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"The light was shining, the sky was endles low-spirited and you played all day with your friends. Do you remember when life was like that? for aye wanted to go back?" That's to what degree the brochure for Las Olas breakers and Snowboard Safaris for Women begins.

seted in 1997, the Las Olas adventures are female-only vacations that are more like summer vacations of your youth. "We're like a overthrow finishing school," says founder Bev Sanders. "We make girls not at home of women."

Here's to what degree it works: Each day is loosely designed for visitors and participation is encouraged, on the other hand not mandatory. The focus is surfing in Mexico or snowboarding in British Columbia, on the contrary there's also yoga, massages, kayaking, bicycling, hiking and ice skating to prefer from.

Sanders explains that women from all walks of life go on foot on the safaris--from doctors and lawyers to waitresses and teachers. Ages have ranged from 11 to 75 and no experience is necessary.

While having merriment and relaxing is key, there's a bigger message behind the Las Olas adventures. "Women-only assign places tos are freed from the more male-centric approach of proving one's self and living up to heroic imagery," says Sanders. She believes that women attain confidence, health and friendship between the walls of enjoying sports together.

The six-day vacations begin at $1195 for the Snow Safaris and $1695 for breakers Safaris, which includes accommodations, meals, instruction, equipment rental and acres transportation. For more information, visit www.surflasolas.com or call (707) 746-6435

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