The Golden Isles of Georgia. I had never visited this enclave of America. Not surprising, for it is unfamiliar to Westerners like me. For us “the Southeast Coast” more likely calls up Charleston, Savannah or Hilton Head to the north, Florida to the south. Elegantly settled into … Continue reading →
Seafood and Sand on Florida’s Gulf Coast. “Nostalgia” is a word I wouldn’t normally associate with Florida, but a recent sojourn on the Gulf Coast got me thinking about old times down South. A secluded beach … Continue reading →
Tennis at a South Carolina beach. Is there tennis beyond the pearly gates? I hope so. Assuming I’d be allowed access to the grounds, infinity might be required to work out the holes in my backhand. (Opening photo: … Continue reading →
A New “Old” Legend ! A friendly valet took my car. Two kind bellmen eagerly helped with my bags. I began to feel like a Hollywood starlet. And why not? This was La Costa, the place where the rich and famous … Continue reading →
Spain Speaks Tennis at these Resorts. Spain has become a hot-bed of tennis activity. Spanish players like Rafael Nadal have become mega-stars. Major tournaments in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia attract large crowds, as do Davis Cup matches featuring … Continue reading →
Burwash Tennis Clinics and Marriott Cuisine. Lawn tennis at J.W. Marriott Desert Springs. I find myself grinning a good deal — even whistling a happy tune — as I ramble about J.W. Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort … Continue reading →
Panhandle Tennis and Beach Holidays. Florida tennis has flourished most abundantly in the southern part of the state. The primary reason is superb winter weather, thus facilitating year-round play and encouraging the maintenance of tennis complexes at resorts, … Continue reading →
Tempting Tennis at Shawo Mountain. Shadow Mountain is famous for Tennis. Greater Palm Springshas become the tennis capital of the world. Scores of resorts, private clubs, and condo complexes offer courts on a variety of surfaces (hard, … Continue reading →
