Zephyr Cove Resort offers a different take on the Lake Tahoe experience.  While most visitors cruise down the slopes of popular ski resorts, Zephyr guests will be treated to a winter mountain getaway with boat rides on the area’s namesake lake and snowmobile tours of the scenic back country of the Sierra Nevadas.

This winter, Zephyr Cove is offering a package priced 22% below regular rates.  The “ride, stay and cruise” package includes two nights in one of the resort’s studios, bungalows or one-bedroom cabins and sightseeing excursions on the lake and in the woods.  The reduced price is $200 per person.

With each room booking, guests receive two passes to cruise Lake Tahoe on the M.S. Dixie II.  This boat holds over 500 passengers, making it the largest vessel on the lake.  The cruise offers stunning views of the water and the Sierra Nevada range.

Guests also receive two passes to take part in a guided snowmobile tour of the Sierra Nevada’s back country.  The resort runs tours that are suitable for people of all skill levels.

Of course, most visitors come to Tahoe for excitement.  The Zephyr is located only one hour from Reno and is within a short drive of the nightlife, restaurants and casinos of Lake Tahoe.  So the excitement is accessible, but  just far enough away that Zephyr Cove  feels like a true mountain getaway.

Booking for this 22%-off deal runs until March 30th, 2010.  Travel dates run through the end of April.  To book now, visit the Zehpyr Cove web site or call 866-761-6240.  In order to obtain the discounted rates, you will have to use the promotional code RSC200PP.

Check out Lake Tahoe’s land accommodations as well. There’s plenty of Lake Tahoe hotel deals for your perfect fall or winter getaway.

Togwotee is kicking off the 2009-2010 ski and sled season by offering packages that combine the best and most exciting aspects of wintertime Wyoming.  While most lodges in the Yellowstone Park area shut their doors during the winter, the coldest season is when the Togwotee Mountain Lodge comes into its own.

The Togwotee deals are a good value for adventurers who want to think beyond the ski slopes this winter.  The lodge’s excellent location means guests can easily access the trails of Yellowstone and the slopes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  The large rental fleet of snowmobiles at Togwotee helps guests take advantage of the area’s back-country trails.  Since a limited number of sleds are allowed inside the National Park, there are no problems with noise or overcrowding.

The 5-night Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Activities package (from $1281 single occupancy, $2220 double) features a dog-sled excursion and trips to Old Faithful, the Continental Divide and Jackson Hole.  Book via the lodge’s web site or by phone (1 866 292 6720) using the the code JHYNPPKG.

Another Togwotee offering gives guests a sample of the area’s best natural features.  The 5-day package includes tours of Yellowstone, the Continental Divide, Granite Hot Springs, and a wintertime safari to view the area’s wildlife.  This tour starts at $869 per person and can be booked on the lodge’s web site using the code FOURTOURS.  Complete packages, including transport, meals and sled rental, start at $1614.