Grand Slam Getaways

Even with pickleball’s recent popularity, passion for tennis appears to be eternal. The sport appeals to discerning travelers seeking exclusive, active experiences, such as private lessons, expert-led clinics, and wellness-focused coaching. These five luxury hotels and clubs around the world offer specialty tennis programs and stunningly designed courts.

Holy Hill National San Pietro di Positano, Italy

Throughout history, some tennis players have been known for their on-court drama. But at Il San Pietro di Positano, the scenery of the Amalfi Coast takes the honors for delivering both spectacle and awe. The regulation court, which is accessible via lift, sits beside rugged rock cliffs and a pristine private pebble beach hemmed in by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Tennis fans flock to experience the trifecta of sport, scenery, and surf. For guests, access to the court is complimentary but requires advance booking through the concierge. Upon request, racquets and balls are available, as are private lessons with professional instructors. The hotel has 56 guest rooms and suites, a pool, and the Michelin-starred Zass restaurant for unwinding after the game. If the sea beckons, a complimentary boat cruise is available for guests seeking an excursion on the water.

Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ

Boynton Canyon, with its soaring buttes and deep-hued red rock walls, is the mesmerizing backdrop at Enchantment Resort. Here, guests can take in the 360-degree views of the striking Southwest landscape as they gear up for their next match on the property’s tennis courts. Whether players prefer a competitive match or a more casual game, access and equipment are included in the resort fee. Game instructors certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association are available for lessons, private clinics, and camps for friends, business gatherings, and families. There are five pickleball courts for guests, too. The resort offers 218 casita-style guest rooms and suites across 70 high desert acres. And two evenings a week, guests are invited to look up and stargaze with the resort astronomer.

Amanyara, Turks and Caicos

The immaculate and hidden shores of Northwest Point National Park and its 18,000-acre nature reserve are the site of Amanyara’s tropical resort in Turks and Caicos, part of the Aman Group. The resort’s elegant array of pavilions and villas offers a range of luxury accommodations for rest and reset, along with endless scenic views of white-sand beaches, shimmering aquamarine waters, and tropical flora. Racquet sport buffs will find opportunities to swing the hours away at tennis, padel, and pickleball, and can brush up on their backhand through clinics or private lessons with the resort’s on-site professionals certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Guests seeking even more from their tennis experience will find restorative retreats which focus on mobility, recovery, and overall physical well-being, curated year-round by Aman’s Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor, tennis legend Novak Djokovic. For the intrepid, ancillary experiences are plentiful: nature hikes and scuba dives, horseback riding on the beach and along the coastline, and kiteboarding.

Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives

Tennis and padel enthusiasts seeking a holiday of sport amidst tropical island serenity may find it at Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives. Part of LVMH’s portfolio of destinations imbued with its signature French art de vivre, the tennis courts meet both the US Open and Paris Masters standards and are adjacent to the natural tranquility of the surrounding jungle on Maakurandhoo Island. A short trip via speedboat gets you there, and play is available to guests during the day as well as at night, when courts are brightly illuminated for matches after the sun goes down. A refined clubhouse offers post-match refreshments. The Noonu Atoll region is renowned for its shimmering turquoise waters, underwater reefs, and vibrant marine life, making it a prime destination for divers and beachgoers, too. The resort offers manta ray diving and sunset sailboat rides for adventure-seeking guests. The resort features 46 villas, a private island residence, culinary offerings to suit all cravings, and an on-site spa offering rejuvenating facials, massages, and more when an afternoon of lush pampering beckons.

Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives

The main pool offers quiet serenity, with views of a crystal-clear turquoise lagoon.

Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Known for its glamorously decorated guest accommodations and its 850-acre property of picturesque lochs, glens, and golf courses, Scotland's debonair highland hotel treats guests to a relaxing getaway inspired by the surrounding Perthshire countryside. At the Gleneagles Sporting Club, the hotel’s popular recreation center, racquets are the gear of choice for guests who are trying their hand at padel, a fast-growing game combining elements of tennis and squash. Eight tennis courts are available for players who prefer a classic match, as are coaches to help improve your volley through a personal or group lesson. Off-court, equestrians will encounter updated facilities including an indoor arena, and climbers can test endurance and acuity at the popular climbing and bouldering wall. To soothe sore muscles, the on-site spa offers pampering services (couples welcome) and, at night, libations by candlelight and dinner in The Strathearn await.