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Premier Pickleball Destinations
By Julie Talerico
Experience pickleball in paradise at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa .
Turks and Caicos is one of the leading tropical vacation spots in the world , home to pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters . Now picklers can add the all-inclusive Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa to their list of pickleball destinations ! Beaches is located on the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos and is the only resort on the island that offers pickleball as an amenity , and plans are underway to expand its pickleball footprint soon .
For pickleball groups , Beaches offers incentives and amenities for 10 or more rooms that can be customized to your needs .
“ We have seen a significant increase in the interest of our guests who love to play pickleball ,” says Beaches General Manager Jamie McAnally . “ Not only are we seeing the recreational players but groups who play competitively have stayed at the resort and enjoy having the facilities to play the game . We have eight permanent courts at the resort with the ability to increase playing facilities to accommodate larger groups . We also have balls and paddles available for our guests so they don ’ t have to travel with their own equipment .”
After you play pickleball , you can enjoy delicious dining at 21 distinct 5-Star Global Gourmet™️ restaurants , including a grand open-air rooftop restaurant overlooking the ocean .
“ Pickleball is a great way to have some competitive fun as a group and get some exercise in , but when you couple that with an incredible Caribbean backdrop — it ’ s a match made in paradise for players of the sport ,” says Mark Shea , regional director , Social Group Sales-West Region , Unique Vacations , Inc . “ As pickleball becomes more and more popular , both Sandals and Beaches resorts will continue to expand their pickleball facilities so guests can take their skills all across the Caribbean .”
Feeling a little sore after a few matches ? Pamper yourself with exclusive spa treatments at one of two award-winning Red Lane ® spas on the property .