Testimonials

“If you enjoy pickleball, travel and meeting new friends, Pickleball Getaways is where you want to be. The coaches were amazing - very professional in their instruction, drills and coaching. Playing with them was fun and educational. The excursions were excellent. The coaches were with us while playing, on excursion, at meals and during social (bar) hours before dinner. The coaches as well as our fellow travelers all became new friends after all the time we spent together. We are on waiting lists for future getaways!” - Jeff M.

“We loved our experience with Pickleball Getaways. All the pros were amazing. The excursions were fabulous, cultural and exciting. We had a mix of great travel to Costa Rica, met new friends, learned from pros! I highly recommend them. oh and very organized, which I appreciate. We will be going on another trip next year.” - Lita O.

“My husband and I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend Pickleball Getaways’ 2021 inaugural trip to Costa Rica. This was the perfect balance for us – hours of instruction and play time each day, combined with touring the local area and some relaxing down time. The instruction was top notch – we had four pros for 34 players. When I say pros, I mean real, highly ranked pros who are also experienced, enthusiastic, excellent instructors. They did a great job teaching in such a way that we all learned and practiced (my husband is a 4.0+ and I am a 3.0), and the other players on the trip were equally enthusiastic and varied in level. The facilities were quite nice (covered taped courts) and the guided tours were exactly what I would have picked if I had made the choice myself. We loved that the pros came along and we had all meals together. We plan to take annual trips with Pickleball Getaways for as long as they continue to offer destinations we enjoy!” - Shaun S.

“If you love pickleball and traveling the world, you have found the one and only team! I thought maybe I would love Costa Rica and the professionals would spend the week teaching me to dink. SO WRONG. I now consider all four pros as personal friends. They invested so much time and energy in helping me advance every aspect of my game, while at the same time treating me to a travel adventure of a lifetime. We are already signed up for another clinic in Mexico in a few months. Amazing opportunity to play with and learn from the Tiger Woods of this game. This is a once in a life time adventure for PB lovers that love to travel !!!!” - Todd M.

“Well-organized from start to finish. Lots of structured instruction from pros who are not only incredible players but also great coaches (pro staff was particularly well-selected). Very low player-to-coach ratio. Pros routinely showed up at the open play, which was also a great way to learn--exposed all of my mistakes! I am definitely a better pickleball player than when I started, but more importantly, I had so much fun. I cannot wait to do another trip!” - Suzanne A.

“Awesome experience with the clinics! The pros were respectful and encouraging when teaching. I can't wait to use my third shot on the players in NJ. Thanks again!” - Barbara H.

“Do yourself a huge favor and sign up for a trip! The PB Getaways formula is close to perfect! Find a fab resort with a lotta of free courts, get awesome friendly *expert* teachers (who doesnt want to hang put with Dekel Bar & Ben Johns?) who are **top pro coachs & players** to handle small group coaching, schedule a range of options: clinics, open play, and **guided tours with a top partner company run by locals. To top it off, Incredibodacious exhibition points with laughs and gasps and unbelievable returns of Obvious winner shots.
I give them the max number of stars. Go DB & BJ!!!!!!
I am back home now, rested and ready to play Better! Such good role models with great form: thanks to the whole team!” - Grace T.

“Just returned from this fabulous PIckleball Getaways experience in the Mayan Riviera !

It totally exceeded my expectations. Dekel was Excellent with all of the Pre-camp organization; he took care of our shuttles which were on time, and arranged for our extra room nights at the resort. All went without a flaw. A few days before the trip we received our individual itineraries and Dekel was so helpful and efficient with making our requested changes. I was very impressed with how smoothly this all went.

Then came the clinics! I was pretty curious about how things would work with a group of 80 people, the largest I’ve experienced before was about 24. I knew we were going to have a number of pros but still with 80 people I wondered about the amount of time and direct instruction each of us would receive. Turned out perfect! Not only is Ben an extraordinary player he is also a very skilled teacher. His instructions were clear and easy to follow, he demonstrated everything and also involved all of the pros in adding their tips on executing each of the skills. I was truly amazed! I was also impressed with how well the pros worked together; they always demonstrated a fun, helpful, encouraging and respectful manner. I should emphasize the fun part because they were very enthusiastic, I loved the banter, and they are all exceptionally skilled.

Bry and I stayed on two extra nights and thanks to Dekel leaving up a net we were able to play/drill a few more times. We had no trouble practicing for two hours with new drills!

We also enjoyed the resort; it was the biggest one I’ve ever been to and had lots of activities. I’m not a big foodie, but I really enjoyed all of the restaurants and chose a different themed one every night!

Since being home I’ve shared this experience with many in our PB group. Also been sharing some of the tips and drills that we learned. I would highly recommend Pickleball Getaways. We are looking forward to booking again.” - Brenda D.

“The entire week was flawless. Travel, clinics, open play accommodations, excursions... all masterfully coordinated by Ben, Dekel and all the other pros. I expected good clinics, but they far exceeded my expectations. I took away valuable tips and techniques that really improved my play.

I make no exaggeration when I say this was one of the best weeks of my life. I can’t wait to attend another.” - Dave A.

“We had such a smooth, easy vacation. All the arrangements from checking in to departure were extremely organized.

Dekel & Ben were on top of everything & easily accessible.
P ball lessons were very helpful & fun. They made Drilling appealing. Excellent job of Accommodating every level of play. Plenty of pro’s with a variety of teaching styles. Can’t wait to go again.” - Jamie W.

“Had fun in the sun learning from a super informative group of professional instructors. Focusing and teaching techniques and implementing into play. I would recommend anyone wanting to change or better your game to come enjoy and learn from the best..” - Linda V.

“Great week! 😎 Awesome pros! Fun and friendly Pickleball folks!! Lovely resort- amazing food, scenic beach and pools, abundant cats and critters! We’ll be back!” - Marianne G.

“Very professional group- they meticulously managed every detail of the trip from transportation to boarding and lodging and Pickleball training. Ben Johns; Dekel Bar and the other pros were exceptional in the coaching with their patience , answering Q’s , demonstrating different techniques and playing with us.

The stay was 5 star experience , very comfortable, great location in the Riveria Maya, and a very fun group of folks - all with a common passion to have fun Dinking and playing.
Highly recommend this group.” - Shekhar I.

“We loved this getaway. The coaching was top notch, the location was awesome and people (both coaches and fellow players) were friendly and social. Aside from a good vacation, I also feel like my game improved and that I've been thinking more strategically since attending. Definitely plan on doing another soon.” - Erin S.

“Fantastic time. The clinics were great. Trying to incorporate the dinking game back home amongst the slammers.” - Ellen C.

“We loved every part of this trip. It was cool to have the "names" there, like Ben Johns, but not everyone who's great at a task is great at teaching it. Well, Ben was a wonderful coach. As was everyone else here. Clear, concise instruction and then a good amount of drill time to hone that skill. They were all so friendly and willing to help any time.

You could almost always pick up a game in the afternoons as well. And it was a blast to watch the pros play. And many were available for private lessons. Everyone was nice and the skill levels were enough that you never felt way outmatched and never felt like you were overpowering someone else.

The resort and the beach were a step above most other all-inclusive resorts. The food left something to be desired in my book, but that's most all-inclusives for me.

We will be signing up for this trip as soon as we can for next year. Thanks so much!” - James C.

“Had a great week. A lot of fun and well organized. The pros were great!” - Leah T.

“The best teachers, mixed with the most fun. Could not have asked for a better time” - Ginny M.

“5 star organization all around. Ben, Dekel and all the pros were awesome. I would highly recommend a trip with them for anyone who loves to play pickleball!” - Mary L.

“It was a great experience. Plenty of pro players to help with the group sessions and individual time available.” - Cheryl W.

“Best vacation ever!! Trainers were awesome and down to earth.” Bryan T.

“Everything about our week with Pickleball Getaways in the Mayan Riviera exceeded all our expectations! The Pros (8 of them!!) are exceptional players, but more importantly, they were ALL outstanding teachers and even better people. Friendly, fun, approachable--always willing to answer questions. Ben Johns and Dekel Bar worked tirelessly to make sure every detail was covered--transportation to & from the airport, local tours, and of course the pickleball clinics, free play, & exhibitions. The resort was beautiful and the food was TOO good! My husband and I are already looking to book again!” - Kathrin K.

“The organization for the Mayan Riviera trip both before and during the week was brilliant. We were always well informed and kept abreast of changing times, locations, etc. And the pros were all wonderful; approachable, candid, helpful, easy to understand, not to mention amazingly talented, both in play and teaching to impart helpful hints along the way. I'm ready to repeat next year, as the resort itself is great, and I'm already in Mexico, so getting there is a breeze. Thanks for a wonderful week.” - Karen S.

"My father and I enjoyed an AMAZING 8 days with Pickleball Getaways last week in the Mayan Riviera! Every single pro (as in all 8 of them!) was extremely approachable, friendly, and excellent at giving pickleball tips. Ben is exceptionally good at teaching different skills, and then showing us how to do it. Dekel was SO well organized with his communication about trip details - both before and during the week. We did 2 excursions (Tulum and swimming in cenotes) and loved both of them. I cannot wait to do another trip with them to a different destination in the future!” - Wendy D.

“Thanks guys for such a wonderful time last week at Mayan Riviera it was awesome learning from you guys and all the pros. Loved learing and playing with all the pros. Wonderful experience looking forward to joining you guys on another Pickleball Getaways Vacation! I highly recommend Pickleball Getaways.” - Ruth L.

“Ben and Dekel,

Thank you for a truly wonderful week of pickleball instruction and play on your Mayan Riviera 2020 Getaway. It was all that I hoped it would be and more!

Both of you and the team of pros that you assembled were impressive, skilled, capable, kind, supportive, and genuinely helpful.

As business owners, you are professional, mature, organized, flexible, gracias, calm, and respectful. It is clear that you are committed to sharing your knowledge in a way that results in a positive and fun experience everyone. You succeeded!

I am already planning to do this getaway again next year, and, if possible, I hope to do a different one in a different place with you.” - Pat K.

“What a great week with Pickleball Getaways in the Mayan Riviera! Everything about the week was extremely well organized. The pros were the best - supportive teachers and a pleasure to be around! A five star experience!” - Pam L.

“Outstanding instruction, great fun, wonderful places to visit, lots of people to meet and play with - couldn't be better. The pros were kind and personable while still doing great training. Highly recommended.” - Greg B.