It's official: Dorset is one of the top 40 holiday hotspots of 2015.

The county was selected in a list compiled by The Guardian of this year's 'hot' destinations along with far-flung destinations like Sri Lanka, Cuba, The Azores, Patagonia in Chile, Milan in Italy, Memphis in Tennessee, Brisbane in Australia and Yosemite in California.

To celebrate, we've put together some pictures of just some of the spots that make our glorious county so good. 

Is there a hidden gem in Dorset that you think we should include below? email digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk

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Badbury Rings

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Brownsea Island

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Burton Bradstock

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Chesil Beach

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Mudeford Quay

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Gold Hill

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Man O'War Cove

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Lyme Bay

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Sandbanks

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Durdle Door

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Corfe Castle

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Swanage

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West Bay

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Old Harry Rocks

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Golden Cap

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Portland Harbour and Nothe Fort