Play pickleball every morning from 8am-11am with pickleball instructors Mary Helen Atkins and Jodie Merrill. Enjoy the resort amenities and the beautiful beach in Punta Cana. Join us for Pickleball in Paradise!
Join us on our inaugural trip to the gorgeous all-inclusive, adults only resort TRS Turquesa in Punta Cana. Come improve your pickleball game on 8 DEDICATED COURTS while enjoying paradise on a gorgeous beach in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
On the beautiful Bavaro Beach, the adult only section of Grand Palladium, called TRS Resort has it all; gorgeous suites, pools, beautiful beach, delicious gastronomy, and great entertainment. Grab your friends and hurry and get your deposit in for this one. In addition to pickleball, this resort has a HUGE sports complex with 2 full basketball courts, beach volleyball, paddleball, tennis, and so much more. We are building our groups in the all-adult section of the resort as the gastronomy is better and you don’t need kids around if you don’t have to on your adult only vacation.
Straight Away Travel’s TRS Pickleball Event will host only 32 players. The rooms have 2 queen beds or a 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 gorgeous resort and the all-inclusive amenities TRS and Grand Palladium has to offer. Everything is included. Every restaurant. Every bar. Everything on the menu. Every non-motorized water sport. Every land sport. All included!
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
- 8 Private Pickleball Courts for Group
- 5 Star all-inclusive resort accommodations
- All food and beverages
- Unlimited drinks and cocktails
- Non Motorized Water and Land sports
- Fitness center- including 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
TRS Turquesa Hotel
TRS Turquesa is on the gorgeous Bavaria Beach in Punta Cana approximately 30 minutes from the PUJ airport. This an all-inclusive, all adult resort has everything needed for a fantastic vacation. The spa is wonderful, the gastronomy will not disappoint, and the entertainment is flowing. Non-playing friends and spouses are welcome! We do not charge extra for our exclusive private use of the the 8 dedicated pickleball courts, so non-playing friends and spouses are welcome to join your pickleball vacation at the same great value! Our trips are very VIP with a private cocktail party, Pickleball in Paradise string bag, tee shirt, hat, medical bag tags and lots of other SWAG giveaways. You are in for a treat!!
$1830 per person in a garden view suite. All rooms are equipped with a Nespresso machine, a stocked refrigerator, 24 hour room service and BUTLER SERVICE! CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!!!
$1899 per person in a sprawling romance suite. These rooms are stunning with a jacuzzi in the room, 24 hour room service and BUTLER SERVICE and 675 sq. feet!
Watch our Room Walkthrough- https://youtu.be/Eova3aGfcbg
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!
