Sapphire waters and powder-white beaches have long made it a hit with honeymooners, but the Indian Ocean island is much more than just a fly-and-flop destination.
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01 February 2013
The remote coastal town of Arugam Bay is gaining traction for its easy access to exotic wildlife and surf that is widely regarded as some of the country’s best.
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17 January 2013
Just a 30 minute flight from the crowded beaches of Bali is the less-developed, arid island of Lombok, where surfers often have the waves all to themselves.
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25 September 2012
The village of Kuta, located on Lombok island’s southern coast,could not be more different from its Bali namesake.
25 September 2012
While not every yogi on the Nicoya Peninsula is a surfer, the two pastimes compliment each other in paradise.
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16 August 2012
One coastal area of the Central American country is renowned for its natural beauty and exceptional surf, and can be travelled by horse or board from beach to beach.
16 August 2012
The Museum of British Surfing recently opened in Braunton, North Devon, with exhibitions detailing the country’s role in the history of the sport.
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13 August 2012
Cox’s Bazar may not have the surf of Hawaii or the beach culture of Australia, but it is an intriguingly offbeat proposition for the truly adventurous surfer.
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23 July 2012
Riding the waves on Rapa Nui is as ancient and revered as the island’s renowned stone heads, and can be traced back to the early settlers who sailed here from Polynesia.
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28 June 2012
This mini-glossary includes terms used to describe the culture, people and physical environment central to surfing, perfect for newcomers to the sport.
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20 April 2012
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