The beginning of the year is the best time for wind in Asia (North East monsoon season) , so Boracay, Pranburi, and Koh Phangan should be good, but it’s the low wind season in Bali.

From the learning perspective, my missus had some lessons on Koh Samui, Thailand, which has a nice shallow, sandy, flat water bay to learn in. (Located at the South East end of the island, with a decent size KBA school/shop there) Great spot for a beginner, but you might also want to have a look at Mui Ne, Vietnam, where the wind is a bit more likely to blow?

if by "early next year" you mean Jan-Feb, then that's the right time to be in Boracay. The flat water in the lagoon at Bulabog Beach is perfect for teaching beginners. i'll be there for a week in jan and cant wait!

thanks heaps guys, thats awesom!

geez getting so exciting hearing everyones reviews lol.

cheers :)

I have a school Mui Ne, Vietnam
kite-n-surf.com

Vietnam is arguably the windest place in Asia,

Mui Ne is very choppy though, this the issue some people have with Mui Ne.
Good wind though!
But we have found a new place 2 hrs North of Mui Ne.
If you don't like Mui Ne.

If they is no wind (or in the morning) I also have STAND-UP PADDLE to keep on the water.

If you are interested i can arrange everything from airport pick up to Accomadation.

You would know about dodgey characters

[}:)]

So are you going to come and play with me this season or what?

I absolutely guarantee that the guy behind the Kite-N-Surf is super dodgy!!!!
Stay far from him specially if you are a female from East Europe...
Bye Jankie