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Twin Travels: Lake Tahoe Top 10

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#1 Heavenly Resort Gondola

This is like riding to the top of the world. You have an absolutely breathtaking view from the top.

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#2 Snowmobiling

We got to take a ride through Hope, Faith & Charity valleys. There was a fresh layer of snow that was untouched, plus you get to wear the warmest, most awesome body suits ever.

photo 4 (32) #3 Basecamp Pizza + Heavenly Ice Rink

This is the perfect date night. Go to Basecamp and order the house pizza with some salad and hot cocoa. Then, go skate on the most magical little rink once the lights go on.

Lake Tahoe boarding 1 #4 Sierra Ski Resort

This is where we got to take snowboarding lessons. Even though Britt fell off the lift and then it hit her in the head 🙂 Are you surprised? We are the klutziest people alive!

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We went snowshoeing in Hope Valley. It was the most beautiful backdrop and we wanted to stay all day. All of the locals told us it is the best place to snowshoe and cross country ski.

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#6 Heavenly Resort Apres Ski Party

I had  no idea you could have so much fun dancing in ski boots. This is a full blown DJ pumping tunes dance party. Everyone from the 80-year-olds to the little kids are dancing their hearts out at 4:00 in the afternoon. Too much fun!

(not a pic of the dance party, but the amazing director Jerry helped us all day long and even hiked up the ski hill in his jeans to get the perfect camera angle!)

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Our favorite restaurant in town. Fresh, fresh, fresh! Everything tasted like it had been picked out of the garden that morning. We ordered the Vegetable Crunch melt sandwich, Turkey melt and a green juice. Everything was so flavorful and filling.

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This was a life changer. Skiing has never been our forte (duh). So, we started at the tow rope with the 5-year-olds (seriously!), then moved to the magic carpet lift (basically an escalator for skis), then finally to a real lift! We had the most patient teacher, gorgeous Liesl. We had such a fun time flying through the powder by the end of the day! Heavenly is literally a ski resort on the very top of the mountain. Worth a trip just for the views.

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#9 Emerald Bay

We got a tour of this iconic location from the one and only Ranger Don Lane. He has been a part of the area for decades and shared so many fun facts. Did you know there is a tea house on the island in Lake Tahoe? Did you know that there is a 38-room castle on one of the shores? The colors of the water in Emerald Bay are riveting because they are constantly changing. We could not stop snapping pictures. It only takes about 30 minutes to drive to the point and walk around the area.

Lake Tahoe Cast Pic Lake Tahoe Crew Pic #10 Spending time with an amazing cast & crew

We feel like we have truly gained lifelong friends from Pine Ridge and also our three new friends from San Francisco: Sean, Kelly and Ashley. We are so excited to see all of these experiences put together into an episode of “Getting Away Together”. It is set to air on the next season of the show, we will keep you updated for dates and times!

Goodbye Lake Tahoe, we can’t wait to come back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

Twin Travels: Lake Tahoe

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If you follow us on social media you know that we are on a whirlwind adventure in Lake Tahoe! We were invited to participate in a travel show called “Getting Away Together”. It was a last minute opportunity that was too good to pass up. It is our first time to Lake Tahoe and we are hooked. Each day has been packed full of wintery adventures. Our first day included a snowboard lesson at the Sierra ski resort with the nicest instructors and fresh powder. Then we finished the day with an ice skating session at the most charming town rink. Along for the episode are three amazing people from San Francisco. We have loved getting to know Sean, Kelly, and Ashley!

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We were saying some serious prayers before going up on the mountain in a 20 degree blizzard.

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But we survived & had so much fun (no one fainted!!)

Then we headed to the Heavenly Ice Skating Rink (that is really what it is called!) and it lived up to it’s name. Perfect twinkling lights with softly falling snow.LakeTahoe9

Lake Tahoe skating Of course had to have one laugh attack on the ice…

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We also made friends with this local puppy named Nikai. Basically Tahoe is dog heaven.

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One of the rules while visiting Lake Tahoe in the winter is at least 3 cups of hot cocoa per day. Preferably the kind that tastes like a cup of pure melted chocolate with loads of whipped cream. Yummm. We are being forced to eat some of the best food ever! Our favorite place so far is Basecamp Pizza. Delightful homemade pizza in the most unique and delicious flavors. Our fave was the Thai chicken and house special!

March 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

Twin Travels: Aulani Hawaii

I was lucky enough to go on a work trip to the Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu. It was pure paradise! Disney definitely knows how to do things right. Every detail celebrated the Hawaiian culture and added to the overall experience. I traveled with my gorgeous co-workers Kari and Jenna. To say we had fun is an understatement. I love these ladies and we really had the best time together! We filmed with crews from Disney that were amazing and professional, I already miss everyone there. I think I ate my weight in Mickey rice krispie treats every day. Take me back!
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I seriously cannot recommend the Aulani enough, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have had such a fun opportunity. I loved every minute there and did not want to leave. I have not been back to Oahu since I lived there in college and it brought back so many sweet memories.

Aloha oe, until we meet again!

– Brooke

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