You don't have to be a pro! I was a 3.0 (just above a beginner) when I took my first tennis vacation in Vermont. My vacation was the last week in September, which happened to be the last week of the season. Hence, there were only 4 of us, which worked out perfectly. We had the Pro to ourselves. We were a mixed group, but we all played about the same level. Serendipity!
See a detailed account of my week in my first post of this blog.
When I decided to take a tennis Holiday, I consulted this very informative website, Tennis Resorts Online. It was an exciting prospect to choose where to go. I scoured the Index of all the different resorts. I considered California, simply because I'd never been. I seriously considered The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas. Doesn't it sound like fun? I may still get there...
I also considered The Kiawah Island Golf Resort. My thinking here was that it was close enough to drive, saving money on airfare. Plus, I hear it is breathtaking. However, there was no "camp", and although I would have lessons, there was no guarantee of people to play with afterwards. The same was true for Hilton Head, which has several choices. I had been to Hilton Head many times with friends, so I ruled it out because I wanted to explore some place entirely new.
Since my sister lives in Florida, I contemplated The Longboat Key Club and Resort in Sarasota. I could combine my tennis trip with a trip to Cape Coral to visit family. But here, I also sensed it would be a better experience with friends. There didn't seem to be an organized camp. Still, the spa was tempting!
I finally decided on The Essex because it was a true camp and I had never been to Vermont. I enjoyed a full day exploring Burlington, VT and the sunset over Lake Champlain was worth the trip in itself!
Check out this video on The Essex:
In my next post, I will share the process of planning my tennis trip to Tuscany. Ciao!
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