{"id":21386,"date":"2017-07-12T08:24:04","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T08:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tickettoridegroup.com\/?p=21386"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:32:17","slug":"top-3-surfing-holiday-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tickettoridegroup.com\/blog\/top-3-surfing-holiday-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"My Top Three Surfing Holiday Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Decisions decisions. There\u2019s definitely something to be said in living by your own experiences and not someone else\u2019s. There’s an opportunity for you to learn at every moment. You can make sense of yourself and the world around you.<\/p>\n

I have recently accepted something about myself due to all of my life experiences. I am terrible at making decisions and sticking to one thing. It takes me at least 10 minutes to weigh up everything on a restaurant menu before changing my mind at least 5 times. \u00a0However, I am certain of two things. One is that taking a holiday to a resort complex, populated with high-rise hotels confined to a poolside could be one of the worst decisions I could ever make.\u00a0Secondly, I know surfing will stick with me for good.<\/p>\n

So how did I come to this conclusion? It all started with a surfing holiday to Costa Rica<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why should you consider a surfing holiday?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I see holidays as a break from the mundane workings of the 9-5 life but also a chance to reincarnate yourself by throwing yourself into something different. Whether\u00a0you’re surfing for the first time of experiencing a new culture.<\/p>\n

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The Hammock life is a good life<\/p><\/div>\n

I was definitely transformed by a surfing holiday, I took 2 weeks off to hit up Costa Rica, resulting in me quitting my office job two months after I returned. However, I understand that when a lot of people decide to take a few weeks off, being horizontal in a hammock\u00a0for a week is ideal. But, you can still do that on a surfing holiday, soaking up the sun with a beer in hand. But, it feels a lot more satisfying having had a few hours\u00a0surfing. That is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Since Costa Rica,\u00a0I’ve managed to take a few more breaks aways and head abroad to hit up the surf. So if you’re considering a surfing holiday abroad, here are my top 3 destinations<\/p>\n

1 | Santa Teresa | Costa Rica<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As already mentioned Costa Rica is a true paradise. It\u2019s vast tropical landscapes and the symbiotic relationship the Costa Ricans cultivate with the environment make it so. Furthermore, The country doesn\u2019t have an army and it\u2019s renowned globally for leading the charge towards green energy. Holidaymakers are really influenced by their conscientiousness. You will definitely think differently about your lifestyle after a 2-4 week trip here.<\/p>\n

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Max H-P on an absolute BOMB<\/p><\/div>\n

The beach breaks of Santa Teresa cater for all abilities of surfer so if you\u2019re considering a surfing holiday, you’ll find a wave for everyone. Your day will start waking up to the howler monkeys pattering on the roof, followed by a dawnie surf or sunrise yoga in the treehouse. Following that is the best breakfast burrito you\u2019ve ever tasted at Don Jon\u2019s<\/a> restaurant. No word of a lie. Don Jon’s is the place we stay on our 2-4 week surfing <\/a>trip. 100 metres from the surf! The afternoon is a chance for you to chill in a hammock with a coconut water or surf again if you’re amped!<\/p>\n

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There’s nothing quite as enchanting as the Costa Rican jungle<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s so much to explore in the local area if you need a break from surfing. There are fishing trips where you can take home your own catch, jungle canopy tours, waterfall hikes and vast expanses of beautiful national parks.<\/p>\n

2 | Midigama | Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An average surfing holiday to Sri Lanka<\/a> consists of surfing perfect waves every day.\u00a0The surf routine is balanced with yoga to keep you well stretched from surfing. What makes it one of the best surfing holiday locations is the sheer variety of breaks in one stretch of coastline. Rams, Lazy Lefts, Kabalana and Doorsteps are a few of the top spots.<\/p>\n

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Tuk Tuks are the surf wagons of Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n

You have the opportunity on days off from surfing to explore\u00a0Sri Lanka\u2019s heritage sites.\u00a0Adams Peak,<\/a> the fort at Galle or a tea plantation tour are probably some of the best of Sri Lankas non-surf experiences. There\u2019s truly something for everyone in Sri Lanka\u00a0and I reckon it\u2019s got one of the best learning beaches in the world; Weligama Bay.<\/p>\n

The Sri Lankans are the most resilient bunch of people I have ever met. Their smiles and warm hearts are contagious. It\u2019s hard to imagine that this country suffered a brutal civil war and a devastating Tsunami in the last two decades.\u00a0I believe you’ll leave Sri Lanka feeling warm-hearted and lucky to have shared the culture and waves with the locals.<\/p>\n

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Afternoons are spent playing Carrom<\/p><\/div>\n

3 | Canggu | Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Indonesia<\/a> is more energetic than the latter picks with its’ vibrant urban hubs of Kuta and Seminyak. Canggu, 45minutes drive out of Kuta, is the ideal spot for an Indo-style surfing holiday. Its waves vary from the mellow left-handers of old man\u2019s to the punchy breaks of echo beach right next door.<\/p>\n

Indonesia is renowned for its world class waves, it goes without saying. So you are guaranteed some incredible surf whilst out there. Canggu is a prime location for you to base yourself to explore Bali’s other surf spots. Uluwatu and Kuta reef is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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Trip Leader Chris Bond leading the charge<\/p><\/div>\n

The beach bar culture makes it the ideal spot to enjoy a Bintang on a bean bag watching the sun go down. The vast array of eateries in the area is phenomenal. You’ll find your fix of \u2018local\u2019 food such a Nasi Goreng and BBQ\u2019d fish right on the beach front. If you wonder through the rice paddy\u2019s you\u2019ll get the best breakfast and lunch spots such as The Shady Shack<\/a> and then hit up Deus for dinner. Furthermore, eating out is incredibly affordable with prices from \u00a32 onwards for a meal.<\/p>\n

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An average Indo surf check<\/p><\/div>\n

The area is home to some incredible temples. The Monkey Temple just a short drive way from Canggu sits on the cliffs overlooking Padang Padang. Just be careful they don’t steal your cap!<\/p>\n

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Join us on a Surfing Holiday!<\/h2>\n

You break away from work should be a time to explore something new. So I really encourage you not to go for the culturally cleansed poolside holiday and to jump into the water and get surfing. Surfing has this magical way of connecting people. After a trip away surfing, you’ll be left with warm memories of the places you’ve been, the surf adventures<\/a> you’ve sought and the people you’ve connected with along the way.<\/p>\n

So to round it off. In the words of my good friend Chad “Life’s an adventure, it’s not a package tour”<\/p>\n

Read Chad’s latest blog here<\/a><\/p>\n

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