In addition to their doubles mentality, denizens of the desert adhere to other customs that visitors need to keep in mind. First, expect to put in three sets for every match, singles or doubles. Second, bring a fresh can of balls. And we ll send you packing with your tail between your legs. Commuter planes fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs.
Boats leave the eight-story atrium lobby and tour the pools, golf, and restaurants on the lake.
You can t get to the 20 courts by boat, but guests find them anyway. The Rat Pack would have loved this glitzy, 239-room resort. It has everything from a swimming pool and a cozy spa to nine tennis courts, mountain trails, and a croquet lawn. Just minutes from El Paseo, the top restaurant and shopping district in the desert, this residential community boasts one of the nation s premier doubles programs. The valley s best little inn has eight luxurious and romantic rooms.