Once famed for its beachside brand of wealthy gentility, Bournemouth has shaken off its restrained image and is now home to a plethora of language schools, a thriving club scene and some of the most toned and tanned bodies in the south of England. The Lib Dems will fit right in.

Where: Victorian seaside resort on the Dorset coast.

Who: Students, surfers, stags, hens, retired folk and families. Everyone loves Bournemouth.

Wear: A tan and a swimming cozzy will do nicely. Bournemouth's clean water and safe beaches have won it three Blue Flags.

No politics: The Alice in Wonderland Family Park, near Bournemouth, offers good value for money for families. Tea-cup rides, a miniature train, Wonderland themed maze, go-karts, clowns and panto shows are all included in the price of a family ticket which costs £20 for four. (01202 483444). And don't miss the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. This superior gallery reopened this year after a refurbishment. Good exhibition of Japanese art.

Eat: The West Beach Café (01202 587 785) serves great tuna steaks and salads on a beachfront terrace.

Drink: Start the evening with a sundowner on Klute's (01202 252 511) rooftop terrace.

Stay: Langtry Manor (01202 553 887), 19th century love nest built by Edward VII for his mistress Lillie Langtry; Riviera Hotel (01202 763653), see review.

Contact: Bournemouth Tourism (0906 802 0234, premium rate).

Otherwise: if you can't get a room there, Lib Dems might enjoy: Sandals or Grasse.