For a vacation, South Lake Tahoe is a paradise. There are quaint shops where you can pick up souvenirs of your trip and a great miniature golf and amusement area for the children. Although known more for it's spectacular ski slopes, Tahoe is equally desirable for a summer getaway. There are all the wonderful warm weather activities you find in a great vacation spot -- hiking, boating, water skiing, swimming or just lazy days on the sandy beaches to fill your hours. You can take a leisurely cruise around the lake on the big, white paddleboat or watch the wild geese waddle around the fringes of the lake.
If your taste runs to the excitement of the casinos, just cross the street at the state line in the middle of town. Unlike the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas, these casinos blend tastefully with the surroundings.
Be sure to take a short drive along either the California or Nevada side of the lake. That gets you away from the tourist area, and the scenery is spectacular. Even in June the highest mountains were crowned with snow.
There is a wide selection of motels in the area. I stayed in a condo at the beautiful Lakeland Village Beach and Ski Resort. Although moderately expensive, it was well worth the price with 19 wooded acres, two outdoor pools, a children's pool, laundry facilities, tennis courts and a private beach. The view was splendid, and I loved the pine tree growing through the front porch. It pleases me to see construction that takes the surrounding environment into consideration.
A caution here, the condos are not a very good idea if you have small children along. I spent entirely too much time trying to protect my 21-month-old grandson from the stairs. The stairs were also a challenge for me. If you have problems walking or climbing stairs, I would recommend that at Lakeland Village, you consider requesting a room in the lodge rather than one of the three story condos. But for families with older children or teens, you can't beat Lakeland Village. The condos have fully equipped kitchens with everything you might need, including dishes, cooking utensils, microwave, full-size refrigerators, full-size coffee makers and dishwashers. These condos are often owned by individuals and used by the Village for vacation rentals. They have two or three bedrooms and a loft bedroom, so it's perfect if two families want to go in together to share costs.
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