Let’s talk about your Blue Crush fantasy—you know, the one where you’re running on the beach towards the breaking waves, sporting a hot bikini, longboard perched overhead. Well, ladies, at Pura Vida Adventures, a women’s surfing camp located in the seaside village of Malpais on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, this fantasy’s for real. Whether you’re a beginner wave-rider or a more advanced surfer ace, Pura Vida provides the ideal playground to take your surfing to the next level. Experienced surfing diva-instructors provide all the equipment you’ll need and teach you the basics of surfing like proper shredding etiquette, water safety, wave riding skills, and paddling techniques. After a few group lessons, expect one-on-one instruction to help you reach the next big ride of your surfing journey. Aprés wave-riding, catch a yoga session offered daily and led by a master yogi, a massage to loosen up those burly shoulders, and a healthy Mediterranean & Costa Rican meal with local fruits, veggies and fish. Between surf sessions, grab a book and kick back for a hammock siesta outside your bungalow, dip into the pool, or hike the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve just outside Malpais. You can even take introductory Spanish lessons or learn to move your hips Salsa-style. After a week with Pura Vida, you’ll understand why the term translates into “Life is Good.” Surf’s up.

Pura Vida Adventures: Packages from $1490-$2090; www.puravidaadventures.com.

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