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steeply from the coast, teeming with
monkeys and tropical flora. He saw
paradise, and as one of the wealthiest
men in Central America, he had the
means to transform the setting into a
luxury boutique resort known as Mukul. When it opened less than two
years ago, the main attractions were
supposed to be the golf course designed
by David Kidd (of Bandon Dunes
fame), the incredible spa (actually six
separate spas), the beach, and utter
relaxation. But Mukul has quickly
turned into a surf hotspot for both
accomplished riders and rank beginners - like me. When last year's Masters champion and number-two ranked
golfer in the world, Adam Scott, and
Mukul
his fellow Australian, US Open champ
Resort
Geoff Ogilvy, came here on vacation,
they spent more time surfing than on
the fairways.
"The reason I moved here is because this part of the coast of Nicaragua and Costa Rica gets both the summer and winter swell seasons," says
Gemma Yates, who runs the on-site
branch of TropicSurf as lead instructor.
An Australian-based high-end surf
school and trip operator, TropicSurf has
resort-based schools around the world,
in places like Indonesia and Tahiti.
"Even the most famous surf spots like
Hawaii and Bali have a season, but
here it's year-round, and that's rare."
For most of the year, consistent 4-8
foot waves breaking just off the resort
beach are absolutely perfect for learning, while a five-minute stroll down the
sand, where a rocky peninsula juts into
the Pacific, is home to the much bigger
"Manzanillo" break, one of the most
famous surf spots in Nicaragua. It's the
best of both worlds on one empty
stretch of sand. TropicSurf's raison
d'être is seclusion, because many of the
world's most popular surf spots are just
that: popular, as in crowded. The Mexican coast around Puerto Vallarta, for
example, is home to many surf schools.
It's a well-known learning spot, but also
crowded with experienced locals, which
means everyone jockeys for the same
waves. Here in Nicaragua it's rare to
see more than half a dozen people in
the water, and during three days my
wife and I shared our surf with precisely no one.
Once we turned ourselves over to
LEARN-TO-SURF SPOTS
NICARAGUA The area around Guacalito de la Isla and San Juan del Sur on
the southern Pacific coast is full of surf
lodges and schools. One of the most
established is Giant's Foot Surf Camp
(giantsfootsurf.com) on Playa Gigante,
while Mukul is easily the most chic luxury
resort in Nicaragua. mukulresort.com
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA This is the
laid-back epicenter of surf culture,
thanks to warmer water, sunny skies,
and good beginner spots around La
Jolla, Del Mar, and Carlsbad. delmar
surfschool.com, socalsurflessons.com,
surfdiva.com
WAIKIKI BEACH, HONOLULU Olympic
swimmer Duke Kahanamoku introduced
surfing to the rest of the world from
this spot a century ago. It's perfect for
beginners, but for a more formal immersion, try the Hans Hedemann Surf
School. Hedemann and several instructors are former pro surfers. hhsurf.com
RINCON, PUERTO RICO This is the rare
spot that appeals to everyone from
beginners to the world's best - it's
also where legend Kelly Slater won his
record tenth World Championship. The
island's northwest shore has a true surftown vibe with lots of shops and lodges
and several notable schools. surflessons
puertorico.com, rinconsurfschool.com
FARTHER AFIELD TropicSurf is a
luxury-oriented surf instruction and travel company, specializing in uncrowded
spots with programs for all abilities. In
North America, they're found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico (Cabo San
Lucas and Puerto Vallarta). Beyond the
Americas, you can find their programs
in various places including South Africa,
the Seychelles, Bali, and Australia. For
details, visit tropicsurf.net.
http://www.CASHINYOURDIAMONDS.COM
http://www.giantsfootsurf.com
http://www.mukulresort.com
http://www.delmarsurfschool.com
http://www.delmarsurfschool.com
http://www.socalsurflessons.com
http://www.surfdiva.com
http://www.hhsurf.com
http://www.surflessonspuertorico.com
http://www.surflessonspuertorico.com
http://www.rinconsurfschool.com
http://www.CashInYourDiamonds.com
http://www.tropicsurf.net
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2014
Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
From the Editor
Making It Happen?
Hot Spots: Best Wellness Retreats
Great Escapes: Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina
Great Escapes: Barceló Hotels and Resorts
Wine & Dine: Edible Spirits
Style Spotlight: Patriotic Pride
Gear Up: Summer Play
Getaway: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Adventure: Surf School
Connections: Everybody's Business
Travel Feature: Athens, Greece
Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail
Chefs Tell
Down to Business
Special Section: Vibrant San Diego
To Your Health: Joint Revitalization
Special Section: North Carolina's High Country
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
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