The perfect family surfing holiday is a fine mix of safe, fun surf tuition, quality accommodation with all the facilities you would expect and a dedicated ground team. All in all providing the ultimate surf holiday for the whole family.

Since 2006 we have provide family surfing holiday for parents of young children to teenagers in locations around the world.

Based on the feedback from 2010 and 2011 these are our top five family surfing holidays in 2012.

1 ) Surf House Latas – Loredo – Spain

Nearest airport: Santander (Ryan Air from London or Ferry from Portsmouth/Plymouth)

Distance to beach: 400m

Accommodation: Guesthouse, bar, lounge area, large gardens, surf school, BBQ area and chill area.

Location: Think rolling countryside, backed by the snow capped “Pico’s de Europa” mountain range and Santander city only 15 minutes away.

2 ) Famara Apartments – Lanzarote – Spain

Nearest airport: Lanzarote (Thomson Fly and Ryan Air)

Distance to beach: 300m

Accommodation: Private apartment in the village.

Location: Sweeping long bay of Famara, local bars serving Tapas and a real Canarian experience away from the busy resorts.

3 ) Océliances Bungalows – Hossegor – France

Nearest airport: Biarritz (Flybe and Easy Jet)

Distance to beach: 600m

Accommodation: Private self-catering mobile homes. Well looked after and typically 4 – 6 people in each. Plenty of space with a decked area for eating outside. Great swimming pool, bar and resturant onsite.

Location: Pine forests, sandy beaches that go on forever and french cafes.

4) Surfers Point – Barbados

Nearest airport: Grantley Adams International (Virgin and BA)

Distance to beach: 10m

Accommodation: 7 apartments all with their own different layout only 12 steps to the bath-like warm ocean. Very safe, laid back place with café on site.

Location: White sandy bay, palm tree’s and secluded garden for residences of Surfers Point.

5) Cap Ferret Surf Lodge – Bordeaux – France

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (Easy Jet, Flybe and BA)

Distance to beach: 5km

Accommodation: The surf camp is based in a tranquil wooden house that sleeps 6 in 3 double rooms (twin or double beds available) in Andernos les Bains. The house has a spacious open plan dining room/lounge, new kitchen, and large Italian bathroom (including bath and wet room shower), toilet and utility room. The outside terrace has a lounge and dining area including BBQ.

Location: Long beaches, rivermouths, marina and forests.

We were absolutely overwhelmed by the response of the Living Social Deal that we ran last year but we understand that some of you were unable to redeem your Living Social vouchers on your ideal dates or the dates we offered over the Summer, so we’ve extended the dates of the 2011 offer.

If you’re still amped to get wet with us, check out what date works for you and redeem your voucher here.

- March 10th – 11th (Accommodation 9th and 10th)
- March 17th – 18th (Accommodation 16th and 17th)
- March 24th – 25th (Accommodation 23rd and 24th)

Unfortunately, as our suppliers prices have changed for 2012, the above dates are the final for the 2011 offer and there are only shared rooms available. However, the team at Living Social do offer refunds directly through them.

Hope to see you all soon

Although most of us will never suffer a two to three-wave hold down, or stare down a 20-foot beast of a wave hoping things don’t go wrong, we’ve all felt a sense of panic as we scramble to the surface haven’t we? Well it’s that time of year where we aren’t doing as much surfing as we like or might not be gyming it as much as we should, but there is some training you can do whilst sat on your sofa – increasing your lung capacity and we could all benefit from learning to hold our breath longer hey!

We’ve chatted to the Errant Surf instructors to get their tips on how they have increased their lung capacity, which they reckon has helped get them out of some tricky situations on a few occasions. So whether you’re a total beginner, or a pro, read what our athletic bunch of surf coaches have to say…

1. ALWAYS train with someone as you might pass out! Sounds pretty heavy but you want to make sure you’re in a safe, controlled environment with someone watching as you don’t want to black out, fall down, and get hurt – Max

2. Before you start to train, just remember that you’ll always hold your breath longer if you’re not timing yourself as it’s all a mental exercise and you’ll freak out when you near that landmark time you’re trying to break so maybe get a mate to time you – Sam

3. Try going for a run and get to a pace where your heart’s going then start Breath Hold Tables. Basically, hold your breath for 30 seconds, breathe for 1 minute, and then hold my breath for 30 seconds, and then breathe for 1 minute. Repeat that for 12 minutes – Amy

4. In diving or snorkeling or whatever, you relax and get calm and can hold your breath for a while. In surfing, if you’re taking a beating, you’re already stressed and expending a lot of energy, so just try and stay calm!! – Will

*When you’re practicing holding your breath, please do it in a safe, controlled environment under professional supervision. Or better yet, take a freediving class.