From Greece to Portugal, Spain, the Canary Islands, France and Italy, us Brits have our favourite, foolproof holiday destinations. But did you know that you can get a taste of all your go-to destinations right here in the UK?
Durdle Door Lulworth Estate, Dorset
Forget jetting off to the Algarve in Portugal this summer, as we’ve found the perfect dupe for the infamous sandy beaches and turquoise seas that us Brits love.
And it’s located just on your doorstep here in the UK, on the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.
Of course, we’re talking about the national treasure, Durdle Door.
With the Jurassic Coast being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the UK, Durdle Door is an unmistakable twin for the Algarve with its stunning rock formations, golden sands and bright blue seas.
Simply pack up your beach bag and prepare for a day of tanning in the sunshine. You don’t even have to close your eyes to imagine you’re in Portugal, because it looks almost identical!
Just less than an hour’s drive away are the beautiful seaside towns of Bournemouth and Weymouth, so there’s plenty of new coastal hotspots for you to check out, too.
And with the landmark being easily reached by train, there’s no excuse not to visit if you’re looking for a little taste of Portugal.
Stripey Spanish Camden, London
Want to immerse yourself in the beauty of Spain, but you don’t know a word of the language beyond hola? Then head to Stripey Spanish. Learning a new language can often be a challenge – especially when you don’t know any native speakers.
Yet at Stripey Spanish’s cocktail classes, you won’t just be learning the art of mixing a fantastic range of Spanish-inspired sips.
Instead, you’ll come away from the social session easily speaking a few common Spanish phrases – with them under your belt, your next holiday will be a breeze!
But if shaking a mixer while testing out your pronunciation isn’t quite for you, there’s a whole range of other fun, Spanish learning socials on offer.
From authentic taco making classes, to pub meets on their long-term language learning courses, you’ll be picking up double the skills.
• Tickets from £38. To book, please visit: stripeyspanish.com
Pizza cour ses at Pizza Workshop Clifton, Bristol
Yes, Italy may be home to some of the world’s finest cultural landmarks, including the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Yet undeniably, one of the biggest highlights of a trip to Italy has to be the food. There’s nothing better than authentic Italian dough. But you don’t have to fly out to Italy to learn the art of pizza-making. Instead, just head
