Maybe it’s their sun-kissed skin, or their always-perfect, saltwater-enhanced hair, but I’ve always thought of surfers as the chic French girls of the sports world. There is a vague, hard-to-identify mystique surrounding the surfer world—I mean, those wave riders are basically standing on water!
Good news: There are ways to live out those Blue Crush fantasies. (We’ve all dreamed about it, right?) So start saving your vacation days, and book a surf-school getaway. Below are Airbnb rentals located in or near popular surfing hot spots. Because what’s better than having a dreamy crash pad to return to after a long day of catching waves? (Other than a soak a dreamy tub with your favorite luxe bath accessories, of course.)
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See 5 beachy-chic surfer getaways below





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Byron Bay, Australia, $172 per night
This Australian beach studio is a 20-minute walk from multiple beaches and includes the bonus wellness punch of bicycles you can use. There’s also no wifi, meaning you’ll be forced to actually unplug.
Once you’ve picked your locale, here’s what to pack, and the flight hacks to try for smooth flying.
Originally published November 30, 2017; updated May 23, 2018.
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