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Vail Luxury Rentals: Profiling the Valley's Sensuous Spas

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Throughout the Vail Valley a number of luxurious hotels, resorts and fractional rentals feature in house spas. An amazing perk to any accommodation, spas are indeed one of the best means to relax your mind while revitalizing your body. The following post identifies the strengths and weaknesses of two Vail Valley spas, both are hosted in well renowned hotels. One occupies the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek, while the other is in the Vail Cascade Resort. We hope this guide helps when planning your next Vail Ski Vacation.

The Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt

Nestled in Beaver Creek the Park Hyatt is a well established and ran hotel, it features a wide array of amenities and perks but its the Allegria Spa that stands out. A full range of services are available here from a well trained staff; Swedish massages, employing long firm yet relaxing strokes are priced at $150 for 50 minutes while their Sports massage aims to reinvigorate you after a day of skiing. A number of other services are offered, but the finishing touch is what keeps guests coming back here. Well planned and executed changing rooms ensure this spa is enjoyed, great showers and ample changing room is always appreciated.

Aria Spa at the Vail Cascade

Within the Vail Cascade Resort lies the Aria Spa, while the hotel is certainly a Vail staple the spa is much more. Touted as one of the best spas in Vail (note not in Beaver Creek) the Aria spa is a 78,00 sq ft masterpice focused on you! The spa and surrounding area is great not only pampering but using the rest of their modern gym, from wieghts to aerobic classes this is quite the place. The Spa is open daily from 9-8, offering 14 rooms, couples treatment, a boutique and healthy spa dining.

A number of innovative, and classic, services are available here by well trained professionals. The staff is attentive and helpful, ensuring your treatment exceeds any preconceived standard you have. As such, you may be using the Aria spa as your future standard due to its excellence. Highly recommended by our staff!

When in Vail remember that Vail Ski Vacations is your premier source for booking quality accommodations, our lagre inventory is focused on luxury high end rentals. We employ a local staff that is highly knowledgeable and ready to help you find the perfect lodging.

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Vail Luxury Rentals: One Willow Bridge

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

The highly exclusive One Willow Bridge is somewhat of a paradox in regards to Vail luxury rentals. While on one hand it offers stunning interiors, a great location, outstanding customer service and more to please any guest, it also operates with a number of barriers that impair guests from booking this stunning accommodation. Designed with Fractional Ownership as the primary means of accessing the lodge this is certainly one of Vail’s most prestigious lodges. As such, VailSkiVacations.com is a great resource for booking a room at One Willow Bridge and the rest of Vail’s luxury rentals due to our deep network with local property management companies.

Our local staff is capable of booking this lodge, and a number of other luxury rentals detailed here as we’ve invested not only our business, but our lives into the Vail Valley. One Willow Bridge is certainly one of our favorites as it blends modern comforts, such as their extensive electronic systems and wonderful hot tubs, with classic amenities. These include granite counter tops, custom furnishings and valet services which all greatly enhance your experience at One Willow Bridge.

VailSkiVacations.com and all of our staff highly recommend One Willow Bridge for anyone looking to stay in Vail at one of the most exclusive properties in town. In addition, if you appreciate and demand nothing less than perfect customer service this is one of the best ranked hotels in that regard. An in house concierge who is extraordinarily helpful, and a full management system backing the company ensure nothing but the best.

If you’re interested in staying here contact us at 1-877-411-8245, or at our website. In addition, if you’re looking to extend your stay in Denver we offer great service at LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com.

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Beaver Creek Luxury Rentals: Park Hyatt Residences

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Stunning accommodations await guests at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, if their reputation for excellence doesn’t grab your attention then maybe the following description of this world class resort will. The Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek appears glimmering as you work your way up towards its location at the base of Beaver Creek, yet the beauty of your lodging fully emerges as you enter their stunning lobby. This center of activity can direct you to your luxurious suite, world class in house restaurants, comfortable lounges and bars, or a number of other activities. I forgot the spa didn’t I?

The hotel’s Allegria spa is fabulous, and well reviewed for their wide array of services. The spa is the perfect remedy for a long day in the highly active Vail Valley; whether skiing, working, or exploring the surroundings this is the best way to unwind. Not only will it comfort you, but its tranquil nature will lead you into the best nights of sleep you’ve ever enjoyed.

While the hotel is nestled right up to Beaver Creek mountain it’s clear that it offers much more than great skiing access. Our company, VailSkiVacations.com, highly recommends this hotel for anyone looking to enjoy more than the slopes in Beaver Creek; its great for large families with unique agendas, summer retreats or big groups.

Contact us through our website, or at 1-877-411-8245 for help with any aspect of your lodging when staying in either Vail or Beaver Creek. We’ll be more than happy to assist you in finding your perfect accommodation for you great Vail vacation. Our company has recently expanded to serve Denver, follow this link if interested in luxurious Denver rentals.

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Snow Alert!

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Just wanted to send out an alert that beautiful, fresh snow is pounding Vail and Beaver Creek right now! With a reported 12 inches in the last 48 hours, and another 3-5 inches expected today, now is a great time to get to Vail.

Even if you can’t make it to Vail for the next few incredible days, feel confident that the season is roaring at full swing now with over 6 feet of snow in January. Vail has a great base, tons of new snow, a fully operating terrain park and so much more to offer you!

Staff member Graham Swalling gets deep

All of us at VailSkiVacations.com are confident you’ll enjoy your Vail vacation, but we’re also here to assist you. With a well rounded, educated, local staff our company aids you in booking accommodations by not only doing the research and work for you…..but offering the best selection and prices in the Vail Valley. As such we guarantee satisfaction.

If you’re traveling through Denver and would like to check out our wonderful capital look no farther than LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com or LuxuryPropertiesofDenver.com.

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Vail Premier Lodging Options

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Plenty of attention is directed towards the luxurious properties and rentals in the Vail Valley, both on this blog and locally. Yet this doesn’t incite that there isn’t great lodging reasonably priced in Vail, quite the opposite actually. This post aims to inform readers of a few properties in the Vail or Lionshead Villages that offer premier lodging for an affordable price. They range in style, decor and location yet are all united by their commitment to offering guests reasonable prices.

Christiana Lodge

This traditional ski lodge has long been a Vail staple, and for good reason. A comfortable accommodation the Christiana lodge is great for anyone looking to truly take a ski vacation. Its European decor, coupled with Vail Village’s Bavarian Architecture, transport you into an American rendition of the Alps.

Vail Center

The Vail Center differentiates itself by offering guests unprecedented access to Vail mountain, located steps from the base of the Vista Bahn chairlift this property is ideal for large families or groups looking for a central location. Just off Bridge Street the Vail Center is surrounded by some of Vail’s most famous restaurants and bars, this is a wonderful setting for all.

The Vail Center features a number of condos ranging from 2 – 4 bedrooms, each is well furnished and accessorized with a number of great amenities. Amenities include: full kitchen, granite counter tops, outdoor pool and hot tub, Vail Mountain views, gas fireplace, high speed internet, common washer/dryer, underground parking, walk to lifts, Gore Creek location.

Antlers at Vail

This hotel is great for couples and families looking to enjoy Vail with their companions, located at the base of the slopes in Lionshead Village the Antlers at Vail feature ski in/ski out location that is reserved and secluded on the Gore Creek. Easy access to the mountain, or a number of other interesting opportunities to explore Vail make this a great hotel for those looking to be active yet avoid the crowds.

All of these properties are highly reccommended by VailSkiVacations.com, our local company is proud to work with each one. In our pursuit of better customer service our comapny has grown to include subsidiaries focused on properties and rentals in Denver. We’re proud to introduce LuxuryPropertiesofDenver.com and LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com to help those interested in visiting Denver or extending their Vail vacation in our great capital.

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Vail Luxury Rentals: the Ritz Carlton Club

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Globally renowned, the Ritz Carlton Corporation sets elevated standards for customer service and luxurious lodging. As such, the company inspires a legion of followers who aim to replicate the Ritz Carlton’s award winning nature. Yet few can as the company excels on due to its employees, and the relationship it has developed with them. The intrinsic values of the Ritz Carlton assure employees of long time employment if they desire, and with lofty expectations of their staff the Ritz Carlton provides sound training.

The Ritz Carlton Club in Bachelor Gulch sets the pinnacle of luxury lodging in Beaver Creek quite high, but within minutes of arriving you’ll quickly see why. Valets and the front desk are friendly and attentive; don’t be alarmed if they know your name! From there your stay and level of satisfaction will only be elevated as the rooms and amenities surrounding you are world class. From smaller quaint 2 bedrooms to large suites the Ritz Carlton accommodates a wide array of living situations for guests.

Because of its prestigious and exclusive nature the Ritz Carlton is not the easiest place to book. This is where VailSkiVacations.com, and VailBeaverCreekLUxuryProperties.com come in! Both of our companies have a solid network of owners willing to rent through us, this ensures greater availability and an easy time booking. We do the work for you, yet it’s you and your guests enjoying the benefits!

Included in your stay are fabulous amenities including 6 daily lift tickets, 21,000 sq ft. spa and fitness center (Colorado’s only spa resort to win the coveted Mobil Four-Stars), 25 meter outdoor heated pool, six hot tubs throughout the resort, candlelit Grotto, fitness center with flat screens and DVD’s at every station, fitness, yoga, and Pilates classes, concierge, twice daily housekeeping, complimentary tea and coffee, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchen.

All of us at VailSkiVacations.com, VailBeaverCreekLuxuryProperties.com and our subsidiaries located in Denver (LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com and LuxuryPropertiesofDenver.com) are proud to work with you and the Ritz Carlton. Our collection of companies guarantee outstanding customer service, prompt assessment of your needs and high quality results.

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Vail Luxury Rentals: Austria Haus

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

One of the many luxury rentals in Vail, the Austria Haus reminds its guests of why Vail is so highly regarded as a world class ski village. Its classic Bavarian exterior aids the general aesthetics of Vail’s European ski village, yet the hotel has done far more than that to benefit the town. A well reviewed hotel, reviews on Yelp, the Austria Haus rose to a prominent ranking in Vail’s lodging standards by maintaining outstanding customer service. With an impeccable location in the middle of the Village, and a short walk to the mountain or a number of Vail’s better restaurants the Austria Haus shines for anyone looking for luxury accommodation in the Vail Village.

VailSkiVacations, your premier source for booking luxury rentals in the Vail Valley highly reccomends the Austria Haus and is proud to work with them to offer our clients some of the most competitve prices on their lodging. We’re a locally owned company that employs a large inventory of accommodations to offer our customers a wide array of options custom tailored to their preferences. Contact us through our website, or at 1-877-411-8245.

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How Vail Ski Vacations Guarantees Customer Satisfaction

Friday, January 16th, 2009

The beauty of doing business with VailSkiVacations.com stems from our unique company structure. To many of us it feels as if we operate as a hybrid; one half travel agent and one half property management company. As such, we’re able to utilize the key advantages of both components to guarantee superior customer service, a larger inventory of accommodations and unbeatable prices.

Because we don’t operate as a property management company, a business entity that owns and exclusively rents their small inventory of lodging, we can work with a wide range of companies willing to rent their properties through us. This ensures a large and diverse inventory of great lodging in the Vail Valley that meets our high standards.

VailSkiVacations.com and its quality standards are formulated by our employee’s commitment to customer satisfaction; we aim to offer the most competitive prices to our customers while presenting them a diverse set of lodging options custom tailored to their preferences. Our inventory ranges from stunning private homes to quaint hotels in the village.

Our staff are proud to be locals, but this isn’t just an assertion of our love of the Vail Valley, its a key selling point. Many of our competitors and so called ‘local’ property management companies are based in in other parts of the USA, unfortunately this leaves customers dealing with unqualified employees who aren’t knowledgeable about the Vail Valley.

Don’t make the mistake of using one of these as your booking agent, instead work with us to ensure your vacation to Vail or Beaver Creek is ideal. We’ll be proud to serve you and look forward to assisting your search for the perfect accommodations, no matter what your definition.

Check out our sister sites; for Vail and Beaver Creek Real Estate VailBeaverCreekLuxuryProperties.com, for Denver Real Estate LuxuryPropertiesofDenver.com, and for Denver rentals LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com.

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Having a Bad Ski Day?

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Lately this blog has expanded its realm to include information on the Vail Valley, tips for staying in Vail and more. With that being said, here’s a little humorous post aimed at keeping your head up when your day of skiing goes bad!

You’re having a bad day skiing when……

………you find yourself bearing it all!

As if this guy’s day wasn’t ruined by helplessly hanging naked under a lift his unfortunate encounter was caught on camera for the rest of us to enjoy. While I sympathize for him, I have to imagine even his relatives are getting a good laugh from this one.

My suggested remedy: milk it, run with the joke and use your 15 mins of fame well. Who knows, he might even be able to make a few hundred thousand from this one!

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Busy Busy Vail

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

It’s the peak of ski season in beautiful Vail and Beaver Creek and with a wealth of activities going on here’s a breakdown of what to do, or look forward to! Remember, ski season passes quickly so make sure to plan and book your trip to Vail Valley now. Our educated, local staff at VailSkiVacations.com is ready to help, from high end luxury rentals to competitively priced lodging we employ our great access to a large inventory of unparalleled accommodations.

Keep your eyes out for the following activities and happenings around the Vail Valley:

Skiing

How couldn’t this top our list of activities right now, with over 43 inches of snow in the last 7 days skiing is great at Vail. The mountain is fully open, coverage is wonderful and the holiday crowds have resided. Similar conditions exist at Beaver Creek, all of our staff has been up lately and raving about their days. Now is not the time to miss out on some of the year’s best skiing!

National Safety Awareness Week

No joke here, while it may sound like an odd event this week long on mountain celebration is full of demos and other interesting activities. From advanced courses on avalanche safety and beacon practice to skiing with ski patrol this is a great week to stay in Vail. Bring the family up and enjoy from January 17th – 23rd.

Concerts

Vail is always a lively town, one of the reasons it attracts great bands and is proud to highlight some of the local talent. Upcoming shows include the Bud Light Street Beat Concert featuring former Black Crowes member Marc Ford on Jan. 21 in the Vail Village, legendary rapper Guru performing his Jazzmatazz series at the Sandbar on Jan. 19th and the Reverend Horton Heat in early February.

Making a scene and headlines everywhere

What better a place than Vail to make the news, just remember stay classy!

For more information or help booking accommodations check out VailSkiVacations.com or call us at 1-877-411-8245 or visit our sister sites: LuxuryPropertiesofDenver and LuxuryRentalsofDenver

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