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Our friends at Ocenarocks provide 10 fantastic reasons why Dorset and the Jurassic Coast should be your top holiday destination for 2019.

The Isle of Portland may be most famously known for its towering lighthouse, but delve a little deeper to discover stunning locations and fascinating folklore.

Take a walk through time and search for fossils with Dorset's Tourism Superstar finalist, Martin Curtis.

The Dorset Video Project. Incredible scenery and adventures aplenty. Creative Director Brady Gee shares his favourite memories and behind the scenes stories from the production.

Bucket list experiences. (Tick) Learn new skills. (Tick) Meet local characters. (Tick) Volunteer to help others and the environment. (Tick)

Microgapping is a new trend for packing gap year experiences into short breaks that fit around hectic lifestyles. Spend a few days in Dorset and discover a wealth of life-enriching experiences! #MyMicrogap

With all the hassle and stress of Christmas behind you, look forward to relaxing and recharging your batteries in the safe knowledge that you won't need to do it all again for another year!

If you’re visiting Dorset this winter with your dog, our seasoned guest blogger, Dylan, shares a few ideas for some great, relatively mud-free, doggy days out!

Don your walking boots and embrace Dorset's autumnal beauty on one (or all!) of these five handpicked routes

Did you read Enid Blyton's book when you were younger? Or maybe you read them to your children or grandchildren?

You too can embark on a Famous Five adventure in Dorset and travel back in time to the 1950s.