Pickleball is the Destination
These luxury getaways prove pickleball can be as refined as it is fun. by LAURA GAINOR
As pickleball continues its global rise, select resorts are elevating the sport from a casual amenity to a defining pillar of the guest experience.
In each issue of Pickleball Magazine, we spotlight one property that delivers far more than courts— offering immersive pickleball programming thoughtfully paired with luxury accommodations. Resorts such The Boca Raton, Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Aurora Anguilla Resort continue to top our list.
In this issue, we’ ve noted just some of the many inspired settings that seamlessly integrate highquality play with exceptional hospitality— earning their place as perennial favorites for players seeking the ultimate pickleball paradise.
Many of these destinations combine professionally maintained courts, structured programming( clinics, lessons, open play or tournaments), quality instruction, and an overall guest experience worth traveling for.
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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2026 | MAGAZINE 23