“We are thrilled to debut the Traders brand in Australia to leisure and business travelers alike,” said Bruno Cristol, general manager of Traders Hotel, Brisbane. “Brisbane is a strategic feeder destination to other major Australian cities and we believe Traders’ “Be Ready” philosophy is an excellent fit for visitors to this dynamic city.”

After China and the United States, the Australian continent represents the third largest market for Shangri-La and forms a key substantial membership base within the worldwide network of 2.1 million members of the company’s prolific loyalty programme, Golden Circle. Travel partners, corporate executives and meeting planners will also benefit from the Shangri-La’s recognized global sales and marketing network as well as ongoing support from the group’s established regional presence in Sydney.

For special events, banquets or meetings, Traders Hotel, Brisbane will offer seven meeting rooms which have the ability to be converted into a ballroom for up to 500 guests. With a total meeting area of 700 square metres and a fully equipped business centre, meeting and social planners will find the hotel flexible enough to host either large gatherings or intimate business conferences.

MJ’s Restaurant and Bar at Traders Hotel, Brisbane will provide all-day dining with the option of both set and a la carte menu options featuring modern Australian cuisine, while MJ’s Bar will offer a selection of beverages and light snacks in a relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for unwinding with friends.

Alternatively, the hotel’s convenient location is only a 10-minute walk from the heart of Brisbane’s entertainment and dining district of Southbank. For travellers on layover or with jetlag, room service is available around the clock. Another special feature of the 13-storey hotel is its rooftop fitness centre that includes cardio vascular and strength training equipment, as well as relaxing whirlpools.

Established in 1989 and based in major business centres in Asia and the Middle East, Traders Hotels are the practical choice for business and leisure travellers. They complement the luxury brands of Shangri-La and Kerry hotels, and offer many of the same benefits including complimentary Wi-Fi internet service and the Golden Circle guest loyalty programme which enables members to earn and accumulate points that may be redeemed for complimentary
room nights, upgrades, dining, spa privileges and airline miles. Traders Hotels are located in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Changzhou, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Manila, Penang, Shenyang, Singapore and Yangon, with scheduled openings in Chennai (India,) Doha (Qatar,) and Iskandar (Malaysia.)

For more information and reservations, contact a travel professional or access the website at www.tradershotels.com.

Perfect for beginner surfers and solo travellers, our luxurious retreat provides a fantastic space for women to learn how to surf, in a supportive environment packed with fun and new ‘surf sister’ friendships with women from all over the world.

Each retreat features a tailored surf program teaching essential ocean and wave knowledge and how to read tide charts and ocean conditions. Our guests learn surfing’s basic moves so they can confidently head out surfing back home and continue to experiment with their own technique and style. Experienced surfers can work on their technique on some of the world’s most famous surf breaks.

Surf Goddess Retreats believes you don’t need to rough it to go on a surf camp. There is more than enough time each day to be pampered at our luxury villa. Transformative daily yoga & meditation sessions are held in outdoor pavilions overlooking the villa’s pool, while guests relax over gourmet organic meals. Each retreat includes 3 hours of massage and treatments and decadent spa sessions.

About Us

An indulgent and personalised women-only surfing and yoga retreat, Surf Goddess Retreats has hosted more than 3,000 women to date at our Seminyak premises. This year we celebrate ten years at the top of the luxury surf retreat market that we originally created, which attracts women from around the world.

Surf Goddess Retreats Founder Chelsea Huntley sees surfing as more than simply a sport. “I see surfing as a state of mind and way of being, that helps women grow in confidence and see themselves and their place in the world from a fresh perspective.

“Surfing teaches us about patience, acceptance and adaptability. In my view, all the three are must have’s to lead a happy and successful life. “Year after year we see women come here solo, with friends and even mothers and daughters; then leaving with a new respect for themselves and a renewed appetite for living.”

Chelsea named Asia’s first all-female surf camp after the term male surfers used for the bikini-clad ‘babes’ tanning on the beach while the men hit the surf. “I wanted to reclaim and change the term’s meaning, as today’s surf goddess has zero interest in lounging on the sand; she’s out there riding the waves with the guys.

About Bali
Exotic and beautiful, Bali is a popular and female friendly tourist destination and a tropical island magnet for international travelers.
Surf Goddess Retreats introduces guests to carefree island living and Bali’s unique blend of lush landscapes, consistent surf beaches and warm smiles. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful and spiritual place with a tropical climate year round. With Seminyak amazing shopping, fantastic bars & restaurants and stylish, affordable spas, it’s a dream getaway for women.

Our Retreats
Each retreat is limited to 12 guests to make sure each receives personal attention from 5 experienced retreat leaders. No other surf and yoga retreats in Bali offer the number of guests to leader ratios.

Our 2013 Surf and Yoga Retreats for Women in Bali Feature:
7 or 8 Days of Adventure, Pampering & Fun!
Professional and Fun Women-Only Surf Lessons
New! Non-surfing Bali Goddess Retreats **
Customized Revitalizing Yoga and Meditation Classes
6 Hours of Decadent Spa Treatments
Introduction to Exotic Balinese Culture, Local Excursions and Attractions
Sumptuous Private Villa accommodation at Surf Goddess Sanctuary
Delicious Gourmet Organic Meals made with Love by our wonderful Chef
Swim in our pool or meditate in quiet pavilions beside tropical gardens
Small Groups so your time with us is a Personalized Experience
Celebrate with us – 10 Years leading magical Surf & Yoga retreats in Bali
Retreats are designed to provide maximum flexibility, while there is a set schedule for each day – it is entirely up to each guest to choose activities they do. For more details: click here

** Bali Goddess Retreats
In our 10th anniversary year we have expanded to offer a non-surfing program for women who are seeking a unique and renewing experience, but who are not water-babies. Bali Goddess Retreats is a women’s luxury retreat and spa vacation rolled into one, where focusing on fun and rejuvenation alongside personal and spiritual development. Guests have a holiday that transforms mind, body and soul, leaving them ready to face the world again. www.baligoddessretreats.com

Surf Tuition – Go Home a New Surf Goddess!
Surf Goddess Retreats provides high quality surfing tuition and experience. Beginners learn surfing etiquette, water safety, paddling techniques and wave riding skills. For experienced surfers, we provide surf guiding to Bali’s best breaks and coaching on areas they wish to improve.

With water temperatures averaging 28C/ 84F, beautiful tropical beaches and consistent surf year round, Bali is a surfer’s paradise. Out on these world-famous surf breaks, our tuition is especially designed for our guests, who will be standing up on the board by the end of their first lesson!

Our modular surf curriculum responds to each guest’s individual needs – whether they have never surfed before, or are an experienced surfer. Our tailored teaching allows guests to progress at their own pace, backed by individual coaching attention.

Private Villa Accommodation
Fondly called the ‘Surf Goddess Sanctuary’, our colonial style villa is full of thoughtful feminine details that create a place where guests can relax and indulge themselves.

Every bedroom has all comforts from fresh cotton linens, ipod dock stereo, hair dryers to our own range of spa products. Bedrooms are fully air conditioned, while open and airy living spaces spill out to the villa’s pool and lush gardens.

‘Gourmet Goddess’ Cuisine
We should be called ‘Gourmet Goddess’ retreats! We serve delicious whole food meals prepared at the villa using the freshest ingredients…and a whole lot of love.

Surf Goddess chef takes guests on a culinary journey through menus full of flavor and organic goodness from fresh local produce. Our guests discuss the day’s adventures as we relax over gourmet meals created to delight and satisfy the senses.

Daily Yoga Practice
Our daily yoga sessions are designed to stretch tired muscles from surfing and centre our guests after very active days of sun, surf and adventure.
Our open pavilion captures the sea breeze for yoga sessions which include a blend of rejuvenating styles of yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Kundalini & Yin), focusing on deep stretching and relaxation.

Spa Treatments
Our retreat is dedicated to embracing the best things in life, and what better way than to be pampered than a spa treatment after a wonderful day of surfing in Bali!

We want our guests to indulge their inner goddess, so each retreat includes 6 hours of pampering spa treatments without having to leave the Surf Goddess Sanctuary. For those wanting additional indulgence, there are also many affordable spas near by providing a range of beauty and body work treatments.

Explore
Our guests love the “Follow your Bliss” day set aside to explore the island! Guests personally choose one of these cultural and sightseeing excursions:
Relaxing Downhill Bicycle Tour from Mountain lake through Balinese Rice Fields & Villages to Ubud with lunch overlooking rice fields
Explore Bali’s Jungle Interior while White Water Rafting through Ancient Gorges with lunch overlooking rice fields
Eco Walking Tour through Bali’s heartland with Temple Visit to Balinese lunch overlooking rice fields
Learn Traditional Indonesian Cuisine at 5 Star Tugu Hotel with lunch in their authentic style ‘Warung’
Enjoy an extra day of surf instruction or surf guiding
Take the day off to just chill out and enjoy 3 more hour of relaxing spa treatments at the villa
Learn to Stand Up Paddle
Balinese Market Tour
Give Back to Bali – Visit the Jodie O’Shea orphanage and share the smiles and love!
The villa is within easy reach of many fantastic shops, day spas, cafes and restaurants, the village’s artisan market with its handicrafts and goods, local attractions and the beach.

Pricing
Our 7 day Surf Goddess retreats range from US$2495, depending on your choice of shared or private accommodation options and other personal selections. To find out more: click here

Bali Goddess Retreat 7 day packages also range from US$2395 depending on your choice of shared or private accommodation options and other personal selections.

To find out more: www.baligoddessretreats.com

2013 Dates
Retreat dates for our 10th anniversary year are now all up online! Programs and availability for our Surf Goddess Retreats: click here

Bali Goddess programs run throughout the year, letting guests choose their own dates. For details: www.baligoddessretreats.com

What Our Guests Say about Surf Goddess Retreats
More than 3,000 new Surf Goddesses have graduated from our retreats….here’s what they say:

“This was the perfect experience. It looks too good to be true, but the truth is it exceeded my every hope of what it would be. The women who run the surf goddess retreats have worked out every last kink-beautiful villa, delicious food, and quality yoga and surf instruction, not to mention that they are just amazing women! As well, everyone on the trip came solo, and the group dynamic was positive and fun”. Jennifer Ray
“Surf Goddess Retreats was nothing short of one of the most amazing trips in my lifetime – the intrigue of Bali, the serenity of the villa, the surf, the beach, the amazing women and the experience itself is almost too much to describe! Each day is a new adventure…the yoga is outstanding, the surf instruction is top notch, the food is delicious, the villa is just amazing…” Nikki Tricarico
“I have travelled the world and done most of the average person’s bucket list of dreams, SGR was by far one of my most cherished and relished vacations! From the moment of arriving I was spoiled and was re-centered and refocused by the time I left. Thank YOU!” Jenna Cohrs
Surf Goddess in the Media
We have been featured in media all over the world from Australia to North America, the UK and Europe, in media including the Wall St. Journal, the Age, Conde Nast Traveler, Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Vogue, Tatler, Women’s Health, Shape and Telegraph.co.uk. http://surfgoddessretreats.com/media.html

Find us on Social Media:
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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/surfgoddessretreats
Twitter: surfgoddess

Best Bridal Hawaii opened its second chapel at Hilton Hawaiian Village. The Diamond Head Chapel offers floor to ceiling views of Waikiki Beach and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. A Friday Night Fireworks ceremony package is in the works.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki, conveniently located at the entrance to Waikiki, opened a new eatery, Trees Restaurant & Bar, featuring fresh ingredients sourced locally. Nightly Happy Hour, weekly wine-tastings and other special events are offered.

Hilton Waikoloa Village has received over $100 million in capital investment in the last five years with more to come. All 245 rooms and suites in the Lagoon Tower room have totally new bathrooms, furnishings, balconies, artwork. The Naupaka and Na’ia Presidential Suites were renovated the main lobby received new furniture, chandelier and general décor to give guests a more Hawaiian welcome and sense of arrival.

Hilton Waikoloa Village also recently opened two new restaurants including Boat Landing Cantina, “Where Hola meets Aloha” and Dona & Toni’s Pizza. KPC Sunset Lanai was expanded and a new menu added to reflect localvore concept and island inspired ingredients.

Hilton Waikoloa Village is thrilled to announce spectacular new additions to the Legends of Hawaii – Our Big Island Story luau.

Produced by Tihiati Productions, this unforgettable dinner show celebrates the remarkable stories and the extraordinary people famed for their amazing feats of battle, romance and expertise across the South Pacific.

Taking place at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Kamehameha Court, the updated Big Island luau showcases new costumes, exciting interactive stations, and fascinating Legends of Hawaii stories.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.

The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com  for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide , www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide , www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide

Athletes around the world are dusting off their swim caps, life vests and aquatic sporting gear in preparation for the season of watersport competitions in Sarasota. Guests, spectators and friends are invited to cheer on the competitors. From international competitive swimmers and stand-up paddleboarders to sailboat crews and rowing teams, Sarasota County will serve as host to some of the world’s most competitive aquatic athletes in 2013.

Pan-American Masters Championship, June 1 -13, 2013

Sarasota County is the first-ever destination in the United States to host the biennial Pan-American Masters Championship. This swimming championship brings together competitive swimmers, aged 18 and up, from South and North America (including Canada), as well as the Caribbean and Central America. Rob Butcher, executive director of U.S. Masters Swimming, said that the event expects 2,500 entries, with approximately 50 percent traveling from outside the United States to compete.

The Pan-Am Masters Championship includes the three disciplines of pool, open-water and synchronized swimming. The pool swimming events will take place June 5-12 and the synchronized swimming events will take place June 1-4, both at the Selby Aquatic Center, adjacent to the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota YMCA. The open water race will take place on Siesta Key June 13. Since opening in 1998, the Selby Aquatic Center has hosted more than 200 events and is considered one of the finest swimming facilities in the country.

Registration is open to all adult athletes through April 30 and can be completed by visiting http://www.panamericanmasters2013.org/

Stand Up Paddle Board Series, June 22; August 24; October 12, 2013

The Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board Series is another “first” in Sarasota. Stand-up paddleboarding, often referred to as SUP, the world’s fastest growing
watersport, has in recent years become one of the most popular modes of recreational travel in and around Sarasota’s diverse waterways.

“From our mangrove areas to the canals running past beautiful multimillion-dollar homes, the Intracoastal Waterway, the keys and the islands—Sarasota has all these amazingly diverse environments to enjoy the sport of stand-up paddleboarding,” Alfieri said. “With so many unique places to launch from, and so many different kinds of nature represented, Sarasota deserves recognition as a great place for the sport.”

Each event will have three race divisions, Elite (6 miles), Open (3 miles) and 100-yard dash Sprint Races. The Sarasota SUP Series benefits Suncoast Charities (SCC) for Children. Following the awards ceremonies, racers are encouraged to stay for the post-race event, during which they will have the opportunity to share the joy of stand-up paddle boarding with a participating child from the SCC. Competitors can register for the SUP Board Series at http://sup-sarasota.com/

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival, June 29-July 7, 2013

Sarasota will host the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival, with parties, fishing, golf, a bikini contest, fireworks and, of course, the boat races off Lido Beach.
For more information, visit www.suncoastoffshore.org.

US Rowing Masters National Championships, August 15-18, 2013

The U.S. Rowing Masters National Championships will draw master rowers from across the United States to compete in the four-day event. The event will take place at Sarasota’s world-class rowing and aquatic sports center at Nathan Benderson Park.

The 1,000-meter, 7-lane course at Benderson Park is fully buoyed and includes a starting platform. Races are open to rowers 21 and over, with men’s, women’s and mixed categories.

For more information about the US Rowing Masters Championships visit www.usrowing.org.

US F18 Americas Sailing Regatta, October 22-26, 2013

Sails replace oars at the US F18 Americas Sailing Regatta, hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The international, one-design sailing regatta draws competitors from across the globe to Sarasota for a five-day series of racing events.

The Formula F18, one of the fastest growing classes in competitive sailboat racing, is an 18-foot-long by 8.5-foot-wide catamaran designed for speed and agility. These high performance racing boats are manned by one skipper and one crew member, and carry three sails—a main, a jib and a spinnaker.

Revolution3 National Triathlon, November 10, 2013

The final event in the nationwide, ten-race Revolution3 National Triathlon series takes place in Venice, rounding out a full season of exciting events for the aquatically-inclined sports competitor in Sarasota County. The Rev3 2013 race series, hailed as one of the most innovative triathlon series on the market, concludes in Venice after a five-month run in cities scattered throughout the nation including Portland, Ore., Knoxville, Tenn. and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

The half-distance Venice race includes a 1.2-mile swim at Sharky’s On the Pier, a 56-mile bike ride on a looped course through Sarasota and Charlotte Counties including Manasota Key and a 13.1-mile run that loops past the beach and onto the Venetian Waterway trail and finishing back at Sharky’s On the Pier.

“We are excited to bring a Rev3 race to Florida. Our goal was to be on the Gulf Coast in the fall and we found a great destination in Venice, Sarasota and Charlotte counties … This is a beautiful area and a great place to host our season ending Rev3 race,” said Charlie Patten, president of Rev3.

The Rev3 Venice race comes with a prize purse of $50,000. To get more event information or to register for the race, visit http://rev3tri.com/florida/florida-news/.

Surf and Music Event in Latin America

Los Cabos, Mexico (May 30, 2013) – Stretching over 30-miles of coastline, Los Cabos offers adrenaline-seekers something few surf destinations can lay claim to; year-round perfect waves on both sides of the Baja Peninsula. Known for it’s world-class hotels, championship golf courses and breathtaking beaches, this year the destination will add another superlative to the list by hosting the first ever Los Cabos Open of Surf from June 17-13.

The Los Cabos Open of Surf will attract athletes from around the world, seeking to challenge themselves and conquer Cabo’s diverse landscape.

The Los Cabos Open of Surf is the largest surf and music festival in the history of Mexico and Latin America. The event will take place along Costa Azul’s famous Zippers Beach Break (known for producing 8 to 10 ft waves) and will serve as the site of one of the world’s most prestigious surf competitions, a WQS (world qualifying series) Men’s 6 Star ASP Event.

 The ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) is the world´s top regulator of the sport and an important partner in the event.

Some of today’s best surfers will compete for the chance to win a ticket to the World Championship Tour and a $155,000 cash prize.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Los Cabos Open of Surf to the destination this year and hope to attract visitors and surf enthuasiasts from around the world”, said Eduardo Segura, Director General of FITURCA, the Los Cabos Tourism Board. “It is our goal to make this an annual event, hoping it will become the most important stop in Latin America for international surfers.”

“We are very excited to be a part of the great effort done by the entire tourism community to promote Los Cabos as what it truly is; the coolest and grandest surf spot in Mexico,” said Abelardo Juarez of Boardwalk Productions, northwestern Mexico´s new hype boutique agency, which is overseeing production, P.R. and marketing for the Los Cabos Open of Surf.

International media outlets including E! Entertainment, Space Channel, as well as renowned surf magazines will attend the event and showcase Los Cabos’ vibrant culture, tourist attractions and world class hospitality on an international level.

Throughout the competition, the Los Cabos Open of Surf will also include a series of beach concerts with international artists and DJ’s, beach bars, a food fair showcasing fresh, local cuisine, fashion shows featuring some of the top surf brands, art walks and eco-friendly activities, showcasing the best of the surf lifestyle.

For more information on the Los Cabos Open of Surf, please visit http://loscabosopenofsurf.com/

Los Cabos, located at the tip of the 1,000-mile long Baja Peninsula, is home to award-winning hotels, resorts, championship golf courses, rejuvenating spas, world-class sport fishing, and was the host city for the G20 Summit of global leaders in 2012. With a unique landscape of dramatic desert and white sand beaches, Los Cabos is an exotic escape within easy reach of most U.S. and Canadian cities. For more information, images and videos from Los Cabos, please visit www.visitloscabos.travel, follow us on Twitter @LOSCABOSTOURISM and visit us on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.

Now widely recognised as one of the top dining establishments on the Gold Coast, Salt grill by Luke Mangan, located on level 1 of the hotel, has been acknowledged for the second year in a row with a Chef’s Hat Award from the Australian Good Food Guide.

Last year Salt grill became one of the few restaurants in the history of the awards to receive a Chef’s Hat only four months after opening, and it has continued this success into 2013. Accordingly to celebrity Chef Luke Mangan the Gold Coast has embraced Salt grill from the day it opened, and have allowed the restaurant and its team to go from strength to strength.

“Salt grill is a restaurant where locals, foodies and visitors can feel relaxed and comfortable, yet indulgent at the same time. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in delivering simple and uncomplicated cuisine, that is full of flavour, and complemented by quality service,” he says.

Adding to the accolades the hotel’s sophisticated FIX Bar’s unique deconstructed Breakfast Mojito has made Nine MSN’s'Top 10 Best Mojitos in the World.’

Hilton Surfers Paradise’s new General Manager Chris Partridge says the hotel went to great lengths before opening to ensure it presented an offering that was truly unique and exciting.

“In our second year of operation, it is very rewarding to see these concepts take on a life of their own, and for Hilton Surfers Paradise to continue to play a vital role in helping to evolve the tourism landscape on the Gold Coast.”

To top off the hotel’s success, the property’s spectacular new Sub Penthouse Suites are featured on Gourmet Traveller’s list of ‘Northern Australia’s Best Resorts.’

“Our Sub Penthouses really are something special. They exude all the luxury that Hilton offers combined with unequivocal views of the Coast,” says Partridge.

“The future is looking solid for the Gold Coast, and with a very strong team in place at the hotel continuing to drive innovation, the outlook for Hilton Surfers Paradise in 2013 is also looking very bright.”

With a maximum of just 18 guests at any one time and no children, day visitors, mobile phones or internet, the resort positions itself as an exclusive island getaway. Guests arrive by helicopter, feast on gourmet meals with wines to match, relax by the infinity edge pool or explore the Whitsundays on the Resort’s private catamaran or fast rib boat with the private skipper.

The Oitavos, luxury hotel and spa on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline near to Lisbon, is embracing its dramatic oceanic surroundings with the opportunity to learn to surf from the best this spring 2013.

The Oitavos embraces their natural surroundings and the importance of sports with surfing lessons from renowned surfing champion Ruben Gonzalez (a leading Pro-surfer in Portugal, and four times National Champion in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008) at nearby Guincho beach.

After a morning on the waves, those feeling adventurous can head to the north of Portugal’s Silver Coast, where American surfer Garrett McNamara broke the Guinness World Record for the largest wave ever surfed by catching a 90-foot tall wave last November.

Internationally-recognised as one of Europe’s top surfing destinations, with excellent conditions throughout the year, both amateur and surfing professionals have long flocked to the region to discover the famous beaches of Estoril and Cascais. Nestled beneath dramatic cliffs and edged with natural sand dunes, these beaches have hosted many international surfing competitions, including the six-star Estoril Billabong Girls’, Estoril Coast Pro and Quiksilver Pro Portugal events, attracting some of the world’s best professional surfers.

Located just 30 minutes from Lisbon city centre and the airport, the brand new “Surfing Break” package offers guests the chance to combine the adventure of learning to surf for the first time, with the relaxation and luxury of a two-night weekend escape to The Oitavos.

Miguel Champalimaud (a former junior national champion himself), General Manager at The Oitavos says; “We are delighted to be launching our surf package this year with Ruben Gonzalez at the world-famous Guincho Beach. We look forward to welcoming guests to discover this most celebrated surfing region in Europe.”

The “Surfing Break” package has an all year rate at €1,080 for single occupancy and €1,140 for double occupancy, including:
A two-night stay at The Oitavos in a Superior Room, with a balcony and sea vistas
Complimentary daily buffet breakfast at Ipsylon Restaurant
Surf Lesson for one or two (two hours) with Ruben Gonzalez at nearby Guincho beach where the iconic James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was set
Complimentary wetsuit and surfboard
Transportation from the hotel to the beach
Two individual massages (50 minutes each) in the acclaimed Spa at The Oitavos
Rates include taxes and service. Surf lessons may be assigned to other surfing professionals subject to Ruben Gonzalez’s availability and may be transferred to other beaches in the Estoril Coast, if the sea conditions or students require it.
Opened on 1st September 2010, The Oitavos is a new five star luxury hotel in Portugal. Located just 20 minutes west of Lisbon and the airport, over-looking the West Atlantic coastline, the contemporary designed hotel is set within the Sintra Cascais National Park. Designed with sleek lines and elegantly simple interiors the hotel embraces rather than competes with its natural surroundings. The ultimate destination hotel for both leisure and business travellers the hotel offers numerous dining experiences, a full service destination spa and conference facilities. Set within the Quinta da Marinha estate, the exceptional sporting resort boasts a leading equestrian centre, health and racket club and the Oitavos Dunes golf course, ranked 68th on GOLF Magazine’s 2011 Top 100 Courses in the World.