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SmarterTravel.com, September 10, 2007

SmarterTravel.com
September 10, 2007

Ten empowering women-only vacations ~ "After years of being scared of drowning, I made the decision to learn to surf on vacation," says New York-based acupuncturist Michelle Helfner. "I wanted to learn in an environment that would be supportive..."

online article




Marie Claire, June 2007

Marie Claire
June 2007

Keep Your Summer Body Strong ~ "Learn to Surf - catch the next wave - easily - at the end of a 4x4-only road in the Costa Rican beach town of Mal Pais..."

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Glamour, April 2007

Glamour
April 2007

The Life of Your Dreams ~ "I picked up and moved to Costa Rica... In 2001 I got laid off from my job in San Francisco and decided to travel. My surf buddies suggested I go to Mal Pais..."

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Vogue, December 2005

Vogue
December 2005

Presents... this holiday season's 75 most coveted gifts ~ "56: SURF CAMP - Pack a friend off to surf camp in Costa Rica..."

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New York Times, July 24 2005

New York Times
July 24, 2005

Everybody Calm? Let's Surf! ~ "KATIE ANDERSON is not someone you'd call a yoga-head. A 34-year-old mother of two, she has taken classes off and on for years, most recently at her gym in Oxford, Miss. But she never considered going away to an ashram..."

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Miami Herald, June 19 2005

Miami Herald
June 19, 2005

Crave the wave? Surf camps good place to start ~ "Surfing pioneers have found great spots to pursue their main passion. And after establishing their own surf camps, they're sharing the wealth..."

online article




Sacramento Bee, January 21 2004

Sacramento Bee
January 21, 2004

Surf's Up, Ladies ~ "Why should guys have all the fun riding the waves? With movies and television providing a showcase, women are taking up surfing in rapidly rising numbers..."

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