Explore the gorgeous island of Antigua and work on your pickleball game at the same time! You’ll learn from world-class coaches and discover the rich culture and beauty of the island while enjoying the perks of staying at an all-inclusive resort. We will be playing on a mixture of PERMANENT and temporary pickleball courts!

Accommodations: Pineapple Beach Club, Antigua, West Indies

Pineapple Beach Club is among Antigua’s most laidback all-inclusive resorts. The resort is situated on 30 acres of beachfront property, with amazing ocean views and an authentic Caribbean vibe. Guest accommodations are situated in one-, two-, and three-story buildings, each reflecting easygoing Caribbean architecture. This quiet oasis showcases the best of Antigua—relaxed, peaceful, and unhurried. It offers a wide selection of restaurants and bars, a variety of watersports, beach volleyball, tennis, dedicated pickleball courts, swimming pools, and evening entertainment. This is an adults-only (16+ years) resort. 

When you’re not on the pickleball courts, you’ll be able to enjoy everything the Pineapple Beach Club has to offer alongside new friends and fellow players! There will be various social events for you to get to know other guests on this getaway and make new memories alongside them.

Excursions

We will be offering optional tours at an additional fee. These tours will likely be:

A Catamaran Cruise: explore Antigua’s offshore islands, and snorkel at one of the best sites in the Caribbean. Keep an eyes out for sea turtles, starfish and other vibrant marine life. When you’re not in the water, enjoy signature rum punch, tasty snacks, and island tunes.

A Jeep Tour: learn more about Antigua’s historic landmarks and white-sand shores on this fun adventure! Nominated one of the Caribbean’s best excursions, this half-day tour visits Devil’s Bridge, Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights and more!

Dates

December 4th-10th, 2024

This getaway is 7 days and 6 nights.

Pickleball

There will be a mixture of PERMANENT pickleball courts and temporary pickleball courts at this resort! Our pickleball program includes 8+ hours of instruction, play-with-the-pros time, and a pro exhibition. The clinics with our other coaches have a premium ratio of students-to-coaches so that you receive lots of individual feedback! There will also be meetup play for players at similar skill levels.

Pros

We will have a variety of skilled pros and coaches to provide daily instructional clinics. These coaches have not been announced yet, but you can check out our Guest Pros page to see who often make appearances on our getaways! Some of our pros may offer private lessons, depending on their personal preference.

Guests

We welcome guests of any and all skill levels! We will match you with other players so that you are playing with guests at your approximate skill level.

Guests who will not participate in the pickleball events are eligible for a $550 discount. Use the discount code NONPB550 on your initial deposit to redeem this. Please note that using this discount code will remove a guest from the pickleball clinics, and they might not be able to reregister for the clinics if spaces sell out.

Pricing

Single Occupancy: $3,370
Double Occupancy: $5,960 ($2,980 per person)

You can make a $1,000 Initial Deposit to reserve a single occupancy or $1,200 to reserve a double occupancy. You need only place one Initial Deposit for your entire double occupancy. Your initial deposit will be deducted from your grand total (listed above).

After placing your Initial Deposit, the remainder will be due by August 5th, 2024. The process of placing your final deposit will be exactly the same as placing your initial deposit. We recommend adding pickleballgetaways@gmail.com to your Email Contacts so that you do not miss our reminder emails and other information.

Transportation

You should fly into the V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), which is approximately 30 minutes away from Pineapple Beach Club Antigua. We will have ground transportation waiting for you when you land!

You should fly in on December 4th and fly out on December 10th. We recommend flying in a little earlier in the day on December 4th so that you can attend our welcome dinner that evening.

If you would like to book additional nights before or after the dates of the trip, please let us know at pickleballgetaways@gmail.com.

Antigua

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua is a picturesque island paradise renowned for its pristine beaches and rich history. Located in the Leeward Islands, Antigua boasts a coastline of powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters that beckon travelers to its shores. The island’s colonial past is preserved at historic sites like Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the charming English Harbour. You will find vibrant underwater worlds teeming with colorful coral reefs and marine life, and the opportunity for sailing adventures around the island's scenic coastline. Delicious Caribbean cuisine can be indulged in at beachfront restaurants, and visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant local culture with lively music and festivals. Antigua offers warm hospitality, stunning natural beauty, and endless opportunities for adventure, making it a true Caribbean gem.

Included

• Comfortably decorated, spacious, fully equipped room

• All meals, snacks and drinks (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)

• Non-motorized water sports, beach volleyball, cricket, tennis, fitness center access, pool activities, and evening entertainment

• Instructional pickleball clinics from our team of coaches and daily open pickleball play on dedicated courts

• Airport transfer to and from the V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)

NOT Included

• Airfare

• Off-site excursions

• Your pickleball paddle!

Additional Information

• Your credit/debit cards and your US cash will be accepted

• U.S., U.K., and Canadian visitors do not need a Visa to travel to Antigua

• Your US adapters for chargers/etc. will work at the resort

• The resort offers laundry services for a fee

• You will need to sign a participation waiver and health waiver before the getaway

Cancellation Policy

If canceling 121 days or more from date of trip: 50% refund of the Initial Deposit

*At this point, your final deposit is due.

If canceling 91-120 days from date of trip: Loss of the Initial Deposit

If canceling 61-90 days from date of trip: 50% refund of total amount paid

If canceling 60 or fewer days from date of trip: No refund