Ellie Simmonds has circled the globe twice—first as an Olympian, then on a daring solo adventure. But even a seasoned traveler like Ellie gets nervous, and her must-have item? Polos. Ellie shares with Russell how Polos ease her anxiety and recounts travel highlights, from sleeper trains to wild swimming.

What does a chef pack for a holiday? His entire knife set, of course! Chef Marcus Wareing enjoys exploring local cuisine and cooking with regional ingredients while vacationing with his family in places like France, Japan, and Italy. Now that his children are all grown up, he reflects with Russell on what it’s been like to travel with them over the years—reminiscing, in particular, about the time he and his son accidentally skied across the border into another country.

Rob Beckett is famously candid about the challenges of parenthood, and in this chat with Russell, he doesn’t hold back—sharing the highs and lows of traveling with small kids, from stashing buffet pasta in his pockets to embracing guilt-free breaks. He opens up his suitcase, revealing must-know travel hacks that every parent needs to make life easier.

Oti kicks off season two in style, joining Russell to talk

about travelling after Strictly Come Dancing, rediscovering South Africa and

what it’s like to travel with a baby. Oti was touring since she was a teenager,

but travelling for work isn’t the same as for pleasure. She started seeing the

world whilst competitive dancing but now can travel on her own terms. She has

fallen in love with the beaches and mountains of Romania and the thermal spas

of Iceland. She also takes joy from the privilege of giving the gift of travel

to her parents, who thought they’d never see the world.

Want the inside scoop on holidaying with a celebrity? Pack Your Bags and join comedian Russell Kane as he teams up with TUI to chat with famous faces from the world of sport, entertainment and more. In each episode, Russell’s guests will reveal their three holiday must-haves and share the travel adventures (and misadventures) that have helped shape their lives. That’s not all, though – they’ll also be on hand to help with travel dilemmas and answer quick-fire questions.

Sue Perkins is an unlikely intrepid traveller. She’s terrified of flying, suffers from seasickness and her childhood holidays were limited to day jaunts from Croydon to Brighton. But a decade ago, she decided to embrace the challenge and face her fears head on. Since then she has fronted travel documentaries taking her to all different corners of the world including America, South America, India and South East Asia. 

What inspired her to challenge herself through travel? What tips would she give others looking to step out their comfort zone? And, how did she overcome the biggest blocker of all: her fear of flying?

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For Julia Bradbury, travel is an opportunity to explore new landscapes and get up close and personal with the natural world. This episode, Julia recommends some breathtaking places to get closer to nature — from the jungles of Costa Rica to the geysers of Iceland and the mountains of South Africa. 

We also get into how her battle with breast cancer changed her approach to travel, her most life-affirming experiences abroad, and the adventures she has planned next for her and her family. 

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For self-confessed aviation nerd Riyadh Khalaf, a love of travel runs deep. From dreaming of flying planes as a kid to now travelling the world for work, Riyadh talks to Russell about how he uses travel for creative inspiration and mental rejuvenation — and why he still dreams of getting a pilot's licence one day. 

The presenter, author and Celebrity MasterChef champ also gets candid about his experience travelling as a gay man — from the joys of experiencing Pride around the world to the sad realities that limit his travel options.

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From exploring his native France to road trips through America and sunny island stays in Jamaica — Fred Sirieix is one of the most well-travelled people on TV. What drives his enduring passion for discovering new experiences around the world? 

This episode, Russell sits down with Fred to find out about his philosophy towards travel, as well as picking this famous foodie's brain about the best destinations for food and wine. You can also expect some real insider tips on France's hidden gems.

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How can travel help us mentally reset and get out of our own heads? Instagram favourite comedian, Hayley Morris, shares how she uses travel as a way to inspire new ideas and to push herself to discover new things. 

Hayley also shares her life long love of Disney — and why the Magic Kingdom is actually more fun as an adult! (Hint: There are amazing cocktails!)

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