So you have a boring life with a boring 9 to 5 job. But when it comes to your holidays, you are looking for the best! And what can be more relaxing than to spend a few days far away from your daily routine, on a warm and sunny tropical beach? If this is the kind of holiday you are dreaming of, then Punta Cana bavaro can be the perfect destination!
Punta Cana is a part of the Punta Cana – Bávaro county found in the Eastern side of the Dominican Republic and it is famous for its sunny beaches and complex resorts. It is a wanted tourist destination for more than 40 years now with a great weather (an average temperature of 30o C – 86o F), lots of wonderful hotels and resorts and very hospitable people. The waters around here are mainly shallow allowing tourists to swim with no dangers at all. There are plenty of beaches to choose from, and some of the most famous are: Bavaro, Arena Gorda, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro and Juanillo, and now you can kitesurfing in Punta Cana

The nearest airport is the Punta Cana International Airport, which is one of the busiest from the Caribbean. It was build in 1984 to facilitate tourism and since then it receives millions of tourists each year. After a 30 minutes drive from the airport, you will get to Punta Cana and check in at the resort of your choice. There are many to choose from, each one trying to offer the best services you could possibly get. The first ever made is the Puntacana Resort and Club and other famous ones would be the Cap Cana, the Roko Ki, the Palma Real Villas or the developing Punta Perla. The area also includes plenty of stores, malls, restaurants, clubs and anything you might need to have a great time!
Besides laying on the beach all day, you could also take part in various activities offered by Punta Cana. There are plenty of tours organized in the area, boat trips, scuba diving and all sorts of water sports that you could try. Among them you will find sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking or snorkeling. Most of the resorts are also offering private swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding and some of the most spectacular golf courts you will ever see.

It’s not like you can ever get bored with these kind of activities, but if you also like history and sightseeing you could travel to Santo Domingo found nearby. It is the capital of the Dominican Republic and a great city with a rich history and with plenty of things to visit.  Among others you can see the Catedral Santa Maria Le Menor, the Plaza de la Cultura, the Palacio Nacional, the Fortaleza Ozama and lots of other museums and historical buildings.

Punta Cana was even included in the “Top 100 places to visit before you die” made by the University of California, Los Angeles. So if you ever get there, don’t forget to share the wonderful experience with us!

The beaches in the Dominican Republic are unspoiled Caribbean jewels that sparkle in the island sun. The country boasts almost 800 miles of coastline, featuring some of the most stunning sands in the Caribbean. With so many beaches on one island, vacationers will never have to search for great surf and sand.

Sugary white sands and crystalline blue waters are just a few reasons to visit any of the Dominican Republic’s pristine beaches. In addition to the ample sunshine and powdery sands, an assortment of watersports are available at many of the island’s beaches. Also, because the Caribbean’s tourism industry is mainly focused on other islands in the region, vacationers won’t have to deal with heavy crowds, which gives beachgoers a truly relaxing time on the island’s seashores.

The beaches of the Dominican Republic vary greatly in their individual characteristics and overall appeal. You can find beaches all along the island, but here are some of the more popular areas:

• The small colonial town of Puerto Plata is one of the island’s top beach destinations. Visitors come to this area mainly for the brilliant beaches, which consist of soft white sands and aquamarine waters. These clear blue waters are home to an offshore coral reef formation that is an excellent place for snorkeling. The coastal area in Puerto Plata also has a good selection of beachfront accommodations. If you want to visit more secluded sands in this area, head over to Guarapito, which provides a wonderfully relaxing beach experience, complete with sunshine, peace, and quiet.

• Heading east from Puerto Plata, you’ll find Sosúa, one of the island’s small fishing villages. Though the town doesn’t have a lot to offer, the beaches here are truly amazing. The locals say that the beaches at Sosúa are some of the most beautiful in the Dominican Republic.

• The northern shores of the Dominican Republic are famous for kitesurfing especially in Cabarete. These northern beaches feature steady winds, making them ideal for this sport. Located about 25 minutes from Puerto Plata, Cabarete is easy to reach, so vacationers should have no problems getting to these shores. An annual windsurfing competition is held in Cabarete every June, so you can enjoy a little competition while catching some amazing winds and waves.

• Samaná is another popular beach area on the island. Located on the Samaná Peninsula, the weather here is exceptionally good, the sands are snowy white, and the waters are crystal clear. A few small villages are situated along these shores, and this area only about an hour from Puerto Plata. From December to March, boats will take vacationers on whale watching excursions, where whales can be spotted mating and calving. Yachts from all over the world visit this harbor during the winter months, creating a colorful display against the blue Caribbean waters. While visiting the beaches at Samaná, keep in mind that there may not be a life guard on duty and the undertows here can be extremely dangerous.

• Probably the most popular beach destinations for tourists is Punta Cana, where many of the island’s top beachfront resorts are located. Along with amazing oceanfront scenery, there are plenty of places for entertainment and activities along these beaches. Numerous bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops edge the sands here, so you can find plenty to do after spending the afternoon on the gorgeous beaches.

• The undeveloped region ofBarahona, also known as the”Pearl of the South,” is unique. Unlike much of the island’s other coastal property, the development of beach resorts has not spoiled its beautiful beaches like bahia de las Aguilas, Playa San Raphael . In Barahona, the beaches are amazing and the waters are superb, creating the perfect beach experience without the hustle and bustle of more crowded shores.

• Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic’s capital city, is also home to several popular beaches. A few of Santo Domingo’s beaches feature perfectly calm shallow waters, such as at Boca Chica, and are very popular with families. Other beaches are frequented by vacationers who enjoy bathing in the sultry island sun. Still others boast plenty of activities such as sailing, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and much more.

Other lovely beaches are located throughout the Dominican Republic in places such as Azua, Baní, La Altagracia, Miches, Montecrist, Pedernales, Río San Juan, San Cristóbal, and San Pedro de Macorís. All of these areas have different styles of beaches, but all have one thing in common: their breathtaking natural beauty has remained relatively unspoiled.

Whether you’re looking to stay near a beach, or looking to find a beach near where you’re staying, you’ll have plenty of options in the Dominican Republic. To learn more about individual beaches, click on the links below.

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Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

Nicaragua is one of those places that offers everything a traveling surfer could want. There is consistent year round surf, warm water, and a chance to surf a great break all by yourself. Its also just a couple of hours from The United States and just up the road from Costa Rica so you do not have to go half way round the world to find epic surf. Nicaragua does suffer from an image problem. Its an image that is does not deserve. The people are very friendly and outside of Managua their is little crime or public safety issues. In fact this secret is now getting out and travelers looking to get a change of scenery from Costa Rica’s popular beaches are making Nicaragua part of their visit to this part of the world.

Surf Spots…..Waves

Freight Trains		Asuchillo Beach Break		Playa Hermosa
Offshore sandbar left at the mouth of an estuary with 400m long rides when it connects up. Barrels on the take-off and gives way to rippable walls. Breaks over an offshore sandbar, so the risks are low. Only accessible by boat.		Beautiful beach break with ample A-frame peaks. Almond shaped barrels. Works well at virtually any size. This break is a perfect one for a chill day, and for less-experienced surfers, but can challenge even the best.		Two fun waves that break over reefs that show up on low tide. The beach is one of the most beautiful in Central America without a doubt. Excellent wave to get your feet back under you if you are rusty, or for a second or third daily session to work on your skills. Fun wave for all experience levels. Multiple peaks to enjoy.

Hemmies		Cherrios		Chiggas
Hollow, F-A-S-T left point breaking over a shallow reef. Shallow, rocky and heavy, but arguably one of the best waves in all of Central America. Benefits from over 250 days of offshore Papagayo winds created by Nicaragua’s lakes. Expert only on a big swell.		A-Frame mysto reef break that shows up on certain bigger swells. Very rippable when it shows up, but not always the most consistent wave. Benefits from over 250 days of offshore Papagayo winds created by Nicaragua’s lakes. Intermediate to Advanced.		Right reef break. Deep-water takeoff to a walling tube giving way to a rippable section. Benefits from over 250 days of offshore Papagayo winds created by Nicaragua’s lakes. Another incredible wave that can hold any size! Intermediate to advanced.

FN’s		Punta Miramar		Pipes
Our secret spot. We can’t even tell you more than that, but the picture tells the whole story. Breaks hard over a shallow sandbar. Fast and hollow. Paddle hard and hang on for this one!!! Benefits from 300+ days of offshore winds.		A short, very hollow left breaking over shallow reef. Excellent shape. Works best from 3 to 6 feet and again when swell is throwing triple overhead. Two fast sections, one on the takeoff and one inside. Intermediate to advanced wave.		Excellent reef/beach break just down the beach from Punta Miramar. Breaks right and left at mid-tide. Very playful but can get really hollow on the right swell direction.

The Ranch		Indicators
Beautiful beach break with ample A-frame peaks right in front of our own personal “mysto” land where we have to bring you in blindfolded. Almond shaped barrels. Holds size well. Benefits from offshore winds 300+ days per year. Fun for all surfing abilities.		Fun break right in front of the Playa Hermosa House. Indicators breaks through the low tide and can throw fun, rippable walls on decent swell. Another great spot to finish the day on. Called Indicators because it shows whether Freight Trains is working well.

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

• Tourist card US$5 when arriving to Nicaragua (must be paid in US$), valid for 90 days in Nicaragua. A valid entry stamp is required to exit Nicaragua.Airport Departure fees US$32.00 when leaving Nicaragua (must be paid in US$).
• Extended Stays Visitors remaining more than 90 days must obtain an extension from Nicaraguan Immigration, or leave the country for 72 hours, then re-enter paying for a new tourist card. Failure to do so prevents departure until a fine is paid.

More information about Surf tour in Nicaragua check   http://www.surftoursnicaragua.com/

http://surferdream.com/Nicaragua_surf_camp/index.html

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The truly amazing weather all seasons lengthy and wind from December to May were an excellent start. The kite spots on Sal have something for everybody: the Kite Beach with side-onshore wind and small wind waves.

Santa Maria Beach with fairly well conditions for novices – though not completely perfect, because of water depth – and freestylers. For that more adventurous, you will find world-class wave spots (first and foremost, the waves at Ponta Preta to be sure in the a lot of videos circulating around).

There’s nearly no better spot to learn wave kiting than Cape Verde.

Kitesurf and Kitespot Info Cape Verde / Sal

The options of kitespots are astounding knowing what to do.

You will find spots with side-onshore wind and small wind waves for intermediate kiters around the eastern, windward side from the island.  This is where you’ll discover the so-known as Kite Beach where there’s presently a little wooden structure just like a beach bar. Right now, you will find license methods being carried out with this beach for any modern kite station by Mitu and Djo with a decent beach bar and anything else you’ll need. Set up political cogs turn fast enough with this in the future true by next months are another question, so not good forecasts about Kitesurf Center Sal can be created.

Santa Maria within the south is a superb beginner cove with flat water, so even freestyle kiters obtain money’s worth. The western a part of Santa Maris can also be where Mitu and Djo’s professional kite school is situated. This is the only real spot to kite within the bay of Santa Maria since the wind is available in side-shoreline to side-onshore.

Around the western corner from the bay, there’s also a great wave place that is only suggested for individuals who are able to really kitesurfing because of the offshore wind. For individuals who aren’t brave enough to visit out completely in to the wave of Ponta Preta within the western area of the island, you need to still read this place watching other kiters rip with the waves.

Alternative activities

Here we wish to provide you with a short term-through of other local activities. The primary attraction around the island is certainly kite surfing, but Sal has more to provide.

Surfing

Knowing anything concerning the waves around Sal, you are able to leave your kite both at home and check out the waves with no wind.

SUP – Fully Stand Up Paddle

The various spots around Sal with more compact waves and shallow water are ideal for SUP.

Windsurfing

The Angulo Beach Club is the  “ baby” of Claudia and Josh Angulo who met on the shores of Ponta Preta in Jan. of 1998. Josh and Claudia’s passion for the ocean, family and the island lifestyle is strongly reflected in what has become a “must-visit” for all visitors and locals alike in the Cape Verde islands.

Diving

You will find several diving schools in Santa Maria which could get you on diving outings to create a little nearer to the underwater world.

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Cabarete’s allure is somewhat more subtle. It is the unique atmosphere, the intimate blend of Dominican culture with those of travellers from
all over the world who, on a chance of a visit, fell under the spell of Dominican charm and could not bring themselves to leave the country.

Cabarete guide will help you to discover Cabarete, from the beaches to the Callejón de la Lomoa, by proposing your a whole choice of restaurants,
hotels, beachbars, windsurf and kiteboard centers, and, more generally all activities of the city and its surroundings. It will help you to know of Cabarete’s
people, the servicies available and the shops.

Cabarete is located: on the Bay of Cabarete, about 25 kilometers east from the international airport of Puerto Plata (Gregorio Luperon International Airport).

Upon his arrival in Cabarete Dominican Republic, the tourist is immediately trust in a city whose main religion is the passion for water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing.

Cabarete water sports:

The beating heart of the city is obviously on the beach of Cabarete, a 4 km bay of white sand lined with coconut.
During the day, the horizon is dotted with hundreds of kite and windsurf sails, at night, bars and restaurants of the
beach are transformed into clubs with the typic atmosphere, warm and dynamic, of enthusiasts and lovers of water
sports like kiteboarding

Cabarete nightlife:

It is well known that water activities create an appetite …  Besides different water sports, Cabarete also offers all types of cuisine day and night.

Cabarete has welcomed people from around the world. Over the years, these expatriates from all parts of the world have set up restaurants offering
a wide range of international and local cuisine, affordable for different budgets.
In the Callejon de la Loma, you find typical restaurants offering traditional Dominican-style food, while on the beach, with the majority of restaurants,
you can spend an evening in a more romantic atmosphere.

Besides the restaurants, the beach brings a party.  At its several bars and clubs, you can dance to international and local beats! Remember that most
bars offer happy hour;)… to start the evening

Welcome to Cabarete in Dominican Republic

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