Anyone for tennis? It’s around this time every year that people in the UK start to experience tennis mania. We’ll be dusting off those rackets, stored in the loft for the last year, and trying to emulate our heroes at Wimbledon. I’m an average (at best) tennis player, and I know I’ll never scale the dizzy heights of the professional tennis world, but getting out and hitting a few balls, combining my limited skill with a good fitness workout, is something I find enthralling.
How about flying to a fantastic tennis resort, enjoy free group tuition as part of the package, and learning (or developing) the great game of tennis? Interested? For all of you engulfed in Wimbledon mania, here’s Club Med’s marketing maestro Jack Lambert’s top 5 tennis resorts.
Magna Marbella, Spain
Enjoy your tennis lessons in a soothing, natural setting, surrounded by pine trees, with the peaks of the Sierra Blanca in the background. Learn tennis via the Autexier method based on physical training, skill and innovative tools. This approach is suitable for all levels, from beginners who want to learn the basic techniques, to seasoned players who want to hone their performance.
Palmiye, Turkey
Fancy perfecting your tennis serve whilst enjoying the stunning Taurus Mountains as a backdrop? If the answer is yes, then you’d love Palmiye! The Resort looks out onto the Bay of Kemer and is renowned for its exceptional tennis facilities – the academy has 11 synthetic grass courts, 1 hard court and 1 practice wall.
Club Med’s appeal is the all-inclusive price – flights, meals, drinks, childcare, evening entertainment and all the club facilities. Palmiye is one of Club Med’s most popular resorts, with a large swimming pool, exceptional spa and award-winning children’s clubs.
Opio en Provence, France
Behind the iconic city of Cannes lies a Resort that shows the more intimate side of Provence. Enclosed between olive groves lies Opio en Provence and its 13 synthetic tennis courts, 5 of which are floodlit. As with all Club Med Resorts offering tennis facilities, the branded equipment is of the highest quality. Beginners and the more advanced are welcome, and the resort caters to each individual’s ability – what better way to release your inner Djokovic?!
Cancun, Mexico
Sitting between the sea and the lagoon, the 7 tennis courts at Club Med Cancun are the perfect place to discover, or rediscover your love of tennis. Classes are available for those of all skill levels, with plenty of free time for a match between family and friends.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
If you combine luxury, gourmet food, 14 cracking tennis courts (12 soft and 2 hard, 9 of which are floodlit), a practice wall and a host of other sports for your enjoyment, you get Punta Cana. It’s a sports enthusiast’s paradise, especially if you love tennis. If you’re still unsure of this amazing resort’s credentials, the legendary Rafael Nadal has used Punta Cana as his base for the Miami Open – nice!
At Punta Cana, you also have the amazing ‘Creactive’ – 30 acrobatic and artistic activities created for both adults and children. The expert staff (Gentils Circassiens) are trained by the world-famous Cirque du Soleil.
If this doesn’t whet your tennis appetite, then nothing will! With over 80 resorts worldwide, you’ll struggle to find a better all-inclusive tennis experience than on a Club Med holiday.
Club Med offers an exceptional all-inclusive package, award-winning children’s clubs, gourmet food and plenty of sporting activities for you to have a go at. For more information call 0121 213 0012 or email info@travelclubelite.com.
