Hotels in Lake Tahoe

Although most people think of skiing when they think of Lake Tahoe, it has both winter and summer activities. Lake Tahoe, a fresh water lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, has lots of fresh air, beautiful vistas, fun activities and comfortable accommodations to suit a variety of tastes. You can find hotels in Lake Tahoe on the North, South and West shores.

All you have to do is choose the view that works best for you.

Before you start researching hotels, figure out how much you actually want to spend on your vacation, then begin. Many hotels in Lake Tahoe offer vacation packages that can help you save money.

Booking your reservations through sites like Expedia.com or Hotels.com can help you save a little money, too, but make sure you know the cancelation policies of both the site and the hotel, just in case something comes up and you have to reschedule your trip.

Buying travel insurance will add approximately $100 or more, depending on the plan, to your overall expenses but it will cover everything from canceled, delayed or missed flights to lost luggage to medical care.

Read each plan carefully before buying so you know exactly what kind of coverage you'll receive. If you have any questions, call the insurance provider.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money, there are reasonably priced hotels in Lake Tahoe. For example, the Pepper Tree Inn has rooms starting at under $100 per night. They offer amenities like free breakfast, cable television, free wireless Internet access and a whirlpool.

Like many hotels, they have special packages like the Squaw Valley Midweek Package. Packages often have travel restrictions. Read carefully before deciding to sign up for one.

Pepper Tree Inn has discounted rates for AAA members, so if you haven't joined, yet, now might be the time.

Your Lake Tahoe trip can be affordable and adventure filled at the same time. All you have to do is plan ahead and, as always, shop around for the best rates and accommodations.