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Playgrounds in the Sea

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  It did not take very long for the intrepid explorers in the 90s to find out that the mentawai islands surf resorts chain will revolutionize surf travel. The more amazing discovery is that there are around 70 islands or so in the West Coast of Sumatra packing more waves per square mile than in any other part of the world.   To date, there are 50 recognized quality breaks in the mentawai islands surf resorts are recognized as among the best the world.     Playgrounds /Promises   In Siberut, the Playgrounds is the first main surfing area accessible.it got its name because it truly is a veritable surf playground.   Promises is actually for pros since it is hard to reach and hard to surf. It is a very fast right hander barrel that ends on a shallow reef.   Burgerworld / Bank Vaults   Burgerworld is one of the most exposed of the surf breaks.   Bank Vaults is a photographer’s delight and the ride is also amazing. ...

Surfer Dream

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  Every surfer-adventurer in the world knows that the mentawais surf is not only for mad surfers. It is one of the last truly remote regions of the world where tribes still live the way they do thousands of years ago.     Discovered by hardcore explorers only in the 90s, the mentawais surf Island chain has revolutionized surf travel. The 70 or so islands off the West Coast of Sumatra pack more perfect waves per square mile than any other surf destination. There are 50 recognized quality breaks, some of them are known to be the best in the world.   Further, it is known to have some of the most perfect waves on the planet and waves can be scored all year round. (Off peak season is from December to February.) the main transport are charter boats from basic to luxury and a growing number of quality surf resorts.   North Sipora Surfing   North Sipora boasts one of the mentawais surf Island’s best waves in Telescopes, but a slew of other lefts ...

The Next Level of Luxury Surf Travel

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  Kandui Villas are simply the next level of luxury surf travel. Surprisingly, it comes in one of the most remote regions in the world. For surfing people who opt to stay in Kandui, the villas are the focal point where luxury and function come together.   The villas offer utmost luxury and functionality in a surfing ambience surrounded by the sea, the waves, the picturesque palm trees and the tropical atmosphere brought in by the breeze from the sea.   Úmas”   Following the local flow of culture and tradition, ‘umas’ are the twelve private bungalows erected for the guests. These are made of the finest quality local hardwood.   Being standouts for their looks and functions, ‘umas’ are exceptionally unique in their designs that combine traditional Mentawai craftsmanship and present-day modern amenities.   The craftsmanship takes its theme as directly inspired by its natural surroundings, and individually hand-carved expertise. The inspira...