Lake Tahoe

OK, this was a vacation we never could have done without taking advantage of a timeshare offer. We spent 3 nights, 4 days at the Marriott Timber Lodge in South Lake Tahoe for $249!! Not only were we given this great deal, we were also given 2 free lift tickets to Heavenly Ski Resort if we attended the timeshare presentation offered at the hotel. The 90-minute presentation was well worth the time we got to spend at this amazing resort.
For starters, the hotel sits at the base of the Heavenly Ski Resort and there is a gondola on the property which takes you up to the resort itself. We were able to store our skis in the hotel's ski lockers and board the gondola within minutes. The ride to the top was spectacular and provided a breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe.



Once at the top, we were able to enjoy some of the best skiing we have ever experienced. There were runs designed for all ski levels, from beginner to black diamond. We were lucky enough to have my parents watch the kids for a day so we could ski on one of our days, but we also loved that Heavenly offered a nice sledding hill for our girls to enjoy.


Skiing wasn't all this area had to offer. We all loved the heated outdoor pool after a long day in the snow. It was such a beautiful scene to sit in the warm water and look at snow all around you! There was even a entertaining children's pool for the girls to enjoy. Marriott resorts also offer great children's activity centers and this one was no exception. There were daily crafts and activities, like game night and movie night, and the center was full of board games and toys for the kids to play with. It was a great place to let them play while we attended our timeshare tour.

As we walked around the grounds of the hotel, we also spotted firepits surrounded by mingling skiers trying to warm up and wonderful restaurants to cater to anyone's appetite and budget. We were also pleasantly surprised to find an outdoor ice skating rink and arcade in the shopping center adjacent to the hotel. It was so convenient to have everything within walking distance, even some of Tahoe's most well-known casinos!
This was an amazing Spring Break getaway, even with the 10 hour drive from home. We will continue to take advantage of offers like this, if they come our way. Hey, you might even end up purchasing a timeshare in a destination of your choice!