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Because you're only a few minutes down the road from beaches like this...
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...and only a short bike ride away from delicious countryside like this.
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Basically, you're insanely well placed.
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Because you can spend the entire summer with your feet in the sand.
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Because when the sun's out, Bournemouth beach looks like this...
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...and even if the sun isn't out it still looks damn good.
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Because it's the perfect place to go for a stroll...
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...or just sit and admire the view.
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...and an impressive sight in the evening.
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Pretty much right up until the sun sets, in fact.
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Because even the beach huts scrub up well.
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Because there's always a good fireworks display to be had.
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Because if you know someone with a boat, you're in luck...
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...and if you can persuade them to take you for a trip along the coast, you're in serious luck.
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Because once a year, this happens...
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...and you get to see mentally unhinged people doing things like this...
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...as well as a whole bunch of seriously impressive planes.
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You get used to seeing these guys in the sky...
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...and they can do stuff like this.
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Because the local architecture is stunning...
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...both inside and out.
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Because if you're feeling hungry, BRITAIN'S GREATEST SANDWICH SHOP is just around the corner.
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And after you're done, you can pop next door and wash everything down with a tear-inducingly delicious Cadbury Creme Egg milkshake from Shakeaway.
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Because the rock scene is on a whole other level.
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Because the local castles are pretty darn impressive.
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Because if you fancy a change of scene, you can always take a day trip to the New Forest.
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If you hire a bike, the only things getting in your way will be loved up ponies...
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...and when you reach the forest, you'll pretty much feel like you're in the first Lord of the Rings film.
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In spring and summer, the scenery is stunning.
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...although it's not half bad in autumn, either...
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...and even a winter visit is worth the chill.
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Plus you'll probably make a few new friends like this...
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...and you can always round off the trip by grabbing a quick 40 winks in the sun.
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Because nothing feels more like home than the sight of this in the sky...
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...and if you travel to the Lower Gardens in the middle of Bournemouth, you can even go for a ride...
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...it's certainly worth it for the view.
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Because there's plenty of coast to explore around Bournemouth...
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...home to everyone's favourite train...
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...and even more breathtaking sea views.
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If you climb to the top of the headland, you can see all sorts of sights for miles around.
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...not to mention its ancient ruins...
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Because the local towns all look like incredibly picturesque film sets.
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This one looks a bit like a seaside version of Diagon Alley.
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Because Moors Valley was the ultimate birthday party destination when you were younger.
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Because if you get the ferry across Poole Harbour, you'll find Brownsea Island.
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Which is home to this rare little critter.
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Because if you walk along Hurst Spit...
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Really, who would want to give all this up?
