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CANGGU, BALIIf you visited the black-sand beachesof Canggu, Bali ten years ago, youwouldn’t find too many surfers. Today, however, the beach is a bitmore crowded when peak seasoncomes around. You’ll also find morecafes and places to stay while you’revisiting. One thing that hasn’t changed isCanggu’s laid-back vibe andwonderful reef breaks. If you’re searching for a place to stay,take a look at The Chillhouse. TheChillhouse bills itself as a “tropicallifestyle retreat.”

WAIKIKI, HAWAIIAlthough California is the mostpopular surf destination in the UnitedStates, Hawaii is where the sport wasborn. Every surfer should make apilgrimage to Hawaii at least once intheir lives. Waikiki is a great place to start: itswarm waters offer gentle waves andlong rides. While some surfers think Waikiki is atourist trap, it’s actually a greatchoice for a tropical vacation. Inaddition to its tropical vibe, it offerssome of the benefits you can only findin cities.

HODDEVIK, NORWAYWhen most people think of Norway,they probably think of snow and frigidtemperatures. However, with the right wetsuit—notonly can you enter the chilly waters—you can thoroughly enjoy your surfsession. While you won’t find any crowds onNorway’s wild beaches, you will findconsistent swells and magnificentmountains. Check out Lapoint Surf Camps forinformation on surf packages.

LAGOS, PORTUGALLagos, Portugal features waves forsurfers of all experience levels. Since the beaches are located closetogether you shouldn’t have a problemexploring all of the waves that Lagosoffers. The town has a reputation for being agreat location for partying as well. You'll also find juice and salad bars tokeep you from going hungry while inbetween surf sessions.