This Hotel Describes Itself as Probably the Most-Excitingly Fashionable Small Hotel in the World
Wimbledon Accommodation. Wimbledon is the world’s premiere tennis tournament and it attracts visitors from far and wide. There is a wide range of accommodation in London of all standards, although as the tournament gets closer it becomes harder to come by. Here’s one you might want to consider if you’re looking for uniqueness and elegance.
As a former resident of the capital, I know London has plenty to offer tourists. But, when you’re living in the Big Smoke, it’s sometimes easy to forget about all of the experiences you have just on your doorstep.
Caja Magica Madrid-Magic Box Sports Club Tennis Courts
Madrid Spain
Best known for hosting the Matua Madrid Open Tennis Tournament, the Caja Magica, Madrid Spain Tennis, Magic Box Sports Club is also a top notch facility with 18 tennis courts, 14 clay and 4 fast surface, including 2 indoor. The tennis school has classes taught by qualified and experienced professionals. Groups are tailored to the needs of students with the goal of a unique learning experience.
La Caja Mágica is built around two main buildings – La Caja Mágica and the Tennis Indoor building – which occupy a total of 103,300 square metres. All of the courts at the Caja Mágica can be either partially or completely covered, thanks to retractable roofs that lift away like giant lids, meaning that this “box” can be opened and closed at will.
What to do After Playing Tennis at Caja Magica Madrid Spain Tennis
Catch the Mutua Madrid Open in May
Every year since 2009 La Caja Mágica has hosted the Mutua Madrid Open. Built totally out of steel, wood and glass, the sports complex was designed by French architect Dominique Perrault. The name “Caja Mágica” (or “Magic Box” in English) refers to the dynamic design of the angular, shifting shell that covers the two pavilions.
La Caja Mágica is built around two main buildings – La Caja Mágica and the Tennis Indoor building – which occupy a total of 103,300 square metres. All of the courts at the Caja Mágica can be either partially or completely covered, thanks to retractable roofs that lift away like giant lids, meaning that this “box” can be opened and closed at will.
The ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament transitioned from hard court to clay in 2009 and is staged at the Caja Magica. Spaniards have won the title five times since the inaugural edition in 2002, with Rafael Nadal lifting the trophy for a fourth time in 2014. Real Madrid footballers regularly attend, with Cristiano Ronaldo often seen courtside.
Where to Stay After Playing Tennis at Caja Magica in Madrid
Hotel Mediodia
Mediodía Hotel is a 2-star hotel located in the centre of Madrid, in the so-called Golden Triangle of Art, next to Atocha’s metro, bus and train stations and beside the 3 most important museums in the city: Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía…
It is a short distance from the main tourist sites of the capital and benefits from very good connections to other areas of the city both by road and public transportation.
Once a King’s hunting ground now a recreational haven for the public-with great tennis!
Casa de Campo Tennis Courts Madrid Spain are in the Municipal Park (Centro Deportivo Municipal Tenis Casa de Campo) They are a good place to play tennis near the centre of the Spanish capital. The facility has 15 hard courts with a pebbled surface. They are open to the public to play on for a reasonable fee. You can get there either by Metro or by the Teleferico, Madrid’s cable car.
The Casa de Campo is the largest urban park in Spain. It was formerly a royal hunting estate. Its area is more than 1,700 hectares. There are many historical sights and a zoo. You can take a tram ride to the park from the city
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Where to Stay Near Casa de Campo Tennis Courts
Hostal Jaen, Madrid
A small guesthouse located close to the center of Madrid, near Plaza Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor, in a neighborhood known as Barrio de las Letras. Very close to the Prado, Thyssen museum and Reina Sofia. 10 minutes to Atocha Train Station, Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol. near to Plaza Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor, in a neighborhood Known as “Barrio de las Letras”.
Barcelona Spain Montjuic Pompeia Club Tennis Courts
Club de Tenis Pompeya-Tennis High Above the City
Barcelona, Spain Montjuic Pompeia Club Tennis Courts sit perched at the top of the Montjuïc Hill overlooking this Catalonia city.
The courts reside in the shadow of the artistic Telecommunications Tower built to broadcast the 1992 Olympic Summer Games. Montjuic Pompeia Club in Barcelona is a scenic place to play tennis in this legendary city.
The club has seven clay courts all nicely maintained. There is also a very comfortable clubhouse. Drop in fees are quite reasonable.
What To Do After Playing Tennis At Club de Tenis Pompeya-visit Montejuic the 1992 Olympic Site
The site for several of the venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics the Olympic stadium was actually built in 1929 was to hold the anti-facist olympics as an alternative to to the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
The stadium was extensively refurbished and renamed the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The 65,000-seat stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies athletic events.
What is known as Anella Olímpica (the “Olympic Ring”) of sporting venues was built. It includes the Palau Sant Jordi indoor arena, the Institut Nacional d’Educació Física de Catalunya, a centre of sports science; the Piscines Bernat Picornell and the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc, the venues for swimming and diving and the striking telecommunications tower, designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava.
The palacial Palau Nacional is the home of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, an extensive showcase of Catalan painting and sculpture. The Funicular de Montjuïc, a funicular railway that operates as part of the Barcelona Metro, followed by a gondola lift will take you to the top of Montejuic.
The Miramar terminal of the Port Vell Aerial Tramway is on the eastern slope. It connects Montjuïc with Barceloneta on the other side of Port Vell. Parks and gardens cover much of the hill.
Where To Stay Near Club de Tenis Pompeya Barcelona, Spain
Itaca Hostel is on a quiet street next to the Plaza of the Cathedral, in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and a few meters from “Las Ramblas”.
It is in walking distance of the main tourist attractions, the beach and nightlife from traditional tapas bars to clubs. The hostel has two locations, one is a traditional hostel with dorms, the other has private rooms with a shared kitchen and bathrooms.
Itaca provides an affordable choice in this city that can be very pricey for accomodations.
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Rafa Nadal Now Has a Namesake Hotel Suite in Monte Carlo
Be Immersed in Tennis & Rafa During your Stay
He has an asteroid named after him and also a street in Spain. Now his latest tribute is a hotel suite at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Filled with Rafa memorabilia, it is an acknowledgement of the Spanish tennis stars popularity. If you’re going to Monte Carlo for tennis, or even if you aren’t, this is a room you would enjoy if you are a Nadal fan.
Fort Lauderdale (Holiday) Florida Jimmy Evert Tennis Center
Chris Evert with her 18 grand slam titles and #1 world ranking may be the name most synonymous with tennis, but her father Jimmy is long credited with being one of the greatest tennis coaches ever. The Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he taught Chris and many other rising stars over 49 years lives on with his name and legacy and is a living museum to all of the Evert kids who played here and other notable athletes in the sport such as Jennifer Capriati and six junior champions who trained on these courts with Jimmy. Known as ‘The Home of Champions’ it is recognized as of the USA’s top municipal tennis centers.
Jimmy Evert Tennis Center
The facility has 18 lit clay courts and 3 hard surface. It is open to the public and offers a pro shop, players lounge, private lessons and ball machine rental.
What to do after Tennis-Fort Lauderdale Beach
What everyone does in Lauderdale. Walk along the beach, swim, soak up the sun, shop. And of course, there’s lots of great restaurants, cafes and places to get a cool refreshment.
Where to Buy Tennis Equipment in Fort Lauderdale
Matchpoint Tennis 1510 E. Oakland Park Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Where We Stayed Near Jimmy Evert Tennis Center-Inverarry Resort
The Inverarry Resort is a 207 room resort adjacent to the Inverarry Country Club and Inverrary Racquet club with 27 clay and 3 hard courts. It is an all inclusive vacation resort, with packages that include food, beverages, tennis and spa services. Hollywood legend Jackie Gleason hosted a tournament for many years at the Inverarry Country Club and had a home nearby.
Vietnam Tennis Famiana Resort. After 20 hours in the air, to get to Vietnam from North America, Phu Quoc Island was the perfect decompression chamber. A couple of days here and the jet lag evaporates. Our research pointed us t0 the Famiana Resort and Spa which not only offers a tropical beach setting, but has a lit tennis court to test our racquets on.
Two things impressed me about this resort. Firstly is the genuine friendly manner which the staff at the resort welcomed us.
The other impression is how the pace of life switches stations from metro-frantic to cool-vibe by the time you’ve partaken in the refreshing welcome drink in the resort lobby. You notice it when you see the casual gait of the guests as they slip along the palm lined pathways from their bungalow to the beach.
Set in a Lush Vietnamese Garden That Leads to The Beach
Well Maintained Tennis Courts For Guest Use
The Famiana had graciously offered to help us out with shooting some tennis video at their resort. They introduced us to Luan, a host at the resort, who was taking some time off his film studies at university in Vietnam to work at the resort. It was a pleasure working with him as well as learning from him so much about Vietnamese culture.
Accommodations in a Lush Garden Setting
Our room was a spacious bungalow perfectly situated between the tennis court and the swimming pool.
The complex with the tennis courts is across the road from the beach side. They have a chauffeured golf cart which gets you to your room in about 3 minutes, alternatively it’s a nice casual walk. I loved waking up in the morning and wandering through the tropical gardens over to the open air dinning shelter for their awesome buffet breakfast. Vietnamese coffee definitely gets the day going.
Like many places in Vietnam, we woke to the sound of a rooster, from a distance. Wow, that’s so much more appreciated than my alarm back home. Up early, we had a chance to play some tennis in the cool of the day. Only a few steps out our door, the courts are in really good shape.
Tennis Courts Were Just Outside our Door
There’s shaded benches, as well the resort provides water and towels for your game. If you show up without your racquet, no worries, they have racquets and balls in their shop. For a change you can also shoot a few arrows on the Archery range. We tried it and it’s definitely not as easy as it looks. It didn’t get to crazy hot when we where there, but if it does you can spend the heat of the day in the shade of a palm down by the beach or lounging around one of the gorgeous swimming pools. In the evening you can head back to the tennis court and play a little night tennis under the lights.
Vietnam’s Only West Facing Beaches Provide Incredible Sunsets
Vietnam is a long country, 1,650 killometers from one end to the other. We had a lot to see, so unfortunately we only had a couple of days on Phu Quoc. We could have stayed a lot longer. In the short time there, we met incredibly nice people, had our first bowls of Pho in Vietnam, experienced an amazing resort, beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, lots of fun tennis and especially the gracious hosts at the Famiana Resort and Spa.
After Tennis Recreation is Plentiful
The pools, the beach, archery, golf putting are just some of the ways to enjoy your time after tennis.
Days End is Always a Reason to Celebrate and Enjoy
Sun sets are phenomenal on the west side of Phu Quoc Island and Famiana is situated where it has a prime sunset view.
Club Los Pinos Guadalajara-Mexico’s Second Largest City
A great clay court find in a truly beautiful city
Club Los PInos Guadalajara Mexico. Finding out about the beautiful Club los PInos in the heart of Mexico’s State of Jalisco, was a stroke of luck for us. But what a great find it was. The tennis courts are beautifully maintained and it’s a great place to play.
A tennis player who lives in Guadalajara contacted us and said we should check it out
He mentioned if we were ever in Guadalajara he would show us some great tennis. Well that’s all the motivation it takes for Bill to explore a new tennis destination. Off to Guadalajara we went! Raul took us to his club and we were very impressed.
Club Los Pinos has excellent, well maintained clay courts in a beautiful setting
Club Los Pinos is a Sports Club and has a variety of facilities, a pool, a gym and padel courts
Beautiful gardens, a pool, gym and more. If you pay to play at Club los Pinos, you have access to all of these facilities.
Guadalajara Mexico was home to the 2011 Pan American Games
A legacy of the Pan Am games are all of the great facilities
Club Los Pinos is in the area of the city where the Pan Am games were held so has great hotels, restaurants and convention facilities in close proximity. There are a few hotels in walking distance.
There are hotels that are in close walking distance an literally look over the courts.
Club Los Pinos is Just Steps to Expo, Hotels, Restuarants and Shopping
Raul took us to this very popular restaurant for some traditional Guadalajara food.
What to do After Playing Tennis at Club Los Pinos Guadalajara Mexico
Explore the Beautiful Historic City of Guadalajara
Mexico’s second largest city, Guadalajara is a cultural center of Mexico, considered by most to be the home of mariachi music and tequila. The city is also the home to Latin America’s biggest market. It is an amazing city to explore.
The Centro Historico is a great place to start
Much of it is walkable. We started with a walking tour and discovered there is so much more to explore further.
There is so much to see in Guadalajara-allow yourself time!
The biggest thing we learned in our short trip to this city is that we should have given ourselves more time there. But we will be back. We look forward to participating in the renowned seniors tournament at the beautiful Guadalajara Country Club that takes place every February.
15 Hard Courts, three clay courts and two grass courts set the scene for a round robin tournament held several times a week at the JW Marriott Tennis Center in Palm Desert.
A Full Program of Daily Drills, Clinics, Player Matching and More
Under the umbrella of Tennis for Life, PBI offers daily drills and clinics with very focused instruction. Well trained pros offer a very strategic coaching style designed to help players improve their game. One on one, semi-private or group coaching is also available.
Grand Slam Round Robin –
Three Different Surfaces
The round robin , is just one of the events offered through the extensive and very popular tennis program held at this impressivefacility. Peter Burwash International (PBI) manages the program at the JW Marriott and it draws people from virtually everywhere.
Bill gave the grand slam a try and was happy with the results
The JW Marriott is known as one of the biggest and best tennis resorts in North America and is a great place for a tennis getaway. The facility is run by Peter Burwash International which has a reputation for quality tennis programs worldwide. One of the highlights of the resort is a round robin tournament that goes throughout the week where you can compete on all three surfaces in one day! Player matching, clinics and coaching are all available.
Test Your Game on All Three Surfaces
5 Hard Courts, three clay courts and two grass courts set the scene for a round robin tournament held several times a week at the JW Marriott Tennis Center in Palm Desert. The round robin which takes a few hours to complete, is just one of the events offered through the extensive and very popular tennis program held at this impressive facility. PBI manages the program at the JW Marriott and it draws people from virtually everywhere.
Hard Courts
Clay Courts
The grand slam on clay, grass and hard court is a social event with opportunities to meet tennis players from all over the globe
Expansive Tennis Facility, Stunning Setting
No one will deny the Palm Springs area is beautiful, and on top of that, JW Marriott’s tennis center in Palm Desert has one of the most attractive settings in the desert. Lush grass courts, a mountain backdrop and a manicured landscape set the scene for this place that offers virtually every kind of tennis experience all in one place.
What To Do After Playing Tennis at JW Marriott Palm Desert
-Enjoy the Amazing Resort
Boats that take you from indoors to out, a desert setting framed by tall palm trees and majestic mountains, and incredible grass, clay and hardcourt tennis
Stunning landscaping and a visually beautiful lobby with a canal, common areas and grounds make the resort a place where you can spend a lot of time relaxing and exploring. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops onsite provide lots of options for food and beverages.
Two championship golf courses, 5 pools and luxuriously appointed rooms. All of the rooms offer views of the hotel’s pools and gardens. The hotel features waterways that begin inside in the lobby and guests can take gondola tours of the waterways.
In addition to the hotel’s grass, clay and hard tennis courts, there’s also a state-of-the-art fitness center and an extensive spa with a wide range of treatments.
Californian cuisine is served up at the Rockwood Grill, and Japanese dishes created by ‘Samurai chefs’ are on offer at the Mikado. The hotel’s lobby bar offers freshly prepared sushi.
Thanyapura, Thailand. If you are serious about tennis, and improving your game, you might want to consider Thanyapura. It is Asia’s first sports resort and they are there to help you take your tennis up a notch or even more. Maria Sharapova is a spokesperson and has spent time training there, saying she likes the all-sports feel of the place.
Tennis is just one of the disciplines
High caliber athletic training is available for adults or youth. Swimming, triathlon, cycling, football/soccer, rugby, track and field all have intensive programs offered.
Health and wellness are important components
Physiotherapy, chiropractic, weight loss and detox are just some of the offerings at Thanyapura.
There are two hotels on site
But even those not staying there are able to access the facilities and programs.
Thanyapura Sports Hotel
Set in the Thanyapura Phuket complex, a 23-hectare sports, health and education complex framed by mountains and nature just 20 minutes from the island’s best beaches and Phuket’s International Airport – the hotel offers modern conveniences, and access to the best sports and health facilities and expertise in Asia. Both hotel wings are non-smoking. The Pool Wing and The Garden Wing both feature rooms and suites.
DiVine Restaurant at Thanyapura Phuket
Set in a stunning location at the heart of Thanyapura Phuket and acclaimed as one of the top restaurants in Thailand, offers tailored cuisine for healthy living with fresh ingredients from Thanyapura’s certified organic farm.
Booster Deli & Bar
Meet, relax and refresh at Thanyapura’s : grab a snack, cool down after a work out, or watch one of the large screen TVs playing games from around the world
This Hotel Describes Itself as Probably the Most-Excitingly Fashionable Small Hotel in the World
Wimbledon Accommodation. Wimbledon is the world's premiere tennis tournament and it...
