Nexus Surf would like to wish you a happy New Year and all the best in 2009! After an unforgettable New Years in Florianópolis, summer is now in full swing with fantastic weather, packed beaches, great learning conditions and a vibrant atmosphere all around, making it the perfect get away for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of work (and winter!) back home. And for all you surf addicts out there, remember that Floripa’s best swell season is just around the corner, officially kicking off in April. Contact us today for booking information and further details on all the fun and adventure that Nexus has in store!!

As South American jet-set spots like Punta del Este in Uruguay lose their novelty, affluent Brazilians and in-the-know internationals have taken the party to Florianópolis and the 40-odd white-sand beaches of the 33-mile-long island that makes up much of the city. Caipirinha-soaked lounges, stylish beach bars and cavernous megaclubs have sprouted all over the island. Once a favored spot of the surf-world cognoscenti, Florianópolis, some 450 miles southwest of Rio de Janeiro, has emerged as Latin America’s hottest new party destination.

With so many after-dark options to explore, concierge-style services have popped up to guide travelers through Florianópolis’s nocturnal sprawl. Nexus Surf (www.nexussurf.com), for example, has expanded its surf school to include tours of the island’s night life. And with the scene in constant flux, the outfitter even has a night-life director dedicated to tracking new openings. “Florianópolis night life blows away night life in L.A. or New York or anywhere else I’ve been,” said the founder of Nexus Surf, Hans Keeling, a transplanted Californian.

Full text at: New York Times Article