WHICH WAS YOUR BEST HOLIDAY?
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After the 2012 AFL Grand Final, I went to America with a few of my teammates for a seriously well-deserved break. We covered a lot of ground; travelling to LA, Las Vegas and New York. Seeing some of the most famous cities in America aside, travelling with my teammates meant it was a very memorable trip.
AND THE BEST HOTEL YOU'VE STAYED IN?
The best hotel I've stayed in is the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles, which had only recently opened when I stayed there. It's very opulent, amazingly well-designed and has an amazing rooftop pool too – the views from the deck take in the Hollywood sign, downtown LA and the ocean. Beautiful.
WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS TAKE WITH YOU?
Unlike most people, I pack very lightly. So other than bringing some clothes, all I make sure I take with me is my passport and my phone.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT HOLIDAY?
As above, I'm a pretty simple, low-maintenance guy. All I really need for a perfect holiday is good company.
WHAT'S YOUR BEST PIECE OF TRAVEL ADVICE?
That's easy: don't let your teammates book your trip! This is something I've had to learn the hard way.
AND YOUR WORST EXPERIENCE ON HOLIDAY?
Definitely getting food poisoning on the way back from Bali. I remember it was just before we returned for pre-season training a couple of years ago, so the timing really wasn't ideal.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PACKING MISTAKE YOU'VE MADE?
It's not a biggie, but for whatever reason I regularly forget my toothbrush when I travel, so I always end up having to buy one when I arrive.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO NEXT?
New York for sure. During my trip to the states I only got to spend five days there and it really left an impression. I'd love to return for a few weeks and really explore. It's such an amazing city and there's so much to see and do. I know it's a bit of a holiday cliche, but I really do love New York.
The Sydney Swans will play their first home match at the SCG on Saturday against GWS.
