Freights Bay, Barbados
Speaking of practice, Freights, located just south of Barbados, boasts some of the world’s best beginner-friendly waves. Be warned, learning there may cost you a bit more. But, the costs are well worth it as it’s the best place to master surfing along the open face of a wave rather than beelining back to the beach every time you crash.
Beach aside, the place is known for its extremely friendly locals and rum punch that’s considered one of the best in the world.