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.
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.
Families can enjoy:
"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.)
- 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
- 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.
