Lake Tahoe

Pros: World-class setting and lots of amenities in a surprisingly unspoiled environment.
Cons: Incredibly low humidity threatened to turn me into a pineapple in two days.

One of the best things about being retired is that I get to accompany Penguinman when he goes on business trips. He doesn’t go very often, or for very long, but he tends to go to nice places. We spent a couple of weekends last spring in the Gold...

Pros: Beautiful sites, clean air, lots of activities, family oriented
Cons: gas prices

After spending an entire week in Lake Tahoe for our honeymoon, I just had to share with everyone just how great it was. Getting away from the whirlwind of everyday life and finding the beauty of the area provides for a very romantic time.

Lake...

Pros: Water so clear you can see a white dinner plate at 50 feet deep!
Cons: People throw in white dinner plates to prove the theory!

The crystal-clear, sparkling waters reflect the multi-million dollar homes built along the shores of Lake Tahoe. Only the fabulously rich can afford to live along this beautiful shoreline, but we can all dream of visiting there someday.

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Pros: something to do year round
Cons: it's not exactly easy to reach

Having visited Lake Tahoe in both the summer and winter months, I can say from experience that there is ample to do at any time of year in the Lake Tahoe region.

Geography
I'll refer to different parts of Tahoe in this...

Pros: Probably the most beautiful spot in the USA.
Cons: Slowly becoming more congested - pricey.

I saw Lake Tahoe for the first time in February, 1998. As I wound around the mountain road circling the lake, watching the snowflakes gently drift down, I was in a dream world. I silently affirmed Mark Twain's comment that at Tahoe, a piece of...

Pros: Clean air, friendly people, lots to do
Cons: Can't get there often enough

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

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Pros: Clear water, Easy access, Scenery, tons of activities.
Cons: Lake can be very crowded, Area not as clean as it once was.

Being a gambling/traveling buff I am always taking trips to Reno Nevada and surrounding cities with friends, by myself, and with family. Never have I made a single trip to this area without first visiting my old friend; Lake Tahoe.
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Pros: beautiful views, clean crisp air, blue water, fabulous snow play, nightlife options
Cons: far from airport, transportation limitations, isolated

Tahoe is a fabulous place to go on vacation. It has everything! Mountains, snow, clean water, fresh air, public transportation, canyons, lakes, rivers, historical sites, casino's, shows, museums, a decent sized airport serviced by many airlines.
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Pros: Stunning scenery, complete tranquility
Cons: Pricey to stay there

Three Buck Inn, in Olympic Village, California is a place for tranquility during troubled times. I recently went there with Domino, my dog, to escape all the problems in the world recently. I had reservations there that I had made two months earlier,...

Pros: Takes skiers from Stateline to the heart of Heavenly; sightseers to a fantastic observation deck.
Cons: Expensive for families. You may not want to go back down.

I'll admit it: I'm a tramway / gondola / funicular / zahnradbahn / ski lift junkie. Wherever I travel, if there's a way to ride to the top of a mountain, I've got to take it. Over the years, this addiction has taken me to the heights of the ...

Pros: Rugged beauty, an array of year-round activity, and a perfect escape.
Cons: As the area's popularity increases, the pristine environment becomes more and more polluted. Please respect the area during your trip. Keep Tahoe Blue.

Have you found recently that the world is moving much to fast to keep up? Do you find it nearly impossible to forget about the drudgery of the real world? You know, the dirty laundry that’s piling up, the bills you have to pay, the oil you have to...

Pros: Cozy cabins, great view, quiet.
Cons: Cold lake water.

Last weekend my husbands family had a family reunion at Lake Tahoe. We all stayed at the Zepher Cove Resort for 2 nights. I have to say I fell in love with it. It is clean, quiet and rustic. Since it is located right next to lake Tahoe you have beach...

Pros: A gem...picture perfect...lots to do
Cons: um...the grocery stores? no real "cons" in my book.

What can I say about Tahoe that hasn't been said? Well, I've been going there since I was a little girl, and it never failed to amaze me. The lake itself is so gorgeous, as are the mountains the hug the lake. The thing is, it's beautiful year round, any ...

Pros: Beautiful, upscale resort located in Heavenly Valley.
Cons: None really...

Kingsbury of Tahoe is a Sunterra Resort located off of Kingsbury Grade (at the summit) at 335 Tramway Drive in Stateline, Nevada on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. It's a condominium (timeshare) complex located steps away from Heavenly's Stagecoach ski...

Pros: Scenery all around, Close to major shopping, Ample local services.
Cons: Rural economy dependent on Agriculture and Services Sectors

Review Topic:  Sights & AttractionsReview Topic The Beautiful CARSON VALLEY, only 15 miles East of the Lake, down the "Grade Road".

More Information @: http://www.carsonvalleyonline.com/

We went up to...