When I woke up this morning and looked out the window (shortly after 6 a.m.), I could not believe the beautiful light of the mountain dawn. So I quickly dressed and went outside to capture what I could of the "golden hour." I was a bit late, but the light in this picture is just magical. Be sure to click the picture to see a full-size image.
Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is located mid-mountain at Northstar, a family-friendly ski resort just a bit more than three hours from the Bay Area (unless you wait until everyone else is driving up to Tahoe for the weekend, in which case three hours can easily turn into five ... so leave at 10 a.m., if you possibly can).
Great summer weather — sunny skies, clear blue skies, shirtsleeve temperatures (sounds strange to say, but San Francisco and East Bay residents will know what I'm talking about). Clean mountain air, great hiking, and mountain biking opportunities galore. Also great food! Last night I had the seared Hawaiian Sea Bass at the signature restaurant Manzanita, and it was phenomenal.
Consider Ritz Carlton for summer vacations with kids. There are lots of young families with kids playing in the heated pool, and this is a very kid friendly resort. One little girl was thrilled that the family's guest room had her personal "tent" set up for her arrival.
Your Ritz-Carlton STARS travel consultant can provide additional value for your stay — daily complimentary buffet breakfasts for two adults ... all for the same price you'd pay if you book it yourself on the web.
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