Lake Tahoe Travel Deals and Vacation Packages

Come and discover the splendor of Lake Tahoe! An array of great travel deals and vacation packages to Lake Tahoe offer some great sights and attractions perfect for all tastes and budget. This tourist destination offers great outdoor sports and leisure activities making it a great family destination the whole year round.

Lake Tahoe is a popular summer and winter vacation and recreation region nestled between the borders of California and Nevada. Reno, Nevada is the closest large city.  The California side attracts family and other outdoor enthusiasts for a great time of golfing, boating and hiking during summer.  Winter activities include world class skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating. The Nevada side beckons those looking for big name entertainment and casinos. Year round activities include shopping, eating and taking in the scenery.

Lake Tahoe is endowed with the bluest water and the greenest of green surrounding forest. The natural splendor is simply captivating to all who visit the place.  Tahoe is the highest Alpine lake in the United States at 6,225 feet above sea level. Its sheer splendor has earned for it such nicknames like “Big Blue” and “Grasshopper Soup”.

The temperature of Lake Tahoe hits both extremes of the scale throughout the year. It is coldest in February or March at about 45 degrees F and warmest in August or September reaching close to 70 degrees F. The distinct season of winter and summer makes this tourist destination a perfect place for both winter and summer sports activities. The region is also sunny about 80% of the time, with a large portion of the rest of the time being snowstorms to replenish the slopes.

Snow starts to fall in the Sierra Nevadas between late November and Early April in extraordinary bursts of blizzards at a rate of about 20 ft a year.  The snow is reflective and fluffy making it ideal for skiing.  However, outdoor enthusiasts are well advised to have adequate skin protection as even the wintriest of days can cause severe sunburn.  In the winter, average temperature is usually around 40 degrees F, but the slopes can often be much warmer due to the effects of direct sunlight.  However, summers in Tahoe are rarely hot due to the cooling effect brought about buy the lake and trees.  This ideal condition makes Lake Tahoe a perfect place for picnicking, hiking, biking, and a variety of other outdoor activities.

Though much of the fun activities usually happen in the day, the place continues to pulsate with lively entertainment up to the evening.  There are big time gambling casinos that operate well into the evening. Travelers should check out the Crystal Bay Club, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Cal-Neva Resort, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe or Tahoe Biltmore Lodge and Casino. These places also have excellent restaurants and bars for meeting other visitors and nightly show performances, Las Vegas style. These can range from front act comedy to dance parties to simple live music.  Bill’s Lake Tahoe Casino is home to a Boost nightclub, and Mc P’s Pub Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe features live music every night of the year. Nearby is another pub by the name of Mulligan’s, whose drink selection has more of an Irish flavor.

Whether its for summer or winter, outdoor or indoor fun activities, family or adventurous outdoor enthusiast, this great place has something to offer us and make our visit a once in a lifetime experience.