Sunny Morning Surf in the Philippines

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Super cute waves, gorgeous water, sunny mornings. Life is good in the Philippines for our first of two women’s surf and yoga retreats. We wake up, get on a boat, paddle out to empty waves, duck dive in super clear water, and cheer for new friends. So sweet!

Riding Water Buffalos in the Philippines

New retreat activity – Riding Water Buffalos!

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We had no idea what to expect when 9 girls showed up to ride water buffalos. It turned out to be a hilarious afternoon booze cruise to the top of a hill with a gorgeous view and then the craziness really started – racing them! A few of us fell off, and we all got a great ab workout from laughing so hard! Check out the footage!

Celebrating Holly and Kim’s Wedding

Holly and Kim met in 2010 at Coco Loco, eventually moved there and began running Womens Surf and Yoga retreats. After a few years and Kim’s proposal, they decided it was fitting to have their wedding ceremony at the place that means the most to them. They filled Coco Loco and La Bahia with family and friends for a week of retreat-like activities – surf lessons, yoga, galloping on the beach, volcano boarding, cocktails at La Bahia – except instead of just cocktails, the last day at La Bahia included a wedding ceremony. Flick through the gallery for photos of the event and for the full video, click “play” below.

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Next step… honeymoon and then a couple of retreats in the Philippines! Woo hoo!

Galloping on the Beach

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If you’ve been to one of our Northern Nicaragua retreats then you know, galloping on the beach is one of the best feelings in the world. People are often nervous about it. We get plenty of ladies who haven’t been on a horse since they were a kid, or even never. They’re nervous about being able to control such a big powerful animal. But the horses we use are super well trained. They know the beach, they know the drill, and they love to gallop. All you have to do is believe in yourself and hold on for the ride of your life. Here’s what it looks like. If you want to feel it for yourself, you’ve just gotta come down!

Dance Party

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We like to boogie. We know how to get down. We are usually in bed by 9pm so we can get up early and shred, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for a little Salsa!

How to Say Rum in Spanish

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If you want to be cool, you’ve gotta say it right. Ready?

Ron.

Try again.

RRRon.

Really get into it this time.

RRRRRRRRon!

That’s better.We took a tour of the Flor de Cana Rum Factory in Chichigalpa and learned how to taste 18 year old rum like a pro, and correctly pronounce it the Nicaraguan way – “ron!” Then headed back to the beach for a super fun session with some returning Amigas. Shredding!

Shannon’s Testimonial

Shannon came on her first retreat with Surf With Amigas Surf Yoga Adventure Retreat in Feb of 2012 and learned to surf. She came back a year later, in Feb of 2013 and took her skills to the next level – catching her first green wave! She loved it and has vowed to try to come back again in 6 months! Here’s her testimonial.