Where is it? Lake Tahoe, in the US state of California. Blessed with views of the Sierra Nevada peaks, the ski resort is surrounded by 80 hectares of forested hillsides and rests at the base of Squaw Valley, the mountain resort town that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Big or small? Despite being a large resort, the layout projects a cosy atmosphere. Opened in 1990, it was renovated in 2005 at a cost of US$53 million. On site is a shopping promenade, four restaurants, special event facilities, a spa and a health and fitness centre.
What about the rooms? The 405 rooms and suites are elegant and have fireplaces, flat-screen television sets, and well-appointed kitchens.
What's there to do? Besides skiing, in winter you can embark on husky sleigh rides and snowshoe walks. There's also an ice-skating rink, heated swimming pools and a waterslide. In summer, scenic hiking and biking trails are popular. The crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe are an added attraction.
Is there any golf? The resort boasts an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jnr championship golf course.
What about the spa? Decked out with water features and tree trunks, the spa has 10 rooms and a range of treatments, from massage to hot-stone therapy.