August 27th: Beyond Tennis...

Welcome to the complete racquet sports edition. Properties are continuing to invest in & expand their facilities, so we thought we'd highlight a few that recently caught our attention.

August 27, 2025

The Breakers
See The Palm Beach Property From Our Travel Editor’s POV

There aren't many properties like The Breakers. A resort that's rich in history yet equally as elevated - The Breakers is a Palm Beach staple; and one that's carrying on a legacy developed almost 130 years ago. Known for its luxurious amenities and iconic location just steps from The Atlantic, The Breakers has been on our radar for a while - and even more so after their recent renovations + additions at The Racquet Club. If you haven’t seen the upgrades yet, you’re going to want to clear your schedule to check them out.

Boar’s Head: Bringing Padel to Charlottesville

🤩 Racquet sport enthusiasts already know Boar’s Head Resort as a cornerstone of the East Coast's tennis scene. But the Charlottesville, Virginia, resort just raised the bar yet again - this time with an investment in the emerging sport of padel. In addition to their already expansive tennis and pickleball programming, this kind of multi-sport synergy is redefining what it means to travel with your racquet. You may just need an extra bag!

Read more here…

🏝 Looking for a Caribbean getaway that offers padel (and all racquet sports)? Check out the full list…

🌟 Forbes thinks padel is the new ‘pickleball.‘ Do you? View article…

🍷 We didn’t forget about tennis! Did you have a chance to plan your Tennis & Wine Weekend after our last issue? If you’re still seeking a blend of racquet sports and picture-perfect pairings, these weekends are for you. Read more here…

We may be in the midst of the final Grand Slam of the year, but there’s plenty of tennis remaining on the calendar in 2025. Check out a few of the upcoming ATP/WTA 500 events on deck in September.

ATP: Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships

Thinking about a trip to Tokyo? Here are some do’s and don’ts for first-time travelers. Check them out…

WTA: Guadalajara Open Akron presented by Santander

Get the most out of your visit to Guadalajara. Here’s a sample 3-day itinerary you can replicate during your stay. Read more here…

ATP: China Open

Beijing has some of the most beautiful attractions that you’ll want to keep on your radar should you be planning a trip any time soon. View the guide here…

Sharing your reviews directly from the courts!

This edition is all about properties who feature more than just tennis onsite. Hear from recent guests about which resorts they loved visiting.

🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾 ”Great place. Tennis and pickleball staff were outstanding. Beautiful tennis and pickleball venue. Highly recommend this place.”

🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾 "Fantastic resort for tennis or pickleball. Easy to get play time and instruction. Lovely resort.”

3 tips that could take your tennis game to the padel court. Press play if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to try out one of the hottest racquet sports right now ▶️

We heard padel was a hit at Cincy this year, too 👀

What did you think?! We certainly didn’t call this result!

Check out this recap of our visit to The Breakers (& give us a follow if you’re not already to see more content like this!)