Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try.
Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique.
It’s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
What makes the perfect British beach holiday? Isy and Dan head to Torquay on the English Riviera to find out, discovering why a classic seaside break doesn't have to mean boarding a plane.
Joined by seaside historian Kathryn Ferry, they explore the traditions that have kept generations of families returning to Britain’s coast before rolling delicious raspberry and white chocolate fudge at Roly’s and rediscovering a childhood holiday favourite.
Their day ends at Babbacombe Model Village, where they wander through a miniature world of tiny streets, famous landmarks and an exact replica of Stonehenge that's perfectly aligned with the sun, just like the real thing.
Can Torquay still deliver the perfect seaside escape? And what makes a British beach holiday so special in the first place?
