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So you think you’re finally ready to start planning your Best Vacation Ever but not quite sure what trip to take. Hawaii, Ecuador, Portugal, Costa Rica, Bali and so many other great locations each provide their own unique experiences.
At Wave Soul Surf Travel we are on a mission to spread the magic of Mind, Body, Surf and Travel to as many people as possible. Along with ensuring that all our trips are designed for Beginner and Intermediate surfers and the accommodations are all under 4-5 star conditions, we also want to provide some additional info that might make your decision process a tad bit easier.
Surf Trips: Pros and Cons
Oahu, Hawaii
Oahu, HawaiiOahu offers waves for all levels year-around. Being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and having a variety of beach, reef, point and other breaks, Oahu will always allow you to surf at any level any day of the year. Oahu is the Mecca of surfing and incredible vacations
Flight time from NY
12h
Flight Time from LA
6h
Hotel/Villa
Hotel
Ideal time of year
Any time
Pros
Most adventure, Best guides
Cons
Expensive
Bali, Indonesia
Bali, IndonesiaBali, the island of gods. Bali , being part of Indonesia, receives all the swells from Antartica. However, having diverse sand, reef , and point breaks, and having various coast features, it has waves for all levels year around. In addition, Bali stands out as an outstanding yoga, nature, culinary and touristic attraction. A must visit at least one in your life. We recommend 2 weeks. The rainy season os from November to March.
Flight time from NY
24h
Flight Time from LA
18h
Hotel/Villa
Villa
Ideal time of year
March to October
Pros
Cost effective, lots of things to do
Cons
Far away
Montanita, Ecuador
Montanita, EcuadorMontañita is a village on Ecuador’s Santa Elena Peninsula, known for its beaches with strong surf breaks and bohemian vibe. Lively bars, nightclubs and thatch-roofed restaurants line the streets. Montañita Beach stretches north to La Punta, a rocky bluff with views over the ocean.
Flight time from NY
6h
Flight Time from LA
9h
Hotel/Villa
Hotel
Ideal time of year
November to May
Pros
Most cost-effective
Cons
Least luxurious of our trips
Ericeira, Portugal
Ericeira, PortugalPortugal is exposed to the Atlantic ocean. Offering the World Surf Reserve, within 30-minutes of Lisbon and their international airport, the surf is outstanding and for all levels. With its history and location Portugal is also full of history, amazing gastronomy and wonderful people. A must visit but not very warm or sunny October to March.
Flight time from NY
6h
Flight Time from LA
12h
Hotel/Villa
Hotel
Ideal time of year
April to October
Pros
European history and amazing seafood
Cons
Fairly cold water
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo, Costa RicaCosta Rica has surf year-round in warm water. The breaks are diverse from beach breaks to point breaks via reefs. The country is nature-friendly and is reputed for its eco tours, fauna, and flora. Tourism is extremely developed. Costa Rica is also one of the few countries who doesn’t have a military. The rainy season May to October
Flight time from NY
4h
Flight Time from LA
6h
Hotel/Villa
Hotel
Ideal time of year
November to May
Pros
Closest and great eco-tourism
Cons
Fairly expensive
