Pickleball. Paradise. Greece. What more could you ask for?

Pack your paddle and your passport because Pickleball in Paradise is headed to CRETE! 🇬🇷🏓☀️

Join Coach K and the Teach Me To Pickle crew for seven unforgettable nights at the beautiful Lyttos Mare Exclusive Beach Resort, a luxury 5-star, all-inclusive beachfront resort on the northern coast of Crete.

Think six mornings of pickleball, afternoons exploring one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, Mediterranean beaches, amazing food, private experiences, new friends and plenty of laughs.

This isn't just a pickleball camp.

It's a vacation with pickleball built into paradise.

And because it's a Coach K trip... expect a few surprises along the way. 😉

April 11–16 | Approximately 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

We'll start our mornings together on dedicated pickleball courts reserved for our group.

Expect a fun mixture of:

• PPR Pro-certified coaching and instruction
• Drills and skill development
• Strategy and game development
• Organized play
• Competitive games
• Plenty of laughs
• A friendly tournament to finish the week

I'll also have an additional coach joining me so we can provide plenty of personalized instruction and court time.

Then at noon...

You're released into the wilds of Crete! 😂

We're definitely not flying halfway around the world just to stare at each other across a pickleball net.

Your afternoons are yours to explore Crete, relax by the Mediterranean, enjoy the beach and pools, take advantage of the resort amenities or join one of our group adventures.

I'm planning some special experiences along the way, including private group dinners, a toga party, excursions and a few surprises.

Not every detail is finalized yet — but let's just say...

When the Pickleball in Paradise crew explores Greece, we're going to do it in style. 😉

We'll spend seven nights at the stunning Lyttos Mare Exclusive Beach Resort near Hersonissos on Crete's northern coast.

Our accommodations are All-Inclusive, including meals, snacks and many beverages throughout our stay.

You'll have access to beautiful pools, restaurants and bars, fitness facilities, beachfront access and everything you need when you're not holding a paddle.

Two pickleball players sharing a room.

Coming solo and want your own room, your own bathroom and absolutely no debate over who stole the covers?

This one's for you. 😉

One pickleball player + one non-playing spouse or partner sharing a room.

Perfect for the person who wants to come to Greece with you but thinks “the kitchen” is where cocktails are made. 😂

Your Beach Lover gets to enjoy the resort's all-inclusive experience and our group activities outside of the morning pickleball program.

Your Pickleball in Paradise: Greece package is designed to take care of the details so you can focus on playing, exploring and enjoying Crete!

Seven nights at our beautiful 5-star beachfront resort on the northern coast of Crete.

Meals, snacks and many beverages throughout your stay are included — and yes, that includes adult beverages. 😉

Fair warning: based on previous Pickleball in Paradise trips, some of you may need a vacation from your vacation. 😂

Approximately 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | April 11–16

Our morning pickleball program will include a fun combination of:

• PPR Pro-certified coaching and instruction
• Skills & drills
• Strategy and game development
• Organized and open play
• Competitive games
• Plenty of court time
• A friendly tournament to finish our week

We'll have dedicated pickleball courts reserved for our group, along with an additional coach so we can provide plenty of personalized instruction and court time.

One evening, we'll trade our paddles for a private sailing experience!

Our group will enjoy a private four-hour sunset catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island, complete with food, wine, beer and other beverages onboard.

We'll spend the evening enjoying the beautiful Cretan coastline and finish with a Mediterranean sunset as we sail back toward Heraklion.

Private round-trip group transportation from Lyttos Mare is included.

I'm working on a few additional experiences designed especially for our group — including special dinners and a possible authentic Cretan vineyard experience.

Some details are still being finalized, so stay tuned...

Coach K has a few things up her sleeve. 😉

Because you can't take a group of pickleball players all the way to Greece and NOT have a toga party.

Details to come... but consider yourselves warned. 😂

A few special touches will be waiting for you throughout the week.

I'm not telling you everything...

They're called surprises for a reason. 😉

Round-trip group transportation between Heraklion Airport and Lyttos Mare will be provided during designated group arrival and departure windows.

Guests traveling outside those designated times may be responsible for arranging their own transportation.

Our afternoons are intentionally left open so you can make this vacation your own.

Explore Crete, wander through villages, relax by the Mediterranean, enjoy the resort, hit the spa, grab a cocktail by the pool — or simply do absolutely nothing.

No mandatory field trips here. You're on vacation!

• International airfare to and from Greece
• Flights between Athens and Crete
• Optional Athens Pre-Trip Experience
• Personal excursions or activities outside the included group experiences
• Spa treatments and other personal resort purchases
• Climate Resilience Tax of €15 per room, per night, paid directly to the resort

Final schedules, activities and specific group experiences are subject to reasonable adjustment based on weather, availability, group size and vendor arrangements.

If we're flying all the way to Greece, it seems almost criminal not to experience Athens!

Join Coach K for an optional two-night Athens adventure before we head to Crete.

We'll explore one of the world's most historic cities, including a privately guided visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, with time to eat, shop, explore and take in Athens together.

And just to be clear...

We'll get our exercise the old-fashioned way — getting our steps in.

Save those pickleball legs for Crete!

Approximately $800–$1,150 per person, based on double occupancy

Final pricing will depend upon group size and finalized hotel, transportation and tour arrangements.

Airfare, including the flight from Athens to Crete, is not included.

Have a spouse or partner who doesn't play?

Bring them!

Our Beach Lover option was created specifically so you don't have to choose between a pickleball vacation and a vacation together.

You hit the courts.

They hit the beach.

Everybody wins. 😂

Seven nights. Six mornings of pickleball. The Mediterranean. Crete. Great food. Great people. A little adventure. And probably more than a few laughs.

Space will be limited.

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Have questions or interested but not quite ready to commit?

Reach out to Coach K — I'd love to hear from you!

Now all that's left to do is pack your paddle and your passport.

Coach Kelly Shumway 816-868-6195
Teach Me To Pickle
Pickleball in Paradise: Greece 2027