Know any surfers? Mention the word "Mentawai" and watch the reaction. Unknown until about 15 years ago, the Mentawai archipelago is now widely acknowledged at the No. 1 surf vacation destination on the planet. Hawaiians flock here in during their windy and low swell summer, Aussies love the glassy conditions and high velocity barrels and now the Europeans, Brazilians, Japanese and South Africans are booking.... Not to mention US surfers from both coasts. US surfers make up about 40% of arrivals. Surfing is booming world wide... and surfers have proven to be the most resilient and bullet proof vacation guests one can imagine.
If they hear that a coup has happened and that an area is under a state of emergency, they are just as likely to jump on the next plane to get some uncrowded waves. The terror thing just fires them up. They live for the rush of taking on the death defying experience of launching off powerful waves breaking over dangerous reefs. Other risks seem pretty trivial.
Like everyone they are impacted by the downturn of the economy, but many surfers live for the moment, and they will spend their last savings to get perfect tropical surf.
We have a limited number of Partner Booking Portals* available for qualified people. No travel industry experience is needed. All you need is a network of surfers, a computer, a phone and dedication to promote these unique packages.
Up till the end of this month, Partner Portals are free. From October 1st Partner Portals we will ask Booking Partners for a one time $50 donation to Island Aid to cover the cost of set up.
If they hear that a coup has happened and that an area is under a state of emergency, they are just as likely to jump on the next plane to get some uncrowded waves. The terror thing just fires them up. They live for the rush of taking on the death defying experience of launching off powerful waves breaking over dangerous reefs. Other risks seem pretty trivial.
Like everyone they are impacted by the downturn of the economy, but many surfers live for the moment, and they will spend their last savings to get perfect tropical surf.
We have a limited number of Partner Booking Portals* available for qualified people. No travel industry experience is needed. All you need is a network of surfers, a computer, a phone and dedication to promote these unique packages.
Up till the end of this month, Partner Portals are free. From October 1st Partner Portals we will ask Booking Partners for a one time $50 donation to Island Aid to cover the cost of set up.
* MS partners with Adventure Engine, the largest on-line booking portal for adventure vacations in the world.
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