Surf Diva Costa Rica

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Girlfriend Getaways ” Please, not another Spa weekend!
We ve all done things that should definitely stay in Las Vegas, we ve maxed out our credit cards on 5th Avenue, we ve enjoyed one too many margaritas in Baja Mexico and we ve been primped and pampered at the spas of Palm Springs. Really girls, isn t it about time we started to think outside the box when it comes to getting away from it all with our gal pals? Well, it seems that more and more of us are doing exactly that!

Women in increasing numbers are looking to travel to new and exotic locations to experience innovative and exciting activities. Travel companies and vacation websites are offering all kinds of new trips to women that are packed with adventure and certainly differ from the norm - from cooking in Mexico to hiking in Montana, from skiing in Canada to kayaking in South America. It seems that more women are departing from the traditional spa breaks and shipping trips and are willing to try something new.

One of the best of these girlfriend getaways is the Surf Diva Costa Rica Surf Adventure, an all-gals surf trip to the tropical jungles of Central America, which includes accommodation near the beach, an expert surf instructor and guide, yoga workshops, massage and superb surf!

The Surf Diva Surf School was originally established in La Jolla, California, more than ten years ago as the world s first surf school for women, so the Divas have heaps of experience in creating surf programs that are specially geared towards us gals. Owned and run by women, Surf Diva launched its Costa Rica program in 2004. Surf Diva owners and sisters Izzy and Coco had traveled extensively the country and fell in love with Costa Rica for its surf, its welcoming people and its sheer natural beauty.

As a surf destination, more women are traveling to Costa Rica, because it offers a variety of surf breaks for all levels, relatively uncrowded waves, and a gorgeous setting. Costa Rica is also a safer destination than most countries in Central or South America for women traveling in groups or alone due to low crime rates and friendly locals.

Surf Diva offers packages to girls of all levels, which is perfect for novices and more experienced surfers alike. With more women traveling alone, surf camps like Surf Diva s Surf Camp offer a safe haven with fun activities, opportunities to meet other like-minded women and skilled guides/instructors with local knowledge of the surf conditions, tides, swell directions and wind habits. Besides helping women score the best surf, instructors have insider info on everything from the best season to watch the baby turtles hatch to where the spicy salsa dancing is going on that night.

The Surf Diva Costa Rica Surf Adventure is located in a small, traditional Tico village on the Nicoya Peninsula. The area is one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets. The surf spot and hotel are located about 250 kilometers from the capital, San Jose. Because of the poor roads in this area, this piece of tropical paradise is off the beaten track for tourists, so it never gets too crowded. The area has a very low-key, laid-back feel. There are no huge hotels to spoil the peace and quiet. Most restaurants, bars and hotels are small, privately owned affairs with a real traditional Costa Rican feel.

A typical day at the Surf Diva Costa Rica Surf Adventure starts with a light breakfast of coffee, juice and fresh, local fruit. Then it s time for the first surf of the day. The morning surf session usually lasts for about two hours. After a refreshing morning, it s back to the hotel for brunch. Many campers choose to spend the next couple of hours sitting by the pool, strolling on the beach or reading a good book, but there are plenty of other activities available in the local area and the camp directors often give advice on great activities and things to see and do like horseback riding, canopy tours and jungle walks. All Divas kick off the afternoon with a daily yoga session and stretch, which is great preparation for the afternoon surf. After the afternoon session, everyone returns to the hotel, showers off and gets ready for dinner. There are many great restaurants to sample and the nightlife is low key and kicked back.

The weather in this part of Costa Rica is also perfect. The dry season lasts from late November to early August, making this an excellent time to visit. After the rainy season, which is especially heavy in September, October and early November, the heavy rains turn the area into a tropical rain forest, making this a great destination for sun worshipers and nature-lovers.

The beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula are equally breathtaking. The secret surf spot, where the Surf Diva Costa Rica Adventure is located, is a 6km expanse of white sand. The surf is perfect for surfers of all levels, from beginners to more advanced wave riders with consistent waves and both left and right-hand breaks.

Costa Rica boasts some of the finest coastline and most beautiful scenery on the planet. This country is Mother Earth at her absolute best. The nation’s environmental policies serve to strictly protect the natural habitat, so Costa Rica is perfect for nature lovers. We could all learn from Costa Rican’s enlightened attitude towards the environment!

“Pura Vida” or “Pure Life” is the best way to sum up everything that Costa Rica has to offer. You’ll hear everyone say it. Costa Ricans embrace the idea of Pura Vida in the way they live their lives. It’s a simple phrase that seems to capture the essence of what to expect from a vacation in Costa Rica - friendly and welcoming people, an experience of nature in its purest form, peace and serenity, beautiful scenery and an ocean that just begs to be surfed.

So, whether you’re a surfer, a nature lover, a beach bum, an adventurer, or even if you just want to chill out and soak up the atmosphere, it doesn’t get any better than Costa Rica.

If you would like more information about Costa Rica and the Surf Diva Surf Adventure, please call Becky at 858 454 8273 #13 or visit www.surfdivacostarica.com

Gina Corrie-Metcalf 2160 Avenida de la Playa La Jolla, California 92037 phone: (858) 454 8273 fax: (858) 454-8505 www.surfdivacostarica.com