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DFW reaches Mexico quickly, connects well into Central America, and still keeps Hawaii and the Caribbean realistic for a full-week strike mission. Mexico is the obvious first filter: Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and the Oaxaca coast all become realistic when the Pacific is active. Costa Rica and El Salvador are strong warm-water alternatives for intermediate surfers who want consistency. Puerto Rico becomes attractive when Atlantic swell is clean and the travel window is short. The advantage from Dallas is optionality. 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