The 7 Coolest Places in the World to Play Tennis
Tennis is a great sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages no matter what their level. Where you play the game can sometimes be even more exciting than the game itself. There are several exotic locations and gorgeous resorts all over the world to play tennis. The following are 7 incredibly cool places throughout the world to enjoy a great game of tennis.
The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona
The Phoenician, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an oasis paradise nestled alongside a gorgeous desert. The resort provides four playing surfaces and a variety of programs and lessons for players of all ages. The Phoenician in Scottsdale allows players to enjoy the game when staying at the beautiful Canyon Suites. When it's time to take a break and explore the resort, you can stroll through the hotel and admire the $25 million art collection..
The Seaside Tennis Club
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Seaside Tennis Club in Kamuela, Hawaii features 11 courts for guests to enjoy. The hotel provides not only a stunning seaside backdrop for the courts but offers a variety of lessons and tournaments. The director of the club also happens to be on the advisory board of Prince tennis products. The resort will often receive brand new Prince equipment before it's even on the market. The Mauna Kea Resort will also be hosting the Grand Prix Open and Class Championship this year in September.
Il San Pietro di Positano, Positano, Italy
This stunning resort in the Mediterranean has been a popular vacation spot for world famous celebrities. Located between limestone cliffs and a secluded beach, the tennis courts provide the ultimate playing experience with all the benefits of staying at a five star resort. This court is reserved for guests who stay at the incredible Il San Pietro. It will be hard to keep your mind on the game with such amazing scenery.
Caneel Bay Resort
Beautiful Caneel Bay is located in St. John, on the U.S. Virgin Islands. Caneel Bay Tennis Resort features 7 grass courts and 2 hard courts for guests to enjoy. They offer a four-night tennis package as well as drills, clinics, and round robin play weekly at a variety of times. Peter Burwash International has been directing the tennis program at Caneel Bay Resort for over 30 years.
Rancho Valencia
The Rancho Valencia resort & Spa in Santa Fe, California has been rated one of the top tennis resorts by Tennis Magazine. Set in a gorgeous garden setting, the Rancho Valencia features 18 plexi-pave courts and daily instruction clinics for players of all levels. Lessons are available privately, semi-privately, and through video instruction. This Mediterranean styled resort in Southern California is tucked away among lush gardens and olive groves.
The Wild Dunes
Charleston, South Carolina is a place known for tennis. The Wild Dunes Resort offers guest everything you would expect in a great resort, including plenty of tennis. There are 17 courts to enjoy, several are lit at night, and there's even a stadium court. Tennis Magazine has ranked this tennis resort among the top ten several years in a row.
Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt
It may be hard to concentrate on the game with the magnificent Wilder Kaiser Mountains in the background. These courts, located at the Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in Going, Austria, provide an unforgettable experience for those who love the game of tennis. The resort offers fourteen courts, with six of them located indoors. The tennis programs here are rated #1 throughout all of Europe.