BY JEFFREY WEIDEL
Although the ski season is winding down in Lake Tahoe, summer can be the best time of year to visit. One resort that is making summer plans is The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
Guests visiting North Lake Tahoe with family or friends are invited to enjoy a premium, personalized experience unique to the region while staying in one of the Residential Suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The hotel is located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort.
The Summer Residence Package allows resort guests to feel right at home, and like true Lake Tahoe locals when they visit this summer. Available from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 2015, the Ultimate Summer Experience Package is available for $5,000 per night.
The Summer Residence Package includes:
- Accommodations for up to six guests in a three-bedroom Residential Suite
- Private in-residence cooking class with one of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe chefs, followed by dinner
- Private sunset cruise on Lake Tahoe on the Wild Goose II
- Signature Tahoe Star Tour stargazing experience
- Private, guided hike complete with gourmet picnic lunch
The Manzanita Terrace offers a great setting for dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
“The summer season is one of the most popular times to visit Lake Tahoe and enjoy the beauty and variety of recreational opportunities available in the region,” said Joseph Mattioli, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. “The Summer Residence Package presents families or friends traveling together with the opportunity to enjoy some of the iconic experiences Lake Tahoe has to offer, as well as the comforts of home while staying in a well-appointed Residential Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.”
Residential Suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe feature gourmet kitchens with premium appliances, separate dining room, floor-to-ceiling windows offering scenic valley or mountain views, twice daily housekeeping, in-residence laundry, and access to the personalized service and simple luxuries offered by the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton.
Lake Tahoe resort guests staying in a Residential Suite also have access to all of the on-site facilities, services and amenities of the hotel, including the 17,000-square-foot spa, fine dining in the resort’s signature restaurant Manzanita, in-residence dining, Executive Business Service Center and the vibrant Ritz Kids program.
The Wild Goose II is a 36-foot Grand Craft Commuter boat in the style and quality of the original wooden boat era. Guests will enjoy all of the luxury of The Wild Goose II and its timeless design while surrounded by the stunning deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe.
Each Tahoe Star Tour gives guests the opportunity to enjoy an educational evening learning about the night sky with local astronomer, Tony Berendsen, president of the Northern Nevada Science Coalition. Tours include a lively science-based talk about the cosmos, poetry reading and telescopic viewing, exclusively featuring use of multiple telescopes provided by the world’s leading telescope manufacturer, Celestron. The telescopes use leading edge computerized technology enabling sharp, accurate pointing and tracking, with optics for clear, clean images.
A four night minimum stay is required for those booking the Ultimate Summer Experience Package. Two- or Four-Bedroom Residences may be available upon request by contacting the Hotel Sales Office at 530-562-3000.
To confirm hotel reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, please contact your travel professional, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/LakeTahoe or call reservations toll-free at 800-241-3333.
Jeffrey Weidel can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting his winter website at www.tahoeskiworld.com
