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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