Lake Tahoe resort ranked among best in world. What makes it a top place to stay?

By Brooke Baitinger The Sacramento Bee Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views Related Articles Progress This hotel floats and it s the best way to see Palau A guide to Thanksgiving voyage after the establishment shutdown Great food beautiful scenes and local lore flow through a trip to Mt Etna Flying without a Real ID It could cost you and a trip through a new screening process Movement The islands of Indonesia offer unforgettable experiences One of the world s best resorts is in California according to Cond Nast Traveler The publication in the past few days informed the winners of its Readers Choice Awards for the top hotels resorts spas cruise lines and more Readers cast more than votes in the annual survey Cond Nast Traveler disclosed The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe in Truckee California was No on Cond Nast Traveler s list of the top resorts in the world The five-star hotel also nabbed the title of the No best resort in Northern California In an Instagram post in October Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe explained it was proud of both achievements What makes Lake Tahoe resort one of world s best The skiing is fantastic at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe Cond Nast Traveler announced and the location can t be beat The hotel which opened in has about rooms and suites with ample access to nature Ski valets carry guests gear and escort them to the slopes Cond Nast Traveler commented Skiers take in the view at Lake Tahoe Glenn Hartz Dreamstime com TNS Winter in Lake Tahoe Brandon Bourdages Dreamstime com TNS Lake Tahoe Joe Sohm Dreamstime com TNS Show Caption of Skiers take in the view at Lake Tahoe Glenn Hartz Dreamstime com TNS Expand Rooms in modern woodsy colors have dark-brown leather armchairs floor-to-ceiling windows gas fireplaces and private balconies with views of the mountain and Martis Valley the publication reported The hotel offers several dining options for guests including Manzanita which serves up French-inspired California cuisine and delicious breakfast offerings including burritos egg sandwiches and fresh pastries In addition to legendary skiing and a rejuvenating slopeside spa Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offers boating hiking and golfing in the warmer months the resort stated on its website What are the top resorts in the world According to Cond Nast Traveler the top hotels around the globe in were Como Uma Ubud in Bali Indonesia Wilderness DumaTau in Linyanti Botswana Alila Jabal Akhdar in Jabal Akhdar Oman Waldorf Astoria Park City in Park City Utah Maroma A Belmond Hotel in Riviera Maya Mexico Uxua Casa Hotel Spa in Trancoso Brazil JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Spa in Khao Lak Thailand Paws Up Montana in Greenough Montana Baoase Luxury Resort in Willemstad Cura ao Phulay Bay a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi Thailand The Sacramento Bee Visit sacbee com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency LLC