Happy Holidays from Kandui Villas!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by sltwtr

With the Holiday Season and cool Winter days in the air, it is time to start day dreaming about warm tropical barrels and luxury accommodations like at the Kandui Villas in the Mentawais.  The Kandui Villas are located in the middle of a small chain of islands with more than two dozen surf spots.  This wave rich area is known as “Playgrounds” in the surfing world.

Whether you choose to surf the world’s best waves, or just relax by the pool and enjoy yourself, Kandui Villas will not disappoint you!  So as you are suiting up in your 4/3 wetsuit with booties over the Holidays, just imagine Kandui Villas.  Relaxing by the pool having a cold one or paddling out into a tropical line-up to score perfect barrels in a pair of boardshorts, all this awaits you in the New Year!  Happy Holidays from Kandui Villas!

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Namotu Island Fiji – Video by Ben Wilson

Posted on December 7, 2012 by sltwtr


Namotu Island, Fiji is as renowned in the world of kitesurfing as it is in the surf world.  In this video produced by Ben Wilson, he shows that Namotu truly is the ultimate waterman’s paradise and a great destination to develop your kitesurfing & surfing skills!

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Jersey Shore Lifeguards Score in Nicaragua

Posted on November 26, 2012 by sltwtr

Frank, Gary, Joe, Ray, Mitchell and Dave are living the lifeguard dream; summers at the shore and some time in the winter for tropical surf travel. They called in some old childhood markers from CJ at Waterways Surf Adventures and he set them up with the “Deluxe Friends Of CJ” Package at Ventana A Las Olas. Why? Top 10 ranking in Top Surf Destinations, Top Luxury Surf Resorts and Best Value.

The Jersey Boys scored on all fronts. These guys are tough and they can surf. Despite 2+ sessions nearly every day, they managed to work in some time to bring clothing down for the local community, a visit to the Mombacho Zipline and a tour of Colonial Granada. They wanted it all and they got it and more.

Exceeded expectations? Wow. Best surf trip ever? Without a doubt. Coming back? Yes. After experiencing Ventana A Las Olas, how could we go anywhere else?

- Ventana A Las Olas

* Check out the Ventana A Las Olas blog for more pictures from this surf trip

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Aura Surf Resort – Great Indonesia Off Season Choice!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by sltwtr

The Aura Surf Resort is one of our newer surf destinations and an excellent off season Indonesia option with calm winds, consistent fun surf in the smaller range, but good swells hitting every couple of weeks.

From March to May the surf is smaller, but there is less wind and days are frequently sunny and glassy!  Book a surf trip to this amazing destination during the so called “off-season” and score clean, uncrowded Indonesian surf!

 

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The Inertia “A Surf Adventure to Sumatra” Surf Travel Feature

Posted on November 20, 2012 by sltwtr

Check out the epic featured photo gallery from WaterWays’ Sean Murphy’s recent surf trip to Northern Sumatra on The Inertia.  The Inertia is a premier source of news and commentary from the global surf community’s most prominent and thoughtful figures.

You can see the full photo gallery from Sean’s trip here.

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Red Frog Bungalows 2012 Guest Photos

Posted on November 15, 2012 by sltwtr


Check out this epic photo slideshow shot entirely by guests staying at the Red Frog Bungalows during the 2012 season.  “What an amazing run of Caribbean juice” said resort owner Scott Balogh as he explained the 2012 surf season in Bocas Del Toro, Panama.  Red Frog Bungalows is an environmentally sensitive development built by Scott Balogh, owner and head surf guide.  Scott has hosted a number of trips for professional surfers at his resort including most recently with Dion Agius, Warren Smith and Bolivar Andres during a Surfer Magazine trip.

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Swell Alert: Chicama, Peru

Posted on November 8, 2012 by sltwtr

Surfline is forecasting a solid swell to arrive on November 21st that should wrap into Chicama point, Peru.  Conditions should be good (SW 222° / 10ft to 11ft / 16 SEC).  We will keep you updated as this swell gets closer!  To catch this left point firing at six feet is to dream about it for the rest of your life.  Book now and get there in time to surf one of the longest left point breaks in the world!

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Win a Trip to the Salani Surf Resort!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by sltwtr

Don’t miss this great fundraising event for the North Shore of Hawaii Jr. Lifeguard Program; including a live performance by talented Hawaiian musician John Cruz at Surfer [The Bar] at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Hawaii.

The Salani Surf Resort has partnered up and will be giving away two one week stays for two people to their resort in Samoa.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and raffle tickets will be available at the door.  Show starts at 8:00 pm.

Tickets for the Fundraiser can be purchased for $15 at the door or click here to purchase tickets online! (21 and over event).  For more info you can visit the Turtle Bay Resort Upcoming Events Page.

 

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Space Available on Namotu Island in December

Posted on November 7, 2012 by sltwtr

There are two prime weeks over Christmas and New Years still available for booking your dream trip to Namotu Island, Fiji.  What are your plans over the holidays?  Cold weather and hurricane’s getting you down?  Why not escape on a surf trip with the family and spend the holidays in a warm tropical destination like Fiji.

You may be asking yourself, does Fiji get surf during the winter months of December/January?  The answer is YES!  The South Pacific receives southern hemisphere swells year around and during the month of December the north swells start filling in as well.

So what are you waiting for?  Rarely do these prime holiday weeks become available at the Namotu Island Resort.  Call or email Sara our Fiji Surf Travel Specialists today for pricing and packages: Sara 310-584-9900

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Swell Alert: Macaronis Surf Resort (Book Now)

Posted on November 2, 2012 by sltwtr

Macaronis Surf Resort in the Mentawais has just announced that there is a solid storm brewing in the Indian Ocean.  It looks as though it will deliver a quality late season swell with light and variable winds, arriving around Friday the 9th of November.

On Tues Nov 6th, there is a trip departing from Padang, arriving at Macaronis Surf Resort Wednesday morning 2 days before the swell hits. With only 4 surfers booked to stay next week and the week after, and only the occasional charter boat stopping by at the moment, it really could be a classic week of late season waves, surfing uncrowded perfect Macas with just a handful of guys in the water!

Contact a WaterWays’ travel specialist ASAP to book this 8 days/ 9 nights last minute trip at a discounted rate!

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