Nick Bollettieri To Enter Hall of Fame
Many felt this was long overdue, but legendary coach Nick Bollettieri has at last been invited to become a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI, He will be inducted this July along with form World No. 1 Lindsay Davenport, 5-time Paralympic medalist Chantal Vandierendonck; Jane Brown Grimes, who has held executive leadership roles with the WTA, USTA, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame; and British tennis broadcaster and author John Barrett. There are more details in the Hall of Fame press release.
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Todd Martin Named CEO of Hall of Fame
Former ATP world No. 4 Todd Martin has been named the CEO-designate of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport, RI. 
He assumes that role on April 1, and for the next several months will work with current CEO, Mark L. Stenning, who will be stepping down in September after 35 years with the organization. A highly respected member of the tennis community, Martin is a past president of the ATP Players Council and former member of the USTA Board of Directors. In the press release, Martin commented on his new position:
"I'm tremendously excited to join the International Tennis Hall of Fame, to lead the organization's staff, and to execute its mission. It is an honor to be charged with preserving the rich history of our sport and to celebrate the people who have created its greatest moments. I look forward to working with the International Tennis Hall of Fame Board of Directors and staff, and many tennis industry partners."
Cromlix: Andy Murray's Luxury Hotel Opens April 1
Courtesy Cromlix Hotel
Visitors to Kinbuck, Scotland can now stay at Andy Murray's house—or at least at Cromlix House, the Victorian mansion he purchased last year not far from where he grew up in Dunblane. Set on 34 acres of secluded woodlands and gardens, the handsome stone structure houses 10 rooms, 5 suites, a chapel, reception hall, two drawing rooms, a conservatory, library, meeting rooms, and Chez Roux restaurant. On the grounds there is a tennis court and practice wall and a lake—make that loch—for fishing. Renovations are currently underway, with bookings being accepted beginning April 1.
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Emilio Sánchez On "the Spanish Method" and His Florida Academy
The Academia Sánchez-Casal in Barcelona, Spain is justifiably famous as the training ground for such international standouts as Andy Murray, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Anna Ivanovic, Janko Tipsarevic, and others. In 2012, 
they bought the former Naples Bath & Tennis Club in Florida, bringing the so-called "Spanish Method" to a satellite campus run by none other than co-founder Emilio Sánchez himself. During his career on tour, he had a Top 10 ranking in singles and No. 1 in doubles, winning three Grand Slam doubles titles (two French, one U.S. Open) and later served as captain of the Spanish Davis Cup during its championship 2008 season. In Naples, he personally takes a role in the on-court instruction as he works to build this budding junior academy into one as effective as its Spanish sister. But just what is "the Spanish Method" anyway?
"The Spanish method is a way of placing yourself to hit the ball," Sánchez began. "In our clinics, we divide the court in three areas (here he draws a court and circles the area behind the baseline, the area between the baseline and service line and the area from the service line to the net). Inside these areas we will always move diagonally whenever we attack ball, so there is a lot of emphasis on footwork and movement. It makes players tougher. And because they work much harder in the practice sessions, in the matches they are more like survivors, they are warriors. They don't mind doing what they have to do to get behind the ball, and they know that if they can get behind the ball, they're going to have more options to hit the ball more places." More on the adult and junior programs at the Florida campus of the Academia Sánchez-Casal.
Tennis and More On Kauai, Hawaii's "Garden Isle"
Scores of movies have been filled on Hawai'i's island of Kaua'i, most recently "The Descendants," starring George Clooney. Less developed than the other major islands, it retains a haunting, even primeval beauty. Parts of the center of the 552-square-mile island remain impenetrable, including the often cloud-shrouded 5,142-foot Mount Waialeale crater—one of the wettest places on earth—near the core. So too the roadless Na Pali coast on the northwest, a haunting landscape of steep knife-edged ridges and deep canyons best viewed by boat. Even a short list of the movies shot on the island—"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Avatar," "Jurassic Park," and "South Pacific" (where Hanalei and the North Shore stood in for the iconic Bali Ha'i)—hints at the lush, exotic landscapes to be found there. Part of the allure of the island is that there are so many ways to take it all in: by road, helicopter, on foot or bicycle, by kayak, on horseback, or zipline. It is a place for active vacationers and, if you choose carefully, for tennis players, as you'll see when you read the report of my latest visit: Tennis on the "Garden Isle" of Kauai.
Your Recent Reviews
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Here's a sample of recent critiques of the top resorts and camps by other vacationers, followed by a link where you can post your own.
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, California
"Grass, clay, and hard courts - and I got to play on all surfaces. Beautiful facility and friendly, knowledgeable teaching professionals. I took part in a private round-robin tournament, and took two clinics, leaving with my tennis game in much better shape. Awesome experience."—S.J., Adv. Int., January 2014
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Saddlebrook Resort, Florida
"Just spent a fantastic weekend there with my wife and two sons aged 6 & 9. Now of course I loved the 5 daily hours of tennis, but was amazed at what a great job they did keeping my sons (and wife for that matter) engaged and raring to go for the next session. Totally surpassed my expectations."—R.P., Adv. Int., December 2013
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Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort, Florida
"Beautiful setting in a beach town with many other things to do plus tennis. Off season, very reasonable. Staff is most attentive and hospitable. Soft courts were very well maintained. Try it, you'll like it."—H.D., Adv., February 2014
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Carefree Resort & Conference Center, Arizona
"Glenn Gerbino was very helpful. The instruction included clinics, private lessons, and matched game play with Resort guests as well as local members."—R.M., Adv. Int., January 2014
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Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
"Jan. 2014: Tennis facilities are great! Surprised it wasn't busier in January but courts are in terrific condition and the clinic on Saturday morning was at a great time (10:30am) and very popular so had all levels including 4.0-4.5s+. David Terol was terrific tennis pro -- worked with my current strokes and made huge improvements in 3 days. Kathryn Bates in the tennis club was great at setting up my trip before I got to Miami and welcomed me when I got there. Mike did a great job at stringing my racquet and the price was excellent. The tennis pro shop needs more women's clothing with signature apparel (either Ritz or Cliff Drysdale logo) and the Ritz needs more menu options at Dune and Cantina restaurants."—V.S., Adv., January 2014
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On the Road
Dispatches from my latest travels
Revisiting the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas
Resort Hopping In Southwest Florida
Emilio Sánchez on "the Spanish Method"
Tennis on the "Garden Isle" of Kauai
Sea Island, Georgia, and the Jensen Brothers
Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Hawk's Cay Resort, Florida
A Northern California Tennis Odyssey
Big Island's Kohala Coast: Where Hawaiian Royalty Vacationed
Soaring Above Phoenix, Arizona
Update on Florida's Alluring Panhandle
Guide to Hilton Head Island Tennis
Newport, Rhode Island, For Tennis Players
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