{"id":276914,"date":"2025-10-01T09:48:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/?page_id=276914"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:42:06","slug":"escape-to-the-surf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/escape-to-the-surf\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape to the Surf"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-new.jpg\" alt=\"Escape to the Surf - Title Image\" title=\"Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-new\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-new.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-new-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-new-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-277110\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Words by Scar Lee<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1681\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Doodle_Line-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6.png 1681w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1280x51.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-980x39.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-480x19.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1681px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-102689\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>The days are getting shorter and the wetsuits are getting thicker. But somewhere else, the water\u2019s still warm and there are people who surf for work, rather than work for surf.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about the people who\u2019ve traded offices for ocean views, who now live and work a life decided by the waves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know the pull well. Just a few years ago, I was working an office job in Leeds, living vicariously through Instagram reels of other people travelling the world. Until one day I wasn\u2019t. I quit my job, moved to Cornwall, and trained as a surf instructor. Now, I balance surf coaching with freelance marketing, and live what some people would call the dream. Even still, it\u2019s not the tropics\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For this guide, I spoke to people working at surf camps around the world. Each of them has built a life that revolves around the ocean, and they encourage others to also escape to the surf, if only for a week or two.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1681\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Doodle_Line-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6.png 1681w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1280x51.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-980x39.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-480x19.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1681px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-102689\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Wesley Bermudez - Surf Coach at Verdad Nicaragua<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2.png\" alt=\"Wesley Bermudez - Surf Coach at Verdad Nicaragua\" title=\"Wesley Bermudez - Surf Coach at Verdad Nicaragua\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276918\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For Wesley Bermudez in Nicaragua, the ocean has always been more than just a playground. His father was a fisherman, and he passed on to Wes his deep connection to the water. Watching surfers together in his hometown from the age of 5, Wes\u2019s father could see Wes\u2019s deep longing to try the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, they could only afford a bodyboard, which is how he learned to read the waves. Then at 12, he finally got his first real surfboard.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Wes runs SandBar Surf School with Verdad Nicaragua, offering specialised programmes centred around progression in surfing, which looks different for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cToday, surfing is my whole life, it\u2019s my work, my way to relax, my passion. My goal now is to give something back to my community, to help a new generation of kids like me find their way a little easier, while keeping alive the same passion the ocean (and my dad) gave me as a kid.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nicaragua has quietly built a reputation as a surfer\u2019s paradise: offshore winds almost year-round, empty beaches, and a culture that\u2019s deeply tied to the ocean.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Lily Robinson Davis - General Manager at Soul &amp; Surf\u2019s Sri Lanka Retreat<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1.png\" alt=\"Lily Robinson Davis - General Manager at Soul &amp; Surf\u2019s Sri Lanka Retreat\" title=\"Lily Robinson Davis - General Manager at Soul &amp; Surf\u2019s Sri Lanka Retreat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276921\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Lily first arrived in Sri Lanka in 2017 on a backpacking trip. Back then, she didn\u2019t even know what a surf haven it was, but something about the island drew her back, and within months, she discovered surfing on the East Coast.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst it wasn\u2019t surfing that brought her to Sri Lanka, it\u2019s the reason that she stayed. She is now the General Manager for Soul &amp; Surf Sri Lanka, a retreat that blends surf, yoga, music, and community.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe retreat and caf\u00e9 are tucked into\u202c\u202d one of the south coast\u2019s coves, so I go from meeting to line-up in around 20 seconds, and if\u202c\u202d the crew need me, they can just whistle me in from the beach. Honestly, it couldn\u2019t be a\u202c dreamier set up - longboard waves on tap and the office just a few paddles away.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka offers a softer, more soulful escape: mellow points and a surf community built on creativity and connection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Tom Benzaquen - Sales and Marketing Director at Paradis Plage<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tom-Benzaquen-Sales-and-Marketing-Director-at-Paradis-Plage.png\" alt=\"Tom Benzaquen - Sales and Marketing Director at Paradis Plage\" title=\"Tom Benzaquen - Sales and Marketing Director at Paradis Plage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tom-Benzaquen-Sales-and-Marketing-Director-at-Paradis-Plage.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tom-Benzaquen-Sales-and-Marketing-Director-at-Paradis-Plage-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tom-Benzaquen-Sales-and-Marketing-Director-at-Paradis-Plage-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276928\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>On the north-west coast of Africa, Morocco has long been a winter escape for European surfers: with powerful Atlantic swells, and warm sunshine - a stark contrast to the murky skies of the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Benzaquen grew up in Casablanca, surfing the country\u2019s best spots and couldn\u2019t imagine a career in anything else but surf. After studying hotel management in Switzerland, he became part of the founding team behind Paradis Plage Surf, Yoga &amp; Spa Resort, which opened in 2012.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSurfing has always been a huge part of my life. To be able to combine it with my career in hospitality was the dream. At Paradis Plage, we\u2019ve built something that isn\u2019t just a surf camp, it\u2019s an eco-resort where people can escape the stresses of their everyday life and care for their body and mind, where yoga and wellness meet Morocco\u2019s incredible waves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tom now leads the resort\u2019s sales and marketing, helping connect surfers, yogis, and wellness travellers from all over the world with the experience Morocco has to offer. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Courtney Ruesch - Co-Owner of Mint Surf<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Courtney-Ruesch-Marketing-Director-at-Mint-Surf-in-Morocco.png\" alt=\"Courtney Ruesch - Marketing Director at Mint Surf in Morocco\" title=\"Courtney Ruesch - Marketing Director at Mint Surf in Morocco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Courtney-Ruesch-Marketing-Director-at-Mint-Surf-in-Morocco.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Courtney-Ruesch-Marketing-Director-at-Mint-Surf-in-Morocco-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Courtney-Ruesch-Marketing-Director-at-Mint-Surf-in-Morocco-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276926\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_15  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Courtney\u2019s path to Morocco started with books and a love of yoga, which eventually led her to discover retreats that combined yoga with surf.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBooks first drew me to Morocco. Already enthralled by yoga, looking for a retreat with something extra, I came across the yoga\/surf combination, and it brought me to this country of vibrant sunsets and rich history. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The moment I landed back home in London, I booked my next trip where I met my husband. Starting the surf camp business a couple of years after that first trip though was my surf instructor husband Moncef\u2019s idea, but if someone asked you to start a surf camp, how could you say no?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Courtney and Moncef have been running Mint Surf together since 2010. Together, they\u2019ve built Mint Surf into a space where guests can switch off and sink into Moroccan life. The camp takes care of everything, surf coaching, guiding, yoga, meals, and accommodation, making it the perfect reset.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_16  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Ce\u0301lia Rakotondrainy - Co-Founder of Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Celia-Rakotondrainy-Co-Founder-of-Mainty-Studios-Art-\u00d7-Surf-Retreat.png\" alt=\"Ce\u0301lia Rakotondrainy - Co-Founder of Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat\" title=\"Ce\u0301lia Rakotondrainy - Co-Founder of Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>C\u00e9lia grew up between Paris and Madagascar, which is where her love of the ocean began. A painter by trade, she was always looking for a way to combine her fascination with the ocean and her painting.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, she made the move to S\u00e3o Miguel, Azores, to set a rhythm of painting at high tide and surfing at low tide.<\/p>\n<p><em>\"One surf session there was enough to reshape my entire rhythm: I paint at high tide, I surf at low tide. Today, the tides guide both my practice and my projects.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFrom this rhythm, Mainty Studio was born. Through retreats, together with one of the best guides on the island, Amandine Marty Pinto, we now invite others to slow down, learn, and immerse themselves in the island\u2019s culture and landscapes, discovering, as I did, the balance between art, the ocean, and a slower pace of life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now C\u00e9lia invites others to share in the beauty of the Azores on her retreats, to discover the life rhythm that she now lives by, and escape from a more hurried world, if only for a while.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_19  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_13  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Anabel Requena - Co-Owner of Free Spirit Hostel Ecuador<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_15  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-3.png\" alt=\"Anabel Requena - Co-Owner of Free Spirit Hostel Ecuador\" title=\"Anabel Requena - Co-Owner of Free Spirit Hostel Ecuador\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-3-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-3-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276938\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_21  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_14  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Ana was travelling in Sri Lanka when she caught her first wave, and she fell in love with the sport. From then on, surfing shaped every holiday she planned, though before long, short trips weren\u2019t enough. At which point she took a year off work to surf every day. When she came back to work, she quickly realised that a 9-5 in Switzerland was no longer going to cut it, so quit, sold everything she owned and started travelling again.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c Eventually, with a group of friends I met while travelling, we created the kind of hostel we always wanted to visit, a place to have fun and the freedom to live how we wanted. The most important thing for us was being able to surf year-round without a wetsuit and to be right on the beach.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We found our paradise, and now, the hostel has been running for six years. I chose a life with less money, but one that gives me the freedom and lifestyle I truly love.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now Ana has created a life where she can surf in a bikini every day, and hosts other people who want to do the same.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_16  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_22  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_15  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Shiraz Ksaiba - Co-Founder of Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_23  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shiraz-Mhand-Ksaiba-Founders-of-Amayour-Surf-Yoga.png\" alt=\"Shiraz &amp; Mhand Ksaiba - Founders of Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga\" title=\"Shiraz &amp; Mhand Ksaiba - Founders of Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shiraz-Mhand-Ksaiba-Founders-of-Amayour-Surf-Yoga.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shiraz-Mhand-Ksaiba-Founders-of-Amayour-Surf-Yoga-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shiraz-Mhand-Ksaiba-Founders-of-Amayour-Surf-Yoga-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276927\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_24  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_16  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When Shiraz Ksaiba first visited Taghazout, Morocco, in 2010 on a surf trip, she knew she would return. Four years later, she came back with her two children, and soon after, met her partner, Mhand, a local surf teacher. Coming from a career in London as a photographer, and a film and TV camera operator, Shiraz was ready for a new chapter.<\/p>\n<p>The pair shared a vision of building something of their own, and in 2015, with only a few thousand pounds in the bank, Amayour Surf was born.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI wanted to create something of my own while building a life by the sea that inspires my children and gives us all space to grow.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> It was a leap into the unknown: a new country, a new culture, a new business. But that\u2019s exactly what motivated me. At Amayour, it\u2019s not just about surfing - it\u2019s about creating a community where our guests and local staff can thrive together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This year, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Amayour Surf has grown into a much-loved part of Taghazout\u2019s surf scene, and it\u2019s safe to say that Shiraz is happier closer to the waves.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_25  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1681\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Doodle_Line-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png 1681w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-1280x51.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-980x39.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-480x19.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1681px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-102848\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_19  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_26  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_17  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Escape to the Surf<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_18  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these surfers has carved out a life where the ocean comes first. They\u2019re proof that you really can build your world around surfing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re not quite ready to sell everything and move across the globe, the next best thing is to book an escape with one of these incredible camps. A week away could be all you need to change your life.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_27  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20.png\" alt=\"The pool at Free Spirit Surf Hostel - Ecuador\" title=\"The pool at Free Spirit Surf Hostel - Ecuador\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276944\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_19  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Free Spirit Hostel<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Ecuador<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Free Spirit Hostel - Ecuador\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Free Spirit Hostel - Ecuador<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/19.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The surf at Free Spirit Hostel - Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-276943 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/19.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/19-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/19-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Off the beaten path, on a cliff in the authentic fishing village of Puerto Engabao, Free Spirit Hostel Ecuador is a hidden gem where good vibes, ocean views, and unforgettable moments come together.<\/p>\n<p>Just 1.5 hours from Guayaquil, this is more than your average surf spot\u2014it's a place where travellers become friends and days stretch effortlessly from surf to sunset. The hostel's location is a major advantage, saving you travel time compared to most other surf destinations in the country.<\/p>\n<p>With the most consistent surf in Ecuador right in front of the hostel, it's a paradise for surfers of all levels, featuring both a point break and a beach break. However, the experience goes beyond the waves. What truly sets Free Spirit apart is the sense of community. Every evening, guests gather for family-style vegetarian dinners, sharing stories, laughter, and a feeling of belonging that\u2019s hard to find elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Add a skatepark, a pool, hammocks, daily activities, a stunning ocean view yoga deck, and a staff that feels like family, and you've got more than a hostel; you've got a second home. From cosy dorms to private rooms, everything is designed to make you want to stay longer. Come for the surf, stay for the people. This is Free Spirit Hostel, where you arrive as a guest and leave as family.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thefreespirithostel.com\/destination-ecuador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">thefreespirithostel.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/21.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Surfers at The Free Spirit Hostel Ecuador\" class=\"wp-image-276945 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/21.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/21-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/21-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_28  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/26.png\" alt=\"Alan Stokes shot by Philly Stokes at Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga\" title=\"Alan Stokes shot by Philly Stokes at Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/26.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/26-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/26-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276950\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_20  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Morocco<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga - Morocco\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Amayour Surf & Yoga - Morocco<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A surfer at Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga - Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-276953 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for the ultimate surf escape? Amayour Surf, founded in 2015 by Shiraz Ksaiba and her partner M\u2019hand, is a boutique surf hostel and yoga retreat across Taghazout, Tamraght, and Tamazirt. Each location has its own vibe, with the Mountain Lodge at Tamazirt suited for retreat weeks, complete with a pool and a dedicated yoga shala. From fresh, locally sourced breakfasts to vibrant 3-course dinners celebrating Moroccan flavours, every meal is crafted to fuel a day of surfing and adventure.<\/p>\n<p>What sets Amayour apart is its blend of personal service, authentic experiences, and strong local roots. Guests are welcomed like family, sharing waves, meals, and moments that make their stay unforgettable. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced surfer, Amayour offers more than just waves - it\u2019s about connecting with people, culture, and your own adventurous spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Together, Shiraz and M\u2019hand have created a home that reflects their love for the ocean, community, and the unique spirit of Taghazout.. Shiraz, a former artist and photographer, left her career in London to pursue her passion for waves, community, and creative living. Together with their carefully selected team, they make sure guests discover the best of Taghazout and beyond. Amayour Surf stands for quality, authenticity, and the chance to become part of a genuine surf family.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amayoursurf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">amayoursurf.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/28.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The surf group at Amayour Surf &amp; Yoga\" class=\"wp-image-276952 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/28.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/28-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/28-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_9 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_29  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_13\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10.png\" alt=\"The resort at Soul &amp; Surf&#039;s Sri Lanka Retreat\" title=\"The resort at Soul &amp; Surf&#039;s Sri Lanka Retreat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276931\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_21  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Soul &amp; Surf <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Soul &amp; Surf - Sri Lanka\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Soul & Surf - Sri Lanka<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Soul &amp; Surf Point Break\" class=\"wp-image-276934 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/>\u202c<\/p>\n<p>Tucked into a palm-covered cove on the south coast of Ahangama, Soul &amp; Surf Sri Lanka is a year-round surf and yoga retreat, with all sea-facing rooms. It was born from a simple idea:\u202c\u202d create a space where people can slow down, surf well, eat well, and connect with themselves\u202c and others.\u202c<\/p>\n<p>\u202dThe retreat blends Sri Lanka\u2019s warm, laid-back culture with a signature mix of surf, yoga,\u202c music, and community. Guests wake to the sound of the ocean and start the day with guided\u202c surf sessions - whether catching their first wave or fine-tuning their style on the reef. Back on\u202c land, yoga classes help balance tired muscles, while hammocks and workshops.<\/p>\n<p>\u202dFood is at the heart of the experience. The menu celebrates \u201csunshine food\u201d: vibrant, soulful\u202c \u202ddishes inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and global sunshine cuisines, with modern twists. \u202dSoul &amp; Surf isn\u2019t a luxury resort or hardcore camp, it\u2019s a community where surfing, slow\u202c living, and good people come together.\u202c<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soulandsurf.com\/retreats\/sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">soulandsurf.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The line up at Soul &amp; Surf\" class=\"wp-image-276932 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_30  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_14\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/31.png\" alt=\"The surf with Mint Surf\" title=\"The surf with Mint Surf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/31.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/31-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/31-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276955\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_22  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Mint Surf<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Morocco<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_3\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Mint Surf - Morocco\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Mint Surf - Morocco<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The pool at Mint Surf - Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-276957 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/33-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Experience old Morocco at Mint Surf's traditional Moroccan riad in the up-and-coming town of Tamraght. Step through a lobby rich with artisanal detail, into a palm-shaded courtyard with a tranquil pool at the heart of the oasis. Beautifully bohemian ensuite rooms overlook the courtyard, and corridors with ornate lamps and arches lead the way to a relaxing roof terrace, a perfect spot to unwind after a day in the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>Surf guiding and beginner lessons are on offer for any length of stay, and weekly packages ensure you get as much time in the water as possible for the best price. Morning and evening yoga classes run daily, while authentic and lavish Moroccan dinners in the courtyard bring guests together for evenings of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Each room is a haven of comfort, with its own ensuite bathroom. For experienced surfers, the weekly guiding or lessons packages ensure maximum time in the water. Or you can opt for the independent options with every detail handled by Mint Surf.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mintsurfmorocco.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">mintsurfmorocco.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A surfer at Mint Surf - Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-276954 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_31  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_15\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16.png\" alt=\"Mainty&#039;s Studio Art &amp; Painting Retreat\" title=\"Mainty&#039;s Studio Art &amp; Painting Retreat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276940\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_23  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Azores<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_4\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat - The Azores\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat - The Azores<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/18.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The art at Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat - The Azores\" class=\"wp-image-276942 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/18.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/18-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/18-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>November 8\u201315, 2025, marks the first edition of Mainty Studio\u2019s Art \u00d7 Surf Retreat on S\u00e3o Miguel Island, Azores. Hosted in Ribeira Grande, the archipelago\u2019s surf capital, the retreat blends oil painting workshops and surfing sessions into one immersive week.<\/p>\n<p>What makes it unique is its rhythm: painting at high tide, surfing at low tide, a way of living that C\u00e9lia, the retreat\u2019s founder, has embodied for years and now shares with others. Instead of a packed schedule, the retreat balances structured workshops, time in the ocean, and free space to explore volcanic landscapes, hidden viewpoints, and even the island\u2019s famous hot springs.<\/p>\n<p>Guests stay at Surfin Azores Eco-Lodge, a welcoming space with a pool, garden, fireplace, and communal dining. All meals feature local seasonal products with vegetarian options.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is included: four painting workshops, two surf lessons with certified instructors, three guided island tours, all meals, ground transfers (including airport shuttle), and a special farewell BBQ dinner at a panoramic viewpoint. The program also leaves time to make it your own, whether to rest, explore, or add extra surf sessions if you wish.<\/p>\n<p>With only 16 spots, the retreat is designed for small groups, open to all levels in both painting and surfing, and perfectly timed for the Azores\u2019 slow season: fewer crowds, empty lineups, hot springs to warm up in, and the island at its most authentic.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celiarako.com\/art-x-surf-retreat-english#utm_source=carvemag&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=retreat-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">celiarako.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The waves in The Azores \" class=\"wp-image-276941 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_10 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_21  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_32  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_16\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/34.png\" alt=\"The surf at Paradis Plage\" title=\"The surf at Paradis Plage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/34.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/34-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/34-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276958\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_24  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Paradis Plage<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Morocco<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_5\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Paradis Plage - Morocco\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Paradis Plage - Morocco<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/37.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"A surfer at Paradis Plage\" class=\"wp-image-276961 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/37.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/37-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/37-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Paradis Plage Surf Yoga &amp; Spa Resort, surfing is not just an activity, it\u2019s an immersive experience for all levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned surfers. The on-site surf school is run by a team of certified and passionate instructors who provide personalised coaching in an ideal setting.<\/p>\n<p>They provide high-quality equipment adapted to each profile: soft-top boards for beginners and a selection of longboards and shortboards for more advanced surfers.<\/p>\n<p>Located near the world-renowned surf village of Taghazout, Paradis Plage enjoys privileged access to a variety of surf spots, all within a short distance from the resort. Gentle beach breaks like Crocodile and Panoramas are ideal for learning, while legendary reef breaks such as Anchor Point, Killer Point, and Boilers await more experienced surfers.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the coastline\u2019s diversity, there\u2019s always a spot working \u2014 even when the swell or wind changes. This versatility makes the region a true year-round surf destination for progression, exploration, and unforgettable sessions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradisplage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">paradisplage.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/36.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"The Paradis Plage Villa \" class=\"wp-image-276960 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/36.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/36-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/36-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_33  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_17\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22.png\" alt=\"The view at Verdad - Nicaragua\" title=\"The view at Verdad - Nicaragua\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276946\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_25  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Verdad<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element el_modal_popup el_modal_popup_6\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el_modal_popup_trigger_element_wrapper\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_trigger_element el_modal_popup_trigger_button\" href=\"#\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"el_modal_popup_wrapper el_modal_popup_center el_modal_popup_close_on_background_click\" data-disable-website-scroll=\"on\" data-id=\"Verdad - Nicaragua\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-re-render=\"on\" data-autoplay-video=\"off\" data-trigger-type=\"element\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-trigger-delay=\"3000ms\"  data-animation-duration=\"1000ms\"  data-animation-duration-tablet=\"\"  data-animation-duration-phone=\"\"    \n\t\t\t>\n                <div class=\"el_modal_popup_inner_wrap el_modal_popup_animated\">\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_header\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title_container\"><h2 class=\"el_modal_popup_header_title\">Verdad - Nicaragua<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_body\"><div class=\"el_modal_popup_content_text\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-1.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Surf coaching at Verdad Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-276949 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-1-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-1-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Verdad Nicaragua is a boutique beach hotel located on the Emerald Coast. They take pride in providing guests a true Nica experience in a secluded and serene setting where they can immerse themselves in the local culture, surrounded by nature in complete laid-back luxury. Verdad has a reliable, uncrowded beach break at Playa Escameca with offshore winds from early November through September. That means surfers of all levels can enjoy riding the waves year round, and for those who prefer a faster wave, Playa Yankee, another uncrowded surf break, is just one cove over to the north.<\/p>\n<p>At Verdad\u2019s SandBar Surf School, they\u2019ve created more than just typical surf lessons; they want to help people see real progression in their programs. They focus on land practice, surfskate drills, personalised video feedback, mobility lessons, and apnea introduction based on our deep knowledge of the local waves. The result is a blend of serious coaching and soulful living by the sea.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdadnicaragua.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #008080;\">verdadnicaragua.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/23.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Skating at Verdad Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-276947 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/23.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/23-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/23-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"el_modal_popup_footer\"><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_button\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"el_modal_popup_close el_modal_popup_close_icon et-pb-icon\">Q<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_34  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_18\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-1.png\" alt=\"Escape to the Surf - Read More\" title=\"Escape to the Surf - Read More\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-1-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Escape-to-the-Surf-Guide-Header-2-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-276963\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_26  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Want to read more about surf travel?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/travel-3\/\">Click Here<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_11 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_22  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_35  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_19\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1681\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Doodle_Line-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png 1681w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-1280x51.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-980x39.png 980w, https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1-480x19.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1681px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-102848\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_divider_12 et_pb_space et_pb_divider_hidden\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is your sign to escape to the surf. 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