Join us for Pickleball in Paradise at breathtaking Sandals Saint Lucia, set against the dramatic beauty of the iconic Pitons.
Come enjoy your favorite sport on 10 DEDICATED COURTS with your Hilton Head pickleball friends while soaking in paradise! Join us for an unforgettable pickleball vacation experience led by Chris Powers & Berta Russo.
Enjoy the warm Caribbean sun while learning new skills and elevating your game on the court in a fun, welcoming environment. When play wraps up, indulge in the resort’s incredible onsite experiences—from sparkling pools and pristine beaches to snorkeling, water sports, and world-class all-inclusive dining—where pickleball meets unforgettable island luxury.
Meet Your Pros
Chris Powers
Chris Powers is an eight-time National Gold Medal Champion and a three-time Silver Medalist. She competes nationwide at the Super Senior Pro level in both Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles divisions.
Over the years, she has played in nearly 200 tournaments, including Nationals in Indian Wells, California, and the U.S. Open in Naples, Florida.
Chris has earned more than 200 medals throughout her career and holds a 5.0 DUPR rating. She currently serves as the Chairperson of The APP Masters Senior Pros and as a Team Captain for The APP Humana Cup League, further showcasing her leadership in the sport.
Chris lives in Aiken, South Carolina with her four horses, three dogs, and two pickleball courts. She conducts lessons and camps at her farm called Two Sisters Farm. She loves to teach and her students range from complete beginners to those who play competitively. She also runs free pickleball retreats for women diagnosed with any type of cancer through her organization, Women Beyond Cancer.
Berta Russo
Roberta (Berta) McCallum Russo is a certified teaching pro with a background in coaching and is currently the Head Pickleball Pro at Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford, PA, conducting clinics and private lessons. She has also taught camps throughout the country and in the Caribbean.
In the past, Berta played on the WTA women’s pro tennis circuit, competing in Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, and in Australia, reaching a top ranking of 26 in the world and 11 in the US in singles.
Berta turned her focus to pickleball in 2018. Competition highlights include: 5 time Nationals Gold medal winner in singles, mixed and women’s. Nationals Silver medalist in 60+ Mixed. US Open Gold medal winner with partner Chris Powers. APP Senior Master’s Pro Gold medal winner.
Berta currently competes on the APP Senior Pro Masters tour.
Included in Your Stay
- Daily clinics, Open play and a Round robin
- 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
Set on a sprawling 220-acre estate of rolling hillside, Sandals Regency La Toc is a stunner. This is a resort that inspires from every angle — whether you’re peering down at the shore from the private pool of your oceanview villa or enjoying a glass of wine on your beachfront patio. Swim up to the bar or dine by the water — and savor all the dining at two nearby Sandals Resorts in Saint Lucia. If you’re into putting around, our nearby Cap Estate Golf & Country Club offers an 18-hole course with breathtaking ocean vistas.
Emerald Honeymoon Oceanview $7198 ($3599 per person double occupancy)
This is the room which comes with your package! If you would like to upgrade, please contact us after you make your deposit.
Located in the heart of the resort, these classically elegant island-style rooms offer a range of beautiful views overlooking the resort’s iconic main pool, the crystalline sea or the lavishly landscaped grounds. Romantic and serene, with all the touches of modernity, each is appointed with dark crown moldings, mahogany furnishings and cool stone floors set against a palette of soft cream and ivory. Enjoy the scents and sounds of the Caribbean from a decorative French balcony of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors protected by a white wrought-iron rail in all other rooms. For your refreshment, your room includes Robert Mondavi varietal wines and a refrigerator stocked with bottled water, juice, soda and local beer.
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
Trip FAQ’s
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.
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.)
- Private cocktail reception with a selection of appetizers
- Private beach dinner for the group
- 5 X 7 group photo
- and so much more!
