Northstar Resort is the place to be in Lake Tahoe right now. The Ritz Carlton chose Northstar to build the first five star hotel in Lake Tahoe, which was completed in the Fall of 2009. This is Shaun White's home ski resort. The New Village at Northstar is absolutely spectacular -- restaurants, shops, bars, outdoor skating rink, outdoor movies, fire pits, kids bungy jump, etc. There is also a private homeowners recreation area with pool, spa, etc. -- more info on this site.