February Newsletter

Which TTH location should you choose?

We often get asked what our favourite TTH holiday venue is and the honest truth is that we love them all but here are a few key points that might help you choose which one is best for you.
 
Our tennis programme at all venues is excellent and very similar with great coaches and wonderful clay courts * but as we are "so much more than just a tennis holiday" the key points I have listed are outside of the tennis programme to help you decide where to choose.
* (except Sardinia - nice new hard courts) 
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Rome - click HERE
This is a very specific tennis holiday and different from our other options mainly because a big part of it includes seeing the world's best players in action at the Italian Open. 

Key reasons why you might choose Rome

• May is one of the best months to visit Rome weather wise with temperatures usually in the mid 20's.
• You don't need to drive as the hotel, tennis courts and Il Foro Italico are all within a short walk of each other. Driving in Rome is not recommended!
• As a tennis experience this has to be one of the best clay court tournaments in the world with close up access to all the top players plus an amazing array of tennis shops and wonderful food.
• And perhaps most importantly "What did the Romans ever do for us"? All Python fans will know this off by heart but if you don't, have a look at this clip YouTube clip.

Click HERE for short video of the trip.
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Lucca - click HERE

The Lucca area is where I lived for 10 years so I would like to think that I can help you experience the real Italy with what to do and where to eat after tennis.

Key reasons why you might choose Lucca

• The historic centre of Lucca surrounded by the most impressive walls is quite spectacular and is somewhere you can visit many times with so many backstreets to discover.
• The accommodation and tennis club are situated just outside the walls where you will experience a friendly,small town environment with wonderful bars & restaurants. We have a lovely hotel as an option inside the walls too.
• You also have the possibility to visit the Versilia coast in all its grandeur and our favourite hillside town of Pietrasanta where we organise a trip in the middle of the week.

Florence - click HERE

Strange as it may sound one of the main reasons to visit our Florence location would be for the wonderful tennis club that we have exclusive access to for non members. Some of our clients come to Florence and spend all their time at the club as it is one of the most beautiful and well equipped tennis centres in Italy.

Other key reasons to choose Florence

• If you are an art lover you will be in heaven with a city that holds the majority of the world's most famous art works.
• Florence is a very easy and manageable city to explore on foot and we help out with a short tour and wine tasting (plus nibbles) on a beautiful rooftop bar with great views over the city. 
• The friendly atmosphere in the club is one of the highlights as the local members always look forward to meeting our guests at the club even if they think you are all "Scozzese" (Scottish) - so if you are not Scottish, work on your accent before coming!

Sardinia - click HERE

We would strongly recommend avoiding July & August in Sardinia when it's just too busy and expensive.
The best months to visit are May/June / September/October

Key reasons why you might choose Sardinia

• Apart from tennis, if you would like to swim in the most beautiful water in Italy and comparable to the Caribbean, then this is the place for you!  
• Our only purpose built resort (Puntaldia) where you don't need to drive and can walk to tennis, golf, beaches, bars & restaurants.
• Less of a cultural holiday but great for those who like activities with tennis, golf, padel tennis and water sport activities all available.

Sicily - click HERE

If you would like a mix of all of our other venues then Sicily is for you. It has everything you could possibly imagine but is for the more curious and adventurous traveller.  

Key reasons why you might choose Trapani (Sicily)

• Trapani reminds me of the movie "Local Hero" where everything is simple and the people are just so friendly. See the movie if you haven't already.
• Tourism is very important for Trapani but you will feel totally immersed in their culture after a few days in a way that is difficult to feel in better known tourist locations.
• Being a coastal town you can easily visit the beautiful Egadi islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo.
• With such a great climate (similar to the south of Spain) you can visit at most times of the year apart from maybe January & February

Our hosted week is already full for 2025 but we can arrange tailored holidays -  please avoid June, July & August which, like Sardinia, are too busy.

2025 Special Hosted Trips

Rome Masters
8th to 12th May 
& 
12th to 16th May 

Lucca
16th to 23rd August 

Florence
30th August to 6th September

Tailor Made Holidays
We can also offer tailor made holidays to suit your requirements in any of our locations for a few days or a long weekend if an entire week is too long?
Just get in touch with your [email protected]