I am currently sitting in an airport waiting to board a flight home from a wonderful trip to Mallorca. I travel all the time. Dean calls it my hobby and it is! We have been to some wonderful places all over the world and within the United States. I normally reserve my typical travel posts for Facebook or Instagram, but this trip deserves more. So I am taking to my blog to process what I have just experienced.
So let me start by telling you that Dean and I sat out of travel last year because Dean had extensive knee surgery and a long recovery in 2025. In 2023 and 2024 we had gone on a couple of bigger trips across the pond to both Croatia and Norway, as well as some other smaller vacations – all of which were active trips – hiking, biking, playing tennis, etc. One of our favorites was the tennis focused trip we took in 2023…… and now we are so emersed in the sport, both playing and watching (we are both self proclaimed addicts), we knew we wanted tennis to be a big part of our next vacation coming off of a year of non-travel.
I tend to be a bit crafty at finding the perfect trip for us and had been eyeing this trip for some time. So first, let me tell you the specifics of this trip. This is a curated trip to Mallorca, Spain focused on Tennis – both playing tennis daily and watching professional tennis at the Mallorca Open. It even included a day trip to the Rafa Nadal Academy to both play tennis and tour the museum. Those elements alone sealed the deal for us to book this vacation. But there was more….. Excursions through historic sites & cities, a stay at a 5 star Hotel, dining at Michelin Rated Restaurants, as well as hidden gem restaurants with wonderful food, drinks and views, with a small group of other tennis loving people.
The trip was everything I wanted it to be but so much more. Here’s what was so captivating about it. The company that we booked with was owned and led by a 27 year old former college tennis player that has a passion for tennis, travel, food and PEOPLE. @Luxurytennistrips @luxgroupventures @troymanditch travels ahead of planning a trip and builds relationships with the hotels, logistics companies, restaurants, local guides, and tennis facilities. He is so passionate about his work – he looks for cool and unique places for his guests to experience and not just what is touristy to do. There is so much intention he has for designing not only a trip but an experience that his guests will love but also will be moved in the way he has been. His enthusiasm and passion is infectious! It flows through the group and excites and inspires!
What also stood out in this trip was the level of connection. Tennis people connect in ways that regular groups of people travelling do not. We met the most interesting people on this trip. We loved getting to know them and hearing their stories, as well as connecting with them on the tennis court. And this level of connection was orchestrated and spearheaded by Troy (the owner) in such an intentional and purposeful way. He is welcoming, interesting to talk to, and engages with all of his guests, Giddy with excitement to show you and share with you what he has found in the world. Connecting us in adventure.
Troy is also about the ultimate level of customer service. He knows that to provide that level of customer service you must be flexible and willing to pivot when necessary. He bent over backwards to accommodate all requests, from “can we leave later” or “can we have an extra hour of tennis play time” – he truly wanted everyone to experience this trip in a way that connected with them and spoke to their soul. We wanted for nothing – he was always one step ahead of us – planning for all logistics, wants and needs of the group, being fluid with the group’s vibe.
Needless to say, we will be traveling with Troy and Lux Group Ventures again and again!!!! We have already committed to his Monte Carlo trip in 2027. We are breathless with anticipation waiting for a GOLD Level itinerary! Speaking directly to my tennis community – if you ever have the opportunity, it is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!
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