OT What is your idea of the perfect holiday
Arjun Rampal Any period of time that leaves behind memories and when I can put my feet up and relax is the perfect vacation. I love travelling. So much so, that when I was a child, I wanted to join either the army or the merchant navy only because I thought one could travel the most in these two professions.
OT Which are your favourite holiday destinations
Arjun Rampal London, New York and Paris are my all-time favourite destinations &mdash the sort of places you can head to without giving it a second thought. I like London and New York for their cosmopolitan character and Paris because, despite being modern, it is steeped in heritage and has such a strong identity. Thailand is also a chilled out and laid-back vacation spot. I am also beginning to get drawn to the Mediterranean now.
OT Do you collect souvenirs
Arjun Rampal I am a big sunglass junkie My family and friends think it is a disease. I just cannot help buying sunglasses wherever I go. If [wife] Mehr gives away even one of my many, many pairs of sunglasses, I notice. Of course, that doesn&rsquot stop her trying
OT What do you like most about a holiday
Arjun Rampal That I can wear track pants and T-shirts, and lounge around with my family. Also the fact that I can be with three women at one time &mdash my daughters and wife &mdash and they all vie for my attention.
OT The one thing you don&rsquot like about holidays...
Arjun Rampal Definitely the airports They are crowded, chaotic and there is too much hassle &mdash security, immigration, checks &mdash I wish this was not a part of vacations. There was this one time when I got mobbed by fans at Heathrow... I know it is a way of expressing love, but I just can&rsquot handle it. I get claustrophobic. Also &mdash this is quite silly &mdash but I hate the fact that holidays have an end date
OT Which destinations are on your wishlist
Arjun Rampal I want to explore more of Europe and the Mediterranean. After spending time at Cannes, I want a really long holiday in France and then go off to Italy &mdash spend at least a month at both places and come back 10 kilos heavier
OT What do you always pack for a holiday
Arjun Rampal Mehr takes care of my packing mostly. But I do ensure that I pack a lot of deodorants and perfumes. And I never leave for a holiday without my camera. I love photography.
OT What is your favourite holiday pastime
Arjun Rampal Playing video games with my daughters or going for walks as a family and, of course, photography.
