Finding ski-in ski-out lodging in mountain towns can be a difficult, as ski-in ski-out properties are often privately owned and have limited rental time frames. However, if you are coming to Vail this season we have a variety of ski-in ski-out lodging options to fit your style and budget. So check out these top 3 ski-in ski-out properties in Vail and call a local today!

 

1. Northwoods Condominiums

The ski-in ski-out Northwoods Condos are located in the Golden Peak area of Vail, and are a short walk to the center of Vail Village. Golden Peak is a nice area to stay since it is more private than Vail Village (just to the east), but still is close to the Village and has ski-in ski-out access. The condos have a  pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, along with covered parking and a fitness center. Individual units have private balconies, fireplaces and full kitchens and are filled with comfortable furniture. Be sure to check out the Northwoods Condos for a convenient stay that won’t kill your budget.

 

2. Ski Bridge North

Ski Bridge North is a private ski-in ski-out home located in the Vail Cascade Resort just west of Vail Village. Cascade Village is a great place to stay if you are looking for some privacy with plenty of amenities. When staying in the Cascade Village, you receive access to the Aria Club and Spa, offering a fitness club, a full service spa and childcare services. The club also has indoor tennis, along  with a  heated pool and hot tub. Let the Cascade Shuttle take you to and from Vail Village and Lionshead Village, or relax in the comfort of this 5 bedroom home. The ski-in ski-out home sleeps 12, making it great for family or group vacations. Check out the Ski Bridge North in the Cascade Village for a private and convenient ski vacation.

 

3. Arrabelle

Of course, I saved the best for last. The ski-in ski-out Arrabelle is a luxury hotel in Lionshead Village that offers maximum convenience and comfort from any Vail ski-in ski-out property. The property has a heated pool and hot tub, a restaurant, valet parking, and ski valet. The gondola is just steps outside the door, and so are a variety of restaurants. You can take the in town bus or a short walk to get to Vail Village, which has more dinning and shopping options, along with another ski lift and access to even more skiing. If you are looking for luxury ski-in ski-out lodging in Vail, take a look at the Arrabelle hotel.

 

Well there are my top 3 ski-in ski-out properties in Vail, Colorado. If you didn’t see anything that struck your fancy, check out our full list of Vail ski-in ski-out lodging. Or if you are looking for lodging in other areas of the Colorado Rockies, don’t hesitate to find out more about how our Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals.^®  at  Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals can help you book your dream ski vacation today!

The Snow Ball Music Festival has the powers of impressing me every day.  It must be some magic wizard.  Announcing artists daily keeps me intrigued, as if Bassnectar and Pretty Lights weren’t enough.  The way the acts are being announced I think its genius and accidental, but all good things happen for a reason.  I keep going to the website and social networks everyday to check on updates waiting for my mind to be blown, and they are doing a great job.  As acts are still being signed, it is exciting to watch this wonderful idea grow daily.

On January 13, I was impressed again with the announcement of Brother Ali to the concert poster along with a few other announcements and the growth of free spaces on the poster!  I saw Brother Ali opening for Bassnectar earlier this year, so it’s great to see them together again at the same festival.  Brother Ali must enjoy the dance music.  More spaces mean more acts and I thought 29 was a large amount, but now there are 44 spots on the line-up.  With the addition of Brother Ali to the Snow Ball, I expect to see another act added to the line-up – Mimosa. He opened for Pretty Lights at Red Rocks this summer, and I recently saw him play a great show at Agave in Avon.  I would love to see him again especially in a festival atmosphere.

I only have one problem with this: the third headliner.  Who will it be? I have been waiting eagerly and I don’t want to wait anymore.  I have heard rumors that DeadMau5 might be playing at the Snow Ball, but would he be the third headliner?  I for one wouldn’t want that, but seems to be a good fit.  I think the third headliner shouldn’t be electronic – a lot of genres are coming to the Snow Ball, and it would be healthy to have some diversity.  I’d like to see a hip-hop act, like Atmosphere  or maybe something old school.  Whoever it may be, I’m sure everyone will be stoked regardless of who it is.  I can’t wait to see.

If you are planning on attending the Snow Ball Music Festival contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals for your lodging needs.

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As skiing goes, you could say Vail is world-class.  World-class skiing, world-class riding, and most important for your comfort, world-class resorts.  All around Vail, from the heart of Vail Village, to the adjacent Lionshead Village, to east and west Vail, luxury properties abound, but the talk of the town this season is The Sebastian.  The Sebastian is Vail’s newly remodeled and refurbished hotel and residence club, opening officially this season.  Originally the Vail Plaza Hotel and Club, the entire property has undergone a much unneeded yet simply marvelous renovation.  As the Vail Plaza Hotel and Club, the property was known to be rich, inviting, and plush; everything you could want in luxury accommodations.  Now, as The Sebastian, it’s everything you wanted and more.

Everywhere you turn in The Sebastian, you’ll find five-star amenities and services.  Gather with family and friends in the Owner’s Lounge, crunch toast while scouring the newspaper in the library, or meet on the remodeled pool terrace at the end of a day on the slopes.  If it’s food you’re looking for, you never have to stray far.  The Sebastian’s brand new Block 16 Restaurant offers world-class cuisine and an array of wine choices, stored in the center of the restaurant so that your choices are always at your fingertips.  For food on the go, try Market, a café style restaurant with sandwiches and soups available on-the-go or to dine in.  Just in time for après ski, The Sebastian’s Frost Bar is opening, with entrances from the hotel lobby and from the courtyard, for skiers and hotel stayers alike to enjoy a cocktail or a bite to eat after a long day on the slopes.

You deserve to be pampered on your vacation, so don’t miss out on the Bloom Spa. All décor and treatments are Colorado-inspired, so you can be sure to leave feeling rustic and refreshed.  A variety of services are offered, including massages, facials, soaks & body treatments.  And for the days you want to work up a sweat off of the mountain, the Sebastian state-of-the-art fitness center is available for all your cardiovascular needs.

The Sebastian is fully appointed with resort rooms and fractional properties, all furbished with high-end décor. Two and three bedroom residences are available, with private balconies, gourmet kitchens, and designer bathrooms for your comfort, and mountain views for your viewing pleasure.

Contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals today at 1-888-866-2305 and ask about our New Year’s Week Special, where you could stay in a luxury Sebastian Residence for as little as $2,750 a night, up to $4,000 in savings!

Special 1 : Platinum-rated, gorgeous 3 bedroom condo – Save $130/night!

Enjoy this pristine 3 bedroom condo in Vail Village for your summer vacation! Enjoy this condo in an amenity-rich property and save big! Rates through October are up to $130 off the regular summer rates!

3 night minimum stay

Stay anytime July through October.

*Restrictions may apply

Special 2 : Week-long ski vacation up to 30% off + $100 ski rental credit!

Book your 6 night or more winter stay before August 1^st and receive 30% off your lodging AND get a credit for $100 worth of ski rentals.

3 night minimum stay

Discounts exclude Holidays.

*Restrictions may apply

Package 1 : Adults raft for the price of a child

Book 2 adult ½ day or full day rafting trips and the 3^rd adult rafts for the child’s discounted price. Savings of up to $20 per person!

Must also book your lodging accommodations through Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.

No holiday blackouts

July-October

Package 2 : Buy 1 get 1 free Vail Pass Bike Tour

With the purchase of 1 Vail Pass Bike tour get a second free.  Bike tour includes: bike, helmet, transportation to the top of Vail Pass and bike pick up at the end of your day.  One free bike tour per reservation. Valid through October.

2 night minimum stay.

Must purchase lodging with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to get deal. Over 3,700 lodging properties to choose from!

Special 3 : Last minute deals for July

Stay in Vail for 2 nights and receive 25% off your last minute lodging.  Condos located in the heart of Lionshead Village, 1 – 4bedroom condos available. Also ask your sales representative about other great deals in Aspen, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone.

Call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to book your trip today! 1-888-866-2305

1. Travel during mid-week days. By avoiding busy travel times such as the weekends, you will save not only on flights but lodging rates, adventure tour discounts, and save time by avoiding long, and stressful lines. Many summer events, such as the Teva Mountain Games, South of the Border Fiesta, Vail Arts Festival, and Vail America Days are not restricted to the weekend only.
2. Research staying in a vacation rental, where you will have extra sleeping space, a fully stocked kitchen (save by cooking a few meals), and plenty of other amenities. Have a very large family? Rather than reserving several rooms, look into a large family home. In resort areas, such as Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Breckenridge, and Keystone are lush with others’ large vacation homes that can sleep up to 20 people in some cases!
3. Find a family of travel buddies! By traveling as a larger group, you can split up during the day so that everyone can enjoy their vacation! Perhaps one day one adult takes the children boating, rafting, biking or fishing while the other adults have spa treatment, and then switch off on the next day. All kinds of large groups receive discounts on dining, outdoors activities, and more. Plan you trip in advance and you will more than likely experience less fees.
   

   Photo by Savvy Cafe.com

4. Split up mom and dad bonding time. Take shorter trips, and take turns between parent and child. Mom can take the girls to the spa one weekend, and a few weeks later Dad can take the boys to learn golf or on a Jeep Adventure! Keep switching off until the family can find time and money for a longer ski trip next winter.
   

   Large family homes such as this one are available for summer vacationing

5. Join the locals! Ask about local events, farmers’ markets, and what locals do in general. They will know the best place for 50% of your meal, kid friendly parks, and easy day hikes that will take you off the tourist-beaten path. Don’t forget to ask how you need to be prepared for wildlife, safety, and weather. Attend a local church gathering, social club, visit the local library, or enroll in a onetime cooking lesson for a change of pace.
6. Make a travel itinerary but be flexible! Running around trying to stick to a schedule can be a true buzz kill! If you travel to a destination, research your options that way when you arrive for your raft trip and the ever changing Colorado weather brings too much lightening, you will know where the nearest science or ski museum is located!
7. Keep snacks in your travel bag. By keeping food readily available, you can intercept hunger (and tantrums) with them if you end up waiting longer than expected for your next meal. Apples, oranges, bananas, cheese and crackers, pretzels, granola bars, trail mix, and similar snacks will keep your family happy and healthy.
   

   Life vests are a quick and easy safety precaution.

For some people traveling is something that happens year round, while others wait all year for that one special vacation. My personal philosophy is that the key to happiness is always having something to look forward to; for me that being a vacation. I thought I’d share of my personal travel tips- they are easy and will help you plan the perfect escape!

1. When booking airfare domestically I always hop to Kayak.com first. It compares the prices airlines have listed, as well as prices being offered on 3rd party travel provider sites such as orbitz, so you know you’re getting the best deal around. Or, save some hassle and let a complimentary concierge take care of your flights for you!
2. If your travel dates are flexible, use Bing when searching so that you can compare historical prices for the flight you’re looking for to help you know when a good time to buy is.
3. Research special events happening in your destination before booking travel. I’ve found that the best way to save money while on vacation is to take advantage of local free events and activities.
4. Plan ahead, but don’t plan too much. An itinerary can help keep the vacation flowing, but can also take away from the travel experience. Sometimes the best memories of a vacation are those experiences that come to you.
5. Make an educated lodging decision. Are you looking to eat all or your meals out, or trying to save money by cooking at home during your stay? Most travelers automatically assume a hotel is the cheapest way to go, without considering the money they could be saving by booking a vacation rental fully equipped with a kitchen.
6. Ask a local. Locals will always be a better informer than a guide book or review you read on the internet. Ask around when trying to find the best pizza, or most happening nightlife. Locals are in the know with events and specials and are usually happy to help lost tourists have a good time.

Happy travels!

Summer in Vail at the Teva Mountain Games:

The count-down is on! There are officially 40 days until the 2010 Teva Mountain Games. But if you’re not the athletic type, there are plenty of other things that will be going on to keep you entertained. Here are 5 awesome events and opportunities that will be at this year’s Teva Mountain Games!

1. Free Concerts! It may sound too good to be true, but I tell no lies! There will be two nights of free concerts at Checkpoint Charlie’s located in the Vail Village. The first concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 3 and the second concert is that Saturday, June 5. Both nights will feature various DJ’s and bands. Who exactly will be performing has not yet been determined so keep checking back to find out!

2. Parties! After a long day of watching or participating in these grueling athletic feats, take some time to relax and enjoy the nightlife here in Vail. The Teva Mountain Ball is on June 6 at 10 pm. Everyone is invited to dress up in the finest prom attire and dance the night away! Historically, this is the party that you do not want to miss! Also, the first annual C4 Waterman Sup and Subs party will feature the Outdoor Reels film screening and hold a luau. So, get your grass skirt ready and your tuxedo pressed because these parties will be EPIC!

3. Outdoor Reels! Film makers from across the nation will be showing their newest films on Friday, June 4. There will be a cash bar and a question and answer session after each showing. This will be a rare chance to really hear the inspiration behind these great films and have fun doing it!

4. Volunteer! If you want to get special access to the events but don’t want to pay for it, consider being a volunteer. Volunteers help make any event happen and give people an opportunity to be involved instead of just attend. You can apply to be a volunteer online at no cost!

Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has LODGING DEALS on our website, Teva Mountain Games Lodging

With summer just behind some April clouds, I am excited to be outside as much as possible, including for eating! When I am not backpacking or hiking, I take a work break refuge by eating outside- almost any patio will do, but if you are looking for the best where you can still enjoy the Teva Mountain Games atmosphere, then don’t fret, I did an office poll of where the best places to snag a snack where sunglasses are required, and why. Here’s what we came up with:

Vendetta’s. Not only is this the best place to grab a late night snack, but Vendetta’s back patio catches some great late afternoon sun. Try a “Ray Jay’s Wave” pizza (Canadian bacon, green peppers, and pineapple) for a full summer effect.

Red Lion. Located in the heart of everything that is happening in Vail, get here early because the Red Lion always has a full patio. I recommend trying their dry, smoked ribs with a local Colorado brew… 1554 by New Belgium goes great with a burger, too!
La Bottega. Enjoy the northern Italian casual restaurant, and take a look at their lunch menu. Watch out!  The sandwiches are very large, and make for a great split meal, and I haven’t found a better Meatball sub in all of Colorado! La Bottega’s patio is in Vail Village, and is one of the best spots for people watching.
The Marketplace. Across from La Bottega is the Marketplace that also includes the Tavern. Don’t want to stay for lunch? No problem, the Marketplace has a steady supply of fresh, organic meats, cheeses, and produce for you to create a personalized and healthy meal.

Big Bear Bistro. Located at the top of Bridge Street, Big Bear Bistro is the place to stop for breakfast! Featuring fresh, and locally roasted Vail Mountain Coffee, they make getting your travel group ready for a day of kayak, raft, climbing, and even canine competition viewing easy. My top recommendation: try their breakfast burrito, complete with Mike’s Finest Green Chile. Stop by in the afternoon, or call in- they do pickup as well as delivery in Vail Village.

Looking for a place to stay? Our office offers condos, private homes, and pet-friendly lodging!

As I sit here, leg in cast, looking forward to an almost 6 month recovery from a running injury, I have shifted my interest in the Teva Mountain Games from participating to watching. Yes, although I am ultimately bummed at not being able to run, bike, and raft with some of the world’s greatest athletes, I am still stoked to be a spectator at this outrageous event. If you are more interested in watching that participating in the Teva Mountain Games, than you should know which events are must-sees. Here are the Top 8 spectator events at the Teva Mountain Games!

1. Slopestyle: (When: Sunday, June 6. Qualifiers: 11am, Finals: 2pm) This freestyle competition at Golden Peak is one that I am most looking forward to. Freeriders will fly through the air performing stunning twists and flips over rugged terrain. Basically anything goes, and for these bikers, Vail is the ultimate playground! If you get fired up watching BMXers in the summer X games, don’t miss this! Plan on getting there a little early because lots of people turn out to watch this one!

2. Freestyle Kayaking: (When: Qualifiers: Friday, June 4 @ 1pm. Finals: Saturday June 5 @ 4:15 pm) The world’s best playboaters will throw down everything they’ve got to impress the judges and try to accumulate the most points in a one-minute timed run through Vail’s whitewater park. These competitors are hard core, and will stop at nothing to showboat their way to the top. If you plan on attending this or any other water event, consider staying in the Village so that you are in the heart of the action!

3. World cup bouldering: (When: Qualifiers Friday, June 4 @ 9am. Finals: Saturday, June 5 @ 3:45pm) This is a climbing event where some of the world’s best will scale an intense climbing wall set up in the heart of Vail Village.  This is a captivating test of strength and agility that measures athletic endurance and desire. Make sure to wear your hiking boots to this event because you will be inspired to go out and do some climbing after watching this fully charged event.

4. Extreme kayaking: (When: Thursday, June 3. 9:30am Championship, 10am time trials) Homestake Creek became nationally known as the ultimate kayaking challenge in 2002. Since then, some of the world’s greatest Kayakers have traveled down this intense creek that drops 480 feet per mile. The rules are simple; whoever makes it through this quarter mile creek with the fastest time wins.

5. Free Ride Dual: (When: Saturday, June 5. Finals at 3 pm) This is an intense bike race taking place in the Vail Village that incorporates doable jumps, ramps and other obstacles. Bikers can reach over 8 feet in the air in this event!! This is a must see event and has been a crowd favorite for the past 2 years.

6. 8-ball: (When: Saturday, June 6. Qualifiers: 11:30am, Finals: 2:30pm) Kayakers will gather at the covered bridge for a 200 meter sprint through Vail’s narrow Gore Creek. Civil this event is not! On the contrary, these kayakers are water gladiators, clad in full body armor and pushing, shoving, and fighting their way through the course.

7. Raft paddlecross: (When: Sunday June 6. Qualifiers: 10am, Finals: 1:30pm) A two-person raft-race down Gore Creek that showcases speed, agility, and aggression. Teams will be placed into racing groups of three and go head to head in this 1/10 mile trek through Vail’s whitewater park. Teams will have to navigate through no less than two upstream gates. The best part? Ramming is allowed! Things are going to get intense!

8. X Country Bike Race: (When: Saturday, June 5. Pro’s and Experts ride at 11:45am) It is an uphill bike race that starts at the base of Golden Peak and winds up to the top of Vail Mountain along a brand new course. The race will be broken into three heats, the second of which will be for advanced and professional riders. If you are a biking enthusiast, don’t miss this chance to watch these athletes challenge themselves and each other in this Tour de France style race!

Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has LODGING DEALS on our website, Teva Mountain Games Lodging

It’s actually not that hard- here’s a list of all the FREE things to do during Spring Back to Vail April 12-18, 2010.
1. Free concerts! The Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are performing on April 16th at Checkpoint Charlie, from 6-10 pm in Vail Village. They will also be showing their documentary which tells the story of the bands’ long journey from the Sierra Leone and their experiences in various refugee camps.
2. Attend Après and “After Dark Parties” where you can snipe some freebies from Bud Light and Captain Morgan at bars throughout Vail Village and Lionshead. My favorites include the Red Lion, the George, and Samana Lounge.
3. Stop by the Men’s Journal Lounge and Reverb Eco Village with sponsors such as Bear Naked Granola and attendance by Stonyfield Farm and Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. 8:30-3:30 at the base of the Vista Bahn lift near Vail Village.

4. FREE concert! Don’t miss Wyclef Jean on Saturday, April 17 and guest Robert Earl Keen. This concert, located at Ford Park is THE concert not to miss this Spring in Vail! This will be an unforgettable combination and night to remember! Get there early- this will be one packed show! Robert Earl Keen starts at 5 pm, followed by Wyclef at 7 pm. No floor space left at my place- too many friends are coming, but you can find some great lodging deals and catch some spring runs!
5. Free lunch and entertainment continues on Sunday with the Rockstar World Pond Skimming Championships. Located at Golden Peak on Vail Mountain, watch as crazy skiers glide across a somewhat (sarcasm) chilly pool of water. Many wear costumes, some land smoothly, but most crash epically into the water! They should find a hot chocolate and heater sponsor for this one! Or perhaps an arctic dive suit maker….

Free BBQ will be provided, and then to wrap up Spring Back to Vail 2010….

6. Another free concert! Located again at Checkpoint Charlie in the Vail Village, Guster, an “acoustic-pop threesome” that throws humor into their alternative rock show.

One thing is for certain- this is one heck of a way to finish the winter here in Vail- and I won’t forget to take as many late season runs as I can humanely accomplish while also soaking in some spring weather, great music, friends, food, and fun! Hopefully the family will visit and join too- each of these events would be great for my young cousins, aunts, and more!

I didn’t know what to expect for the annual Lamb Cook-off, a part of the Taste of Vail going on now, but I gave myself a pat on the back after attending with some co-workers and friends- every dish we tried were from Vail’s best chefs and was accompanied by some of the best wine I’ve tried. To top it all off, we had warm spring weather and I actually had to take my coat off!

The Vail Lamb cook-off had some tough competitors, but Restaurant Kelly Liken took the first place position with lamb confit created by sous chef Hunter Smith. Unfortunately I arrived late and didn’t make it to their tent in time, which is why next year I will plan to arrive early, which is my number one tip is to get there early! Here are my recommendations for next year:

1. Get there early if you intend to try many samples! Long lines are guaranteed to form at the Kelly Liken, La Tour, Lodge at Vail, and Ocotillo. (the Lodge at Vail took third place this year with their lamb pastrami sandwich, while Ocotillo took second with unforgettable lamb tamales)
2. Grab an office-mate, friend, mother, sister, brother, father or a ski group, then pair up and you can find and split the tastings. You will both get to experience more and spend less on tickets.
3. Be green by bringing your own fork and cloth napkin. Use the recycle containers that can be found every 40 feet along Gore Creek Drive.
4. Spend the $60 for all access! It is more than worth it, by purchasing an all access pass you may taste every restaurant’s submission, as well as sample every attending winery. If you purchased a ticket for every place, it would add up to over $150.
5. Walk to the event! Trust me, after all of this wonderful food, you will be grateful for the walk back to your hotel, condo, villa, or vehicle!

I hesitate to share this gem, but as the last few Street Beat concerts in Vail, Colorado near, I have to divulge.
Although the Street Beat concerts move around, the best location I have found is when they hold them at Solaris (a brand new hotel opening soon in the Village!). As with typical concerts, the audience area is roped off and secured so that people partaking in a tasty Bud Light beverage stay within the premises… which is fun but can add up if you find yourself very thirsty after a long day of skiing or boarding.
Here’s my insider tip:
Go buy your tasty beverage from Tavern at the Marketplace (located across the street from Solaris in the Vail Village!) Not only can you open a tab and pay less, but because the Marketplace owns the sidewalk up to the corner (which puts you 20 feet from the stage, in an open area where you and twenty of your closest friends fit comfortably). Not only are you allowed to bring your drink outside, but you will be closer to the stage than most concert attendees! Just don’t share this tip with too many people… I’d love to have enough space to meet you there! Stay in a vacation rental, and walk back to your vacation home! Just remember to stay behind the fence and not to wonder off of their sidewalk.
Only two Bud Light Street Beat Concerts left:
• March 31- Public Pick
• April 14- Thriller DJ Logic

JAZZ MUSIC, the American invention that was conceived during the Harlem Renaissance, has an important place here in Vail. The Vail Jazz Festival, which begins June 27^th and lasts until September 6^th, will feature an array of performances and a variety of venues including Jazz at Farmer’s Market, Jazz at Vail Square, and topped off by the Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party. Last year’s Jazz Festival provided the town of Vail with extraordinary performances that left everyone wanting more. This year is sure to have the same level of fantastic entertainment in the cool mountain setting.

Henry Bulter: Performer at Vail Jazz Festival

To kick it all off, The Vail Farmer’s market will present 10 free concerts, scheduled every Sunday from noon until 3:30pm. Local and regionally-based talent will provide natural musical accompaniments to the fantastic shopping and amazing food that The Farmer’s Market is already famous for. This is summertime hot spot for locals and visitors alike with activities and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy!

The Vail Jazz Foundation has also planned a series of evening performances, Thursdays at the Vail Square in Lionshead starting August 5^th and lasting until September 2^nd. The sounds of Jazz will permeate the cool evening air at this venue which offers over 250 covered seats for attendees to sit and enjoy the fantastic music.

The icing on this jazzy cake is the 15^th annual Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party from Thursday, September 2^nd until Monday September 6^th. This internationally acclaimed event will feature five days and nights of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. The event is hosted by the Vail Marriot Resort in Lionshead and will provide an intimate cabaret-style venue for these spectacular musicians to perform. Musicians are given creative license to engage in awesome jam sessions with other featured artists. You can’t miss this spectacular event! Tickets can be purchased through the Vail Jazz Foundation Office for $45/afternoon, $55/evening, and $350/event. For more information, you can call the Jazz Foundation at 970-479-6146 or you may order your tickets online, beginning in June at www.vailjazz.org.

Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is extreemely excited about all of the upcomming summer events, including the Vail Jazz Festival. If you have any interest in music, I encourage you to look into planning a visit to Vail so that you may partake in this acclaimed event. The summer months are so fantastic here and the Vail Jazz Foundation really does a fantastic job at making this a top notch event!

I grew up in a family of five and can gratefully say that we had our share of family vacations; all of which were spent in a hotel. Twenty three years later my vacations have evolved from family time to group vacations with good friends.
This past weekend, myself and 12 friends rented a ski-in /ski-out vacation home in Breckenridge, CO. We arrived to find the home nestled high in the tress overlooking Breckenridge Mountain. The view was enough to make everyone want to stay longer…
As we toured the house I was pleased to find that the amenities of a hotel were still present in vacation rentals, plus some. I found that each bathroom was stocked with Aveda products, beautifully folded towels, laundry detergent was provided for the washer and dryer, and the house was stocked with plenty of comfortable blankets for everyone. I began to realize that this was the VIP experience, without the price!
One of the many advantages of a vacation rental vs. hotel stay is having a full kitchen to take advantage of. We didn’t waste any time to cook up a fest of steaks, tilapia, pasta, and veggies. Had we had gone to town and had such a wonderful meal; we would have been spending at minimum $25 a person. For less than $100 all 13 of us enjoyed a home cooked meal with leftovers to spare. Did I mention we weren’t spending $ 8 a cocktail?
Everyone seemed to agree that the back deck hot tub overlooking Breckenridge Mountain was the highlight of our vacation rental. After a day on the slopes, nothing felt better than skiing back to the house and jumping in the hot tub for a little relaxation. There was plenty to keep us occupied at the house; from the pool table, to board games, to just hanging out. It was such a good feeling to have the space and resources to spend time with one another, without that typical cooped up feeling that other accommodations give you. All groups should consider a renting a vacation home from Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals for their next holiday.
CSA

At Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, we work with Property Management companies. This is because it takes the hassle out of managing Vacation Rentals for owners. Owners have vacation homes for one reason: to vacation in! With the Vacation Rental industry growing, reports are indicating that vacationers trust and have better experiences with vacation rentals that are managed by property management companies. Most vacation rental websites provide owner manuals that contain 26 pages. That is 26 pages of work that owners must complete on their own in order to get the most out of their listing. This is a lot of work for a home, condo, or apartment intended to give vacationers the chance to relax and rejuvenate.

Property management companies take care of all the details, while companies like Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals provide quality assurance, marketing, advertising, and remove the risk of booking directly with an owner. Property management companies will take care of housekeeping, maintenance, legal, and financial aspects of opening your vacation rental home to guests. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, whose base office is located in Vail, Colorado, utilizes a skilled, local, and very outgoing sales staff to ensure that the vacationer finds exactly what they are looking for at the best price and, most importantly, the guests AND the home owners get to ENJOY their vacations.

Families looking to plan their next vacation typically let one common denominator influence their decision on where and when to travel; price. These days it’s common for one to search Expedia or Hotels.com and take the quoted room rates at face value, book the hotel room and disregard what they have sacrificed for this booking. However, savvy vacation planners know that the buck doesn’t stop here and there are many things such as one’s health, the cost of food, privacy and the overall experience that comes into play when making a lodging decision.

Consider the trade-off of staying in a hotel room vs. renting a vacation rental from a reputed company such as Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. For arguments sake, let’s say a family of five books lodging at a standard hotel room in Vail, CO for 5 nights at $249.00 a night. Without a proper kitchen, this family will be spending at minimum $200 a day eating out (remember we’re in Vail). So the real cost of their hotel stay is closer to $500 a day. This is a large price to pay considering the sacrifices that are being made to ones diet, only to be cramped into a small space, competing for the next spot in the bathroom. Fun.

The wise consumer, who opts to stay in a professionally managed vacation rental property, receives the benefit of a fully functional kitchen, space for each family member and uncompromising privacy for under $400 a night. One $200 trip to the grocery store and a family has enough food to enjoy home cooked meals all week long in an intimate setting. For once the primary goal of quality family time isn’t lost by crowded restaurants, temptations, and the hustle and bustle of a hotel.

Any health conscientious individual can quickly weight the consequences of eating out every meal for five days. Living well shouldn’t stop because one is on vacation; vacationers’ remorse doesn’t have to come into play once back to the “real world”.

This market is saturated with competitive pricing options for vacation lodgings. But what one can’t comprise is the how the choice of lodging is responsible for the overall experience of a destination. So my advice is weigh your options, what you want to get out of your holiday and talk to a local from Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to get you exactly where you want to be.

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Escape. Relax. Recharge. Vail Ski Vacations—soon to be Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals—is a third-party, intermediary vacation rental planning company that works together with the most comprehensive list of property management companies, Platinum homes, and condo associations to give our entire clientele (from 10-person families, business groups, and high-end consumers to bargain shoppers, romantic partners, college kids, and more) the ideal, customized, vacation. There are 365 days in a year, and most of us work hard for the majority of those days. Let the 10 days you have off be 100% hassle-free, from the moment you step on the plane ‘til the last second of your vacation. Not only is Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals a locally-run third-party rental provider, but we are also a full-concierge service and real estate company, specializing in fractional ownership.

Vail, CO is the perfect place to invest in a fractional residence, which is essentially a modern take on the (somewhat) outdated idea of the Timeshare. With deeded interests, properties that appreciate in value, and constant upkeep of the residence, fractional residences in Vail and Beaver Creek is a smart investment and a luxurious opportunity without the bother of a second-home mortgage. Fractional residences are the perfect match for both the high-end shopper who can’t afford to waste time on the maintenance of a whole-ownership property and the young earner who isn’t quite in the market for an entire home, but can afford the indulgence of a home away from home for a couple of weeks per year.

Our Fractional Residence of the week is the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, where vacationers can partake in everything from skiing and ice skating to fine dining, spa time at the Allegria, and quality family time to recharge the batteries while simultaneously indulging in a luxurious retreat. The Residences at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek offer shared-ownership opportunities with six 3-bedroom and nine 2-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,400 to 2,195 feet. Each include amenities of comfort and opulence, such as Admonter mocca maple wood flooring in the kitchen, living, and dining rooms, high-speed wireless internet access, Allegria Spa Gold Membership, Granite and marble slab countertops and stone flooring in the master and second baths, and air massage tubs in the master baths!

With lavishness like this, it’s no wonder why Vail and Beaver Creek are two of the most anticipated destinations for affluent vacationers. What’s an even greater indication that these resorts are some of the most desired resorts? Our clients keep coming back each year—throughout both the winter and summer seasons—to experience time and time again the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains with the comfort and ease of home.

Check out Park Hyatt’s website that RMVRvail provided, www.beavercreekparkhyatt.com ,and request more information with our friendly, knowledgeable, locals directly at (970) 477-1777.

Another premiere fractional residence can be found at One Willow Bridge, a beautiful destination in the heart of Vaill Village. For more information, check out www.vailonewillowbridge.com . We recommend speaking to our lodging specialists here at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals before going directly to a hotel or property management company, because while their inventory is spectacular, it might not fit the exact needs of you and your family. If you have a couple of moments to sit down with us and tell us exactly what you’re looking for (price range, location, quality, etc), we will do the work for you, offering you multiple options that match your requests, along with a couple options that don’t, so you can see what your designated market looks like.

What better way to celebrate our country’s independence than watching the nation’s best atheletes compete in a little contact sport? The 37^th annual Vail Lacrosse Shootout is already underway and will continue to thrill Vail Valley residents through the 5^th of July.  The weather is perfect, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high as America’s top lacrosse players show off their talent in the Vail Shootout. Touted as one of the premier lacrosse tournaments nationwide, the Vail Shootout hosts nearly 100 men’s and women’s team from all over the United States. The best of the best—including legends Gary and Paul Gait, the Powell brothers, and two players from Syracuse’s national championship team—always jump at the opportunity to play lacrosse in one of the most beautiful settings the US has to offer.  While games will take place all day throughout the week, the men’s and women’s elite championship games will be held on July 5^th at Ford Field.  Come and enjoy the fun, and let Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals be your resource for the most affordable lodging in the valley. We offer properties for families of all sizes. Check out our website at Vailskivacations.com and come celebrate the 4^th of July with us in Vail!

The Vail Shootout is just one of the many events taking place in Vail this summer. In fact, if lacrosse doesn’t interest you, there are certainly other attractions that will suit your preferences. The Vail community also hosts a variety of music festivals and other sporting events throughout the summer. However, what we all need is a little vacation and Vail is the perfect place to relax, kick back and enjoy the Colorado Mountains.

Looking for a vacation home without the hassle of an over-the-top second mortgage? Give our friendly, knowlegeable, local sales staff a call at (970) 477 1777 and request information about Fractional Ownership. Deeded Interests. Valuable appreciation. Prestigious clientele. Sell and RESELL opportunities!

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The greatest benefit of choosing Vail Ski Vacations to handle your lodging needs is undoubtedly our loyal partnerships with the widest variety of property management companies, hotels, and condo associations in the Vail Valley. We receive the earliest notifications on sales and promotions, and work exclusively with fractional residences, with constant alerts on matters such as availability, future development projects, and new offerings. If you’re in the market for a fractional ownership, make sure you speak with our friendly, knowlegeable local staff to receive unbiased information on all of the properties in Vail. We do not recommend purchasing a property through one, single property management company or hotel, for they are only offering you one option, which may not be the best fit for you at this time. We are locals operating locally, with the sole, abiding objective of making our customers the happiest they can be, and catering their every vacation need.

The featured fractional property of the week is the Vail Mountain View Residences on Gore Creek, one of the premiere destinations in Vail Valley since the winter season of 2006. Perhaps the most dramatically luxurious residential project to emerge prior to the Solaris launch, Mountain View offers spectacular views of the Gore Range, unbeatable opulence, luring elegance, and panoramic views of Vail Mountain and Gore Creek. Vail Mountain View Residences is one of the greatest fractional lodging options, with six luxurious penthouses with cathedral ceilings, 12 three- and four-bedroom condominiums, and 6 pieds-a-terre with walk out terraces. One of the rarest properties at Vail Mountain View Residences is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom air conditioned condominium with approximately 1840 square feet, facing the south with gorgeous views of Vail Mountain. This penthouse residence with high coffered ceilings includes one assigned parking spot in the heated, underground garage, a separate storage unit, a pool, and a Jacuzzi!

What visitors to the Valley may not know is that every fractional residence in Vail and Beaver Creek offers a unique ambiance and an authentic experience. The friendly, knowledgeable sales staff at Vail Ski Vacations—having such an intimate knowledge of all the properties in the area—will be able to best help you choose from the plethora of hotels, condo, and rental homes in the area. Vail Ski Vacations is the fractional ownership specialists in the Vail Valley. Our clients come directly to us with every detail of their vacation, and we take that information, and shop the valley for the best possible fit for each client. Unlike a property management company, our third party vacation rental company will supply you with insider, unbiased information to help you make an objective decision on where is the best place to stay in Vail.

If you have a particular property in mind that appeals to you, we can match you up with similar properties, so that you can get a feel of different price ranges, locations, and qualities. Similarly, we can advise you in properties that are unlike your preferred options, narrowing down the alternatives to best fit your needs. Vail Ski Vacations—soon to be Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals—has thrived in the Vail and Beaver Creek area for the last three years, exploring new heights with highly developed, cutting edge vacation rental online software, progressive thinking, and persistent customer satisfaction. We are committed to marking a sophisticated and innovative milestone in the Vacation Rental Industry, hence our expansion to 6 new markets in the Rocky Mountains by the upcoming winter season!