EGYPT BARGAIN HOLIDAYS !!
After the turmoil of the last month in Cairo Egypt now start to settle back down. Although some European countries did stop flying over the last couple of weeks the UK flights into the Red Sea resorts have remained unaffected.
During the winter months Egypt has long been a favourite for a weeks getaway for some reliable sun and wind without breaking the bank. It is unsurprising that many holiday makers have postponed their travel plans to Egypt to await the outcome of the rallies leaving many hotel rooms and ai...
Tarifa Clinic Report
After returning from a long weekend in Tarifa, the high is yet to diminish. I spent 3 days in the beautiful Spanish destination of Tarifa, taking part in one of our new clinics, which also run in Maui, and Mauritius.
I arrived late Friday night at the beautiful Las Flores, and was made to feel so welcome. The apartments look like an old French style house surrounded by flowers.
In the morning I met the group at the centre where we slouched on oversized beanbags overlooking ...
Special Tarifa Accommodation Rates
Throughout October, Planet are offering a free upgrade to a sea view room at the Hurricane Hotel in Tarifa. Punta Sur is also at discounted rates, though cannot offer a direct sea view.
October is a lovely time to visit Tarifa, the air temperature is still in the high 20's, the wind is still very good, and the swell is picking up offering fun surfing conditions.
To check out the Tarifa specials click HERE
Free SUP Sessions
Following the recent launch of Planets new SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Holidays, we are now offering an incentive to enable everyone to experience the fun of SUP for themselves.
The battle which many SUP fanatics have is that so many people don’t see the potential of the newly popular sport, and admittedly flat water, aimless paddling on a murky section of water on your own is not the most thrilling of experiences. However I’m sure this can also be said for windsurfing or kite surfing with no wi...
Unlimited fun & progression with the Joker Package
This amazing offer allows you access to SUP (Stand up Paddle Boarding), Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, and Surfing on your holiday. Called the 'Joker Package' as it includes 4 sport, it gives you 7 days of rental in all the sports, and however many sports you can fit into your day. But not only does it give you un sports for a week, it also includes 5 days of tuition in all the sports!
Not only will the package ensure you are on the water regardless of the conditions, the added tuition means you will really ...
Planet Launch SUP Website
Many people have heard of SUP, also known as Stand Up Paddleboarding, just Paddle Boarding, or by it's original name Beach Boy Surfing. However many people also haven't as it is a relatively new sport to the UK, and although it has taken America by storm many people still don't have a clear idea of why! Speaking to a lot of people, many admit that they took one glance and thought 'Nahhh' however by looking at our website www.planetSUPholidays.com you will understand why so many people are fall...
Kite Surf Pro Tour in Mauritius
Kite Surf Pro world tour launching at Indian Resort in Mauritius
ABOUT: Bringing together the world’s top male and female kite surfers from around the globe for an electrifying battle for the prestigious World Championship Title, the KITE SURF PRO (KSP) world tour is a 3 event series kicking off it’s inaugural season in 2011.
The KSP will be reflecting the dynamic lifestyle that combines the relaxed and fun atmosphere of a beach sport with the highly professional attitude of worldclass athletes; ...
The latest concept in watersports.. WindSUP!!!!!!
WindSUP is the latest concept in watersports which has made wave riding accessible to beginner and intermediate windsurfers.
WindSUP combines a windsurfing sail and a SUP board with a mast base tracker using a mast base (most SUP’s have mast base trackers but a lot of people don’t notice). The result is the wave performance of the SUP, powered and maximised by a windsurfing sail, yet with the ease of a large board. This enables two things which before were a very rare occurrence. These being fun, li...
Another windy week in Gokova & Gulet sailing
I have just returned from my third trip to Gokova and guess what? It was windy every day again!!
I stayed at the lovely Ottoman Residence, which is in such a stunning location and the staff made you feel so at home. I was pretty upset to leave...
But I did go from there to a trip on the Seyhan Jan gulet from Selimiye – Marmaris so I soon cheered up! A gulet is a traditional wooden style sailing/motor boat originally made for fishing but now designed for groups from 8 - 20 people to see the beautiful lan...
5* EL GOUNA MOVENPICK HOTEL
It is now sometime since we sent our last update on the renovation works at the El Gouna Movenpick Resort in Egypt and, rather belatedly, we are happy to advise you that all the rooms in Cluster 7 are now completed. This means that they have now got 365 rooms totally ‘reinvented’ and we are getting many, many compliments on how nice and practical they are, with the bed affording excellent views of the sea, lagoons and/or grounds.
The hotel is now going to take a ‘breather’ before c...
15% Early Booking Discount in Sotavento
The Melia Gorriones is offering an early booking discount for Winter 2011/12. Any booking made before 31st October 2011 will receive a 15% discount off the hotel rates.
Valid for bookings that fall between 1st November 2011 and 30th April 2012.
CABARETE HOLIDAY DESTINATION REPORT
You will never be bored in Cabarete! Which is what makes it such a great place to be.
This place offers almost everything when it comes to watersports, from flatwater freestyle windsurfing, to SUP’ing on the reef. Once you’ve finished on the water for the day, you can relax at the bars with the food and drink happy hours rolling.
Although Cabarete is most famous for the consistent wind and waves, there is also a whole load of other activities to get involved...
GOKOVA - NEW KITE SPOT
We are delighted to announce our newest kitesurf destination in Gokova Bay, Turkey. We visited this spot twice last year and had the best the wind record and basically kited ourselves to a standstill. As long as the sun shines here then you will have wind. A true thermal wind spot. The scenery is stunning, the town unspoilt and great instructors. A really special spot.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
7 nights for the price of 6 @ Dakhla Camp for June
We have just received a fantastic offer from the Camp at Dakhla, Morocco. They are currently applying a 7 night trip for the cost of 6 nights and are also including 1 Free Spa session per person too.
The offer is for the month of June and holidays have to finish by the 30th of June for the offer to apply.
Dakhla is fast becoming one of the most popular Kitesurf and Windsurf spots within a couple of hours of the UK.
Please contact one of the sales team on 01273 921001 to take advantage of this offer,
HOLIDAY FUEL PRICE INCREASE WARNING !
The warning comes as Thomas Cook added £160 to the price of a long-haul break for a family of four to cover the soaring cost of oil.
For short-haul trips, the levy will be £15 a person, while medium haul trips will cost an extra £25 each.
Analysts predicted other operators would soon follow suit – and urged travellers to book up quickly to beat the increases.
Neil Saunders, from consumer research firm Verdict, said: ‘If the oil price remains elevated – which there is ever...
EGYPT TRAVEL UPDATE - ALL RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
As the troubles in Egypt subside the foreign office has now lifted all restriction on travel to the major cities that where in place:
"This advice has been updated with new amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Political Situation section. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Cairo (all four governorates, including Giza), Alexandria, and Suez."
All tourist attraction in Cairo and Luxor are now re-opened. All Red Sea beach resorts remain u...
Non-Egypt Winter Wind Resort
Although the UK flights into the Red Sea resorts have remained unaffected some clients may still wish to consider alternative destinations this winter for travelling over the coming couple of months.
There are some fantastic alternative to Egypt that also offer good value for money and most of which actually better wind conditions during this period.
As a rough guide we would suggest looking at these resorts:
Asia (Philippines or Vietnam) – from around 1100 for 10 nights
South Africa– from aro...
6th June - KITE SURF CLINIC WITH STAV THRAVES
STAV THRAVES BN1 CLINICS
Stav has been involved in the watersports industry since he was knee high to a grass hopper. He has a lifetime of watersports experience with in the UK and overseas. Employed by Neilson Active Holidays managing their high wind windsurf centres in Europe for over a decade up until he was introduced to the sport of kitesurfing. He never looked back… Stav founded Boost Sports in Hove, one of the south coasts first premier kiteboarding retail outlets. He now shares his time coaching...
MAURITIUS UPDATE
After long renovation and decoration works as well as several 'test eatings' with the Club Mistral Team there is now a new and much needed Café & Restaurant 'Ocean Vagabond' in La Gaulette (the local town in Mauritius). Besides various soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and cocktails we also serve pizza, salads and a selection of main dishes with a mixture of creole and European cuisine.
It will be managed by Federica, an Italian with a lot of experience and gives the Ocean Vagabond the...
BORACAY REPORT BY ANT BAKER
Ant Baker - one of the UK leading Windsurf & Kitesurf coaches gives his account of Boracay in the Philippines:
"In hopefully not so many words I will describe my first trip to the Island of Boracay in the Philippines where I went in Jan for a Kitesurfing clinic, I will try to outline the important parts of travel as well as the pros and cons... Enjoy!
Travel: My departure was from Gatwick which is a short drive from the south coast, we flew Emirates which is an awesome airline if your n...
