Got any money left? Want to get more windsurfing done in one week than over an entire winter? Have you just snapped that it’s dark at half four in the afternoon? Sack Christmas off and get that winter trip booked.
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Why? Windsurf in shorts powered up on your 5.3 in gentle waves followed by a Friday night out at Oistins Fish Market feasting on fresh barracuda washed down with Mount Gay rum – heaven!
Why this winter? Cut price competition on airline flights.
Cost: Flights can be had for less than £400 if you’re dates are flexible. The full package through Sportif costs £800-£900 for 7 nights.
» Visit Sportif UK for more info
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Why? Don your 3/2 summer suit and experience wind and waves like never before. It can be brutal but boy will you improve. No wind? Get the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, soak in the view then descend into Constantia for a tour around the vineyards finishing off with a sunset drink at Le Med in Clifton.
Why this winter? Weak Rand versus UK Pound & Euro equals cheap holiday once you’re there.
Cost: Hostel for short trip away costs £10 a night or share a house for even cheaper. Flights can be had for just over £500 with Virgin and KLM who will also take your kit.
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Why? Get some starboard tack jumping practice in the morning at high tide and then some freestyle, bump 'n jump in the afternoon followed by a Caiprinha or two back at your Pousada, sleep till 10pm, party all night!
Why this winter? It’s becoming the beach to go for your winter break. Tick it off your list before it gets too busy.
Cost: Package with Sportif costs from £1300 for 7 nights. You can do it yourself if you don’t mind the hassle.
» Visit Sportif UK for more info
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Why? You will plane out of your carve gybes as you sail around in shallow, clear waters then find your evenings lounging around on the sunbeds watching the world’s best freestylers sail till sunset with a cocktail in your hand.
Why this winter? Killer deals with holiday companies making your hard earned cash get you 10 nights for 7.
Cost: £600 for two weeks from Club Margarita – that’s a steal!
» Visit Clubvass for more info
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Why? You have a lunchtime sail at Sprecks or maybe Kanaha enjoying the head high waves and smooth water on the inside. Then grabbing a ‘Lunch of Champions’ from Taco Bell (aka Robby Naish R.I.P video), you head over to Ho’okipa and sit on the famous hilltop commenting on Josh Angulo’s one-handed aerials finishing off the day at Mama’s FishHouse with your loved one who has been happily shopping all day in Lahana.
Why this winter? Time is running out for a cheap holiday in the States as our beloved English pound plummets.
Cost: We have spent £1500 on a month’s trip but Maui can suck you dry of cash – it depends on your standards!
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