Finding a vacation destination where you can surf and turf can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. Imagine the endless blue ocean, the roll of the waves, the best restaurants and crisp sea air. If all this sounds appealing, what is even better news is that you do not have to save for years to experience your dream surf getaway.
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Whether you’re suffering from post-holiday blues or simply want to get organized for 2019, there’s nothing quite like booking a holiday to lift your spirits.
Whether you’re after all-inclusive holidays, cheap holidays, family holidays or even staycations, there’s an abundance of breaks on offer – but sometimes it can feel like a daunting task to search out the best deals.
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While shoulder-season deals offer great prices to destinations just as the weather turns favorable, those brave enough to take the less traveled path of low-season trips can expect to put up with less desirable weather for deliciously low prices. In many destinations (like Ireland and Greece), some attractions, restaurants and even hotels close during the low tourist season—but that doesn’t mean that you can’t plan a great vacation that time of year.
Plan ahead to make the most of your low-season getaway. Buy a good guidebook and check the website of each place you want to visit ahead of time to make sure that it will be open. Dress appropriately, especially if you will be dealing with frigid temperatures. And focus on the positive! Paris may be cold in November, but you won’t have to deal with an eternal wait when you want to visit the Eiffel Tower. Spring is mud season in New England, when most ski resorts start to shut down, but you can still eat fresh lobster and tour charming towns. For travel to the Caribbean, save money by booking during hurricane season in the fall (buy travel insurance and closely follow the weather before you trip, and you should be fine). Once you get used to the shorter lines and cheaper prices, don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to permanently break from the pack and only take low-season trips!
Arrange a Home Exchange
If you’re a homeowner, swapping your property with someone else is a great way to find comfortable, cozy and virtually cost-free accommodations for your trip. Home exchange participants typically stay in each other’s residences at the same time, or they may even stay as guests in each other’s homes. Uneasy about a stranger sleeping in your humble abode? Remember that since this arrangement is a mutual exchange, your partner will likely take great care to treat your home as she would treat her own. Plus, if you do your homework, check references, chat on the phone or even arrange to meet your home exchange partner in person, you greatly reduce your risk of abandoning your property to the evil whims of a destructive squatter.
Our tips help you find the most valuable surf deals for your next holiday.
Morocco
During the hot summer months, the areas of Casablanca and Agadir in Morocco have become popular surf vacation destinations. Known for its exotic appeal, the beaches are endless and provide idyllic waves for the surfer and sightseeing for the non-surfer.
Mexico
Mexico possesses many beautiful beaches and endless coasts that can provide the ideal surfing conditions between April and September. With surfing being such a popular local activity, accommodation is economical and widely available.
Thailand
Thailand experiences some of the most impressive waves and ocean swells. From the beauty and the peacefulness of the sea to the exotic themed resorts, you can surf and stay at the beautiful locations for much less than traditional holiday spots.
Costa Rica
Cost Rica is a rich vacation destination that is characterized by its exotic surrounds and scenes. It receives the best of both worlds from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean creating swells of wonder. If you are looking for a place to enjoy the resort life and the coastline, then a visit to Costa Rica is the best choice for your travel and surfing vacation needs.
Planning your travels to a luxury surf destination does not mean breaking the bank. From Thailand to Costa Rica, Chile and Mexico; you can experience some of the most impressive coastal destinations that will deliver impressive and valuable results.