Tennis Resorts Online: The Leading Guide to Tennis Travel
The Guide To Taking Your Tennis 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 I feel are worthy of your attention. Over the course of several decades, I've 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.
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 Tennnis 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 specifiy precisely the features you're looking for in a resort or camp. Those results link to my 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 I'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 I've included a calendar of events taking place at tennis properties across the globe. We also ask resorts or camps to put together packages that offer special discounts or perks to Tennis Resorts Online readers.
Still, the site needs your input. We want to hear from you about your experience with any resort or camp you know first hand. As an incentive to take the trouble, Tennis Resorts Online gives away several tennis vacations in an annual drawing (2017 prizes to be announced soon). Every review you submit gives you another opportunity to win. To file one for a resort or camp, visit "Write a Review" or "Review a Junior Camp". Finally, let me know of ways you feel the site can be improved (and since we've just gone through a major redesign, please also let me know if there are any technical issues with any of the pages). You can contact me at . See you on the courts. —Roger Cox, Editor
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.
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IMG Academy Bollettieri Tennis Program, Florida
"Strengths - time spent with instructor, the motivation they provide while drilling, small technique changes that make big impact, friendly and genuine interest in players; grouped players well accordingly to ability Weaknesses - very long stretching periods"—S.D., Adv. Int., May 2017
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Cliff Drysdale Tennis Adult Tennis Camps at Hawk's Cay, Florida
"Hawk's Cay was incredible! Hannah and her staff made all the clinics so much fun and challenging! There was even a fun little tournament on the Friday when we were there. We will definitely be back and hopefully bring friends!!"—J.T., Adv. Int., March 2017
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Kapalua Resort, Hawaii
"We last visited here 5 years ago. The new skill-level specific programming that has been introduced since our last visit was ideal. Challenged both of us and pitted us against like-skilled players. The setting is so idyllic that a windy or misty day is easily forgotten. When you chose Kapalua it's because there is no better setting on the island for playing tennis. The other resorts do not have the tranquil setting or cooling breezes Kapalua has, the latter making the tennis far more bearable in the strong Hawaiian sun. The tennis pass was a great investment too since we played daily which gave us discounts. Just wish they offered organized match making so I didn't have to give that business to another resort where the setting was far less idyllic."—P.S., Adv. Int., May 2017
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Cliff Drysdale Tennis School at Stratton, Vermont
"Great coaches, focused on strength identification - very helpful. Rob and his staff are friendly and professional and run an excellent program. We look forward to coming back again."—R.H., Adv., June 2017
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Watercolor Inn & Resort, Florida
"Strengths: Great Tennis Pros for clinics. Gorgeous, but small tennis facility. Beautiful resort. Spectular white sand beaches. Great restaurants. Weakness: EXPENSIVE. Not for the budget minded. Guests of the resort charged $40 per hour to play on the courts. Clinics, which are excellent, are $37 per person. Also cost $200 per week fo use of fitness center."—D.M., Adv. Int., June 2017
Exclusive Packages and Specials
Discounts, room upgrades, and special packages only available on Tennis Resorts Online.
PBI World Tennis Camp, Sept. 18-22, 2017  With 8 red-clay courts laid out on the apron of the Wilder Kaiser mountains in Austria's Tirol, the Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt makes for an uncommonly picturesque setting for this PBI World Tennis Camp. Participants receive more than 20 hours of instruction and programming over five days, equally divided between group clinics and supervised tournaments and other on-court activities. The package includes a welcome reception and closing ceremony, camp awards, gifts, pictures and much more. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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Stan Smith Super Series: Nov. 24-26, 2017  Wimbledon and U.S. Open Champion and former World No. 1 Stan Smith conducts this annual event, held over Thanksgiving weekend. Over the course of nine hours (3 hours each day), Smith and his staff will focus on stroke and strategy instruction, footwork, and many practice drills as well as videotape your serve. Student:pro ratio never more than 4:1, ensuring personal attention. Open to players 17+ years old and NTRP 3.0+ rating. Cost: $305/person
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Stan Smith Super Series: Sept. 15-17, 2017 Wimbledon and U.S. Open Champion and former World No. 1 Stan Smith conducts a fun-filled weekend clinic at the Sea Pines Racquet Club. Over the course of nine hours (3 hours each day), Smith and his staff will focus on stroke and strategy instruction, footwork, and many practice drills as well as videotape your serve. Student:pro ratio never more than 4:1, ensuring personal attention. Open to players 17+ years old and NTRP 3.0+ rating. Cost: $305/person
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PBI World Tennis Camp, Dec. 3-7, 2017  Set in Dubai on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Jumeirah Beach Hotel will stage a five-day PBI World Camp on its seven floodlit courts. Participants can look forward more than 18-hours of instruction and programming, including eight hours of group themed clinics, more than 10 hours of on court socials, point play and round robins, a welcome mixer, awards dinner, camp pictures, awards and gifts as well as the opportunity to enjoy the hotel's five swimming pools and a private beach. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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PBI World Tennis Camp, July 11-14 & Dec. 16-21  The Buccaneer on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix is hosting two four-day PBI World Camps. Each camp comprises more than 19 hours of instruction and programming, 12½ devoted to group clinics and another 7 to competitive play. The package also includes a welcome mixer and doubles exhibition, farewell dinner with awards, camp pictures and gifts, as well as a boat trip to Buck Island Reef National Monument. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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PBI World Tennis Camp, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2017  Join us Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2017, for a 4½-day PBI world Camp at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Consistently rated as one of the top resorts in the United States, the Naples Grande Beach Resort, features 15 hard true courts, lighted play and is situated right on the Gulf of Mexico. The camp comprises more than 19 hours of tennis, including 13 hours of group clinics, more than seven hours of doubles play and tennis events, a welcome dinner, camp picture, awards and gifts. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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PBI World Tennis Camp, Aug. 17-20, 2017  Set among the rolling hills of California's Napa Valley wine country, Silverado Resort and Spa hosts a late summer camp on its 10 Plexipave courts. The camp bundles 20 hours of instruction and programming consisting of group clinics, double strategy, and live point play with a welcome dinner and round robin, pro-am tournament, wine tasting with sommelier, and awards and gifts. And campers also have access to the resort's two PGA rated golf courses, a full spa, and many other amenities. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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Save 10% on PBI World Camp with Patrick Kuhnen  Headlined by German Davis Cup Champion Patrick Kühnen, this 4-day camp, June 25-29, bundles 1.5 hours of daily group instruction with daily tennis programs and tournaments, a welcoming party, and an awards ceremony, and dinner and Q&A with Kühnen. Entrants also receive a camp picture and gifts. For more information and features, visit www.kuehnenatstanglwirt.weebly.com. For room reservations, visit reservierung@stanglwirt.com or telephone +43 5358 2000. For a 10% discount on rooms during the camp, enter Tennis Resorts Online in the How Did You Hear About the Camp box when you signup online or email phil.azar@pbitennis.com.
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TRO Exclusive: Save $100!  Tennis Resorts Online users can claim a special $100/person discount on any adult all-inclusive week-long camp program. 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. |
Special Discount on Team Packages  Book our 3-day/3-night Ambassador Package for teams and get a discounted rate of $395/person. The special package includes six hours of personalized clinics, unlimited court time, accommodations in a deluxe 2-bedroom villa (discount based on four people sharing a two-bedroom), one lunch at Robber's Row Grill, logo souvenirs, and pro shop discounts. For information and help in planning your personalized holiday, call Tanda at 843-686-8803 or 843-298-0027 and say you want the Tennis Resorts Online special rate.
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Save $50-$100 on Junior Tennis Camps  Tennis Resorts Online has secured a discount of $100* off residential and $50 off day-camp* 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 http://www.jkcp.com and use one of these codes: for Residential camps, TRORES2017, and for day camps, TRODAY2017. For more information, visit www.jkcp.com/tennis or call 610-265-9401. Offer expires Aug. 31, 2017 *Note: May not be combined with other discounts. |
PBI World Tennis Camp, Sept. 8-12, 2017  Join us for a four and a half day PBI World Camp at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation on the secluded shores of Lake Oconee, just 75 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia. The camp devotes more than 20 hours to on-court instruction and activities, 13 hours of grouped themed clinics and lessons and seven hours of competitive play and fun events. Campers also enjoy a welcome dinner reception, awards ceremony, camp pictures, awards, gifts, and boat ride. To book, visit PBITennis.com and mention the code TROFREELESSON in the referral section and receive a complimentary private lesson during your camp stay.
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Free Upgrade to One-bedroom Suite + Amenity Basket  Book the Saddlebrook Tennis School (which offers five hours a day of instruction) and a regular deluxe guest room at Saddlebrook Resort and they'll upgrade you to a one-bedroom suite* at no extra cost (two-night minimum) and include a complimentary Saddlebrook Amenity basket. To get it, phone toll-free 800-729-8383, x4200 and ask for the Tennis Resorts Online Upgrade. *Subject to availability at the time of booking |
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PBI World Tennis Camp with Patrick Kuhnen, Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt, Tirol Austria
Headlined by German Davis Cup Champion Patrick Kühnen, this 4-day camp bundles 1.5 hours of daily group instruction with daily tennis programs and tournaments, a welcoming party, and an awards ceremony, and dinner and Q&A with Kühnen. Entrants also receive a camp picture and gifts. For more information and features, visit www.kuehnenatstanglwirt.weebly.com. Discounted room rates with breakfast are available if you indicate you heard about the camp on Tennis Resorts Online. For room reservations, visit reservierung@stanglwirt.com or telephone +43 5358 2000.
Boodles Challenge, Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, England, Phone: +44 (0) 0207 384 4877
A grass-court exhibition that draws several of the top ATP professionals, including Novak Djokovic.
PBI World Tennis Camp, Buccaneer, U.S. Virgin Islands, Phone: 340-712-2143
This 5-day/4-night camp combines 19+ hours of clinics, drills, a fun with competitive doubles competition and a Davis Cup-themed tournament on the resort's eight newly resurfaced overnview hard courts. Built into the activities are a trip to Buck Island National Reef Monument, a welcoming mixer with exhibition doubles. For more information and features, visit PBI World Camps or email pbiworldcamp@pbitennis.com. Discounted room rates available at The Buccaneer.
WIMBLEDON. www.wimbledon.com
Serena Williams and Andy Murray are defending champions.
Backhands, Vines, and Volleys Tennis Camp, Silverado Resort and Spa, California, Phone: 505-257-0200
Silverado Resort and Spa hosts a special 2½-day camp that pairs tennis instruction with wine education and tastings in the Napa Valley. It begins with a Friday round robin and dinner followed by a half day of tennis clinics—taught by Peter Burwash International pros Katie Dellich and Quinn Saine—on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend package also includes a wine tasting class taught by Silverado's sommelier, two-for-one winery tasting passes, Peter Buswash's book "Tennis For Life," and two night's lodging. For more information visit silveradoresort.com or phone 505-257-0200.
Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Rhode Island, Phone: 866-914-FAME
America's last grass-court event on the fabled lawns of Newport Casino. Before play on Saturday, they will hold the induction ceremony for the newest members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
High-Performance Junior Camp, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Florida, Phone: 850-267-7114
Designed for tournament-level players looking to improve, these daycamps focus on technique, shot selection, footwork, and strategy. All participants are assigned to teams and score points for the team both during drills and in afternoon match play (during which they receive coaching). The team with most points at the end of the week wins prizes.
J. Safr Sarasin Swiss Open Gstaad. swissopengstaad.ch
The tournament has a history dating back more than 100 years. It was originally played on the red-clay courts at the Gstaad Palace, but later shifted to its own red-clay complex in the village proper. Feliciano Lopez took home the trophy last year.
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
Soaring Above Phoenix, Arizona
Newport, Rhode Island, For Tennis Players
©2017 Roger Cox