Destination Spotlight - Bali - Shred the Waves Like an Expert

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Destination Spotlight - Bali - Shred the Waves Like an Expert
Since the late 1960's, Bali has become one of the most popular surfing destinations in the world, with perfect waves, gorgeous beaches, and plenty to do when you hang up the board for the day.

For decades, its more than 20 top quality breaks have enticed some of the best surfers in the sport, but it's an ideal place for beginners as well. For travelers hoping to experience those tasty waves for themselves, there are many top-notch surf schools to choose from, where novices can get their feet wet and experienced surfers can improve their skills in one of the world's most beautiful tropical paradises.

• Odysseys Surfing School on Kuta Beach will teach surfers as young as seven years old with expert instruction on the fine arts of paddling out, catching a wave, and making frontside and backside turns.
• ProSurf School Bali at Halfway Kuta Beach specializes in the advanced skills necessary for shortboard surfing, teaching enthusiastic young surfers the rad moves that will get them noticed in the crowd.
  
• And Double D surf school on 66 Beach, Seminyak offers everything from half-day short courses to four-day immersion programs for you to pick up whatever surf skill you want, from riding goofy-footed to hanging ten.

What's Balinese for cowabunga? Starwood has three hotels in Bali, the The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, the Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, and the St. Regis Bali Resort. The new W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak will open its doors to guests on December 15, 2010.