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Lake Tahoe Listed as Top Destination in U.S. According to TripAdvisor
Springtime package highlights affordability for region that received honor
Olympic Valley, Calif. - Lake Tahoe took top honors in the most recent poll conducted byTripAdvisor.com -- highlighted in an article USA Today - which provided the region with a Travelers' Choice Destination Award.
"As a destination with true four-season appeal, and with activities and events to suit every taste, we're very excited to see Lake Tahoe receive this kind of praise from travelers," said Les Pedersen, director of sales and marketing for Resort at Squaw Creek. "It's certainly gratifying to see that others see us a one-of-a-kind world-class destination." In the global rankings, Lake Tahoe was ranked tenth.
The AAA Four-Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination Hotels & Resort-managed property, is located at the base of Squaw Valley USA, five miles from the shore of Lake Tahoe.
"Whether it's the unique beauty or abundance of attractions, the 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards honor the most beloved destinations from around the world," said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor. "Determined by millions of travelers, the Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards are unique because they single out not just popular places but truly exceptional places that enthrall travelers and keep them coming back."
Springtime rates are typically among the lowest travelers will find to the Lake Tahoe region. Currently, AAA Four-Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek is offering a Memorial Day Family Bed & Breakfast Retreat package. For families looking to kick-off the unofficial start to summer, numerous recreational activities await including hiking, mountain biking, an on-site fly-fishing school with three teaching ponds, and the popular Mountain Buddies children's recreation program. Additionally, to celebrate the holiday's picnic-theme, Resort at Squaw Creek's culinary team will present a special BBQ, along with other al fresco dining options.
The Memorial Day Family Bed & Breakfast Retreat package includes:
- Nightly Guest Room Accommodations for Two Adults and Two Children
- Breakfast in Six Peaks Grille for Two Adults and Two Children
The package is valid May 21 through May 28, 2008. Prices start at $199 per night plus taxes and daily resort fee. This offer is subject to availability, and restrictions may apply. A three-night minimum stay is required.
For reservations, visit http://www.visitsquawcreek.com/, or call 800.401.9501. Use promo code: MDAYRSC.
Recently recognized as one of Condé Nast Traveler's "Top 50 Ski Hotels" in North America, the 405-room and suite Resort at Squaw Creek offers quick access to Squaw Valley USA's more than 4,000 acres of terrain served by an extensive network of 33 chairlifts including North America's only Funitel and the world-famous KT-22 Express lift. The property also features diverse dining options, a full-service spa, and a year-round pool complex with seasonal waterslide. During the summer months, guest can enjoy the on-site Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Championship Golf Course, river rafting on the nearby Truckee River, miles of bike trails and variety of water activities at Lake Tahoe.
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Marc Sapoznik
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