A New Caribbean Surf Resort

By: - November 3rd, 2015
Photo: Lucas Moore

By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s the first of its kind in the Caribbean — a dedicated surfing resort.

SASS Global Travel has announced its first-ever surf resort in the Caribbean at Las Palmas Inn in Rincon, Puerto Rico.

The Rincon Surf Resort “aims to provide inclusive surf and stay experiences dedicated to customer service and surf progression for beginners as well as advanced level surfers,” according to the company.

Photo: Lucas Moore

Photo: Lucas Moore

The resort will offer four-day, seven-day and custom packages that combine a boutique hotel stay with surf lessons, yoga, massages and other activities.

The resort is open year-round and is now taking bookings.

SASS had already been operating the Rincon Surf School in Rincon.

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