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Bird’s eye view of Tavarua
It is not hard to understand why Tavarua Island is considered by the surf population as the mother of all world-class surf resorts. As you can see from these aerial shots, Tavarua Island is perfectly positioned to take in all that swell resonating up from the...
The next level of luxury surf travel
WaterWays Travel is proud to announce their newest luxury surf destination located in the middle of the surf mecca known as 'Playgrounds'. The Kandui Villas offers the next level of luxury surf accommodations and is situated...
Travel Special Extended: Melaluca Mentawai Yacht Charter
Yes ladies and gents, what you hear is true! We have extended the travel special rates on our Melaluca Mentawai Yacht Charter. Book and deposit on a 2011 charter by December 17 and you will receive the 2010 price! The Melaluca Yacht is custom designed for surf trips...
Surfboard-friendly Airlines
Air Emirates (Free) - Included in your checked baggage. Air France (Free-$50+) - If it is less than 200 cm, it's included in the baggage allowance (this can vary depending on the flight and some flights only allow one checked bag). Max weight of 50 lbs per item. Air...
Namotu: Epic, Overhead, Glassy and All To Ourselves
Sara, (Sara Tatro, Fiji Reservations Manager) "I had a wonderful time! Staff, lifeguards, boatmen, cook, were all fantastic. Colin Vincent did an awesome job at photography and his slide show is a work of art.  ...
LAN Airlines – 2011 South America Special
Our friends at LAN Airlines are now offering travelers a recipe for an amazing travel adventure to South America. LAN has been known by many as the most surfer friendly airlines in the air, allowing one board bag under 50lbs and under 3 meters (9’6″) to travel...
Importance In Having Travel Insurance
A lot of travelers, including seasoned veterans often neglect or forget about getting travel insurance. Whether it is lost luggage, canceled flight, natural disaster (tsunami), medical emergency, political up rising or an unexpected mishap, these can all turn a...
I Scored – Surfing in Nicaragua 2010
Some stoked WaterWays travelers scored in Nicaragua this year along the Popoyo Surf Zone. This area receives 300+ days per year of all day offshore winds funneling in from Lake Nicaragua. The combination of tropical...
Storm reveals new slab in Ireland
A new mental big wave slab which people are already referring to as a Maverick's look-alike was discovered last week after a major storm hit the west coast of Ireland. With 60 mph winds and torrential rain Ireland was under severe weather watch. This severe...
New Accomdations at the Red Frog Bungalows
The Red Frog Bungalows in Panama have recently added a new accommodation to their resort, the Tentalow. The Tentalow is a spacious 16’ x 14’ canvas safari tent which sits 5 feet above the jungle floor on a wraparound deck, and also has a private bathroom. For...
Exclusive Cardon Resort Pictures
The Cardon Adventure Resort in Sinaloa, Mexico now offers luxurious accommodations to its guests after a major renovation. For more information on this resort and for booking inquiries please contact a Waterways travel specialists...
New and Improved: Cardon Adventure Resort
The Cardon Adventure Resort is located on the Sea of Cortez where swells funnel towards the resort and spectacular ocean views can be seen from every angle. The resort has recently had a face lift and some major upgrades have been done to make it more luxurious for...
WaterWays 2011 Tide Calendar
WaterWays is excited to announce the completion of our Third Annual Surf Travel wall calendar. This is a full size 11" x 17" tide calendar featuring some of the best travel destinations in the world. The calendar is free to anybody who would like to stop by our office...
Namotu Testimonial “our best trip to date!”
"This years two week trip to Namotu was our best trip to date! Namotu just gets better and better each year. Our trip had it all...Perfect waves at Pools, Lefts, Cloudbreak, and Kitty’s Point 😉 , learned how to kite (sort of), great food & drink, shared all of...
Tavarua Testimonial – Another Satisfied Guest!
Jeannie and Dylan, "On behalf of everyone from my group I would like to say thank you for making this the most amazing Tavarua trip thus far. The staff/management was phenomenal and went above and beyond to ensure everyone got the most out of the week. Most...
Win A Surf Trip To Red Frog Bungalows, Panama with Jack’s Surfboards
Announcement: WaterWays Travel and Jack’s Surfboards have recently partnered together to offer a “win a surf trip contest.â€Â The destination is Red Frog Bungalows in Bocas Del Toro, Panama and the prize package for 2 includes: 6 Nights Red Frog Bungalow...
Mentawai Tsunami Relief – How you can help
27 October 2010 A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck just south of the Mentawai Islands sending a 2-3 metre (6-10 foot) tsunami into the southern island of Pagai Selatan. The quake hit at 9.42pm local time on Monday 25 October. SurfAid International is launching an...
Mentawai Tsunami Incident Report
The following is a brief account of the Tsunami incident at Macaroni’s on Pagai Island, Mentawais, West Sumatra based on reports received directly from the crew of Freedom 3 who were involved first hand in the
 situation. Time of writing is 16:00GMT on October...
Christmas Time Surf Trip
For many people Christmas time consists of drinking hot apple cider by the fireplace and singing carols. During these winter months is a great time to think about taking a surf trip with friends or family and getting away from the...
Tsunami hits The Mentawais
On Monday, October 25, 2010 at 09:42:22 pm a 7.7 earthquake struck the Kepulauan Mentawai region of Indonesia causing a massive tsunami. Two of our charter boats were anchored in the bay at Macaronis Resort, the Midas and the Freedom III. When the 10-foot wave moved...