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Top 100 Resorts & Camps Published

Tennis Resorts Online has just published its annual rankings of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Tennis Camps. The two first-place finishers are familiar names at the top of these rankings: Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina once again seized the No. 1 slot among resorts, while the Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks at the Gstaad Palace in Switzerland captured first place among camps. Both Roy Barth, who heads the Kiawah tennis operations, and 12-time Grand Slam singles champion "Emmo" have been running their programs for more than 30 years, more than long enough to have finely tuned their programs and developed a loyal following. Still they have had to fend off strong competition to maintain their No. 1 status, and so for anyone looking for a quality tennis experience, these rankings provide both an excellent place to start and a broad choice of options.
As always, we based these rankings on the evaluations submitted by avid tennis players about the places they know first hand. No one is in a better position than they to know what the experience is like, so it is their reviews of the various aspects of a tennis holiday—not only the tennis staff, instruction, programming, and overall tennis experience but also the quality of the creature comforts like food and lodging—that underpin these rankings. More than 3,000 vacationers filed reports, and our list represents their collective wisdom. Still, opinions differ and thus the Top 100 affords a broad range of high-quality options. It is the ideal place to begin the search for your next tennis vacation.

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Exclusive Packages and Specials

Discounts, room upgrades, and special packages only available on Tennis Resorts Online.

Julian Krinsky School of Tennis, Pennsylvania (Juniors)
JKCP Special: Save on Jr. Packages
Tennis Resorts Online has secured a discount of $250* off residential and $100 off day* bookings on any tennis camp you book at the Julian Krinsky School of Tennis. To get it, email imagine@jkcp.com or apply online at www.jkcp.com/tennis and use one of these codes: for Residential camps, TRORES2012, and for day camps, TRODAY2012.

Not sure what you want? Send an online brochure request.
*Note: May not be combined with other discounts.

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John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, Texas
TRO Exclusive: Save $100!
Tennis Resorts Online users can claim a special $100/person discount on any all-inclusive week long package Newk's offers between now and the end of May 2012. To get it, telephone reservations toll-free at 800-444-6204 or email the Ranch. You must mention Tennis Resorts Online to get the discount. Request a brochure.

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Hamptons Surf and Tennis, New York
TRO Special: 2 For 1. Limited Time.
Adult and Junior Tennis Camps set in the heart of The Hamptons. Adult camps are available 7 days per/week May 19th through Sep. 30th. Junior Camps 4 days/week June 18th - Aug 30th. Tennis Resorts Online has secured a 2 for 1 special* for all of its readers. As there is only space for 24 campers this will not last. Call 619-578-3549 and mention the Tennis Resorts Oonline Special.

*Instruction only; not applicable to lodging

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On the Road

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Newport, Rhode Island, For Tennis Players

Club Med-Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands

Boulevard Village & Tennis Club, Vero Beach, Florida

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas, Texas

Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Your Recent Reviews

Here's a sample of recent critiques of the top resorts and camps by other vacationers.

• John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, Texas
  "Newk's NEVER disappoints! The tennis instruction is great thanks to the best pros in the south. It is a great way to spend a weekend if you are a tennis fan. All levels of players are welcome and the pros make sure you get the appropriate instruction for any level you play.The food is excellent too! If you have never been to Newk's you've gotta go and if it's been a while since you've been it's time to go back!"—M.H., Adv., April 2012

• Litchfield Tennis School, South Carolina
  "This is a good place for teams to go for a weekend. The tennis s hool with Kristen is fun, challenging, and she can always tweak your game for the better. The clubhouse is bare bones and seems to be past it's glory days but the amount of tennis you can get in a weekend is amazing. Clinics, round robins, stroke ofvthe day- we've done it all 3 times in the cast year and really enjoy it."—L.K., Adv. Int., May 2012

• Court Think Tennis Camps, Utah
  "Dave and his team do a great job of combining video analysis and individual coaching to improve my strokes. This was our second trip to St. George and we're already looking forward to our next camp"—I.M., Adv. Int., May 2012

• La Quinta Resort & Club, California
  "We are having a wonderful week, the facilities are superb, hard and clay courts surrounded by the San Jacinto mountains and the most beautiful grounds. It's almost hard to keep your eye on the ball. The staff is friendly and the pros are excellent. Jim worked with our group of four from Montreal emphasizing practical and personalized tips for each of our different styles. I will be leaving a better tennis player but also very relaxed (and well fed!)"—S.K., Adv. Int., April 2012

• Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina
  "The tennis staff was amazing! I loved how the instruction was consistent from pro to pro. The villa we stayed in was great and so close to the facility that we could walk there in just a couple of minutes. We are already planning our next trip. I am just sad that we cannot attend the charity tournament next week. It will be on our list next year!"—T.S., Int., April 2012

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