Palmetto Dunes—presented by Hilton Head Island

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Named the top tennis resort in the Carolinas by TENNIS Magazine and a world’s top ten by Tennis Resorts Online, the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island is the ultimate tennis vacation, offering court time, lessons, clinics and more daily at the world-class Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. The resort boasts 23 clay courts and two Nova Pro-Bounce courts, including six lighted for night play.

With weekly clinics and drill sessions for both kids and adults, daily round-robin tournaments, and weekly happy hours and demo days, there’s plenty to keep tennis enthusiasts busy.

Juniors can choose from 32 programs each week between March and Labor Day and participate in programs where they can test their skills against fellow juniors from around the world.

But world-class tennis isn’t all that Palmetto Dunes­­­—named a 2013 Top 25 World’s Best Family Getaway and 2014 Top 500 World’s Best Resorts by Travel + Leisure—has to offer. Play one of three championship golf courses, kayak and fish the 11-mile inland lagoon system, take a surfing lesson, or explore nearby Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s great selection of shopping, dining, entertainment and water-based activities like stand-up paddleboarding, inshore and offshore fishing charters, nature cruises, parasailing and even jet packing.

Tennis lovers can enjoy the resort’s Tennis Stay & Play package, which includes four days and three nights in a two-bedroom resort-view villa. All villas include washer/dryers, kitchens, separate bedrooms and options like ocean views, pools and more for all the comforts of home.

An ideal day at Palmetto Dunes might start with a breakfast of cinnamon rolls at the Palmetto Dunes General Store before taking advantage of two free hours of court time and one of 36 adult instructional opportunities available each week.

When you’re done on the courts, bike rentals are available at Hilton Head Outfitters to explore the paved pathways beneath majestic oak trees draped with Spanish moss and three miles of pristine beaches. Then bike to Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza for a cold drink and a family-friendly meal with fantastic golf course views.

Another day you might shop the full selection of name brand equipment, apparel and accessories at the tennis pro shop, then nosh on a lunch of fish tacos at the beachfront Dunes House, where guests enjoy gathering on the outside deck.

On Mondays, meet Palmetto Dunes’ tennis pros and other guests at the weekly complimentary exhibition and happy hour, where you can watch the pros play on Centre Court and socialize over cocktails and light appetizers.

On summer evenings, attend HarbourFest, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s free signature summer event, which features live entertainment every weekday, fireworks on select evenings (mid-June to mid-August), plus waterfront dining, arts and crafts and other fun family activities.

Tennis lovers and their families will find plenty to love about Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

To learn more about Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort’s Tennis Stay & Play package, visit PalmettoDunes.com or call (866) 380-1778.