A pickleball court with the Rockies rising in the distance. A game played beside glaciers off the coast of Alaska. A lesson on the grounds of a historic château in the French countryside. For a fast-growing wave of travelers, a love of pickleball is inspiring vacation destinations at home and abroad.

In this episode, host Angie Orth is joined by Joey Skladany, a travel journalist and avid pickleball player who has taken his game to some of the world's most extraordinary settings. He recently shared his favorite pickleball travel destinations for AAA Explorer and Westways magazines, and today he's breaking down why pickleball and travel are a perfect pair.

Joey explains why pickleball has become the world's fastest-growing sport, which domestic and international destinations are leading the charge in pickleball-focused hospitality, and how everyday travelers can find a game or a lesson no matter where they land. From bucket-list courts at the sport's birthplace to ultra-luxury games in Jamaica, this episode covers every level of the pickleball travel experience.

What You’ll Learn:

3:21 Why pickleball's multigenerational appeal has made it the fastest-growing sport in the world

8:54 The ultimate active traveler's retreat in the birthplace of pickleball 

14:11 What makes Palm Springs one of the friendliest places to pick up a paddle

21:05 Up-and-coming pickleball destinations 

29:13 How to pack smart for your pickleball vacation

Connect with Joey Skladany:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyskladany/

Website: https://www.joeyskladany.com/

Read more at: https://www.ace.aaa.com/pickleball

Have YOU tried Pickleball? Which destination is on your bucket list? Tell us in the comments! 

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