Why? It is the most amazing place I've ever been to. There was something happening all the time - birds to watch, whales to see and millions of penguins.

The best thing? It does feel like the last great wilderness.

My ideal day: I'd be up early to take an excursion by Zodiac dinghy to a penguin colony. In the afternoon I'd catch a geologist's talk on all aspects of Antarctica - the birdlife, wildlife and icebergs. If the weather was good, we might spend a night camping on land.

My advice: You need insulated Wellington boots, suntan cream and sunglasses.

Getting there: Peregrine Adventures (01635 872 300, peregrineadventures.com) organises Antarctic expeditions from £2,510pp.

Where was your best holiday? The Isle of Mull, Scotland,

What do you never travel without? My A4 sketchpad and felt tip pens to jot down ideas.

· Nick Park's animated characters, Wallace & Gromit, are two of the stars of Unicef's The Best Comedy DVD in the World, which is raising money for the Tsunami Children's Appeal.