India, Nov. 14 -- Who could have guessed that a sport invented by bored dads in 1965 would become the it-girl of global recreation by 2025? Yet, here we are. Pickleball isn't just trending, it's thriving. The sport has morphed from suburban cul-de-sacs to designer courts at luxury resorts, private islands, and celeb-studded social clubs. Today, it is where wellness meets wow, and where your backhand gets the same kind of attention as your Balenciaga crossbody.

But let's get one thing straight: location matters a lot. While anyone can play on a cracked community court, it takes a next-level venue to serve up true magic. Think courts where champagne toasts follow final sets. Think turquoise ocean backdrops, DJ sets at sunset, and maybe eve...