Specialist surf company awash with new options for 2013
Europe’s premier surfing holiday company, The Perfect Wave, has added five new options for 2013 in Barbados, Taiwan, the Maldives, Morocco and Portugal, taking the total number of countries on offer beyond 20, from Ireland to Australia and Hawaii to Iceland.
Atlantis Hotel - Barbados
The Atlantis Hotel, located on the east coasty of Barbados is an historic 19th century property which has recently undergone total refurbishment. Off the beaten track, away from the more crowded parts of the island, the family-owned-and-run hotel has a colonial feel without compromising on luxury and is renowned for its fine cuisine. A week’s stay costs from £742.50 pp (two sharing) including return airport transfers, 7 nights’ accommodation in an Ocean Front Room, daily breakfast.
Surf Taiwan
Dubbed the ‘Hawaii of Asia’, the mountainous island of Taiwan is sandwiched between the Philippines and Japan. Home to thriving, modern cities, it also possesses stunning scenery and great beaches. The island offers breaks for all levels of surfers from beginners to pros, with beach breaks, river-mouths, points & the odd rock/reef setup. There is also plenty to do away from the surf including exploring ancient temples, visiting tea plantations, national parks and bike trails. A week’s stay costs from £664.00 pp (two sharing) which includes return airport transfers to and from Kaohsiung Airport, 7 nights’ B&B, bilingual tour and surf guide. The surf guides will take you out whenever and how often as you like but will guide you to the best spots based on swell, tides and winds. It also includes tour guiding to local cultural attractions such as temples and markets.
Kandooma Island - Maldives
Located on the eastern edge of the South Male Atoll, Kandooma Island boasts every pre-conceived cliché about this part of the word with white sands, azure skies, tropical greenery and clear turquoise waters. Accommodation is at Kandooma Resort, considered by The Perfect Wave to be one of the best surf resorts in the world with a surf break virtually at the front door. There is a beginner’s wave which breaks close to the resort but the resort is more suitable for low intermediate surfers and above. “Kandooma Right” is accessible right off the resort and is an amazing right hand point break. Twice a day the resident surf guide takes guests by boat to the top wave spots with a wide range of waves suitable for long-boarders to fast barrelling reef breaks. A week’s stay costs from £578 pp (two sharing) which includes Airport Transfers via speedboat, 7 nights’ B&B in a Beach View Villa, free use of snorkelling gear, complimentary snorkelling trip – kids under 12 eat for free!!
Paradise Plage, Surf, Yoga and Spa Resort, Morocco
Surfers have long known that the Atlantic coast of Morocco is an ideal surfing holiday location and The Perfect Wave has added Paradis Plage to its portfolio of accommodation options. It’s a perfect short haul winter luxury getaway but gets surf all year around. Facing the ocean, the resort combines the perfect blend of excellent surfing with spa pampering between board sessions. A week’s holiday costs from £434 pp (two sharing) which includes airport transfers, and 7-nights’ B&B in a Junior Suite.
Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Sagres, Portugal
The Martinhal Beach Resort is Portugal’s first genuine 5-star surf accommodation. It is located in the Western Algarve, surrounded by the Costa Vicentina National Park with views across the ocean to the nearby fishing port of Sagres, which is only just being recognised as one of the best surf spots in Europe, offering 22 different south and west-facing beaches within a 30 min drive and therefore providing fine surf conditions year round for all levels of surfers. The beaches are frequently visited by world-class surfers, especially Cordoama and Amado beach which have both hosted world qualifying series competitions in the past. A week’s stay costs from £539 pp (two sharing) which includes 7 nights’ B&B.
The Perfect Wave is the world’s fastest growing surfing holiday company with a head office in Sydney plus hub offices in Europe, Japan, Indonesia and the Maldives.
The company offers a wealth of holiday options for couples, groups and families with everything from learn-to-surf trips to some of the world’s most challenging waves. All trips can be tailor-made with accommodation to suit every budget from basic beach hostels to serious 5-star luxury. Live-aboard boat trips (surf charters) are also an option with a broad choice of vessel and destination.
For further information, visit theperfectwave.eu.com.
