Destination Articles

• 3 Days in Reno & Lake Tahoe

  By Maxine Cass

  January 29, 2013

  East of the mountains and pine forest, where Lake Tahoe straddles the California-Nevada border, Reno stretches over high desert. "People don't realize how close Lake Tahoe is to downtown Reno-Sparks," says Chris Baum, president and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA). "It really is a mind-blowing experience to see the lake for the first time. When you come over the ridge and see that incredible alpine lake, it's breathtaking."

• The Northern California Must List

  By Nikki Gloudeman

  December 31, 2012

  Northern Californians are quick to share an audacious opinion: Their region is the best in the world.

  A lofty claim, sure, but there are ample facts to back it up: Where else can you find scenic coastal towns, a world-class metropolis, a political hub, the epicenter of technology and a renowned ski resort? Where else can you explore one of the world’s most heavily visited wine regions and national parks? And where else can you do all this in a famously sunny and temperate climate? The reality is, few other places boast the diverse appeal of Northern California, and few serve as such an enticing, well-rounded meetings locale. Making the decision to book in this stellar region should be easy; a better question is what to do while here.

• Quirky Nevada

  By Nikki Gloudeman

  August 30, 2012

  Quirky” is a difficult word to peg. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines it as “a peculiar trait: idiosyncrasy.” It’s often associated with “offbeat,” “strange” or “odd.” Others link it with “unique,” though it defines something more specific than that.

• Engage, Relax, Repeat

  By Nikki Gloudeman

  January 31, 2012

  There are a lot of ways a meeting can go wrong, and two of the most common are diametrically opposed to one another. On the one hand, an event can be too boring, with not enough adrenaline-rush activities to keep attendees excited and engaged. On the other, it can be so jam-packed with stuff to do, attendees end up feeling exhausted.

• Orginal & Wild

  By Chris McBeath

  May 31, 2011

  Few places in the U.S. are as anomalous as Nevada, and perhaps no more so than Las Vegas, which thrives on surprise. But look beyond Vegas, and the state of Nevada also defies expectations.

• Mountain Meetings, 24-Hour Fitness

  By Erin Bernell

  January 28, 2011

  There’s a reason Reno-Lake Tahoe rolls so easily off the tongue. Collectively, the neighbors pack a whopping punch of year-round exploits, 24-hour gaming and entertainment, millions of square feet of meeting and event space, and lodging ranging from full-service luxury resorts to quirky mom-and-pop outfits.