Make New Memories
Compiled and edited by Cory Sekine-Pettite
For most of us, our memories of seasons past are short when it comes to weather conditions. For example, in the winter months, we tend to forget that it was just as cold last year, but we got through it. What we do remember, however, are the good times. Thanksgiving and Christmas with family and friends. A dinner party on New Year’s Eve. An on-court victory and a City Finals appearance. So, this winter, make new memories with a brief, restful trip to one of the following nearby destinations. We promise, you won’t remember Atlanta’s colder days, but you will remember your 2025 winter getaway.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
PalmettoDunes.com
800.827.3006
Tennis lovers can book their perfect regional escape at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy tennis court time, lessons, clinics, and more daily at the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center. Along with its easy-to-access proximity, Hilton Head Island remains evergreen all year-round, making its 2,000-acre resort an ideal regional destination.
Sea Island Resort
Sea Island, Georgia
seaisland.com
855.216.3774
With its expansive campus, five miles of private beach, and an array of accommodations options that include private cottages, as well as hotel rooms and suites, Sea Island Resort offers guests the opportunity to vacation while maintaining standards for safety and security. Its extensive array of off-the-court activities, the availability of private lessons, custom clinics, and 16 Har-Tru courts combine to make Sea Island the perfect spot for a winter getaway and a place to improve your game.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, Florida
Sandestin.com/tennis
866.953.9560
Serving up the best tennis experience in Northwest Florida, Sandestin offers 12 world-class HydroGrid clay and three hard tennis courts, six pickleball courts, a wide range of experiences including private lessons with pros, a highly ranked Junior Tennis program, and fun round robin tournaments for all skill levels. Looking for a customized experience or package? Sandestin has a program tailored just for you. Get in the game — then relax, unwind, and experience Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
Big Canoe Racquet Club
Jasper, Georgia
bigcanoepoa.org
706.268.3367
The “Mountains of Big Canoe” are but a backdrop to the newly updated Racquet Club facility, which can play host to a tennis or pickleball excursion. The 107-year-old former Wolfscratch School underwent a major renovation last year, with an expansion of the tennis and pickleball retail area. Big Canoe has weekly tennis and pickleball clinics for all levels and seven different weekly round-robins. The club’s amenities include 10 tennis courts (six clay, two hard courts, and two indoor courts) and four stand-alone pickleball courts. The Racquet Club also can set you up to play on one of Big Canoe’s four bocce courts — or hook up the junior Djokovic’s in your party with a kids’ tennis camp. Plus, there’s hiking, outdoor pools, and a water park.
