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Surf Trippin'--Surf Adventure Vacations and Travel

Surf travel takes a basic vacation to another level, so don't just sit there. Take a surf trip. Take a vacation, go travel, and go surfing! If you love vacations, you love surfing, and you love to travel, then you will enjoy these surf travel articles and links below. Surf trips are a part of the surfing adventure experience, so hop a flight and get your surf on.

Cal Active

CalActive.com offers packages and all kinds of action packed alternatives for surfers (and all active folks). Click on the surfing picture and see all the wave riding potential for families and individuals in California. If you like kayaking or mountain biking or any of the other stuff they offer, get off your butt and go for it.

Peninsula Envy: Florida Surfing Explained

The Sunshine State rates on the surf-o-meter somewhere between Texas and Tahiti (Okay so it’s much closer to Texas), and its population bubbles with an uneasy amalgam of rednecks, tourists, and immigrants. At worst, Florida is retirement home that gets so hot in the summer that it’s almost unhealthy to leave your home before 5PM.The west coast is flat about ninety percent of the year, and the east coast is fickle even with a category 3 hurricane hovering off the coast

Surf Travel: Africa

Mike Cianciulli shares his adventure, pain, and elation in search of surf in Africa, the Dark Continent.

Summer Surf Travel

I have compiled a list and info on some of the hot spots for summertime surfing. If your neck of the woods has gone flat, hop a plane to adventure and excitement, but read this first.

Summer Surf Adventure Travel

Find out where to travel in the summer and find the best waves for surfing and adventure. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, Jay Dimartino's article will provide surfers and bodyboarders with all the best surf spots.

Surf Travel: Ireland Break Map

Mapping this place is difficult, but this link does a damned good job.

Surf Travel: Caribbean for Visitors

William Todd will help you to plan your next surf (or non-surf) vacation down to the warm waters of the Caribbean. He has it all covered.

National Geographic Travel Magazine

Okay...So it's not just about surfing, but it is a beautiful site that often focuses on wave-rich regions of our world.

Global Surfers

A great resource for surfers looking to research specific spots, regions, or countries. Several informative and interactive features.

Surf Maps Galore

The largest collection of surf maps on the Internet.

Surf Portugal

Resources, articles, and travel info for this hot European wave zone.

Surf El Salvador

I have heard nothing but good reports from El Salvador...It's not "Combat Surfing" anymore. Friendly local and great waves.

Surf Panama

I hear some great things from Panama. In fact, my brother owns some land over there, and he's claiming lots of quality surf and minimal crowds (for now).

Surf Travel Books

A great place to find books on specific surf destinations and wave-rich regions. If you are planning a trip, it's nice to have some refernce material on hand.

Blue Dolphin Surf Travel

Lots of waves to explore here in one convenient travel site.

Voyages Surfing Surfari

This site offers several boat trips throughout the Maldives. Check the related links for photos and info on on the waves and culture.

Encarta Entry (Maldives)

Here you can explore the culture and people of the Maldives (complete with sound and wonderful photos), so you can understand more than the waves.

More Maldives

Surfline offers even more info here with some great maps and links.

Mentawais Virtual Trip

If this "virtual trip" doesn't make you want to take off for destinations unknown (but known to go off) then you must be dead.

Mentawais

From the bros at Quicksilver, a wonderful look at this decade's premier surf wonderland. After Curren and the Search boys filmed this Indian Ocean juice about ten years back, the surf world just can't get enough.

Surf Vancouver Island

Okay...So maybe you don't think Canada is an exotic destination, but with incredible scenery, cool locals, and some fun looking surf, why not?

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