Tuscan Tennis Special Hosted Trips in 2026
We are really excited to announce for 2026 that we have decided to visit Rome, Florence and Trapani (Sicily).
So, which one might be best suited for you?
See our guide below to help you choose -
Rome
7th to 11th May or 11th to 15th May
Choose Rome for a tennis holiday that pairs top-class coaching with an unbeatable city experience. You’ll spend four nights in Rome in a superb 4-star hotel, with expert tuition on lovely clay courts to sharpen your game. Afternoons are reserved for the magic of the Italian Open, where you can watch the world’s best players up close and soak in the tournament atmosphere. Then, as the sun goes down, the city is yours — evenings dining in the heart of Rome, surrounded by its iconic streets, piazzas, and unmistakable Italian buzz. It’s the perfect blend of tennis, tournament spectacle, and la dolce vita.
Full Rome info HERE
Florence
29th August to 5th September
Choose Florence for a late-summer tennis week long escape that’s equal parts sport and Tuscany. At the end of August, you can expect warm, sunny days with temperatures typically in the high 20s, perfect for clay-court tennis. You’ll play at one of Italy’s nicest and best-equipped clubs, boasting 16 courts — most of them clay — and enjoy a lively programme of expert coaching, social play, and fun competitive events. Set in the glorious Tuscan countryside, the club is only a 10-minute drive from the centre of Florence, so your afternoons and evenings can be filled with world-class art, architecture, food, and atmosphere. With so much cultural richness on your doorstep, Florence offers an unbeatable blend of tennis holiday energy and unforgettable Italian living.
Full Florence info HERE
Trapani (Sicily)
12th to 19th September or 19th to 26th September
Choose Trapani for the ultimate Sicily sports-and-sun week long escape — and our only venue where tennis and padel tennis share the spotlight equally. Based in the charming coastal town of Trapani, just below Palermo, you’ll play in a stunning seaside setting with that laid-back Sicilian vibe all around. The location also gives you easy access to the Egadi Islands, perfect for boat trips to spectacular bays and crystal-clear water.
Trapani was our most popular trip in 2025, so for 2026 we’re running it two weeks in a row, timed for mid to late September — arguably the best period for perfect weather without the peak-summer crowds. Add in what many call the best food in Italy (and that’s saying something), and you’ve got a holiday that’s as memorable off court as it is on it.
On court, expect a full programme of tennis tuition, plenty of hosted social play, and fun padel tennis competitive events that keep the week lively, friendly, and brilliantly addictive. Trapani is Sicily at its most welcoming — a gorgeous place to improve your game, enjoy padel properly, and soak up island life.
Full Trapani info HERE
If the dates for our special hosted weeks don't suit please contact Laura with your preferred dates and we will help you choose the best offering for your needs at that particular time of year.
[email protected]
Highlights of 2025
The year was dominated by the Alcaraz v Sinner rivalry with the French Open final being the pinnacle of their incredible battles. In my view this match should have been called a draw. as win or lose they are always both winners. It demonstrated not only their amazing sporting prowess (in the most difficult sport on planet earth), but also the fantastic sportsmanship which will hopefully help competitive tennis players all over the world strive for humility first and foremost.
I am in awe of both of these young men and their ability to compete so fiercely but at the same time maintain a wonderful perspective on life and all the things that really matter. In this era of narcissistic dictators and many other poor role models in the social media world it feels like we need all the young famous sports people to rise up and lead on the important values of life such as humility,decency,honesty and fairness.
In the women's game Jasmine Paolini may not have won a grand slam (yet) but is the female player whose values would appear to be most in line with Carlos and Jannik. Like Alcaraz, her ability to do it all with a sense of fun and good humour is heart warming and wonderful for young girls to see all over the world.
What to expect in 2026?
Unfortunately, for the men they are in real trouble if Alcaraz and Sinner continue to keep improving as a result of this incredible rivalry. Novak accepts that they are too good for him and yet he continues to beat everyone else when it matters most! Of the contenders to challenge our new kings I would like to think that Jack Draper has the physicality and determination to get close and maybe Fonseca, as he seems to have that special something which might separates him from the others over the next year or so.
For the women I would like to see Rybakina become more consistent with her wonderful ball striking and I would love to see Sabalenka grow up and gain some humility. Coco Gauff would be my preferred choice to dominate the sport which could happen with a more solid serve and forehand. Nothing that she doesn't already know but she just doesn't seem to be able to find the key to this problem area.
For the game in general it would be good if they could all get together and sort out the debate on players being expected to play too much, the masters events over 2 weeks and the mess that is the Davis Cup. I'm not convinced that taking many big events to Saudi is particularly good for the game either.
Like many things in life, common sense doesn't always prevail as there are too many financial and political factors at play. I almost never agree with Novak on anything but I do concur with him that the players themselves need to rise up and help to sort it out.
My favourite quote of the year:
It came from Alcaraz after the French Open final when he said “I think the real champions are made in situations when you deal with that pressure, with those situations, in the best way possible,”
And isn't that why we love tennis because of these incredible moments?
Any thoughts/comments on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
[email protected]
We are really excited to announce for 2026 that we have decided to visit Rome, Florence and Trapani (Sicily).
So, which one might be best suited for you?
See our guide below to help you choose -
Rome
7th to 11th May or 11th to 15th May
Choose Rome for a tennis holiday that pairs top-class coaching with an unbeatable city experience. You’ll spend four nights in Rome in a superb 4-star hotel, with expert tuition on lovely clay courts to sharpen your game. Afternoons are reserved for the magic of the Italian Open, where you can watch the world’s best players up close and soak in the tournament atmosphere. Then, as the sun goes down, the city is yours — evenings dining in the heart of Rome, surrounded by its iconic streets, piazzas, and unmistakable Italian buzz. It’s the perfect blend of tennis, tournament spectacle, and la dolce vita.
Full Rome info HERE
Florence
29th August to 5th September
Choose Florence for a late-summer tennis week long escape that’s equal parts sport and Tuscany. At the end of August, you can expect warm, sunny days with temperatures typically in the high 20s, perfect for clay-court tennis. You’ll play at one of Italy’s nicest and best-equipped clubs, boasting 16 courts — most of them clay — and enjoy a lively programme of expert coaching, social play, and fun competitive events. Set in the glorious Tuscan countryside, the club is only a 10-minute drive from the centre of Florence, so your afternoons and evenings can be filled with world-class art, architecture, food, and atmosphere. With so much cultural richness on your doorstep, Florence offers an unbeatable blend of tennis holiday energy and unforgettable Italian living.
Full Florence info HERE
Trapani (Sicily)
12th to 19th September or 19th to 26th September
Choose Trapani for the ultimate Sicily sports-and-sun week long escape — and our only venue where tennis and padel tennis share the spotlight equally. Based in the charming coastal town of Trapani, just below Palermo, you’ll play in a stunning seaside setting with that laid-back Sicilian vibe all around. The location also gives you easy access to the Egadi Islands, perfect for boat trips to spectacular bays and crystal-clear water.
Trapani was our most popular trip in 2025, so for 2026 we’re running it two weeks in a row, timed for mid to late September — arguably the best period for perfect weather without the peak-summer crowds. Add in what many call the best food in Italy (and that’s saying something), and you’ve got a holiday that’s as memorable off court as it is on it.
On court, expect a full programme of tennis tuition, plenty of hosted social play, and fun padel tennis competitive events that keep the week lively, friendly, and brilliantly addictive. Trapani is Sicily at its most welcoming — a gorgeous place to improve your game, enjoy padel properly, and soak up island life.
Full Trapani info HERE
If the dates for our special hosted weeks don't suit please contact Laura with your preferred dates and we will help you choose the best offering for your needs at that particular time of year.
[email protected]
Highlights of 2025
The year was dominated by the Alcaraz v Sinner rivalry with the French Open final being the pinnacle of their incredible battles. In my view this match should have been called a draw. as win or lose they are always both winners. It demonstrated not only their amazing sporting prowess (in the most difficult sport on planet earth), but also the fantastic sportsmanship which will hopefully help competitive tennis players all over the world strive for humility first and foremost.
I am in awe of both of these young men and their ability to compete so fiercely but at the same time maintain a wonderful perspective on life and all the things that really matter. In this era of narcissistic dictators and many other poor role models in the social media world it feels like we need all the young famous sports people to rise up and lead on the important values of life such as humility,decency,honesty and fairness.
In the women's game Jasmine Paolini may not have won a grand slam (yet) but is the female player whose values would appear to be most in line with Carlos and Jannik. Like Alcaraz, her ability to do it all with a sense of fun and good humour is heart warming and wonderful for young girls to see all over the world.
What to expect in 2026?
Unfortunately, for the men they are in real trouble if Alcaraz and Sinner continue to keep improving as a result of this incredible rivalry. Novak accepts that they are too good for him and yet he continues to beat everyone else when it matters most! Of the contenders to challenge our new kings I would like to think that Jack Draper has the physicality and determination to get close and maybe Fonseca, as he seems to have that special something which might separates him from the others over the next year or so.
For the women I would like to see Rybakina become more consistent with her wonderful ball striking and I would love to see Sabalenka grow up and gain some humility. Coco Gauff would be my preferred choice to dominate the sport which could happen with a more solid serve and forehand. Nothing that she doesn't already know but she just doesn't seem to be able to find the key to this problem area.
For the game in general it would be good if they could all get together and sort out the debate on players being expected to play too much, the masters events over 2 weeks and the mess that is the Davis Cup. I'm not convinced that taking many big events to Saudi is particularly good for the game either.
Like many things in life, common sense doesn't always prevail as there are too many financial and political factors at play. I almost never agree with Novak on anything but I do concur with him that the players themselves need to rise up and help to sort it out.
My favourite quote of the year:
It came from Alcaraz after the French Open final when he said “I think the real champions are made in situations when you deal with that pressure, with those situations, in the best way possible,”
And isn't that why we love tennis because of these incredible moments?
Any thoughts/comments on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
[email protected]
