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Meet the Team

Behind AWAVE Travel

Behind AWAVE Travel there is a team of passionate surfers who want to share their knowledge for surf travel and help you get to surf the best waves possible! From surfers to surfers, we are here to help you plan the trip of your dreams worry-free!

AWAVE Travel has extensive experience in all the regions that we offer surf trips, so you know that the advice and guidance given will help you find the perfect trip. All of AWAVE Travel’s partners have been hand-selected for quality, value for money, and reliability.

Contact AWAVE Travel today for your next surf trip!

James Colston

Co-Founder and Head of Surf Charters Sales

Having spent years working in the luxury surf and snowboard industry, James knows exactly what AWAVE Travel’s clients are looking for in a perfect trip. Originally from the UK, he has spent his adult life chasing waves and climbing mountains.

When not busy with AWAVE Travel, you’ll find him looking for backhand barrels and playing guitar.

Giulia Manfrini

Co-Founder and Head of Surf Resorts Sales

Ex-pro snowboarder, originally from Italy, the passion for surfing brought her all over the world to chase waves! She loves a good mix of adventure and luxury and she always makes sure that all AWAVE Travel’s clients come back from the trip stoked!

When not organizing trips, you’ll find her waves-hunting, song-writing or cooking delicious Italian pasta!

Get in touch

    Behind AWAVE Travel

    Behind AWAVE Travel there is a team of passionate surfers who want to share their knowledge for surf travel and help you get to surf the best waves possible! From surfers to surfers, we are here to help you plan the trip of your dreams worry-free!

    AWAVE Travel has extensive experience in all the regions that we offer surf trips, so you know that the advice and guidance given will help you find the perfect trip. All of AWAVE Travel’s partners have been hand-selected for quality, value for money, and reliability.

    Contact AWAVE Travel today for your next surf trip!

    James Colston

    Co-Founder and Head of Surf Charters Sales

    Having spent years working in the luxury surf and snowboard industry, James knows exactly what AWAVE Travel’s clients are looking for in a perfect trip. Originally from the UK, he has spent his adult life chasing waves and climbing mountains.

    When not busy with AWAVE Travel, you’ll find him looking for backhand barrels and playing guitar.

    Giulia Manfrini

    Co-Founder and Head of Surf Resorts Sales

    Ex-pro snowboarder, originally from Italy, the passion for surfing brought her all over the world to chase waves! She loves a good mix of adventure and luxury and she always makes sure that all AWAVE Travel’s clients come back from the trip stoked!

    When not organizing trips, you’ll find her waves-hunting and cooking delicious Italian pasta!

    Get in touch

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      Customer Reviews

      AWAVE Travel

      Customer Reviews

      Justin West 19/04/2022

      TrustPilot
      I run surf coaching trips to perfect, uncrowded waves and I relied on the AWAVE team to deliver for my clients a month long boat trip to the Maldives. We had great waves on an absolutley 5* boat called North Seven which I REALLY recommend you enquire about.

      I was dubious at first as a few boats were changed, in for repair but James assured me correctly this was a usual thing and they would endevour to find us the very best replacement (which they did). North Seven was so new we were the third guests but the crew were super experienced and could not have given us a better service. Captain Usmaan, the Chef great food, Hasan and Azim our surf boat operators could not have worked any harder and always had a smile even after the 50th request to speed us to the line up or spend four hours cruising looking or waves.

      AWAVE team were always on hand to answer any fears and smooth out any worries. The payment system using Revolut was super easy.

      We did have a few hiccups with the local airlines which was resolved and partly our fault (as for a month trip we took alot of surfboards and in some cases were over weight).

      Take the fear out of booking and especially group bookings by using the AWAVE team. Justin West Coaching recommended.

      Alex J. Zalewski II 12/11/20

      Trustpilot
      These guys are the BEST! Massively knowledgeable, fun and absolute shredders. I approached them asking for a UK winter getaway somewhere in the Indian Ocean and they suggested the perfect place, awesome setup with the beach a short stroll from my accommodation with 3 sick waves breaking over reefs to chose from. Real life doesn’t get much better than this. I also popped my barrel cherry in a big way on this trip so it was a truely memorable one. James also somehow wangled a boat charter to some super remote islands where we scored epic surf and landed some massive fish. James’ broken Indonesian language skills will get you places. Thanks again guys you rock.

      Christine Losser 04/27/21

      Trustpilot
      James was very helpful and always there to answer all the questions. I will definitely book again with him!

      Mark Carless 05/11/21

      Trustpilot
      James is a super knowledgeable surfer with a great ability to match any trip requirements to the right locations. He has arranged several trips for me and my friends in France, Morocco and more recently Indonesia. Awave have a great knowledge of all the surf spots and will go the extra mile to make sure your trip is all set up. With limited time to do this myself their service was invaluable.

      Andrea Gomez 05/19/21

      Trustpilot
      Giuliana has been amazing to work with!! She was always available and answered all my questions. Thank you for all your help! We can't wait for our trip!

      Adam 05/23/21

      Trustpilot
      Fantastic service from start to finish from James and his team. After having several ‘self organised’ trips to Asia end with only a handful of good surf days I decided this time to use Awave in hope of maximising my valuable holiday time. James custom built a trip for me and my friends tailored for our abilities and requirements. There were no days wasted waiting for transfers as he organised it all from the airport to the beach. We scored pretty much every day whilst also having a surf trip that had that ‘off the beaten track’ feel we wanted. To round it off there was also a secret boat trip in the end where we surfed an awesome spot just us...Unforgettable. Will be using again.

      Micio Pardo 07/13/21

      Trustpilot
      Fantastic service and support from Giulia during our trip. During a self organised trip to Maldives, we ended up in a sketchy situation: the hotel was far from the described plus the owner 'forgot' to mention that the whole island was in lockdown for a covid emergency. I quickly realized that I would need support and the best in class. That's when I decided to use Awave! Giulia answered reactively and custom built several solutions for me and my girlfriend, based on what feasible, our budget and surfing preferences!! No other words needed. Thanks Giulia, we'll be in touch again!

      Caroline 07/18/21

      Trustpilot
      A wave travel were great! They helped me organize my trip to Sumatra. I would definitely book with them again!

      Harry Vargas 07/19/21

      Trustpilot
      My friends and I recently went on a trip to the Maldives. We booked a week on the Hudhuranfushi resort which was amazing! The staff was very welcoming, flawless facilities and tasty food. One day our surf guide Ryan caught a fish and made some sashimi on the spot! I think that was pretty thoughtful! Awave agency really made sure all our needs where met as we where a big group of friends. A very personal approach and clear communication. Epic surf, great service, memories of a lifetime! I highly recommend traveling with Awave!

      A. Laprell 09/03/21

      Trustpilot
      I had just arrived in Bali when the whole of Indonesia went into lockdown again. Despite travel restrictions such as mandatory vaccination and PCR tests, flight cancellations and even the fast ferries to the Mentawis being cancelled, Giulia tried everything to get me there. It was a hell of a trip to get there but totally worth it.

      I scored pristine and empty Mentawis. The resort was affordable yet very luxurious given the remoteness. And with their great surf guide and their boat, I scored amazing empty waves!
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