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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 where 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 riding mountains.

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

Giulia Manfrini

Co-Founder and Head of Surf Resorts Sales

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

When not organizing trips, you’ll find her waves-hunting, song-writing, dancing & plying beach volley!

Carlotta Longo

Surf Travel Consultant and Social Media Manager

Carlotta is Italian, but a true citizen of the world: after working in the luxury hospitality of Dubai’s greatest hotels, she decided to embark on a new chapter and follow her passion for the ocean, which led her to Portugal, where she fell in love with surfing.

When not busy planning exciting trips with AWAVE Travel, you can find her practising yoga, climbing, or scouting for waves!

Giorgio Manfrini

Head of the Legal Team

Lawyer specialising in civil and corporate law, Giorgio is originally from Italy and has worked as a lawyer for more than 30 years. He collaborates with AWAVE Travel whenever needed and his expertise helps us make sure all our trips run smoothly and hassle-free.

In his free time, he likes reading books, walking dogs and chilling on the beach!

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 where 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 riding mountains.

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

    Giulia Manfrini

    Co-Founder and Head of Surf Resorts Sales

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

    When not organizing trips, you’ll find her waves-hunting, song-writing, dancing & plying beach volley!

    Carlotta Longo

    Surf Travel Consultant and Social Media Manager

    Carlotta is Italian, but a true citizen of the world: after working in the luxury hospitality of Dubai’s greatest hotels, she decided to embark on a new chapter and follow her passion for the ocean, which led her to Portugal, where she fell in love with surfing.

    When not busy planning exciting trips with AWAVE Travel, you can find her practising yoga, climbing, or scouting for waves!

    Giorgio Manfrini

    Head of the Legal Team

    Lawyer specialising in civil and corporate law, Giorgio is originally from Italy and has worked as a lawyer for more than 30 years. He collaborates with AWAVE Travel whenever needed and his expertise helps us make sure all our trips run smoothly and hassle-free.

    In his free time, he likes reading books, walking dogs and chilling on the beach!

    Get in touch

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      Customer Reviews

      AWAVE Travel

      Customer Reviews

      Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

      Google
      awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

      Steve 10/07/23

      TrustPilot
      I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

      Donald Ayres 11/06/23

      TrustPilot
      Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

      Alex Daish 12/28/23

      TrustPilot
      Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

      Mickey 01/24/24

      TrustPilot
      Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

      James 01/30/24

      TrustPilot
      The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

      Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

      TrustPilot
      Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
      Looking forward for my next trip.

      Nina Ross 03/08/23

      TrustPilot
      Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
      Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
      Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
      Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
      An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

      Seb Speck 25/06/23

      TrustPilot
      We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
      Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
      Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

      Tom Ward 18/06/23

      TrustPilot
      We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!
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