If you live in a cold climate like me, you're probably ready for some fun in the sun. Or maybe you get plenty of blue sky, and want to experience snow one last time before summer. Either way, we have budget spring break ideas for you. Read on to learn where to go for spring break in the U.S....without breaking the bank. Then, check out our often-overlooked spring break ideas, compiled with … [Read more...]
Winter vacation home rental process made easy
January 2, 2015 By
Ever rented a vacation home for a family holiday? Worried it might be a complicated process? Not sure how to go about it? Pit Stops for Kids can help! This post was originally published in 2010, when we rented our first winter vacation home in Lake Tahoe through HomeAway. In the years since, we've rented homes several times, including two more Tahoe homes (once through Northstar California, and … [Read more...]
Skiing with a Tween at Sierra-at-Tahoe
December 29, 2014 By
This post was originally published as part of our Home (Away) for the Holidays series. It's easy to find kid-friendly skiing in Tahoe, but what about those hard to please tweens and teens? I spent an extra day at Sierra-at-Tahoe last week with Nate, during which we noted what worked for his age group (middle school) and ability level (advanced). Sierra at Tahoe is not too big, and not … [Read more...]
Best Ski Towns: South Lake Tahoe, CA
March 2, 2011 By
Spring is a wonderful time of year to spend in South Lake Tahoe! Skiing and other snowsports are still on offer, and sunny skies and warmer temps make hiking and lake days possible, too. Note: As travel today remains uncertain, please keep your safety and the safety of others in mind at all times. If you are comfortable with traveling, please travel responsibly and within regulation as any … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Adventure Mountain
January 6, 2011 By
If you have thrill-seeking kids when it comes to sledding, you'll want to stop at Adventure Mountain near Echo Summit on Highway 50 for great family-friendly snow play in South Tahoe. Much more than just your neighborhood sledding hill, Adventure Mountain features multiple downhill runs divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced sections, walking paths up to the top, and, at least when we … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Five things to do from our front door
December 31, 2010 By
As you know, we loved our HomeAway vacation rental in South Tahoe. Not only is this house idyllic, comfortable, and convenient, but it sits right in the midst of Eldorado National Forest, providing acres of wilderness to explore right from the front door. It's not in a neighborhood of multi-million dollar mansions lining Lake Tahoe, for which we couldn't have been happier. Instead, it's located … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Sierra at Tahoe’s Blizzard Mountain
December 27, 2010 By
Sierra at Tahoe is a wonderful place for families to ski or ride, but sometimes, you just want to take it easy with a day of snow play. Or maybe you have young children who aren't up for a day on the slopes quite yet. Either way, if your idea of a fun family winter activity is a day in the snow, Sierra's Blizzard Mountain might be just the thing! Located conveniently away from the hustle and … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Sierra at Tahoe ski resort
December 24, 2010 By
We're a family who loves to ski. We've visited many ski resorts, including a large sampling of what the Lake Tahoe area has to offer. During our Home (Away) for the Holidays vacation week, our rental home is right at the base of Sierra at Tahoe resort, so we checked it out. In a word: Wow. We don't say that lightly, but Sierra at Tahoe has so much going for it, we were floored. It is, … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: A Tahoe winter wonderland
December 22, 2010 By
Only two days into our Tahoe Holiday vacation, and we're convinced: if you're looking for a winter family getaway in the South Lake Tahoe area, you can't do better than to rent a HomeAway property such as this one we're currently enjoying near Twin Bridges. (It's easy to rent the perfect vacation home at HomeAway.com!) Nestled in the snow right at the base of Sierra at Tahoe ski resort, this cozy … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Dreaming of a White Christmas
December 6, 2010 By
As mentioned in past installments of our Home (Away) for the Holidays series, Pit Stops for Kids is excited to team up with #1 vacation home rental company HomeAway to learn just how easy and affordable the vacation rental process can be. To this end, we'll be spending the week of Christmas enjoying a HomeAway rental near beautiful South Tahoe, CA. According to our rental's homeowner, we're in for … [Read more...]
