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Perry Belcher about "Experience Ultimate Kitesurfing in Florida"

Floridablanca, Colombia



For those who love extreme water sports, kitesurfing or kiteboarding is perfect for you. From UK to South Africa, this new craze has swept coast lines across the world. In the US alone, it has invaded the beaches and lakes of some states like California, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, and of course, Florida. Here are some reasons why kitesurfing in Florida is considered as one of the best experiences.

First reason is the weather. Seldom can you find a state with warm weather all year round. This makes the ride more enjoyable, since the wind that blows against you is not freezing cold unlike in some places.
Its steady winds allow the kite to fly steadily as well. This makes it perfect for kitesurfing, where consistent winds are necessary to keep you afloat.

If you haven't tried it yet, consider taking a kitesurfing course first. This way, you learn the basics as taught by a professional kitesurfer. You also get to try different kinds of equipment before deciding on which ones to buy for yourself. This reduces the risk of purchasing equipment which may not suit you later on. This is also the opportunity to meet new friends and fellow enthusiasts. Through this, you will also know of your skill level, so you can make the necessary adjustments on yourself.

Perry Belcher here advising kitesurfing schools cater to both beginners and intermediate riders. So if you have plans of knowing more about the sport, to engage in more difficult stunts and ride faster kites, there are instructors and trainers who are willing to teach you.

Others opt to teach themselves. While this may seem difficult, there are some instructional books and DVDs which you can buy to educate yourself. Magazines and websites are also good sources of kitesurfing information. Here you can find tips and guides to better teach you. As for the equipment, you need not worry on buying them yet, since there are some stores which allow equipment rental.

Florida boasts of many kitesurfing clubs and organizations which you may join. These clubs are helpful in encouraging and teaching budding riders. Here you can ask the more seasoned riders for tips on how to do certain routines or moves.

In choosing a kitesurfing school, check if it is certified by the Professional Air Sports Association (PASA) and accredited by the Florida Kiteboarding Association. This will assure you that what they teach are based on the standards and rules that state laws require. There are safety guidelines that every kitesurfer must learn, so it is important that the school teaches you that. These measures are taught to prevent the rider from hurting himself and others.

Kitesurfing schools abound Florida. From east to west, north to south, there are many schools for you to choose from. And the view is just breathtaking. This alone is reason enough to try kitesurfing in this beautiful state.

Kitesurfing in Florida is something that any sports enthusiast should try. There are many kitesurfing destinations in some of its major cities. The key is in finding one that suits you. Check out their websites and see what they have to offer.

Compare them on some criteria like price and accommodation. And while you're at it, don't forget to enjoy. After all, this is what life's all about.

Perry Belcher here now saying till next time. Thank you for visiting my site.



permalink written by  Perry_Belcher on March 28, 2008 from Floridablanca, Colombia
from the travel blog: Florida
tagged KitesurfingInFlorida, ExperienceUltimate and PerryBelcher

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Perry Belcher about Planning a Napa Valley Wine Tour

Napa, United States


Are you in the process of planning a trip to Northern California? If you are, you will want to take the time to examine Napa Valley, especially if you are wine drinker. Napa Valley is in California’s wine country. If you are going to be in the area, you may want to stop by for a day or two and take a Napa Valley wine tour or two.

If you are already going to be in the Northern California area, you will not need to make any additional travel arrangements. However, if you are interested in spending a day or two in wine country, namely Napa Valley, you may want to checkout a few of the inns and bed and breakfasts in the area. Many come highly rated and recommended and most are also conveniently located for those on wine tours.

Should you wish to take a Napa Valley wine tour, you will find that you have a number of different options. For example, you can drive yourself in your own vehicle or in a car rental or you can make reservations for a guided wine tour. Guided wines are popular in wine county, but you don’t have as much freedom as you would traveling through the area touring local wineries on your own.

Perry Belcher here saying that if you are interested in stopping by local wineries and vineyards for tours and wine tasting on your own, without a guided tour group, you will want to start examining all of your options as soon as possible. Wine country is filled with hundreds of wineries and vineyards and most of them are open to the public. Since you will not be able to visit all of the wineries in the area, you will want to handpick the ones that you do stop at. When doing so, examine admission fees, wine tasting costs, hours, and events that may be occurring, such as an educational class on the history of wine making.

As it was previously stated, you will want examine cost when deciding which wineries and vineyards you should visit in the area. Not all charge an admission fee, but some do. That is why you will want to try and research local wineries online first. There are a number of online travel guides that can help you do so. As for wine tasting, you should be prepared to pay a small fee. While you will find some variances, average wine tasting fees are typically between ten and twenty dollars. As for any special events, like an hour long educational class, rates will vary significantly.

As mentioned above, you can use the internet to learn more about local wineries and vineyards in the Napa Valley area. What you may also want to do is search for printable wine country maps. Once you have a printed map, you can then circle each winery you would like to stop at along the way. Printable wine California country maps can easily be found with a standard internet search. You may also be able to find similar maps available for pickup at wineries and other establishments throughout Napa Valley.

In conclusion, you have a number of different options when looking to take a Napa Valley wine tour. As reminder, if you will be drinking, be sure to display caution. Many large groups make the decision to choose a designated driver and your traveling party may want to do the same as well.


Perry Belcher here now saying till next time. Thank you for visiting my site.

permalink written by  Perry_Belcher on March 27, 2008 from Napa, United States
from the travel blog: Napa Valley Wine Tour
tagged PlanningANapaValleyWineTour

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