Mindy

Firelite Lodge is a hidden gem in North Lake Tahoe. Located in Tahoe Vista, you are literally steps from Lake access. A small beach, kayak and paddleboard rentals, picnic tables and benches are located right across Lake boulevard. The Lodge is walking distance to a Pizza spot and a Steakhouse. The Safeway grocery store is a very short drive from the lodge. The room is comfortable and spacious. A Keurig, microwave, and refrigerator provide convenience. There is a nice sized desk to work at if you are a Remote work family like we are. We liked that there is a small dining table in the room. We chose a lake view room and were amazed with the views. We absolutely loved the balcony with table and chairs. We enjoyed wine at sunset and coffee in the morning on the balcony!

We lived in Austin for many years and now when we go back to visit family, we love to stay in different parts of the city. The Hyatt Centric is in Downtown Austin just steps from the Paramount Theater. It is a beautiful hotel that includes a lounge with an outdoor terrace that allows you to enjoy the Downtown views. The room is small but comfortable with a nice size bathroom. There is a mini fridge for convenience. I will say there is not an actual desk to work from, however, there was a small table we were able to use for work. The location is perfect if you are in town for a concert at Moody or a UT basketball or football game.

We were fortunate to find a 2-Bedroom Villa to stay at the Marriot's Timber Lodge with my parents. My parents had their own room with a couch, a small dining table, mini fridge, wet bar and bathroom. The Villa had a nice size living room, a dining table, full kitchen with fridge and dishwasher, as well as a washer and dryer. Our primary bedroom had a nice size bathroom complete with shower and bathtub. The location is perfect in South Lake Tahoe as you are in the middle of Heavenly Village. It is walking distance to the Stateline casinos. We enjoyed a nice dinner at the Fire + Ice Grill and loved we literally had to just go to the first floor to get to the restaurant. With the Lodge we had access to the pool with multiple grills. We even enjoyed a nice cookout for Mother's Day with my mother. The 2-Bedroom Villa was the perfect setup to stay with family!

We enjoyed an evening Emerald Bay boat tour with family visiting from Texas. Captain Heather was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful and relaxing. We were thankful that Captain Heather not only gave us history, but she also pointed out other landmarks and beaches that we had not tried yet. This private boat tour was easy to book through Get Your Guide app.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Seattle Space Needle & Chihuly Garden. We purchased the bundled tickets to save a little money. As busy as the Space Needle is, the organization is top notch. When you purchase your tickets, you reserve a time slot to arrive. It is a little intimidating to still see a long line when you arrive for your time slot. However, I will say that the line does move relatively fast and there is so much to see while you are in line that you forget you are actually waiting to get to the top of the Space Needle. The Chihuly Garden was a beautiful surprise! I encourage you to take time to watch the short videos offered in the Theater to learn how this inspirational art comes to be. We were fortunate to see the Glasshouse and the Gardens at night. We walked to the Space Needle from our hotel; however it is also easy to get there by train.