Bournemouth. United Kingdom

If one thing defines Bournemouth it's the beach- the 7-mile strip of soft sand has brought tourists and vacationers since the Victorian days. Today the resort attracts both coach parties and boozed-up stag doo's – on Saturday nights fancy-dress is everywhere. But it's more than a party town- it also boasts hip hideaways, world-classrestaurants, water sport venues, and a suburb with a cool urban-surfer vibe.