VE & ADVENTURE SURFING DESTINATIONS
ABOVE: Biscarosse Beach, near Biarritz, France
LEFT: The Headland, Newquay
BELOW: Tropicsurf lesson at Anantara Dhigu Maldives
San Diego’s North County in southern California from August to November for those after high-performance surf, or for the seriously experienced, suggest Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, where waves can crest at more than 25ft, according to Mark Meredith, travel trade director for Visit California UK & Ireland. You’ll find a number of surf-
oriented resorts across the state – suggest the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach for a perfectly located beachfront boutique decked out in surf-inspired decor, complete with its own surf ambassador who can direct guests to the best beach break.
w THE MALDIVES Don’t just look to the classic destinations. The Indian Ocean is fast becoming a hotspot for those on the hunt for good waves, and the Maldives is taking centre stage with a swathe of luxury resorts offering classes to high-end holidaymakers looking for an active add-on. Among them is Anantara
Dhigu Maldives, whose surf school offers lessons in partnership with luxury operator Tropicsurf from April to October. There are five levels alongside an optional multi-day ride clinic featuring fitness analysis, confidence building and other aspects for serious surfers wanting to up their game. There’s even a Seaplane Surfing Safari for those wanting to fly out to other atolls with expert guides who’ll help find the perfect wave. Four Seasons Resort Maldives
at Kuda Huraa offers a similar deal with Tropicsurf lessons, a customised seven or 10-day ‘surfari’ and a Surf’s Up package, which includes one or two-day courses, breakfast, a welcome gift and complimentary use of surf equipment.
Six Senses Laamu in the southern Maldives has launched a partnership with the same brand this year – expect morning and evening trips from Laamu atoll’s dolphin-filled waters alongside the chance to ride the renowned Ying Yang wave, a few minutes’ boat-ride away.
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