Join us in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the ultimate pickleball vacation! Play pickleball in at Sandals St. Vincent and plan to explore the Grenadines after your time on the court!
Come improve your pickleball game while enjoying paradise!
Pickleball in Paradise Vacations is headed to the stunning and NEW tourist destination, St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a pickleball getaway at Sandals St. Vincent. Top Senior Pro Mary Helen Atkins and Jodie Merrill are excited to welcome players to spend 6 nights at this brand new 5 star resort on this gorgeous island! Know that you will leave a much better player with these two outstanding coaches at the lead. Join us on the ultimate all-inclusive pickleball vacation!
Pickleball in Paradise Vacations will help you decide which room category is best for you, and provide you with step-by-step instructions on getting through the airport, the resort transfers, what to pack, and tell you about all of the other fun activities you can enjoy in addition to pickleball.
See our room walkthrough HERE
Meet Your Pros
Mary Helen Atkins
Mary Helen Atkins is a recognized Champion/ Senior Pro pickle ball player and within the top ten in the world. She was born in San Angelo, Texas but spent much of her life growing up and playing multiple competitive sports in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Atkins played highly competitive soccer and was on a full dual scholarship for soccer and tennis at the college of Boca Raton (now named Lynn University). Her passion for the game translates perfectly into her teaching, where her top priority is to provide techniques and strategies that are equally fun and effective for pickleball improvements.
Atkins began playing in 2013 and started to seriously compete in 2015. She entered the sport through a highly competitive athletic background which has contributed to an evolved awareness through which she promotes techniques that involves mind exercises and breath-work as an added component towards her teaching skills.
Mary Helen Atkins has been on the APP tour since it began and has had much success winning top 3 at most tournaments. She is currently a signed top player with the National Pickleball League (NPL) which show cases all the top Senior Pro players in the world.
Mary Helen is an IPTPA certified instructor and an IPTPA Director for instructor certifications. She is knowledgeable, creative and passionate about teaching. Her favorite motto is: NEVER-ENDING IMPROVEMENTS WITH A BIG SIDE OF FUN!
Jodie Merrill
Jodie Merrill has been teaching for 4 years and assisting pickleball players who are ready to launch their skills to a higher level. She uses knowledge, creativity and drills that promote the most enjoyable ways to improve. Her engaging personality is a bonus and she is delightful both on and off the court! With Jodie as your instructor, you will find that fun and learning go hand in hand.
Some notable past accomplishments include GOLD in the USAPA Mid Atlantic 4.5 WD; GOLD in the 35+ WD open division at the NC Open; GOLD in 4.5 WD at the River Run Grand Prixe Indoor; SILVER in 4.5MXD at the Atlantic South Regional; and BRONZE in 4.5 WD at the US Open!
Included in Your Stay
- Pickleball Instruction/Tournament
- 5 Star All-inclusive luxury resort accommodations
- Gourmet Dining: all food and beverages
- Unlimited premium drinks and cocktails
- Water and Land sports
- Fitness center
- Multiple restaurants
- Daily activities and nightly entertainment
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Private Cocktail Party
- Private Beach Farewell Dinner
- Most Gratuities
NOT Included in Your Stay
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities for Butlers and shuttle drivers
Location and Accommodations
Sandals, St. Vincent, is a luxurious all-inclusive resort nestled on the breathtaking Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and pristine beaches, the resort offers stunning views of the crystal-clear turquoise waters. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including gourmet dining, rejuvenating spa services, and an array of water sports. The location is perfect for exploring nearby islands, engaging in vibrant local culture, and basking in the tranquil beauty of nature. With its romantic ambiance and exceptional service, Sandals, St. Vincent, is a quintessential getaway for pickleball players seeking paradise, adventure and lots of pickleball!
Bamboo Palm Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Located on the second, third, and fourth floor, embrace your home away from home in the 580 sq ft room with lush garden views and the ultimate seclusion. Take in the inspiring views while enjoying the outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub or lounge on your sprawling balcony and let this magical island lull you into serenity. Sip on a selection of Robert Mondavi varietal wines or enjoy an always stocked refrigerator filled with bottled water, juice, soda, and local beer.
Prices $6798 ($3399 per person based on double occupancy)
Watch our room walkthrough HERE
Optional Upgrades
- Room upgrades (based on availability)
- Butler service
- Private airport transfer
- Expedited airport services
- Extra nights at the resort at a discounted rate
- Island excursions
Private Lessons
Private lessons may be available. We will only schedule 2 hours of private lessons each day, so we encourage you to book in advance.
To get more details about all possible upgrades, pricing, and availability as well as to schedule private lessons, please email travel@pickleballinparadise.com or submit the inquiry form below.
Trip FAQ’s
Do you want to improve your game from some of the best instructors around, watching as they demo a new skill or drill and then coach you while you attempt to model it? A clinic trip sounds like a good fit.
Our clinic trips feature three hours of scheduled pickleball activity each day except on arrival and departure days. On arrival and departure day, you are welcome to use the courts but there are no scheduled clinics. Clinic mornings feature a minimum of two hours of clinics taught by our fantastic Pros, followed by an hour of Open Play, with the Pros mixing in with clinic participants. The clinics are separated in the best way possible, determined by our wise Pros, to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Each Pro writes their own agenda for the clinic topics so we do not have that until approximately one month prior to departure . However, rest assured you will learn lots from our talented group of instructors! Go home with new skills to show off along with your tan lines!
The final full day of the clinic trip is a round robin. The Pros will divide you into groups and set you up in matches. Lots of fun rotating among the courts!
Yes! Many of our guests arrive early or stay late to enjoy all the amenities our gorgeous resorts offer. We are pleased to help you save some money, too, by offering you the group rate we have negotiated with the resort.
No! Vaccination requirements have been lifted for all of our current destinations.
Sandals Resorts offer only one king bed in all of their rooms. However, we can request a rollaway for your room. If two beds are important to you, please consider one of our trips to Beaches Turks and Caicos. Beaches Turks and Caicos rooms offer both king beds and double queen bed rooms.
We highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance. After you have made your deposit and completed your client tasks on our portal, we send you travel insurance quotes from Allianz, a highly respected agency.
Yes! The resorts we use are luxury resorts that cater to anyone who is looking for fun in the sun. There is so much to do at the resort that you can easily fill your day and night without stepping foot on the pickleball court. Those looking for some relaxing down time will find that here too! The lounge chairs throughout the properties, both on the beach and at the pools, offer plenty of places for some R&R.
Discounts are not offered to non-players for the simple reason that we do not charge anything extra for our pickleball clinics or tournaments. All of our guests get a fantastic rate with lots of extra special touches, such as a private dinner on the beach for our group, a private cocktail reception for our group, a Meet & Greet, and a Welcome Bag. Pickleball is included for FREE!
A deposit of $400 is required to secure your room for your Pickleball in Paradise vacation.
- In the event that you need to cancel your trip, $200 of the deposit is refundable 95 days before your departure. Or, if you are unable to keep the reservation for your originally booked dates but would like to change to a different trip, the full deposit amount may be transferred to another Pickleball in Paradise trip through Straight Away Travel in the same calendar year.
- 95 days before the trip – the full balance for the trip is due.
- 95 days before the trip – all payments are nonrefundable.
VIP Extras Included with Every Pickleball in Paradise Trip
- Discounted group rate for a luxury all-inclusive vacation
- Stress-free planning at no cost to you (when you book through Pickleball in Paradise we take care of every detail and you get discounted group rates that are cheaper than if you would have booked the trip online.)
- Meet & Greet with the Pros on the first evening of your trip
- Private cocktail reception with a selection of appetizers
- Private beach dinner for the group
- Welcome Bag for each guest with a Pickleball in Paradise T-Shirt, Pickleball in Paradise Luggage Tags
- 5 X 7 group photo
- and so much more!
