Play pickleball every morning from 8am-11am. Enjoy the resort amenities and the beautiful beach in Playa Del Carmen. Join us for Pickleball in Paradise!
4 brand-new designated pickleball courts at the resort, golf on Site (additional charge), all meals, all drinks, great service and Building Forever Friendships- that’s what we design!
Straight Away Travel’s Pickleball In Paradise Event will host only 24 players. The rooms have 2 queen beds or one king bed, so you can bring a friend, partner, or spouse.
Each day, you will have time on the courts playing with new and old friends, enjoying the 5-star resort and the all-inclusive amenities Iberostar has to offer. Everything is included. Every restaurant. Every bar. Every non-motorized water sport. Every land sport (except golf which has an additional). All included!
Bob and Elizabeth Higginbottom
Bob and Elizabeth Higginbottom are the Head Pros and Department Heads at Beech Mountain Country Club in Beech Mountain, NC.Â
They began running the BMC Pickleball Center the year it opened in 2015.
Under their guidance, the Center operates a full calendar of daily and weekly pickleball activities, private lessons, and hosts numerous events throughout the season, such as mixers, festivals and tournaments.
Bob and Elizabeth began playing pickleball in 2007, traveling around the country in their RV to feed their addiction. Each has attained a USAPA legacy tournament rating of 4.5 through medals won at various tournaments throughout the country. They began teaching 13 years ago. Bob is a level 1 and level 2 IPTPA-certified teaching professional as well as a Certified Ratings Specialist. Elizabeth has served on the board of the Pickleball Hall of Fame as well as chairing the PHOF Nominating Committee. She has run numerous large tournaments, including the inaugural PHOFC in Dripping Springs, TX.
Included in Your Stay
- 4 Private Pickleball Courts for Group
- 5 Star all-inclusive resort accommodations
- Dining: all food and beverages
- Unlimited premium drinks and cocktails
- Non Motorized Water and Land sports
- Fitness center- included classes
- Multiple restaurants
- Daily activities and nightly entertainment
- Private Cocktail Party
- Most Gratuities
- Airport Transfers
NOT Included in Your Stay
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
Location and Accommodations
Iberostar Parasio Maya, Playa Del Carmen
Iberostar Parasio Maya is an all-inclusive resort. Everything needed for a fantastic vacation is included except for your airfare! Non-playing friends and spouses are welcome! We do not charge extra for our exclusive private use of the pickleball courts, so non-playing friends and spouses are welcome to join your pickleball vacation at the same great value!
Junior Suite at Iberostar Maya for $1799per person (based on double occupancy)
Pickleball 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.
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 all of the players on the first evening of your trip
- Private use of the courts
- Welcome Bag for each guest with a Pickleball in Paradise T-Shirt and additional goodies from our sponsors
- Farewell group dinner
- and so much more!
