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For some it might mean longboarding mellow chest-high waves in board shorts, followed by a great sushi dinner; for others it may mean donning a six-millimeter wetsuit to brave near-freezing waters and triple overheads. \u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Surf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e attempts to capture the spectrum of surfing experiences--from beginner-friendly to downright death-defying.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Covering famed surf spots all over the world, this unique full-color gift book and travel guide invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazar?, Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet!), highlights also include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth Shore, Oahu, Hawaii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold Coast, Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalibu, California\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaroe Islands, Denmark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCocoa Beach, Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHossegor, France\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrajagan, Indonesia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMontauk, New York\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThurso, Scotland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffreys Bay, South Africa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd dozens more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Featuring interviews with seasoned surfing experts such as pro surfer Joel Parkinson and Billabong executive Shannan North, \u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Surf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential travel companion for surfers of all levels who are looking to catch that perfect wave. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFifty Places series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Sail Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Dive Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty More Places to Golf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Hike Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Bike Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Ski \u0026amp; Snowboard Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Paddle Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Camp Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Run Before You Die \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Surf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Santella \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of 20 books, including more than a dozen titles in the Fifty Places series. 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