Why Bournemouth is trending as a weekend destination.

For the latest installation in our Under the Radar series, Laura Hampson looks at everything you should do in this quaint seaside town.

Airbnb has announced its top travel trends for 2018 – and there is a surprising inclusion.

The seaside town of Bournemouth was found to have the second-highest increase in bookings on Airbnb in the past year.

Located along England’s southern coast, Bournemouth came second in its list of trending destinations, behind only Korea’s Gangeung, which has seen an incredible 2,175 per cent increase in bookings over the past year.

Airbnb wrote in its report: “An unusually warm microclimate, dramatic seascapes, and a buzzing nightlife of clubs and casinos make Bournemouth a tempting destination this year.” Here's everything you need to know about spending a weekend there:

By Laura Hampson.

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