Perfect your pickleball skills at 1 of these resorts
Have you tried the fastgrowing sport of pickleball? It’s often described as a combination of badminton, pingpong and tennis. Here are three ways to fold the burgeoning sport into your next vacation.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona:
Perfect your pickleball skills during a stay in this sun-drenched Arizona resort where 17 lighted courts and a fullservice pro shop await. Sign up for group or individual instruction with a certified instructor or play your own game with the family. Later, the gang can cool off in the lazy river, frolic on the serpentine water slide or the kids splash pad, or simply soak up the sun. Book some spa time or a round on the championship Wildfire golf course. Ask about special packages, on-site walking trails and bike rentals.
Curtain Bluff, Antigua:
Wing your way to Curtain Bluff, a laid back but luxurious resort in Antigua. It’s an enchanting all-inclusive experience that offers extensive water sports including water skiing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, paddle-boating and sailing. When you are ready for some time on terra firma, head to the pickleball court or stretch out in a yoga class. While the kids enjoy the CeeBee camp activities, relax in a hammock tucked within the palm trees or spend an afternoon at the spa, where open-air massages provide a perfect end to a sportsfilled day.
Omni Amelia Island Resort, Amelia Island, Florida:
With 3.5 miles of pristine beach and abundant native wildlife, this barrier island located off the coast of northeast Florida has been luring families for decades.
Spend time kayaking through the marshlands or splashing in the resort pools, or tee it up for worldclass golf. When it’s time to pull out the paddles, you’ll find seven pickleball courts surrounded by a canopy of oak trees. Improve your skills via clinics that nurture beginners as well as advanced players.