Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas

Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas - background:

Some people think "The Vegas" is a fun place to take kids; others find the gambling and other adult entertainment too prominent. The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas may be the right compromise: a 349-room luxury lakefront resort, just 17 miles from The Strip, but quiet and a world apart.

Guests will find year-round outdoor activities: water sports, stargazing, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing; 36 holes of golf.Lake Las Vegas is a 320- acre privately-owned lake with marina, a shopping and dining "village", casino, private residences, and several resort hotels, all designed with Italian influence.

Needless to say, these luxury properties have plenty of amenities. The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas has a golf course rated #5 in North America (by Conde Nast Traveler), gourmet dining, and a 30,000 sq. ft spa.

The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas for families:

Families can enjoy:

24-hour access to swimming pool and whirlpool

private white sand beach

use of beach and pool toys

lakeside beach volleyball

use of mountain bikes

Croquet

Board games

Ritz Kids program: one complimentary 3-hour session (per stay, for one child) is included in the daily resort fee. See more, below

Red Rock Canyon is just west of Las Vegas

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is nearby

Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire and the Boulder City Historic District are a short drive away

Kids Program :

"Ritz Kids" runs during summer for age 5 through 12.

Two 3-hour sessions are offered per day, with arts and crafts, water sports, educational and nature programs, board and lawn games, themed "Safari Day" or "Chef for a Day", etc. Kids can do a full day, with a Lunch Buddy who takes them to a poolside lunch between sessions. (Extra charge.)

cost is $25/child per 3-hour session, or $40 for two sessions in the same day. (Check web site for latest rates.)

Keep in mind about Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas:

• a daily resort fee is charged (and includes high-speed internet access)
• a shuttle goes to the Strip approx. every two hours, for a $30 per-person daily fare

Find out more about Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas:

• See the Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas site
• check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas" in the searchbox)
• Check prices

This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.