A review of several of the top spots to surf in Australia.

The best surfing in the world has long been associated with the country of Australia. Known for some of the most incredible waves as well as some of the most talented surfers, Australia, the land down under offers surfers of all levels of surfing skills the sports opportunity of a lifetime. Where surfing definitely looks like a cool sport with the chic shades, and comfy board shorts, deciding to take on the type of waves available in Australia is more than an afterthought.

Australia not only offers some of the best surfing in the world but also some of the most talented surfers in the sport come from Australia. Several of the greats have trained in the more popular spots in Australia. It is here where novice and true talents bring their laid back surfer style to test some of the most incredible waves in the world. In fact, surfers looking for an incredible experience will find just that in Australia.

Known as the Land of Oz, Australia offers an endless coastline with water that offers heavy and hollow waves and awesome barrels. Oz is a great place to plan a surf trip with high season being in August, though most surfers headed to Australia tend to want to take this journey alone, surfing tours are still available for the faint of heart. News of a swell generally draws large crowds though there is certainly adequate coastline for surfers headed west, east, or south. The popular areas in the east include Kirra and Burleah Heads. Those headed towards the western coast of Australia generally surf in the area of the Margaret River and Rottnest Island. The popular spots in along the southern coast include Bells Beach and Torquay. Anyone headed towards the north coast should beware of crocs and jellyfish that dominate the area in the north.

To get to Australia fly a major airline from the west coast with flights generally going out daily from either Los Angeles, San Francisco or even Honolulu. One of the main cities to fly into is Sydney, Australia with surfing opportunities all along the pristine coastline of the Land of Oz. If you are prepared for a real surfing experience, man up or woman up, and then gear up with your beach shoes, board shorts and shades and head to Australia for some of the best surfing in the world.

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Enjoy warm water, and awesome ocean breaks year round surfing the Philippine Islands.

Daring and avid surfers looking for one of the best tropical climates and definitely some of the best surfing in the world will find many unique and exotic surfing locations, and warm water year round in the Philippine Islands. Though a controversial location, the Philippine Islands are also one of the most awesome places to surf with surf seasons running from November to March and from July to September. The tropical climate and incredible breaks make the Philippine Islands perfect surfing territory and one of the more desirable destinations for surfers of all levels of expertise.

Located north of San Ferenando La Union, Philippines lays one of the top Surf Resorts. The San Juan Surf Resort caters to surfers and offers a great deal of flexibility regarding accommodations. Surfers can rent anywhere from one night up to a month. The nightly rate for two people ranges from 550.00 for a budget from up to approximately 950.00 pesos. The San Juan Surf Resort also offers premier accommodations from condominiums that accommodate up to four surfers as well as offering a penthouse unit that accommodates up to four people. Fly into Manila, Philippines to get to San Juan Surf Resort and take a bus, taxi, or car to the resort. Vans are also available for surfers arriving with personal surf boards though board sales and rentals are available at the resort at the onsite Surf Shop. Reservations and information for the San Juan Surf Resort can be obtained by emailing landrigan@sflu.com or by calling +63 72 720 0340.

Siargao, which is famous for the Cloud Nine break is another one of the top spots to surf in the Philippines and definitely offering some of the best surfing in the world. From Manila surfers will need to take other transportation including buses and ferries to get to Siargao, which offers some of the best surfing in the world.

Other great locations in the Philippine Islands which offer the best of the best surf breaks include Horseshoes, Pancit Reef, Pilar Point, Ventura, Tuason Point, and Cantanduanes, which is the closet break point to the main city of Manila.

Air service is provided by several major carriers to the main city of Manila, Philippines. Do check the travel advisories into the Philippines prior to travel just as one would for any other international destination.

Sources: www.sanjuansurfresort.com

A review of one of the top surfing spots in the world located in Portugal.

Some of the best surfing in the world is found just west of Spain in the beauty of Southwestern Europe in the country of Portugal. Here surfers have the opportunity to enjoy miles and miles of easily accessible coastline with some of the most remote and private locations just waiting to be conquered. In fact, in some of the best surf spots in Portugal it is not unheard of to expect eight foot waves with at least three barrels on one wave.

As a visiting surfer of Portugal in search of the best surfing in the world, and to take full advantage of the lush hidden bays and ocean beach breaks, of course a rental car or 4 X 4 vehicles is a dire necessity. Traveling the roads of Portugal is fairly simple and locals are always willing to provide information regarding food, lodging, and some of the best spots to surf, though there are many that still have not been surfed considering Portugal offers approximately 1793 kilometers of the most beautiful coastline available.

If looking for surfer friendly accommodations or even surf lessons, one might consider Peniche Surf Camp, located in Peniche, Portugal which offers apartment style living with kitchens, which is great for maintaining a decent budget since all monetary transactions will be done with the Eurodollar. The rooms at the surf camp generally accommodate anywhere from two to three surfers. Peniche Surf Camp offers training for surfers of all levels with surf camps running one week in length with twice daily surfing offered at different locations. For more information on the unique Peniche Surf Camp located in Peniche, Portugal surfers can contact Ricardo Leopolda at +351 96 233 62 95.

Other popular cities in Portugal offering the best surfing in the world include Lisbon, Alentejo, North Porto, Beira, Algarve and Ericeira, which all offering premier surfing locations. Surfers can generally expect excellent swells throughout most of the year, but they are exceptionally awesome during the winter season.

To get to Portugal take a major air carrier that flies to the continent of Europe. If able to get a direct flight into the main hub of Lisbon, Portugal one can drive or take train service to one of the specific cities noted as a popular surf location in Portugal. The best prices for Eurail train tickets are purchased in the United States prior to arrival in Europe.

A Review of surfing in Uruguay and some of the hottest surf spots.

Nestled between Brazil and Argentina, along the Atlantic Ocean is a beautiful coastline which offers the best surfing in the world. In the country of Uruguay, located in the southern most regions of South America, surfers can enjoy the natural beauty of pristine beaches, incredibly clear sea water and ocean breaks ideal for surfers of all levels.

As one of the most unspoiled locations offering the best surfing in the world, there are a number of choice spots for surfers to check out simply depending on what one is looking for. Great point breaks can be found in spots such as Santa Lucia del Este, Jose Ignacio, and La Moza. For great intermediate reef breaks, surfers should check out the spots around Zanja Honda in Rocha, Uruguay. The popular beach breaks that are ideal for surfers of all levels can be found at Cabo Polonia, El Mir, El Barco, La Aguada, El Rivero and Montoya. There are two awesome locations for river mouth breaks including Arroyo in Canelones and La Barra in Maldonado.

Offering some of the most unspoiled beaches and unchartered surf territory, Uruguay has dynamic waves and great swells without the usual competition of the crowds at most other popular locations, though Punta is definitely a hot spot. This factor of course is somewhat dependent on the time of year one visits Uruguay. The high season for surfing in Uruguay is in January and February. Another great perk that makes this location ideal for the best surfing in the world is the climate, which is fairly temperate year round. The climate in Uruguay is opposite of the United States, with the warmer season being in January and the colder weather in June, though the winters are very mild.

The costs for accommodations in Uruguay for the most part are very affordable. Surfers can rent modest rooms, private bungalows or book high-end resorts such as Punta del Este, or Posado y Parador La Canada, again dependent upon taste and budget.

To reach Uruguay, take a major air carrier into Montevideo, Uruguay or fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina and take a boat ride over to Uruguay. The airfare has traditionally been lower arriving in Buenos Aires than it was flying to Montevideo, barring any recent fare increases. Contact the tourist bureau for more information.

Several of the best surfing spots in the world.

The best surfing in the world spans from one end of the world to the other, however Fiji is definitely one of the top spots to hit. Located on the beautiful island of Fiji is Matanivusi Surf Resort in Viti Levu, one of the world's best.

A visit to Matanivusi Surf Resort provides the opportunity to enjoy a vacation specifically designed around the sport of surfing. The resort not only provides some of the best surfing in the world, but also privacy; as the location of the surf resort is strategically built between the beach and a creek. Guests can comfortably surf the Frigate pass and local breaks in an environment specifically geared for surfing.

If one of your life quests is to enjoy the best surfing in the world, put Fiji at the top of your bucket list. For more information on Matanivusi Surf Resort located in the Fiji Island visit http://www.surfingfiji.com. Inquiries can also be made by emailing info@surfingfiji.com.

Those familiar with this area know that some of the best surfing in the world is also located at Cloudbreak in Mamanucas, Fiji. This particular location requires surfers reside at Tavarua in order to surf. Getting to Cloudbreak is a small feat in and of itself, as surfers must take a boat or helicopter to Tavarua Resort. Upon arrival at the Tavarua Resort, surfers have the option to either paddle out to Cloudbreak or take a boat to enjoy the momentous experience of the best breaks in the world.

Cloudbreak offers a left-breaking reef and is known to offer the most powerful and hollow waves in the world. This location is recommended for extremely experienced surfers only. Because Cloudbreak is located in a sheltered area it is very much in demand because of the lack of crowds.

One might ask: so, what is the downside to the glory of surfing at Cloudbreak? To start with, the Tavraua Resort is very expensive. In terms of nature, surfers basically have to be environmentally aware of their surroundings as always and looking out for the usual rips, rocks and sea urchins.

For more information on surfing at Cloudbreak, call 805-686-4551. Quotes are available upon request.

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and to avid surfers of all levels it offers some of the most memorable surf encounters.

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and to avid surfers of all levels it offers some of the most memorable surf encounters. Known as one of the top surf destinations for many reasons, one of the most appealing characteristics (other than the incredible breaks) is the warm, inviting waters. Where this beautifully rich and lush country offers a wide array of the most incredible nature experiences to be had, one of the most appealing things about surfing in Costa Rica, in addition to the warm water, is the beautiful and expansive coastline, which offers approximately 700 miles of pristine beaches with an awesome opportunity to catch breaks year round.

Unlike many surf resorts, Costa Rica is relatively inexpensive and offers a wide array of surf packages from which to select in some of the most popular regions. Among the top locations to surf in Costa Rica for surfers of all levels of expertise is the region of Hermosa Beach and Jaco which is famous for breaks such as Terrazo, Backyard, Almendro, Tulin, Corners, Bejuco, Esterillos, Playa Escadilla, Playa Tivives, Playa Valor, Caldera, Boca Barranca and more.

Make it a surf vacation and take advantage of the many packages that are offered to surfers. Choose from anywhere from a seven day package up to a 15-day surf package, which includes accommodations, limited meals, car rental or 4 X 4 rentals, side trips (depending on the package) and more. Package prices range anywhere from $1,087 up to approximately $2,000 per person based on double occupancy and including locations such as Puerto Viejo East, Matapalo, Domical, Nosara, Avellanes/ Negra, Pavones, Manuel Antonio, Playa Hermosa/Jaco, Mal Pais, Tamarindo, Arenal, San Jose, Monteverde and more .

Surfers planning a surf vacation to Costa Rica can expect to take a major air carrier for travel directly into the major city of San Jose, which is where the one and only international airport is located in the country. For more information on experiencing the best surfing in the world available in Costa Rica visit the Website for Surf Costa Rica today.