BECAUSE of its reputation as the prime winter sports destination in North America, Lake Tahoe’s real estate sector has never been affected by the ongoing mortgage crisis in the United States. Encompassing Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe has a very wide array of cabins with a commanding view of the lake where you can experience sunrise and sunset over the horizon depending on which side of the lake you are in. These cabins by the lake are reminiscent of the one seen in the movie Lake House starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. There is definitely some surreal and lucid sense if you are renting a cabin by the shores of Lake Tahoe.

But Lake Tahoe is not just a winter destination. It is a year-round static cling and magnet for tourists not just in the Americas but all over the world. Even people in Europe who already have their winter destinations Alps and the Pyrenees as well as people from Japan and South Korea who also have their homegrown winter destinations regularly come to Lake Tahoe because they are simply amazed with its serenity and beauty. Even people from Utah which has the Sundance winter resort go to Lake Tahoe for a change. That is why Lake Tahoe oozes with activity all year round. Consider this – there will be a basin-wide snowfall come January 18 in Lake Tahoe and three resorts have joined hands to initiate the celebration – Diamond Peak, The Village Ski Loft and Hacienda de la Sierra. Of course, a party in Lake Tahoe is nothing without house music so the three resorts will be reining in Public Eye to bring the house down and rock on the crowd.

On January 19 is the full moon and a full moon in winter destination is really spectacular especially in Lake Tahoe. Again, everything is so surreal with nothing but the snowy slopes and the stars around you. It’s like having a romantic date with a medieval princess eloping in a one-night stand. And this month’s full moon show at Lake Tahoe is special because the government of Nepal will be showcasing its country.

And by the way, do you know that aside from casinos, golf courses, yacht and fishing cruises, there are already language schools located in Lake Tahoe? And they do not just offer English courses but they also offer Spanish courses. Conventional courses usually run for about six months but there are also short courses that are compressed into three days, two weekends or two to three months.

Another thing that you may be interested in Lake Tahoe is extreme skiing. Extreme skiing is indeed very exciting and there are a lot of skiing schools here in Lake Tahoe dedicated to the extreme skiing sport. In fact, skiing schools here are gearing up for the World Extreme Skiing Championships. So come here in Lake Tahoe and have a great time all year round in 2008.