Solaz Adventures Launches Website and Announces 2005 Schedule of Surf and Yoga Retreats for Couples, Families, Groups and Individuals in Costa Rica and Mexico

Solaz Adventures, a new surf travel company based in San Francisco, offers surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica and Mexico to people of all genders and abilities. Founded by surf partners and friends Andy Dunayczan and Erik Wilhelm, Solaz has launched a website (www.solazadventures.com) which describes their trips and lists the schedule for 2005. Solaz Adventures are open to men and women and feature small group sizes, encouraging families, friends and groups to share a unique vacation. The weeklong adventures combine luxury accommodations, surf lessons, daily yoga practice, and massage.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2004 -- Solaz Adventures, a new surf travel company based in San Francisco, offers surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica and Mexico to people of all genders and abilities. Founded by surf partners and friends Andy Dunayczan and Erik Wilhelm, Solaz has launched a website (www.solazadventures.com) which describes their trips and lists the schedule for 2005. Solaz Adventures are open to men and women and feature small group sizes, encouraging families, friends and groups to share a unique vacation. The weeklong adventures combine luxury accommodations, surf lessons, daily yoga practice, and massage.

Wilhelm and Dunayczan noticed a number of companies offering surf spa retreats exclusively to women, and started Solaz to bring the benefits of surfing and yoga to everyone. There are a lot of busy professionals out there who have started surfing but put their boards away when winter arrives. We provide an opportunity to learn or improve your surfing in warm water, and you can share the experience with family, friends, or a significant other," says co-founder and former professional snowboarder Erik Wilhelm.

Co-founder Andy Dunayczan, a certified massage therapist, further explains their holistic approach, By combining yoga and massage with surfing, our trips provide a pathway for people to step away from their busy lives and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. Our hope is that this connection continues to be a part of their daily lives back home."

Surf camps and schools around the world are under scrutiny from the surf community for crowding sensitive surf destinations with uninformed beginners. Solaz Adventures addresses this issue by keeping groups small, a maximum of 8 people per trip, and further dividing the group by ability so that no more than 5 people surf the same spot on any given day. In addition, CPR and First Aid certified instructors teach the more subtle aspects of the sport such as surf etiquette and crowd dynamics, along with water safety and surfing techniques.

Operating from a position of respect for the surf community and the places we visit is a critical part of our company philosophy. We believe that surfing should be available to everyone, and that it should be taught with reverence and respect for those who came before. Surf culture, etiquette, and tradition are critical aspects of every adventure," explains Wilhelm.

Solaz currently offers 6 night/7 day adventures in Costa Rica and Mexico, and has plans to expand offerings to Hawaii and New Zealand. All Solaz Adventures include ground transportation, daily surf lessons (equipment included), daily yoga practice, gourmet meals, beachfront accommodations, video surf instruction, a 1-hour massage, and additional cultural and natural excursions.

For additional information visit: www.solazadventures.com, or contact:

Solaz Adventures
PO Box 460515
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: 415.821.5730
Fax: 866.625.9580

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