Why? I discovered the region this year when my brother and I took cheap flights to Ancona, which is on Italy's east coast. It is completely unspoilt, as it's not on the tourist trail. It's also relatively inexpensive - unlike neighbouring Umbria.
The best thing: The proximity of Marche to both the coast and the mountains. Marche has beautiful rolling hills, but drive for just half an hour and you are at the sea.
My ideal day: A walk in the hills in the morning, then down for a spot of lunch on the coast, to watch the world go by and to look at the well dressed Italians strolling along the seafront. Then a swim in the sea followed by a long sleep. In the evening, cocktails while looking out across the mountains, followed by a good meal.
My advice: I don't mean this in a nasty way, but don't expect anybody to be any help! The Italians have a dreamy, happy-go-lucky approach to life.
Getting there: Cheapflights (Cheapflights) is currently offering return flights between London Gatwick and Ancona from £126 return.
Where was your best holiday? At Sauze d'Oulx, in the Italian Alps. It was a great skiing holiday with some old school friends. We not only hit it off well, but we also enjoyed excellent conditions for skiing.
What is the best hotel you have stayed in? The Carlton Hotel, Cannes (0033 49306 4006, The Carlton Hotel, Cannes, from €370 a night). I was booked to do a series of after-dinner speeches there, and it is the poshest and fanciest hotel that I've ever stayed in.
Where do you want to go next? I'd like to head east. It will probably be India now that the threat of nuclear war appears to have receded. Failing that, Thailand or China.
What do you never travel without? Marmite, a toothbrush and a map.
· Tony Hawks, with his band Morris Minor and the Majors, reached Number 4 in the UK single charts in 1988 with Stutter Rap (No Sleep Till Bedtime). Their second single, Here Comes The Chorus, failed to make the charts. Hawks sets off in search of another hit in his third book, One Hit Wonderland (Ebury Press, £10.99) published last Thursday.
