Costa Rica

If you're looking to progress from competent wave rider to surfing ninja, this could be just the ticket. Over the course of 6 weeks, you'll get 36 hours of scheduled lessons including 10 hours one to one coaching sessions not to mention video analysis and all all your equipment on tap.

After a course of 10 Spanish lessons, a bunch of yoga classes and an opportunity to teach in a local school, your soul will be cleansed and ready for the climax to the break: a week-long road trip where you will load up the van and chase the best waves.

A six week course with Ticket to Ride (0208 7888 668: www.ttride.co.uk) costs £2995 including airport transfers, accommodation, coaching sessions, week long road trip, Spanish lessons, yoga sessions and more.