Tennis vacations continue to be quite popular among visitors, many of whom look for resorts that provide clinics or round-robin mixed doubles socials. This is despite the fact that pickleball is becoming increasingly popular across the country. Many resorts across the world are currently forming partnerships with great retired professional tennis players in order to host “fantasy” camps for tennis enthusiasts. These camps are designed to provide tennis enthusiasts with the opportunity to hit with renowned former professionals such as Tracy Austin, who won the U.S. Open. Whether you are a novice who is interested in learning the game or an experienced player who is seeking some competition, the resorts and tennis travel destinations that are listed below are certain to provide you with an interesting vacation experience.
Rosewood Baha Mar
Tennis enthusiasts staying at the Rosewood Baha Mar, which has 237 rooms, have the opportunity to experience the thrill of Wimbledon on a unique resort amenity: a genuine grass court. Recently, Cliff Drysdale Tennis was hired to administer the many tennis programs offered at the nine-court complex, which consists of six hard courts, two clay courts, and one grass court. These programs include beginner-friendly 101 classes, tough drill sessions in the evenings, private lessons, and more. In addition, the resort plays host to the Baha Mar Cup, a tennis tournament that spans multiple days and features some of the most prominent names in the sport.
Boca Raton
The 330-room Boca Raton has long placed a significant emphasis on tennis. The hotel features sixteen clay courts surrounded by palm trees, which are designed to test the sliding abilities of guests. Prior to the epidemic, the hotel was known for hosting star-studded events, such as weekend clinics with Jimmy Connors. According to Erik Silver, who is the director of tennis at the resort, the past year has only served to increase the significance of the sport to the establishment. “We have repeat guests staying for ten days at a time just so they can play tennis every day,” he says. He also mentions that the club has subsequently increased its social clinics, such as King of the Court (a quick twist on doubles) and Ladies’ Night, and that resort professionals are now delivering 45 hours of lessons every day.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai
In the year 2021, Andres Durandegui became the most recent director of tennis at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, which had a total of 213 rooms, and he initiated fresh initiatives for the resort’s tennis courts. Despite being a tropical paradise featuring two pools, eight restaurants, and easy access to the beach, the resort did not place a significant amount of emphasis on the sport in the past. In addition to private lessons, guests may now sign up for shot-of-the-day exercises, which are fast-paced sessions targeted at developing footwork, aerobic tennis, which is a fast-paced session, and a junior tennis program that lasts for ninety minutes and is designed for children between the ages of seven and thirteen. All of these activities are led by Durandegui.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
In the course of its extensive refurbishment, the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, which has 327 rooms, recently introduced improved tennis programs and additional eating places. Steve Halverson established new workshops in addition to workshops and individual instruction on its six courts. One of these classes is called Swing Salutation, and it is a 90-minute session that is split between yoga, which is conducted by a trained practitioner, and forehand lessons with a practicing professional. According to Halverson, “We know that yoga targets strength, balance, and flexibility, all of which can improve your match performance in tennis.” The fact that it is advantageous to your game, in addition to being an enjoyable way to keep matters interesting, is a plus.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Players who stay at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which has 255 rooms, are not only given the opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of the Lowcountry, but they also have the opportunity to participate in one of the most prestigious tennis programs in the world. The Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy began providing intensive coaching and strength training for juniors who have been competing in tennis competitions since 2019. The 22 courts, which include ten new Har-Tru clay courts that are lit for night play, give the impression of a tennis garden. This gives group lessons, stroke-a-day clinics, and demanding doubles camps a relaxing atmosphere. The courts are located an hour south of Charleston and are surrounded by rising palmettos, live oak trees, and fragrant oleander plants.
Carlisle Bay
Antigua’s Carlisle Bay resort, which has 87 suites, is an ideal location for friendly round-robin tournaments, method clinics, and spirited battles. The resort features nine courts that are nestled between beautiful tropical foliage and blue Caribbean waters. However, if you want your vacation to be as tennis-focused as you are, the professionals at the resort can tailor a schedule to meet your particular goals (for example, you could work on your volleying skills one day and improve your return of serve the next). This schedule can be combined with recovery-specific spa services to ensure that you are able to perform at your highest level on the court. Daily breakfast and afternoon tea are provided to virtuoso guests.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
As a result of a time-honored custom of aloha, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, located on the Kohala Coast, Hawaii, sparkles as the most prominent structure on the island of Hawaii. Guests are invited to refresh and reconnect in an atmosphere that exudes an air of understated elegance. The ten-court Seaside Tennis Club is one of the biggest and most popular tennis venues in Hawaii. It is located along the breathtaking ocean beachfront to the north of Kauna’oa Bay. A number of thoughtful details are included, such as round-robin competitions, daily clinics, and lessons. In order to ensure that your tennis game is up to standard, the amenities that are available to you include changing facilities, a Professional Tennis shop, a ball machine, and personal racket threading. In order to give guests the most favorable playing circumstances possible, Rebound Ace is being used to resurface all ten of the premier courts located at the ocean’s edge, as well as four of the newly constructed pickleball courts.
