3 Days

Spend the morning at the beach, hire a sun-lounger and immerse yourself in a good book.

Stroll along Bournemouth Pier.

Have lunch at one of the superb seafront restaurants or tuck into the freshest fish ‘n' chips.

Head across to Westbourne for a spot of shopping, fabulous one-off dresses and outfits are available in the boutiques and there are dozens of tempting shops and jewellery stores plus no shortage of airy cafes and bars to give your legs a rest.

Spend the evening dining on Poole Quay and watch the sunset over the Sunseekers.

A trip to Sandbanks is a must. With more millionaires' houses than anywhere outside London, the peninsular has become known as one of the most sought-after residential areas in the UK. The three-mile beach is spectacular, better still it's free to all!

Enjoy a picnic on the beach or indulge in gourmet cuisine at one of the stylish hotels.

Stroll around Poole's historic old town, visit the free museum and pick up a Cockle Trail which outlines a route of the town's history.

Dine at one of the many outstanding restaurants in the evening.

Head to Bournemouth's Lower Gardens for a tethered flight on the Bournemouth Eye for spectacular sights across the Bournemouth and Poole coastline.

Then come face-to-face with sharks, stingrays and awesome creatures from the deep at the Oceanarium.

After lunch, hire a bike and cycle along the designated routes through the Central and Upper Gardens, a riot of colour whatever the time of year.