If you want to rekindle the romance there is no other place like South Lake Tahoe, with its majestic rocky mountain landscape, old world style hotels and one of the world’s most beautiful lakes.

Tahoe has a rich history of mountain and boating sports. You can ski in the winter and boat in the summer and, sometimes throughout the year, you can do both. There is legalized gambling in So Lake Tahoe right on the Nevada border. Two historic hotels - Harrah’s and Harvey’s - both of which have been fixtures for decades, light the way to card tables, live music, cabaret shows and bells ringing of jackpot slot machines winners. Harvey’s is home to the Improve Comedy Club, which showcases great talent from all over the comedy talent pool. I recommend Mirabelle, a French, European styled restaurant. Most of Lake Tahoe has a European flavor, beautifully designed chateaus... breakfast crepes at Heidi’s.

There is a fabulous gondola ride that will take you to the top of Lake Tahoe for a panoramic view of the entire region from North to South, East to West, it is one of the most beautiful views imaginable. So, when you’re visiting the Bay area please take the time to visit Lake Tahoe, only a 2. 5 hour drive from San Francisco.

Note: One thing to keep in mind is that Nevada still says it is “OK” to smoke in public spaces. If you’re a non-smoker you might want to stay in the hotels that are smoke free.

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