In The Sales, C4, December 27, 8pm.