6 cool destinations around the world for kiteboarding

In the village of La Ventana, Mexico, you can skim across the waters of the Gulf of California as well as go fishing or whale watching. — PAUL PORTER/NYT

Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air.

“When I’m out on the water, I feel like a kid again,” said Jennine Cohen, 43, the founder of Wild Blue Retreats, which leads wellness-focused kiteboarding trips around the world.