November Newsletter
Features
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Reno-Tahoe International Airport Welcomes ExpressJet and Four New Nonstop Cities
Getting to the slopes just got easier for travelers from
Long Beach and Ontario, California, Spokane,
Washington and Tucson, Arizona thanks to new daily
nonstop service from ExpressJet
to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
ExpressJet, one of the nation's largest regional
airlines with 50 passenger jets, begins its new
flights into Reno-Tahoe on November 11 offering
every passenger a comfortable leather chair,
valet carry-on bag service, more than 100
channels of free XM Satellite Radio and
complimentary name-brand snacks all at a
competitive price. With the addition of
ExpressJet, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport
now offers 182 flights per day to 23 cities.
With so many ways to fly into Reno-Tahoe, what
are you waiting for? A flight into Reno-Tahoe
International Airport means you'll be on the
slopes quick with the closest base resort
located less than 30 minutes away. Combine your
flight with a ski and stay package and Reno-Tahoe
will be your new weekend getaway city of choice.
Ski Resorts Set Opening Dates**
Thinking snow? So are these resorts with several
opening dates scheduled for the next few weeks.
**Confirm opening dates with each resort directly
Ski and Play in Reno-Tahoe
Gearing up for Ski Season at Lake Tahoe
With just a week or two before the lifts start
turning, there's no time to waste in planning
your ski trip to Lake Tahoe. Whether it's steep
chutes or groomed corduroy, cabin or motel,
pizza or filet mignon, snowboarding or skiing,
you can pretty much have it your way here. Plus,
with ski resorts just about an hour's drive from
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, you can be on
the slopes the day you arrive. For snow conditions,
resorts specials and to book your winter vacation,
visit Ski Lake Tahoe.
Learn to Ski or Board for $25 in North Tahoe December 8-9
Not everyone can gracefully schuss down black
diamond slopes and North Lake Tahoe ski resorts
are giving novice skiers and snowboarders the
opportunity to learn at bargain prices. The
8th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend,
scheduled for the weekend of December 8 and 9,
costs $25 and includes an all-day beginner lift
ticket, group lesson and gear rental.
First-timers have their choice of resorts to
learn at including Alpine Meadows, Boreal
Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken,
Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe,
Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA and
Sugar Bowl. North Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute
drive from the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
For lodging reservations, recreation and Learn
to Ski details, call the North Lake Tahoe
Visitors Bureaus at 1-877-949-3296 or visit online.
Enjoy the Chilly Winter Days with Hot Ski Deals from Harrah's Reno
The temperatures are starting to drop in the
Sierra and the fresh powder won't be far behind.
Start your winter vacation off with a fabulous ski
package from Harrah's Reno. Starting at only $69
per person, you can choose to hit the slopes at
several world-class resorts just minutes from
stunning Lake Tahoe. And your day doesn't end
with your last run – after a day of skiing,
come back down for a fun-filled night. Harrah's
Reno offers exciting shows, award-winning dining
and the best table games and slots around. To
book your ski package, visit Harrah's
today!
Heavenly Mountain Resort Ready for Snow
Skiing Magazine October 2007 ranked Heavenly
No. 10 in North America for Top Mountains and
No. 2 for Party Spot. With its Master Plan
Amendment recently approved, visitors can
look forward to new lifts and on-mountain
restaurants to enhance an already exceptional
experience. The new Olympic Express
detachable-quad chairlift will provide access
to three new trails, the famous Nevada Woods
and will turn an 11-minute journey into a
three-and-a-half minute ride moving
1,000-feet-per minute with a 2,400 person
capacity per hour. Also new is the Heavenly
Sky Flyer, a 50-mph thrill ride from the top
of Tamarack Express back to the top of the
Gondola, a vertical drop of 525-feet and the
longest zip line in the lower 48 states at
3,100 feet.
Reno-Tahoe News
Reno Cabela's to Open in November
Cabela's,
known as the World's Foremost Outfitter of
hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will open
its newest destination retail store in Reno
on Friday, November 16. The 125,000 square-foot
store will include animal displays in
museum-quality dioramas, as well as an aquarium
and a mountain complete with waterfalls, stream
and trout pond. It also will feature a laser
arcade, furniture department, gun library,
restaurant, general store, fly fishing area and
gift shop. Cabela's stores are known as premier
shopping and tourism destinations, drawing
visitors from the local area and from miles away.
Up to three million people could visit the Reno
store annually, making it one of the top tourist
attractions in the state.
Peppermill Set to Open Tuscan-Themed Expansion
This fall, experience the warmth of Tuscany in
Reno. The Peppermill Resort - Casino is just
weeks away from opening its $400 million
Tuscan-themed expansion. The expansion
includes: a luxurious 600 room hotel tower for
a total of 1,635 rooms; 62,000-square-foot
convention center; exquisite restaurant and
lounge; and, romantic wedding chapel. In 2008,
the Peppermill is adding a spa and salon, three
pools, a restaurant and nightclub. Voted one of
the "Top 10 Casinos in America" by MSN with
CitySearch, the Peppermill was voted loosest
slots by locals. The Peppermill also specializes
in great food and entertainment with 10
award-winning restaurants, 15 lounges and free
nightly cabaret shows. Learn more about the
Peppermill online.
Greater Reno-Tahoe: A Great Place to Work and Live!
Redefine your workweek. Where a job is a career
and a career becomes a lifestyle. Greater
Reno-Tahoe offers a business-friendly climate,
an emerging job market and delivers opportunities
for high-paying, high-skilled jobs. Where else
can you bike to work, run on the banks of the
Truckee at lunch and toast a job well-done over
spectacular sunsets in the evening? Explore more online
Grab A Bite or Catch A Show – Plenty To Do in Reno-Tahoe
Carson City Features "Guys and Dolls"
The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company will
present "Guys and Dolls" at the Carson City
Community Center on weekends November 3-18.
This comedic musical revolves around Nathan
Detroit, who organizes a floating craps game
in New York City. When Nathan needs to raise
money for the game he makes a bet with fellow
gambler, Sky Masterson. Nathan bets Sky that
he can't make the next girl he sees fall in
love with him. Miss Sarah Brown is that girl
and is a do-gooder who works for the
Save-a-Soul Mission. Now high-rolling Sky must
make straight-laced Sarah fall in love with him.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and
$14 for those under 18. For more information
call 775-445-4249 or visit Carson City's visitor site
for the latest news from the state's capital.
Atlantis Pays Tribute to the "Genius:" Ray Charles
There really is no comparison to the music of
Ray Charles...until now! Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
welcomes "Genius: A Tribute to the Legendary
Ray Charles," Friday and Saturday, November
23 and 24 in the Atlantis Grand Ballroom.
"Genius" pays homage to the innovation of
Ray Charles and a tribute to him wouldn't
be complete without such hits as "Georgia,"
"What'd I Say," "Hit the Road Jack" and
many more. Doors open at 6 p.m., show
starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29 in advance
and $34 the day of the show plus applicable
taxes. Room and show packages are also
available. Get your tickets now at Atlantis'
Gift Shop, or call 775-824-4467 or 888-551-7007.
Silver Legacy Heats up Reno's Nightlife
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, home to Reno's Best
Entertainment, welcomes the sounds of Average White
Band and WAR performing together on November 10,
followed by funny-man Cedric "The Entertainer"
on November 17. Then enjoy the sultry jazz sounds
of Queen Latifah as she brings her "Trav'lin' Light
Tour" to the Grande Exposition Hall on November 23.
Silver Legacy is thrilled to announce the opening
of Aura Ultra Lounge. Aura sets a new level of
sexy sophistication and sheer elegance for
nightlife destinations in Reno. Whether you're
winding down from a long day or gearing up for a
full night, Aura's the ideal spot for cocktails,
conversation – and, temptation. Are you
ready to explore your aura? For tickets and
information visit Silver Legacy online.
Holiday Entertainment Takes the Stage at Eldorado
Enjoy non-stop entertainment this holiday season
as spectacular Christmas favorites and an
electrifying classic rock show take center stage
in the Eldorado Showroom. Get in the holiday spirit
with one of London's biggest Christmas shows, "Spirit
of Christmas" – a holiday extravaganza of pure
Christmas magic featuring Merrill Osmond, lead singer
of the famous family band The Osmonds. "Spirit of
Christmas" will spread the holiday cheer during a
7-week run from November 13 to December 28. Then
rock in the New Year with a high-energy performance
by the soulful, singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers of
Bad Company. Rodgers appears in the Eldorado Showroom
December 30 at 8 p.m. and December 31 at 10 p.m.
For tickets and more information, call the Eldorado
Hotel Casino at 800-648-5966 or visit the Eldorado online.
Circus Circus Reno Offers Delicious Dining and Exciting Entertainment
Visit Circus Circus Reno this holiday season for
delicious dining and exciting entertainment.
Special Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Eve menus are available in the Steakhouse at
Circus, the Courtyard Buffet and the Americana
Café. Our Midway of Fun is entertaining for all
ages with 28 carnival and 48 redemption games
plus free world-class circus shows featuring
performers from China, Argentina, Switzerland
and Mexico. So come join us and put a little
Circus in your life! Make your reservation
today with great rates... fun included.
Visit Circus Circus online
for more details.
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