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Australia to create world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea

VIA – DAILY MAIL Australia to create world’s largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 5:10 PM on 26th November 2011 The Australian government has announced plans to create the world’s largest marine nature reserve covering an area the size of Britain and France combined. The proposed Coral … Continue reading Australia to create world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea

TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)

VIA – HOTTNEZ The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico Ranking among the best hotels, Hotel Salto Chico enjoys the advantage of a great location. Easy to access through the daily flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas, you get a royal reception and pick up facilities right at the airport. … Continue reading TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)

Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala

VIA – THE GUARDIAN Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala Kerala is the ultimate away-from-it-all destination and, with its pristine waves and quiet beauty, the south Indian coastline is attracting soul-searching surfers, too Susan Greenwood The Observer, Saturday 19 November 2011 Article history Silver surfer: India’s empty waves are a surfer’s paradise. Photograph: Ed Templeton … Continue reading Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala

Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17!

15 November 2011 Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17! As if you didn’t need need another reason to get out of town, warm up and get some surf! Jet Blue is enticing us with several deals right now including this notice that just went up on their site: “a) The … Continue reading Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17!

Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain's North Coast

This is a great series, lots of interesting information and photos. Definitely makes me want to travel! VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain’s North Coast The second part of a three-part series on surfing and travel in Europe in the fall. The tapa or pintxo, with its gelatinous and vegetable covering, looked … Continue reading Tubes and Tapas: Surfing Spain's North Coast

SANTA CRUZ: These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth Pro surfers Ken “Skin Dog” Collins and Greg Long talked about their experience surfing the “Ghost Wave” 100 miles off the California shore at Cortes Bank. By Brad Kava 1:48am To call Greg Long calm is an understatement. He’s got what Tom … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth

SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border

There is some really good info in this article… VIA – CAMP PENDLETON PATCH Surf and Travel in Baja California What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border. n 2007, violent assaults and robberies experienced by American surfers and off-road enthusiasts in Baja California rocked the avid Baja … Continue reading SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border