Tennis Tourist's Top 10 Destination Videos 2013 #10-Indian Wells Tennis Club

Indian Wells Tennis Club

Indian Wells Video

 Although Indian Wells Tennis Garden is known for it's annual grand slam tournament in March where the top ranked players in the world assemble,  the rest of the year it is a tennis club where anyone can play.  The club offers memberships, drop ins, lessons, camps and daily clinics for every level and age of player.  The facility is beautifully appointed with 29 hard courts, fitness and locker rooms, a member lounge, racquet stringing and a well stocked pro shop.  There's definitely something unique about playing on the same courts where the likes of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic battle it out,  while dreaming about what 'could have been.'

What to do After the Game

When the Indian Wells tournament isn't running, you can sometimes take a tour of the centre court stadium as well as walk around some of the other courts.  The setting which is adjacent to the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains is breathtaking, and the tennis gardens offer some great points where you can enjoy mountain vistas and views of the stadium.

The centre court stadium was built in 2000 and is the second largest tennis stadium in the world, holding over 16,000 people.  Indian Wells expsansion will feature a new court to be be opened in 2014.

And if you're in Palm Springs when the tournament is not, it's an event not to be missed.  One of the world's great tennis tournaments, in one of the globe's most beautiful settings.Where to Stay
Desert Princess Hotel

About a 20 minute drive from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the Doral Hotel is set on the 27 hole Desert Princess Golf Course.  Almost all rooms have views of the golf course or  mountains.  A large pool is one of the focal points of the property.  The location is close to Palm Springs.




Desert Princess Hotel
67967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA  92234
1-760-322-7000
1-800-433-0431

Tennis Tourist's Top 10 Tennis Destination Videos 2013-Stanley Park Vancouver

Stanley Park Vancouver British Columbia Tennis

Stanley Park Tennis Courts

Stanley Park, Vancouver BC

Stanley Park, one of the world’s great urban parks in the heart of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.  Stanley Park is a 1,001 acre public park that borders downtown Vancouver and is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.  It has 11 free tennis courts that are available on a first come, first served basis.  There are also more free courts near Lost Lagoon along Lagoon Drive at Robson Street if those are full.  During the warm season, six of the courts are operated as pay courts and can be booked through the tennis pro shop at Stanley Park.  There are a lot of regulars at these courts and the play can be at quite a high level on the courts at Beach Avenue.  You can find the courts near the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park.  604-605-8224 

What to Do After the Game

Stanley Park and English Bay

Strolling along the seawall through this world class urban park, hanging out on English Bay Beach, kayaking, watching legendary sunsets.  It’s all part of visiting the west end of Vancouver, an area that draws locals and people from around the globe.  With Vancouver’s moderate climate, the park is a popular place to go year round.

Stanley park is designated a national historic site and is a 400 hectare oasis of rainforest, trails and beaches with mountain and water views in the heart of urban Vancouver.  There are restaurants, an aquarium, totem poles and many other points of interest in the renowned site.

Where to Stay

The Sylvia Hotel

Standing guard over English Bay Beach and the entrance to Stanley Park since 1912, the grand old hotel is truly a Vancouver landmark.  It was designed as an apartment building for a Mr. Goldstein who had a daughter named Sylvia.  Now dwarfed by surrounding high rise towers, until 1958 it was the tallest building in Vancouver and also the site of the first cocktail bar in the city.  The outside is completely covered by Virginia Creeper and inside the charm continues with tasteful period pieces combined with modern amenities.  The rates are very reasonable considering the location, and it is therefore a very popular place for visitors.  It’s easy to spend lots of time without even leaving the hotel.  Eating in the restaurant is an experience in itself.  The views of English Bay and the sunsets in the evening are spectacular.

The hotel was designated a historic building in 1975 and has also been immortalized in two children’s books by Lois Simmie about the hotels famous cat.  A song by singer-songwriter.  Cheryl Wheeler also mentions the feline.

The Sylvia Hotel

1154 Gilford St Vancouver BC V6G 2P6

(604) 681-9321

1-877-681-9321

info@sylviahotel.com

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Tennis Tourist Top 10Tennis Destination Videos 2013 - Koh Chang Island Thailand

  

Koh Chang
Tennis Club 

We  managed to find one tennis club on this tropical island paradise. The Koh Chang Tennis Club is well maintained, lit for night play and very reasonably priced. It's located in central Khlong Proa on the west coast of Thailand's second largest island.

The staff is very friendly and they can provide you with racquets, balls and cold towels if you need.  Give them a call to make a reservation, or have your hotel front desk arrange it for you.  Koh Chang Tennis Club is open from 0700 to 2200 everyday.

Call them at 084-892-6992 or email at a7lek@mail.ru



What To Do After Tennis


We rented a motorcycle and toured this island that is lined with white sand beaches.  After tennis, we hung out at a little roadside Thai restaurant, cooled off and enjoyed some hot Thai cuisine.  Then we hit the open road (a narrow windy one) and took a look at the island's west shore.  A beautiful national park offers some spectacular viewpoints and Lonely Beach almost at the end of the road attracts hippies, backpackers and those who want the no-frills Thai beach experience.  We hung out there, taking in the unbelievable view while enjoying cool beverages on the lay-down ocean front deck.

  Motorcycle Trip around the island

Where We Stayed

We stayed at the Chai Chet Resort, about 4 kilometres to the south of the courts. An elegant and reasonably price resort overlooking the bay and a large stretch of white sandy beach. All down the beach are cottages and hotels.  At night you can stroll down there and check out the action at different beach restaurants and bars.  We took in a fire show with dinner one night.
The staff at the Chai Chet is very helpful and welcoming.  The pool is amazing, not to mention the swim-up bar.  It's a great place to enjoy a cool Chang Beer after a hot tennis workout.
Our sea-view room was very nice with an unique bathroom and shower that had the effect of a rocky stream running through it. 

Chai Chet Resort

Leam Chai Chet, Koh Chang, Trat, Thailand
E-mail : info@chaichetkohchang.com

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How to Get There

It's about 50 meters down the alley behind the local motor-scooter repair shop.  We traveled there by Songthaew(open air shared taxi).  Tell the driver where you're heading and he'll drop you off in the right place.

Tennis Tourist's 10 Favorite Destination Videos of 2013-Kitsilano Vancouver BC

Kitsilano Beach Tennis Courts, Vancouver BC

 

It was voted the 'third sexiest beach' by Forbes Traveler Magazine.  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 the Game

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.

Where to Stay
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.

2146 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
mickeysbandb.com
1 604 739 3342
1 888 739 3342

 

Tennis Tourist Top 10 Tennis Destination Videos 2013-Tennis in Stanley Park One of the World's Great Urban Parks

Stanley Park Vancouver British Columbia Tennis

Video-Tennis Tourist visits Stanley Park

Stanley Park, Vancouver BC

Stanley Park, one of the world’s great urban parks in the heart of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.  Stanley Park is a 1,001 acre public park that borders downtown Vancouver and is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.  It has 11 free tennis courts that are available on a first come, first served basis.  There are also more free courts near Lost Lagoon along Lagoon Drive at Robson Street if those are full.  During the warm season, six of the courts are operated as pay courts and can be booked through the tennis pro shop at Stanley Park.  There are a lot of regulars at these courts and the play can be at quite a high level on the courts at Beach Avenue.  You can find the courts near the Beach Avenue entrance to Stanley Park.  604-605-8224 

What to Do After the Game

Stanley Park and English Bay

Strolling along the seawall through this world class urban park, hanging out on English Bay Beach, kayaking, watching legendary sunsets.  It’s all part of visiting the west end of Vancouver, an area that draws locals and people from around the globe.  With Vancouver’s moderate climate, the park is a popular place to go year round.

Stanley park is designated a national historic site and is a 400 hectare oasis of rainforest, trails and beaches with mountain and water views in the heart of urban Vancouver.  There are restaurants, an aquarium, totem poles and many other points of interest in the renowned site.

Where to Stay

The Sylvia Hotel

Standing guard over English Bay Beach and the entrance to 
Stanley Park since 1912, the grand old hotel is truly a Vancouver landmark.  It was designed as an apartment building for a Mr. Goldstein who had a daughter named Sylvia.  Now dwarfed by surrounding high rise towers, until 1958 it was the tallest building in Vancouver and also the site of the first cocktail bar in the city.  The outside is completely covered by Virginia Creeper and inside the charm continues with tasteful period pieces combined with modern amenities.  The rates are very reasonable considering the location, and it is therefore a very popular place for visitors.  It’s easy to spend lots of time without even leaving the hotel.  Eating in the restaurant is an experience in itself.  The views of English Bay and the sunsets in the evening are spectacular.

The hotel was designated a historic building in 1975 and has also been immortalized in two children’s books by Lois Simmie about the hotels famous cat.  A song by singer-songwriter.  Cheryl Wheeler also mentions the feline.

The Sylvia Hotel

1154 Gilford St Vancouver BC V6G 2P6

(604) 681-9321

1-877-681-9321

info@sylviahotel.com

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