Racket sports officially seem to be here to stay, with their popularity only continuing to rise as we’ve progressed through 2025. More than 1 in every 10 people in the U.S. report they’ve played pickleball at least once, with the sport’s popularity increasing by over 311% in the last 3 years — the racketeering trend seems to be as infectious as ever!
And most magical of all, the love for the clay court and the fun of the game has become a social ritual that has the power to bring friends and family, young and old, newbies and pros together. It’s no wonder that racket-mania has infected the travel scene, with travelers planning vacations around where they might travel to play the sport (the pickleball/tennis grind takes no days off!).
In Puerto Rico, one of the island’s most family-friendly resorts has felt the rise in demand, seeing the trend’s potential to bring loved ones together. So aligned with its core ethos, the property decided to make sure all of its guests are able to get in on the racket fun during their stay — whether it’s your first time picking up a paddle or your thousandth time hitting the court. Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico is home to two tennis courts along with two pickleball courts, all located on a secluded private peninsula at the foothills of El Yunque Rainforest. They are already popular staples for hotel guests who can reserve the courts to get their paddle time in while traveling, but the resort is kicking open the doors of its courts with its newest experience, launching “Pickleball & Tennis Mornings.” Staying true to its classic “Doing Nothing Means Everything” mantra, the resort invites guests to “Play hard and relax harder,” now offering complimentary pickleball and tennis match game experiences every Thursday and Saturday — providing everything you need for an epic racket game in paradise for FREE! All guests need to do is sign up with at least one other racket-aficionado, and the resort will handle the rest, setting you up with complimentary racket rentals, free court time and even setting up a hydration station to keep you cool and fueled throughout your game!
