Mayan Riviera
From $2,980.00
$3,720.00 – $5,960.00
- Trip Details
- Itinerary
- Accommodations
- Pickleball
- Pros & Coaches
- Pricing
- Guests
- Transportation
- What's Included
- Additional Information
- Cancellation Policy
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Explore beautiful Mexico and work on your pickleball game at the same time! The one and only BEN JOHNS will be joining a portion of this getaway—don’t miss your chance to meet and play with the greatest player of all time! You’ll also learn from a variety of other top-tier coaches while relaxing at an all-inclusive resort. Read more details below and be sure to secure a spot before this trip sells out.
Mayan Riviera, Mexico
In Mexico, the Yucatan peninsula’s Caribbean Coast stretches from Cancun to the border of Belize. The 80-mile slice from Tulum to the Punta Allen peninsula is known as the Riviera Maya. Here, travel is all about the turquoise sea that laps at powder-fine sand. Ancient remnants of the Mayan civilization dot the region, making travel here unique and cultivating. The Mayan Riviera boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world as well as hundreds of miles of cenotes (underwater rivers). If you want to enjoy the warmest sun, waves, reefs, and natural wells on the Caribbean coast, Riviera Maya is where you want to be! You will also find world class restaurants, a night life to keep you dancing until morning, exclusive spas, shopping centers, and some of the world’s best golf courses.
*This schedule is an outline of what your trip may look like. The exact times and events may vary.
Arrival Day
- Shuttle pickup: We will collect your flight information prior to the trip and arrange ground transportation for you. If your arrival is delayed for some reason, your shuttle will wait for you. You will find your shuttle driver waiting in the passenger pickup area, holding a sign that says “Pickleball Getaways”. To find the meeting point, all you need to do is collect your bags and head towards the exit!
- 8pm: Meet – and – Greet Dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants
Day 2
- 8 – 9:30am: Instructional clinic
- 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
- 8 – 9:30pm: Trivia Night
Day 3
- 9:45 – 11:15am: Instructional clinic
- 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
- 8 – 9:30pm: Q&A with the pros
Day 4
- 8 – 9:30am: Instructional clinic
- 12:30 – 6pm: Tour
This is an optional tour for an additional fee (typically $75 – 125 per person). The tour on your getaway might not be the exact tour featured here:
Tulum and Cenote Tour: We start by visiting the beautiful Tulum ruins, and then we move on to a cenote—a naturally occurring pool—for a swim. We will finish our adventure with a meal before returning to the resort. - 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
Day 5
- 9:45 – 11:15am: Instructional clinic
- 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
Day 6
- 8 – 9:30am: Instructional clinic
- 12:30 – 6pm: Tour
- 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
This is an optional tour for an additional fee (typically $75 – 125 per person). The tour on your getaway might not be the exact tour featured here:
Catamaran Tour: On this outing, we will go sailing on a luxury catamaran! We’ll head out to one of the most impressive reefs in the Caribbean for a snorkeling, swimming, and paddle boarding adventure! You will be able to relax out on the water, enjoy the views, and see various sea creatures. A lunch box is provided.
Day 7
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- 9:45 – 10:45am: Pro exhibition
- 11am – 12:30pm: Play with the pros
- 3 – 5pm: Meetup play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
- 5 – 7pm: Meetup play (4.0+)
- 8pm: Farewell dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants
Departure Day
We will arrange your ground transportation to the airport based on your flight’s departure time
Suggested Packing List
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, aloe vera, and/or sun – protective clothing
- Bathing suit
- Athletic shoes, sandals, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
- Athletic wear (lots of it!)
- Pickleball paddle
- Electrolytes
- Casual or smart casual clothes for dinner
- Phone charger (USA adapters will work)
- Cash (USD will work) if you would like to tip your driver or the resort staff
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa
The Grand Palladium is an all-inclusive resort that lies on the picturesque Mayan Riviera, just a short drive from both Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Set within lush, tropical gardens, this palatial escape is situated alongside soft, white sand lapped by the turquoise Caribbean Sea. It offers a varied selection of buffets and a la carte restaurants, several pools, and fun activities and entertainment.
When you’re not on the pickleball courts, you’ll be able to enjoy everything the resort has to offer alongside new friends and fellow players! There will be various social events for you to get to know other guests on this getaway and make new memories alongside them. We will also offer some off-site excursions (at an additional cost) to explore local areas and enjoy new experiences.
Pickleball
The clinics with our other coaches will accumulate to 7.5+ hours of instruction throughout the week, with a premium ratio of students-to-coaches. There will also be fun mini games, open play at any time, and meetup play for players at similar skill levels. All these fun pickleball activities will take place on tennis courts that will be divided into 15 temporary pickleball courts for our personal use.
The coaches for this getaway have not been decided on yet. To get a sneak peek of who might be there, though, you can check out our Guest Pros page.
Pros & Coaches
Ben Johns will be attending part of this trip! He will be present for a clinic, an exhibition, our play-with-the-pros event, and Q&A. We will also have a variety of other skilled pros and coaches to provide daily instructional clinics. These coaches have not been announced yet, but you can check out our Guest Pros page to see who often make appearances on our getaways! Some of our pros may offer private lessons, depending on their personal preference.
Pricing
Single Occupancy: $3,720
Double Occupancy: $5,960 ($2,980 per person)
You can make a $1,000 Initial Deposit to reserve a single occupancy or $1,200 to reserve a double occupancy. You need only place one Initial Deposit for your entire double occupancy. Your initial deposit will be deducted from your grand total (listed above).
After placing your Initial Deposit, the remainder will be due by September 11th. The process of placing your final deposit will be exactly the same as placing your initial deposit. We recommend adding pickleballgetaways@gmail.com to your Email Contacts so that you do not miss our reminder emails and other information.
We welcome guests of any and all skill levels! We will match you with other players so that you are playing with guests at your approximate skill level.
If you would like to register for this trip, but you have a partner or roommate who does not play pickleball, please let us know at pickleballgetaways@gmail.com! You will be eligible for a discount for the guest who will not participate in the pickleball events.
Transportation
You should fly into the Cancun International Airport (CUN), which is approximately an hour from The Grand Palladium Resort & Spa. We will have ground transportation waiting for you when you land!
You should fly in on January 10th and fly out on January 17th. We recommend flying in a little earlier in the day on January 10th so that you can attend our welcome dinner that evening.
If you would like to book additional nights before or after the dates of the trip, please let us know at pickleballgetaways@gmail.com.
What’s Included
- Luxuriously decorated, fully equipped room
- All meals, snacks and drinks (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
- All non-motorized activities, nightly entertainment, volleyball, fitness classes, pool activities and beach sports
- Instructional pickleball clinics from our team of coaches and daily open pickleball play on lighted courts
- Airport transfer to and from the Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- Wi-Fi, taxes, and all tips and gratuities
Not Included
- Airfare
- Off-site excursions
- Your pickleball paddle!
Additional Information
- Your credit/debit cards and your US cash will be accepted
- Your US adapters for chargers/etc will work at the resort
- The courts we set up will be available for open play at any time
- Guests on this getaway receive a discount on the spa services that the Grand Palladium offers
- The resort offers laundry services for a fee
- You will need to sign a participation waiver and health waiver before the getaway
Cancellation Policy
If canceling 121 days or more from date of trip: 50% refund of the Initial Deposit
If canceling 91-120 days from date of trip: Loss of the Initial Deposit
If canceling 61-90 days from date of trip: 50% refund of total amount paid
If canceling 60 or fewer days from date of trip: No refund