Author: Ben Horvath

Destination Tales: Jordan Heuer of Kandui Villas

Kandui Villas is a slick, Eco-conscious family Resort, located in the heart of the Mentawai, in the prolific Playgrounds Region.

Kandui Villas is a slick, eco-friendly family Resort, located in the heart of the Mentawai

The best 2024 family surf holiday in the world is….. offering 30% off now!

Kandooma Resort in the Maldives offers the best surf holiday in the world hands down, and right now we are offering 30% off all bookings.

Kandooma Surf Resort in the Maldives offers the best surf holiday in the world hands down.

The heavenly realms of the Maldives

You're in the heart of the Maldives, in a resort, on a perfect right-hand point break that peels along a reef....

You're in the heart of the Maldives, in a resort, on a perfect right-hand point break...

BL’s Bali BLAST-OFF back on in 2022, based at Hidden Valley by S-Resorts on the idyllic Bukit Peninsula, Bali

Following a 16th consecutive year of success, BL's Blast-Off is back in Bali in 2022 at Hidden Valley by S-Resorts on the Bukit Peninsula.

Following a 16th consecutive year of success, BL's Blast-Off is back in Bali in 2022

Former WCT Pro, Momentum Gen Shredder and Big Wave Legend Shane Dorian talks Kandooma and Maldives Charters with Perfect Wave

Legendary Shane Dorian and his thoughts on the Maldives during covid, and his recommended places to stay.

Legendary Shane Dorian and his thoughts on the Maldives, and his recommended places.

Kandooma Late July 2021. The Dorian Swell

"The waves were incredible! No one out. I would say it's like Jeffreys Bay, only probably better." Shane Dorian

"The waves were incredible! No one out. I would say it's like Jeffreys Bay, only better."

The Ultimate Home-Grown Winter Escape

Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, Richard Clapton, The Living End or Phil Jamieson playing your own, private beach-front gig in Whitsundays.

Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, Richard Clapton, The Living End or Phil Jamieson playing

What’s Life Like At Kandooma, Maldives in April 2021?

Pumping and Covid-safe, of course! Ben Horvath talks with Kandooma Surf Centre Manager Steve Lanfranco who is on location on April 13, 2021.

Pumping and Covid-safe, of course! Ben Horvath talks with Kandooma Surf Manager, Steve.

7 Things You Should Know About Surfing in the Maldives

Brian James knows a thing or two about the surf in the Maldives after 18 seasons surfing and guiding with Perfect Wave.

After 18 seasons surfing & guiding with The Perfect Wave, he know a thing or two!

F.U.N. Follow Under Nobody!

When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted

When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life.

Bilou Beach Villas, Mentawai. Gilligans Island With Insane Waves: Season 2020 Highlights And The New Normal

Mentawai 2020 highlights from Bilou Beach Villas - the perfect place for the perfect, affordable surf holiday.

Mentawai 2020 highlights from Bilou Beach Villas - the perfect place for the surf trip.

Coal Coast Clarrie

Portfolio showcasing the personality, photography and incredible surf around the northern suburbs of Wollongong where Clarrie Bouma resided

A bio and portfolio showcasing the personality and photography of Clarrie Bouma.

Big Wednesday Week July 13-20 Sees East Coast Australia On The Pump!

If there’s been a good news to emerge from crazy ole Covid-19, it has been that the surfing community have been more focused on - surfing!

If there’s been a good news to emerge from Covid-19, it has been that the surfing ...

The Opportunity of a Lifetime to Score Empty Maldivian Perfection at up to 50% OFF

Score The Most Perfect Wave Of Your Life In The Most Uncrowded Maldivian Line Ups In Decades

Score The Most Perfect Wave Of Your Life In The Most Uncrowded Maldives surf in decades.

We Discuss Life & Lenswork With The Maldives Surf Photographer

Hupa Ibrahim is one of Maldives' renowned photographers, specialising in underwater, drone and lifestyle surf photography.

Hupa Ibrahim is one of Maldives' renowned photographers, specialising in underwater, drone

Where Could You Possibly Rather Be In A Pandemic?

Who would you rather be in a pandemic? Dr Smith, Gilligan or Perfect Wave’s Kandooma Surf Centre Manager Steve - marooned at Kandooma?

Who would you rather be in a pandemic? Dr Smith, Gilligan or Kandooma Surf Guide Steve

Magnificent May Daze On Queensland’s Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has it all, world class pointbreaks and myriad of punchy, often hollow beach breaks. For surfers it is the complete package.

The Gold Coast has it all, world class pointbreaks and myriad of punchy, often hollow beac

Lockdown Tease Pt 6: Life At Niyama During Covid-19

Speaking as a surfer, it has had its perks, such as surfing alone and scoring, but speaking professionally, it has been a bummer to not shar

Speaking as a surfer, it has had its perks, such as surfing alone and scoring, but speakin

Roadtripping Dreamworld Australia

The solid 6-12ft plus south swell supplied the goods everywhere from Pambula on the South Coast of NSW to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland

The solid 6-12ft plus south swell supplied the goods everywhere from Pambula on the South

Lockdown Tease From Where You’d Rather Be Part 5: Hollow Trees Resort

Waves have been pumping, a few days ago it was mind blowing! You can see on the video we shot in April how mental it has been. 

Waves have been pumping, a few days ago it was mind blowing!

What’s Doing at Kandui Villas Mentawai During Lockdown?

We planted every day from the start of February and now we are pretty much 100% self sustainable

We planted every day from the start of February and are pretty much 100% self sustainable

What Is Life Like At Kandooma Surf Resort During Covid-19 Lockdown?

Maldivian lineups are empty, eco-systems are breathing, and our entire team are frothing

Maldivian lineups are empty, eco-systems are breathing, and our entire team are frothing

Lockdown Tease From Where You’d Rather Be Part 2: Mentawai

A glimmer of hope is firing up the imaginations of surfers, many of us are inevitably starting to dream of where we would rather be surfing

A glimmer of hope is firing up the imaginations of surfers, many of us are inevitably star

Lockdown Tease From Where You’d Rather Be Part 1: Maldives

Our Maldivian surf guides have been enjoying glassy early season perfection in recent weeks, teasing us based at AU HQ

Our Maldivian surf guides have been enjoying glassy early season perfection in recent week

What would Tom Curren Do During Corona?

Reasons Not To Frown In Lockdown

Locals Only? Open or Closed? Our Beaches Now!

What to Expect From a Surf Trip to Niyama Surf Resort Maldives

Perfect Wave’s Marketing Manager Ben Horvath caught up with Nathan recently with a view to learning more about Niyama.

Learn more about Niyama thanks to Nathan's experience of the Resort.

Travellers Tales: Jarrod Simpson Shares His Surf Experience At Lohis

Hudhuranfushi, commonly known as Lohis, sits near the top of most surfers hit list.

Hudhuranfushi, commonly known as Lohis, sits near the top of most surfers hit list.

What is Surf Music In Paradise?

Something uniquely tailored for the music lovers, the surfers, and the folks who generally love to have a good time in tropical utopias.

Tailored for the music lovers, the surfers, and the folks who love to have a good time,.

10 Reasons To Visit Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives in 2020

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is Perfect Wave Travel's number one selling family holiday destination.

Perfect Wave Travel's number one selling family holiday destination.

The Five Essentials To Ensure a Successful Surf Charter

Our five most popular surf charter destinations and five key components to organizing a successful surf charter.

Our five most popular surf charter destinations and five key components for a charter.

The Day Namibia Came Close To My Local

We remain on track to receive a short-lived spike in short-period swell from the NE on Saturday October 26, 2019.

We remain on track to receive a short-lived spike in short-period swell from the NE.

We’ve Come So Far To Be Here Today! Serendipitous Secrets Of The Maldives

A Historical Interview With Tony Hussein Hinde (The Godfather Of The Maldives) recorded in August 1995.

A Historical Interview With Tony Hussein Hinde (The Godfather Of The Maldives) from 1995.

RISE ABOVE, WE’RE GONNA RISE ABOVE!

Perfect Wave’s Ben Horvath pens an editorial plea to elevate climate change and ocean health above politics.

Perfect Wave’s Ben Horvath pens an editorial plea to elevate climate change above politics

Challenge Yourself to a Surf Charter Experience

Your local spot ad its surroundings are no longer enough for you? Then maybe it's time for new challenges during a boat trip in the Ments!

Your local spot ad its surroundings are no longer enough for you? The Ments wait for you!

Gallery: Shane Dorian, Family And Friends Surf & Explore Kandooma Maldives

Perfect Wave were beyond stoked when Mr Shane Dorian joined our hand picked team of global ambassadors earlier this year!

Perfect Wave were so stoked when Mr Shane Dorian joined our team of global ambassadors.

Surf Travellers Guide To Bali And Its Best Surf Spots

Due to the number of tourists visiting Bali annually, the island’s surf breaks have become completely accessible.

Due to the number of tourists the island’s surf breaks have become completely accessible,

The Pursuit Of Happiness: Searching for Stoke & Waves In Paradise

Surfing is just you and your surfboard riding waves in the ocean – with all of its constantly changing moods.

Surfing is just you and your surfboard riding waves in the ocean – with all of its moods.

Australia’s East Coast As Good As It Gets!

Money For Nothing! Surf Trip For Free?

AWAYCO – Way To Go!

Travellers Tales: Authentic Feedback by Terry Grace on his Cobia Maldives Surf Charter

What Do You Know About Papua New Guinea?

Gallery: Magical Start To May In The Maldives

Banyaks May Surf Report: The Dream April-May 2019

Surf Report from an epic Banyaks Surf Charter on board the Dream.

Surf Report from an epic Banyaks Surf Charter on board the Dream.

Mentawai April/May Wave Diary: Report from Oasis Charter

Kandui Villas May Surf Report

Guests have been surfing 4bobs, Bikinis, Aframes, and Rifles the most, but also took a few trips to other spots on nearby islands.

Guests have been surfing 4 Bobs, Bikinis, Aframes, Rifles, Nipussi and Beng Beng.

You Should’a Been Here Yesterday!

Bali Surf Report April 2019

10 Blissful Early Season Maldives Days At Niyama And Ayada

Early Season Maldives Southern Atolls Gold

Story Behind The Story Pt. III – Barton Lynch

Story Behind The Story Pt. II – Pam Burridge

Mentawai Surf Trip on D’Bora Surf Charter

Hamathi Surf Charter Maldives

World’s Apart – Brief Observations from the South Coast of NSW January 2019

Whats Your Scene in 2019?

Look No Further Than A Kai Dua Mentawai Charter

Forever Searching For Pure Stoke

Kai Satu’s The Best Value for Money Surf Charter in the Mentawai

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

Surfers are definitely one of the most nomadic of tribes.Whether we’re on recreational surfaris with friends, cruisey island hops with a p

Surfers are definitely one of the most nomadic of tribes.

Hoodoo Gurus Are Coming To Surf Music In Paradise 2019

Travellers Tales: The Best Indo Week Ever!

Cronulla supergrom Jay Brown waxes lyrical about his virgin Mentawai trip

Darcy De Clouett on his Memorable Oasis Mentawai Charter with Walshy and Jay Brown

East Coast Australia Lulls Whilst The Indian Ocean Spits A Decade Swell

MV Naera Acoustic Jams With Bob McTavish & Murray Patterson

Who Said The Maldives Doesn’t Barrel?

Life-Defining Moments Perfect For Your Mum This Mother’s Day

The Wave Of Your Life Awaits!

Go With A Pro | Surf With GoPro Legend Anthony Walsh

Early Season Southern Atolls In The Maldives

Women’s Pro Surfing Reunion Hosted by 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge

One Man Samoan Adventure Legend

Three tips to improve your Surf Trip from Nam Baldwin

From Where You’d Rather Be | Cyclone Gita Delivers At Kirra

The Drought Breaking Summer Swell, Mid January 2018 in Southern NSW

Barrels Before Beer, Beatings Ahead of Meetings

Foresight Equals Crowd Control, Equals Sustainability

A Place without a Postcard: Surfing Central Atolls, Maldives, with Sean Holmes

Easy Like Sunday Morning: Surfing Kandooma Right in September

August & September in the Maldives has been Mental!

Hurley BL Blast Off 2017 presented by Beecraft and proudly supported by The Perfect Wave

Don’t miss our 2018 Surf Travel Early Bird Deals

Jimmy Barnes Raised the Bar at Surf Music In Paradise at Kandooma Resort in the Maldives!

Jimmy Barnes or Pete Murray playing your own, private beach-front gig in the Maldives?

Surf Music in Paradise fuses a love of the ocean, and music, in one unique offering.

Surf Music in Paradise fuses a love of the ocean, and music, in one unique offering.

Know your Rights! The best Rights in the Maldives turn on

Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Hudhuranfushi Surf Report: Lohis on the pump! Late July 2017

Indian Ocean Swell Report: “Better to burn out than to fade away”

You can save up to 30% OFF 2017 Maldives Surf Charters right now!

The Perfect Wave’s 10 Year Bash

Tim Bonython: When a big swell comes, I’ll do whatever it takes!

The early years of Sumba starring Jim Banks and Occy with Jack McCoy

2017 Maldives Early Season Surf Report

Indonesia Surf Escape: It’s time to go now!

Surfing Vanimo: One of the most uncrowded, fun right handers in the world…

Season Change: Harking back to summer daze, or time to escape to the Indian Ocean?

9 Things You Didn’t Know… About the Maldives!

Visit a Real Fun Park: Garden of Eden with Waves

Banyak Islands: A Fresh Surfing Frontier with Fun, Hollow Waves

Travellers Tales: Surfing Taiwan in October

Surf Music in Paradise will feature Jimmy Barnes at Kandooma this September

You’ll never guess who we’ve lined up to play at your own, private beach-front gig

Mentawai Surf Season Review – How was 2016 in the Surfing Mecca?

Favourite Surfer? Fave Surf Destination?

2017 Maldives Surf Season Teaser – Mouth-watering images + Barton Lynch Interview

Halloween Horror Surf Stories (And How to Avoid Them)

Fun, Uncrowded Waves for the Whole Family on TPW’s Exclusive Surf Island

Pam Burridge on her trip to Kandooma, the Maldives (Interview)

The Perfect Wave Support the SurfAid Cup

Epic Surf Music or Pumping Waves in Bali? Why not both!

Must See Video: July From the Sky

Another Happy Kandooma Resort Guest Review

Shane Dorian: Sultans is the best old boy wave in the world

Santa Lusia Mentawai surf charter score quality waves in the late July

Watch Taj Burrow, Shane Dorian, Machado, Jamie O and other pros Ripping At Sultans

The 2016 RipCurl Cup in Bali, Padang Padang – summary and highlights

Defending champ Garut Widiarta prepares for Rip Curl Cup with Gabriel Medina and Matt Wilkinson in remote Indo

Legendary Big Wave Surfer Shane Dorian Talks About His Favourite Waves

Know your Rights! Surfing in Bali – East Coast Delights

The ultimate family surf holiday or a winter escape…?

This week's special guest post was written by Claudine Gasnier, who is happily married to former Australian Professional Rugby League Centre

This week's special guest post was written by Claudine Gasnier, who is happily married to

What Mark Gasnier thought of Kandooma Surf Resort

2016 keeps giving it up if you are surfing in the Maldives

Surfing in Bali through the lens of a long-term expat

Kandooma Surf Report. Two swells in two weeks!

The Best $2k Surf Holiday Ever?

Barton Lynch Rates Kandooma Resort So Hot Right Now

Do you want to improve your surfing?

31% OFF Kandooma Surf Resort holidays – Expiring Friday

Aloita Mentawai Surf Report – Early Season Golden Weekend

Post-Easter Surf Blues: Where to go for a Surf Trip Next?

Anything but the Cruel Sea… Surf Music In Paradise in Bali

The Best 5 Things About Bali… for Surfers!

The Surfing Mermaids Maldives Adventure

Surfing Cokes, Maldives Early Season: March Surf Report

Maldives Surf Season is On! Surf Report from Early Season Charter on Cobia

The Perfect Wave Opening Night Featuring Phil Jamieson performing live in support of A Perfect Foundation

10 Things You Need To Know About Surfing in the Maldives

What's the best season for surfing in the Maldives? Is Maldives good for a family surf holiday? Where to learn to surf? Find out more...

What's the best season to surf in the Maldives? Is Maldives good for a family surf holiday

A Perfect Foundation’s Collaboration Centre Mapadegat, Mentawai Islands

6 in 2016: Six Unique, Signature trips in 2016

How to Escape the Crowds and Score Some Quality Easter Surf?

A Rare Mentawai Opportunity

Can I go on a family holiday and surf every day too?

Introducing your grommets to surfing, or even taking semi-accomplished groms or your partner surfing means hardcore search & destroy mission

Want to know if you can go on a family surf trip and surf the waves every day?

PNG Surf Season Update: Consistent Quality, No Crowds

What to Expect at the Surf and Yoga Retreats with The Perfect Wave?

Maldives Surf Guide Rob Giving You Advice on Surfing in the Maldives

10 girls, 10 days, one boat: All-Girls Maldives surf trip with Sunshine Surf Girls

Mentawai and the North Sumatra Surf Season – It's On!

Mentawai Tips and the Best Memories: Interview with the Mentawai Photographer Andy Potts

Real v Unreal? The Search For The Perfect Wave Takes A New Twist!

6 in 2016: Six Unique Must-Do Surf Trips in 2016

What are your 2016 Surfing Goals?

7 Things You Should Know About Surfing in the Maldives

What to Expect from a P-Pass Surf Trip?

Papua New Guinea Surf Photographer Chris Peel: How's the PNG Surfaris Season 2015/16 So Far?

The Many Faces of P-Pass: Let go …and eventually it will come back to you

Surf and Yoga Retreats: Interview with Rob Underwood

Maldives vs. Mentawai Rematch. And the Winner is….

The Many Faces of P-Pass: Endless Dream Extension

Late, Late Season: November Mentawai Surf Report – Pumping!

Why I Love Surf Travel: One Man’s Inspiring Story

You Will Never Go to a Normal Gig Again

The Many Faces of P-Pass: Do It With Heart

Maldives vs. Mentawai – Battle of Surf Trip Titans!

Surf Music In Paradise: Tex Perkins in the Maldives

The Many Faces of P-Pass: Going Deeper

Highly affordable surf secret in Bali? Yes, there is!

The Many Faces of Pohnpei: A P-Pass Surf Girl Adventure

How can you and I help the Mentawai?

Mentawai Surf Report: Early October Highlights

Surf Music in Paradise: Your Best Gig Ever?

The Perfect Summer Surf Solution Is…

Dispelling the P-Pass Myth

Indo Still Rules? Looking Ahead to 2016

Late Mentawai Surf Season Has Been Good

Married In Paradise: Wedding at Kandooma Resort

How to Escape the El Niño Flat Spell? Head North!

A Surf Trip Story Guaranteed To Inspire You

So Why Haven’t You Been to Samoa Yet?

Let’s Chat About Empty, Uncrowded Waves?

Huey Surf Charter Surf Report: Nias, Telos and the Mentawai

Looking Ahead at the Upcoming PNG Surf Season

Life experiences or material wealth?

Mentawai Surf Report: Late August and Early September Swell Update

7 Reasons Why This Place is the King

A Compelling Case for a Papua New Guinea Surf Trip

Score the best surf trip of your life in 2016

Mentawai Report August 2015: Macaronis Surf Perfection

Sprout Daily Does the Maldives surf trip

PNG Explorer brings on full time Photographer, Surf guide and Dive master

Indo Swell Alert: Will it be as good as the Muzzaswell?

Caleb’s Nias Surf Muzzaswell Mission

A Surf Secret Worth Sharing!

Half Price Maldives Surf Trips up for Grabs

Why do we Travel?

Our life is a constant journey whether it be around the headland or on a boat charter in the tropics in search of the perfect wave.

Our life is a constant journey whether it be around the headland or on a boat in tropics.

Epic August Swell At Kandooma

Maldives Surf Update – Swell Of The Season

Last chance to go to Indo or the Maldives with your favourite Surfer of all Time?