When I want to beat the heat and spend a little time gambling, Tahoe is where I want to go.  The air is so clean and the lake is beautiful.  The drive is a little scary but worth it.  I used to have a time share in Tahoe and used it every year.  The time spent there was always good.  the money saved was probably gambled away but it was fun.  I think that we try too hard to have a good time some times so take it from me, Tahoe is fun.  My wife loves to feed the slots.  I say feed because she rarely get any pay out.  Her system always end up with her broke.  Consolidated Credit  may be needed to get home.