After spending a morning face to face with the Amazon's finest Piranhas and sharks from the Great Barrier Reef with her son, Flynn, Melinda made time to sit down for a coffee and tell us what she loves about Bournemouth.

Melinda has been coming for Bournemouth for years, although now her priorities have changed somewhat! She used to take trips to the seaside with her friends: "Because Bournemouth is so close, I came with friends as soon as we got our driving licences ...but now I've got children, the bars and clubs aren't so much for me!" Instead, Melinda is a fan of our golden shores: "I absolutely love the beach and just keep coming back. It's perfect for kids to enjoy themselves."

Stuck for what to do in Bournemouth? Here's Melinda's top 5 attractions!

1. The Beach!
2. The Oceanarium
Perfect for the kids when the weather's not great, and fun for all the family.
3. The Pier
Classic. How seafronts should be!
4. Fish and Chips
You can't beat fresh fish and chips on the promenade.
5. Shopping
Every girl's weakness, and Bournemouth shops are getting bigger and better every time I visit.