I do really want to go but the self-confidence!fail hods me back and there's no way I'd go alone. Hoping she'll agree to come with me... I'm working on her =)

I live in Bournemouth, which is right on the south coast of England. My flat is literally 5 minutes walk from the beach. Bit far for you to come I guess, but hoping that at least sounds a little bit tempting =)