The satisfying thwack of a pickleball volley echoes across courts nationwide. According to the USA Pickleball Association, pickleball is now the second-fastest growing sport in the US (after soccer), and it has seen a participation boom of 223 percent in the last few years. It’s easy to learn and inexpensive to play, and it’s clear pickleball is not only here to stay, but the game is giving tennis a run for its money. If you’re a fan, a new trip planning site, Pickle Trip, will help you seamlessly integrate your love for the game with your next vacation.
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Pickleball Travel: New Company Shows You Every Pickleball Court in the World and Where to Stay
This innovative platform, created by TravelAI, is a game-changer for pickleball enthusiasts. Pickle Trip offers a one-stop shop for finding the perfect pickleball court and accommodation, all in one place.
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The site has a comprehensive database of publicly available courts. This wealth of information allows you to plan your trip centered around the ideal court location, and it pairs this with listings from leading booking giants like Booking.com, Expedia, VRBO, and HometoGo to find you nearby accommodation.
Using AI to help plan a vacation is becoming increasingly popular. From apps like GuideGeek, Matador’s AI travel assistant, to sites like Pickle Trip, users can tailor their vacation time to fit their needs and wants.
“The modern traveler is armed with more information and choice than ever before. This customer is not just seeking a service but an experience meticulously crafted around their individual preferences. In a word, they’re seeking hyper-personalization,” says John Lyotier, CEO of Travel AI.
The site eliminates the guesswork from planning a pickleball-centric vacation and is super simple to use. Start by exploring the extensive database of pickleball courts.
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Filter your search by location, amenities, or even court type (indoor, outdoor, etc.)
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Once you’ve identified your ideal court location, the site connects you to many accommodation options on booking platforms. Choose from hotels, vacation rentals, apartments, and charming bed and breakfasts — conveniently near your chosen court. 