Where to stay at Squaw: Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn review

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of our family's favorite Tahoe ski resorts. We've recommended staying in a condo at the Village at Squaw in our guide to skiing Squaw Valley with kids, but there's an additional village option you should know about. Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn review: We've known about Plumpjack, located at the edge of the Village at Squaw, for its fantastic Plumpjack Cafe, … [Read more...]

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe review with kids

Incline Village, on Lake Tahoe's north shore, offers plenty of condo and vacation home rentals but only one truly premiere destination resort. The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe has everything you're looking for in a luxury property, and unless ski-in, ski-out lodging is a must for your family, the location cannot be beaten. You're within a five-minute drive to Diamond Peak ski resort, and within … [Read more...]

South Lake Tahoe lodging for families: Aston Lakeland Village

I might as well admit it: I'm a North Lake Tahoe girl. I grew up near North Tahoe, and because of this, I simply know the area better. While I do love skiing at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood on the South side, my heart--usually--belongs to the North. Why 'usually'? Because until a spring skiing visit last year, I didn't know Aston Lakeland Village existed. Aston Lakeland Village is exactly what … [Read more...]

Where to stay in Breckenridge: Mountain Thunder Lodge review

When we’re on a ski vacation, or visiting a ski resort in summer to hike and mountain bike, we often opt to stay right inside the ski village…the hustle and bustle can be exciting and fun. But by far, the best perk of village lodging is the easy access to the slopes. Breckenridge is a very unique ski resort, in that its lifts and peaks stretch almost across the length of town. What this means to … [Read more...]

Northstar California with kids: an Aspen Grove mountain condo stay

Families visiting Northstar California have a dizzying array of lodging options.  If you're staying a week or more, or have a large group, we recommend a home rental in one of Northstar's mountain neighborhoods. If you want luxury and ski-in, ski-out pampering (recommended with small kids or short visits) or want to be close to the action, book a stay in the Northstar Village with Tahoe Mountain … [Read more...]

Silver Mountain Resort and Morning Star Lodge

Any self-respecting ski lodging will include a hot tub or two. Maybe even a heated swimming pool. But only at Silver Mountain's Morning Star Lodge do you get a full indoor water park to top off your ski day. Intrigued? Let's back up, and start with Silver Mountain itself, which offers 77 runs and 1,600 skiable acres along Idaho's panhandle, right off I-90 in the historic mining town of Kellogg. … [Read more...]