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apan, Thailand, France, The
Netherlands, Costa Rica,
Cozumel, Orlando, Myrtle
Beach, San Francisco, Palm
Springs and Sanibel. If any
of these vacation spots are on
your bucket list, why not consider
honing your game with some
great pickleball camps—located
in some of the most scenic
places on Earth.
Costa Rica
Most excursions are seven to nine days with
ideal pickleball temperatures and weather! (Only
September and October are unpredictable for rainfall,
but the Central Highlands courts are covered.) Daily
temperatures in the Central Highlands range from 80
during the day and 65 at night year round. The area is
often referred to as the region of “perpetual spring.”
Because of its central location, there’s convenient
access to the beaches and the rest of the country for
sightseeing. For details, visit PickleballCostaRica.com.
Japan
For an oriental flavor, try this
flagship trip to Japan—an unrivaled
cultural encounter. Savor fresh sushi,
explore ancient temples and witness
breathtaking natural landscapes
while playing pickleball and making
new friends with Japanese players. For a true insider
experience of Japan and great pickleball instruction,
this trip is a must. For more information, visit
pickleballtrips.com.
Thailand
Treat yourself to adventures and cultural
experiences, including a national park, cooking class,
petting elephants and tours of the city. This will be an
amazing experience you won’t want to miss. For more
information, visit pickleballtrips.com.
Cruise from Miami to Ocho Rios, George
Town, Cozumel and Costa Maya
Set sail on a seven-day cruise where
you’ll enjoy the Caribbean and pickleball
while visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands,
Antigua and the Bahamas. For more information, visit
engagepickleball.com.
The Netherlands
Imagine cobblestone streets, tulip fields and
windmills. This is the world you’ll discover on the
Dinking Dutch pickleball trip. It’s a perfect blend of
Dutch culture and activity. Not only is the trip during
peak tulip season, you’ll also visit the Dutch cheese
market and experience Easter in Europe. For more
information, visit pickleballtrips.com.
France
Fayence, France, about an hour’s drive
from Nice, is a beautiful village located in
the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region
in the southeastern part of the country.
Perched on the side of a hill between
the sea and the mountains, it has a
southerly climate, charming old streets, warm and
welcoming inns and even some relics of times past. For
more information, visit pballbootcamp.com.
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, a city and vacation resort on South
Carolina’s Atlantic coast, is the hub of the Grand Strand,
a 60-mile string of beaches. It’s also known for its
celebrity-designed golf courses. Along
its beachfront boardwalk are arcades,
souvenir stands and restaurants,
as well as the old-fashioned Family
Kingdom amusement park and the
SkyWheel, one of the country’s tallest
Ferris wheels. For more information,
visit leveluppickleballcamps.com.
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