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The Third Sexiest Beach in North America is also a great tennis spot!

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Kitsilano Beach Tennis Courts-One of Vancouver’s ‘places to be’ year round.

 

It was voted the third sexiest beach in North America by Forbes Traveler Magazine.  And it’s also a great place to play tennis.  Even in the cooler months, it’s a spot where Vancouverites love to hang out.  After all, what more can you say about a neighborhood where Lululemon was founded, and where the iconic retailer still offers free yoga classes in it’s store, and sometimes even on the beach.

Kitsilano has a reputation as a place to be and be seen in Vancouver.  But it’s also a great place to play tennis.  There are a group of regulars there who are always willing to pick up a game with you, so you’ll never be left out in the cold.  And you just might get an invite to go for a coffee at one of the trendy java houses adjacent to the park where the courts are.

What to Do After Playing at Kitsilano Tennis Courts-stroll Kits Beach

Do what all of Vancouver’s ‘beautiful people’ do.  Take a walk along the beach, gaze out at the amazing view of the mountains and water from a beach-side vantage point, play basketball or beach volleyball, or let the kids play on the state of the art playground that was a legacy gift from the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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Where to Stay near Kitsilano Beach Tennis Courts-Mickey’s Kits Beach Chalet

This quaint B&B tucked away on a side street in historic, funky Kitsilano makes a good base for playing tennis at the Kitsilano Tennis Courts which are only a short stroll away.

 

Reed Anderson’s Adult Academy is a great place to tune up your game

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Two years in a row we have attended  Reed Anderson’s Adult Tennis Camps at the prestigious Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage California.  Reed is a skilled and lively coach and leads a well-rounded coaching staff.  Camps can be mornings or full day and divided by level.

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After class we managed to get in a game on the beautifully manicured grass courts that Missions Hills has.

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How to Get To Reed Anderson Tennis Academy

Reed Anderson Tennis Academy

71333 Dinah Shore Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, United States

+1 760 770 2148

Where to Buy Tennis Equipment near Rancho Mirage

 

Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis

73-74 Hwy 111 Palm Desert

Phone: 750.568.3268

https://www.petecarlsonsgolf.com

 

What To Do After Playing at Reed Anderson’s Tennis Academy-Indian Canyons

We hiked in the hills above Palm Springs.  The views are magnificent and there are literally oasis’ where there are Palm trees and water in the middle of the desert.  Indian Canyons is one of the areas that offers many trails.

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Where to Stay Near Reed Anderson’s Tennis Academy-Desert Princess Condo

We stayed at the beautiful Desert Princess Resort which also has a fantastic tennis facility.  We loved it so much there that we ended up buying a condo which we rent to other tennis lovers.

 

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Desert Princess Condo

Desert Princess Rentals

Debra Crosson

info@desertprincessrentals.com

760-341-8496

888-969-3069

 




 

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Tennis at 700 Year Stadium in Thailand

700 Year Stadium Tennis Chiang Mai Thailand

We went looking for tennis and found a world-class facility in Chiang Mai.  The 700 Years Stadium built in honor of the city’s seven century anniversary features 11 practice courts and one center court which are open 7am to 9pm.  They are lit at night, sometimes a good idea because the days can be very warm in Thailand, even in the north.  There is a pro-shop there that is stocked with virtually everything you would need to play the game.

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How to Get to 700 Year Stadium in Chiang Mai Thailand

You can find the courts by going down Chotana road to the new city hall.  Turn left and keep going until you cross Canal Road.  Once you’re in the sports complex, follow the signs and arrows.

What to Do After Playing Tennis at 700 Year Stadium-Wat Doi Suthep

 

 

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After playing tennis we took our rented motorcycle and rode up the mountain to Doi Suthep budhist wat (temple).  The views were stunning and hill tribes people sold their traditional crafts at some spots on the way up.  The Doi Hutep wat was magnificent.  Be prepared for lots of tourists at this well-known temple though.

Where to stay near 700 Year Stadium-Chiang Mai Boutique House Hotel

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We arrived there at night.  We clambered out of the songthaew(open air shared taxi) after a twelve hour train ride from Bangkok, and there it was, the Chiang Mai Boutique House, an eclectic statement of a hotel that gently represents many of the elements of this northern city, and is a backstreet refuge in this city of bars, stunning Buddhist Wats(temples), markets and Thai massage parlors.  The rooms are wrapped around a courtyard, pool and breakfast lounge area where you can watch the interesting world of Chaing Mai pass by your eyes while surround by northern Thai design.

Chiang Mai Boutique House Hotel

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