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The Guide To Taking Your Racquet On the Road

Since 1999, Tennis Resorts Online has been helping vacationers decide where to go on their next tennis holiday. I've made a career of giving such advice, initially as Tennis magazine's travel and resorts editor and since 1999 as the founder of this website. What you see here are not paid listings but the descriptions—provided without cost to resorts and camps—of those properties our staff feel are worthy of your attention. Over the course of several decades, TRO's staff has visited more than 350 resorts on five continents and participated in some 50 different tennis camps, many more than once. It is that personal experience—supplemented now by reviews submitted by vacationers like you—that underpins this website.

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Finding the Tennis or Pickleball Resort or Camp That's Best For You

What you'll find on these and the following pages is a suite of tools to help you make an informed choice on where to go. Start by checking out the rankings of the Top 100 Tennis and Pickleball Resorts and Camps, which we base solely on the reviews submitted by people like you. For more personal advice, use the "Tailored Search" form that lets you specify precisely the features you're looking for in a resort or camp. Those results link to our personal descriptions, which are supplemented by the reviews—good or bad—of others who themselves have been there. There are also maps of what can be found in six different regions of the U.S. and one for Europe. Every property we list appears in a master index, listing both alphabetically and by state, region, or country. There is also a section devoted to junior camps, though since I'm a little old to participate in any of those we've had to settle for writing a description and let those juniors who've attended or their parents write personal reviews. To supplement all of this we've included a calendar of events taking place at tennis properties across the globe.

Your Recent Reviews

Here's a sample of recent critiques of resorts and camps by other vacationers, followed by a link where you can post your own.

  • 5-Ball Rating Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina
    "It was a fantastic experience with private tennis instruction for our grand daughter by Patrick. Furthermore we loved our pickleball playing and instruction by Mick. The scheduling staff is wonderful and accommodating. Taylor went out of her way to help us."—M.H., Low Int., July 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks, Switzerland
    "Last summer I had the great pleasure of attending The Roy Emerson Tennis Week at the Place Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland and plan to return again this year, to this very in demand Superb tennis experience, consisting of top class coaching and instruction by Roy and his world class pros. It was priceless spending time with Roy and his wife and hear him in the evening regale stories from his glory days on the circuit. Afternoons, we played beautifully organized games with new friends from all over the world and daily we enjoyed the most delicious meals, a true gastronomic, paired with excellent wines. The hotel is set in this very beautiful and charming Swiss town of Gstaad where we enjoyed visiting and world class shopping."—J.T., Adv. Int., February 2023
  • 4½-Ball Rating New England Tennis Holidays at Waterville, New Hampshire
    "First time at Waterville was last year, but heading back again this year. Duncan and the staff are fantastic and really make for a great getaway. Lots of tennis, laughs, inclusion at whatever level you need. They find a way to include all different levels and keep it challenging. Want to be in a great setting? They have that aplenty; try to stay focused on the ball though. The staff will mix it up and make sure as an individual or a group you are all having fun. Everyone in our group wanted to book next year while we were still there."—M.P., Adv. Int., April 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating New England Tennis Holidays at Waterville, New Hampshire
    "Thoughtfully organized program, experienced coaches, good ratio coaches per campers. Sticking to time, providing video analysis and customizing the experience as much as possible so that every participant could get away with something specific to work on. Fun, entertaining, great value for cost. Great location, good food (lunch) options and overall great atmosphere. Can't point weaknesses as have not been to other camps yet so nothing to compare to."—K.K., Low Int., August 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating Gstaad Palace/Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks, Switzerland
    "Absolutely perfect! We went again this year(2023) for the first time since 2019. As always a spectacular experience. Pairings were ideal and we were able to play every session. Roy was always there and wonderful coaching. Joy was superb as always. Great location, food and ambiance. It has always been the best holiday ever and we hope to repeat next year."—A.E., Int., July 2023

Your Recent Reviews

Here's a sample of recent critiques of resorts and camps by other vacationers, followed by a link where you can post your own.

  • 5-Ball Rating Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina
    "It was a fantastic experience with private tennis instruction for our grand daughter by Patrick. Furthermore we loved our pickleball playing and instruction by Mick. The scheduling staff is wonderful and accommodating. Taylor went out of her way to help us."—M.H., Low Int., July 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks, Switzerland
    "Last summer I had the great pleasure of attending The Roy Emerson Tennis Week at the Place Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland and plan to return again this year, to this very in demand Superb tennis experience, consisting of top class coaching and instruction by Roy and his world class pros. It was priceless spending time with Roy and his wife and hear him in the evening regale stories from his glory days on the circuit. Afternoons, we played beautifully organized games with new friends from all over the world and daily we enjoyed the most delicious meals, a true gastronomic, paired with excellent wines. The hotel is set in this very beautiful and charming Swiss town of Gstaad where we enjoyed visiting and world class shopping."—J.T., Adv. Int., February 2023
  • 4½-Ball Rating New England Tennis Holidays at Waterville, New Hampshire
    "First time at Waterville was last year, but heading back again this year. Duncan and the staff are fantastic and really make for a great getaway. Lots of tennis, laughs, inclusion at whatever level you need. They find a way to include all different levels and keep it challenging. Want to be in a great setting? They have that aplenty; try to stay focused on the ball though. The staff will mix it up and make sure as an individual or a group you are all having fun. Everyone in our group wanted to book next year while we were still there."—M.P., Adv. Int., April 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating New England Tennis Holidays at Waterville, New Hampshire
    "Thoughtfully organized program, experienced coaches, good ratio coaches per campers. Sticking to time, providing video analysis and customizing the experience as much as possible so that every participant could get away with something specific to work on. Fun, entertaining, great value for cost. Great location, good food (lunch) options and overall great atmosphere. Can't point weaknesses as have not been to other camps yet so nothing to compare to."—K.K., Low Int., August 2023
  • 5-Ball Rating Gstaad Palace/Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks, Switzerland
    "Absolutely perfect! We went again this year(2023) for the first time since 2019. As always a spectacular experience. Pairings were ideal and we were able to play every session. Roy was always there and wonderful coaching. Joy was superb as always. Great location, food and ambiance. It has always been the best holiday ever and we hope to repeat next year."—A.E., Int., July 2023

Tennis Travel Guru Scott Colebourne Joins
Tennis Resorts Online As New CEO

June. 27, 2023—New York. Tennis Resorts Online, the ultimate resource for tennis vacationers, is thrilled to announce that Scott Colebourne, a renowned leader in the court sports industry, has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. Effective July 1, 2023, Colebourne will partner with Roger Cox, the visionary founder and editor-in-chief of Tennis Resorts Online. Full press release

Top Tennis And Pickleball Resorts For 2023

Tennis Resorts Online has just published its rankings of the Top Tennis and Pickleball Resorts and Camps For 2023. As in the past, we relied on the reviews of players like you who have first-hand knowledge of the quality of a resort's features, on court and off. The criteria we incorporate encompass a broad spectrum of attributes. The racquet-sports sections ask vacationers to rate the overall tennis or pickleball experience, the professionalism of the teaching staff, the depth of the programming, the ease of finding a game, the quality of the pro shop goods and services, and the appeal of simply hanging around the courts. These characteristics form the backbone of a rewarding racquet-sports holiday. But creature comforts matter as well, so we factor in such features as lodging, cuisine, dollar value, and a broad range of other resort amenities. All told, more than a dozen criteria are used to compile our annual rankings. For more information and to see how your favorites ranked, visit Top Tennis and Pickleball Resorts and Camps For 2023.

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Upcoming Events

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Sept. 22-24, 2023 Tournament Laver Cup

Team Europe, led by Bjorn Borg, takes on Team World, led by John McEnroe. Each team consists of six players. Four matches are played on each of the three days: three singles and one doubles; however, the points awarded for a win increase daily, from 1 point/match win on Friday to 3 points/win on the final Sunday. The venue changes annually. This year it takes place at the Rovers Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

For more information, visit Laver Cup.

Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2023 Ladies Luxury Retreat, Omni Amelia Island Resort, Florida

Join the Cliff Drysdale professional staff for this 5-day/4-night, ladies-only tennis retreat. The package bundles oceanview accommodations with 15 hours of instruction and drills, coached team competition and match play, daily breakfast, an awards banquet and players' party, dinner, and optional spa services.

For more information, visit Ladies Luxury Retreat or phone:866-397-4040 or email: .

Oct. 5-8, 2023 PBI World Camp, Arizona Biltmore, Arizona

This 4-day/3-night getaway combines 14 hours of instruction and match play with luxury accommodations at this historic hote, a welcome cocktail, group dinner, and unlimited court time.

For more information, visit PBI World Camp or phone:866-397-4040 or email: .

Oct. 15-20, 2023 34th Tennis Fantasies Week, John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, Texas

John Newcombe himself heads a cast of a dozen Legends who together put on a four-day camp of clinics, team matches (with pros as team coaches), exhibitions, and competition against the amateurs. The pros are constant fixtures, on court, at meals, and for cocktail parties and entertainment nightly. Curious to know more? Read Terry Kahn's blog about his experiences in 2019. For more information, visit 34th Tennis Fantasies Week or phone:800-874-7788 or email: .

©2023 Roger Cox