My family usually likes to travel on a moderate budget, but every now and then, we find opportunities for a little luxury travel. One of our favorite spots for a splurge is the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Tahoe, which is located on the ski slopes at Northstar California. During the height of ski season, the hotel […]
Trip Report: Northstar Ski Trip
I’ve blogged before about the best ways to survive a skiing road trip from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe. I was able to put my own tips to the test last week, as my family took a three day, two night trip to ski at Northstar California. It was a bit of a crazy […]
Sunday Snapshots: Boating Baby
When Virginia was just 15 months old, we were invited to spend a summer weekend with some friends near Lake Tahoe. While on that trip, V had her first chance to go aboard a motorboat for some high-speed excitement on Donner Lake. I’d like to say that she was a natural, but the reality was […]
Top 7 Tips for Skiing Lake Tahoe with Kids
Much of my travel with my kids is by plane. But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe. Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway. In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a […]
