road trip – Summit Vacation Homes

November 10, 2026 • 3 min read

Lake Tahoe Travel Guide: North Shore vs South Shore, Things to Do and Where to Stay

Lake Tahoe is one of America's most spectacular mountain destinations. Straddling the California–Nevada border in the Sierra Nevada, it's the largest alpine lake in North America, with crystal-clear water, granite shorelines and snow-capped peaks. Summer brings beaches, boating and hiking; winter brings some of the West's best skiing. And with hundreds of cabins and lake houses, it's a dream destination for a vacation-home stay. Choosing your base is the biggest decision for a Tahoe trip: South Lake Tahoe is the busiest area, straddling the state line with lively dining, nightlife, casinos on the Nevada side, beaches and easy access to…

October 27, 2026 • 4 min read

Car Rental Insurance Explained: What You Actually Need (and What You Can Skip)

You've found a great rental-car price online, you arrive at the counter — and suddenly you're being offered a list of insurance options with confusing acronyms that could double the cost. Do you need them? Are you already covered? And what happens if you say no? This guide explains the most common types of rental car cover in plain language, shows you where you might already be protected and gives you a simple checklist for deciding before you get to the counter. Note: insurance rules and products differ by country, rental company and policy. Use this as a general guide…

September 28, 2026 • 7 min read

Renting a Car for Summit County, Colorado: How Many Days Do You Need?

Summit County, Colorado — home to Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne — is one of the most popular mountain getaways in the United States. Whether you're coming for ski season, summer hiking or a cozy week in a vacation home, one of the first questions you'll face is simple: should you rent a car, and if so, for how many days? The answer depends on how long you're staying, where your rental home is and how much you want to explore beyond your base town. This guide walks you through the drive from Denver, the winter driving…