GLBT Friendly Travel

Your vacationing experience is of top priority to us at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. All of our guests deserve to be comfortable and respected wherever they choose to travel. Here at RMVR, all of our Destination Specialists are culturally competent and aware of the needs to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender travelers. We will work tirelessly to ensure that your entire experience is unforgettable here in the Rocky Mountains.

Not only is RMVR dedicated to meeting your unique travel needs; but in 2009, RMVR established its non-profit arm, Hoffman Outreach. Hoffman Outreach is dedicated to being incredibly supportive to diverse communities with an emphasis on basic human rights, arts and music, and the GLBT Communities. Hoffman Outreach, in conjunction with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, hosted Vail Gay Ski Week 2010 and will be hosting Vail Gay Summer 2012! Hoffman Outreach looks forward to continuing to host events in Colorado to bring together the GLBT community in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains.

For more information on Hoffman Outreach, click the link below to find out how else we are here to support your community.

To get started planning your vacation now, contact one of our Friendly.Knowledgeable.Locals®and make the vacation of your dreams come true.Call: 1.866.976.5523 or Email:Pride@StayRMVR.Com

The Rocky Mountains feature a thriving GLBT culture including GLBT friendly bars, restaurants, clubs, and activities! RMVR supports these businesses and celebrates their commitment to diversity.

Vail Gay Ski Week: A 5-day event which includes on mountain activities, several fabulous parties, après ski events, silent auction, entertainment, and more!

Vail Gay Summer Party: Vail Gay Summer will be a new event in 2012 which will include two large parties, time to soak up some sun at the pool, and an assortment of relaxing activities to keep you energized at the end of your summer.

Beaver Creek Arts Festival:
Over 200 artists and crafters display paintings, photography, sculptures and much more.
August 6^th and 7^th 2011. 10am-5pm, Free admission!

Whiskey Jack’s: 304 Bridge Street, Unit 1, Vail CO 81657
Whisky Jacks brings back a hip ski town vibe
Complete with a stripper pole and Champagne on tap daily!

The Club: 304 Bridge Street, Unit 5, Vail CO 81657
“Frat-style” good time with live music, this is the place to be!

Bully Ranch: 20 Vail Road, Vail CO 81657
Casual, western-style bar in Vail Village

Spago Restaurant Bachelor Gulch: 130 Daybreak Ridge, Avon CO 81620
An imaginative, California cuisine
Sophisticated, warm environment
Hip 34-seat bar and lounge; truly the place to see and be seen

Terra Bistro: 352 East Meadow Drive, Vail CO 81657
Delectable dishes from local markets
Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
Accolades from Gourmet Magazine and the New York Times.

Sweet Basil: 193 East Gore Creek Drive, Unit 201, Vail CO 81657
Modern American restaurant is located in the heart of the Vail Village
Colorado’s Most Popular Restaurant by the Zagat survey.
Wine list features over 500 carefully chosen selections from around the world.

West Beaver Creek Lodge: 220 West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Avon CO 81620
GLBT friendly accommodation with guest rooms, suites, and private residences

Intermountain Landing: 2754 Basingdale Boulevard, Vail CO 81657
Cozy and contemporary ambiance- “Bed and Breakfast”
Features two private guest rooms and impressive amenities.

Summit County (Breckenridge, Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco, Copper, etc.)

Cecilia’s: 520 South Main Street, Breckenridge CO 80424
Locals bar featuring a weekly event called “Ho & Mo’s”
Free pizza (on some nights), cheap drinks, and a crazy good time

Dillon Dam Brewery: 100 Little Dam Road, Dillon CO 80435
Largest Brew-Pub in the nation (out of nearly 1,000
This GLBT and family friendly Pub is a must see for all beer lovers.

Breckenridge Film Festival:
All the big premieres! Each year the Festival shows new picture releases and over 50 Independent Films
Independent Filmmakers and Celebrities come together and sit side-by-side with the public

Speakeasy Movie Theater: 103 S Harris St., Breckenridge CO 80424
Quaint, small theater shows a variety of independent films including ones with GLBT themes

Lodging: Gay friendly and gay owned accommodations include Four Peaks Inn, Fireside Inn, Woods Inn, and Frisco Lodge

Telluride

Telluride Gay Ski Week:The ”Top Gay Ski Week” in the country, as ranked by Gay.com will have a full week of events and parties. From the Academy Awards watching party to the popular White Night Party, Telluride Gay ski Week offers events and activities that provide a chance to meet, mix and party with other ski week guests.

Lodging: Gay friendly and gay owned accommodations include the Hotel Madeline, Telluride Hotel, Peaks, and the New Sheridan

Aspen: A Premiere GLBT Destination

By: Laurence Gendelman

For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) travelers, worrying about whether or not travel destinations are GLBT friendly is common. Aspen, Colorado is an amazing GLBT destination where GLBT travelers can sit back, relax, and take in all that the city has to offer without worrying about any anti-GLBT undertones. Aspen Gay Ski Week and GLBT Friendly Bars, lodging accommodations, and restaurants truly make this city the perfect place for your next vacation.

Aspen Gay Ski Week is a premiere ski event which will be hosted from January 15^th to 22^nd 2012. The event is a fundraiser for the Roaring Fork Gay and Lesbian Community Fund. Aspen Gay Ski Week is filled with parties, après ski celebrations, lunches on the mountain, a boutique night, a comedy night, and dining events at some of Aspen, Colorado’s world famous restaurants.

Though there are no exclusively gay bars in Aspen, Colorado, all bars are open and welcoming to same-sex couples. Some of the most notable bars that I have found for the gay crowd include Caribou Club, 39 Degrees, J-Bar, and The Regal Watering Hole. All of these venues are swanky, modern, and welcoming for GLBT people of all ages and identities.

Now watch out, some of these bars require a membership to get in. For example, the Caribou Club requires a membership which can range from $500 for a couple for one week to $20,000 for a lifetime membership. If you are looking to be pampered and experience truly world-class service and luxury, the Caribou Club experience is truly incomparable.

39 degrees is known as the “hippest lounge in town” and recognized as a favorite Playboy destination. If you are looking to meet people after a hard day on the slopes or a spectacular day under the sun, this is the place to be. If you are looking for a late night bite, try their House Made Pretzel with a mustard blend and cheese fondue. With warm fireplaces and grand comfy couches, 39 degrees is sure to please.

J-Bar is in Hotel Jerome and has an “authentic saloon atmosphere” while catering to a large and diverse crowd. Not only are the cocktails delicious, but J-Bar features quite an extensive fare of appetizers, decadent desserts, and unique culinary creations throughout the night. When you go, make sure to try the homemade Truffle Fries- they are to die for! When you go to J-Bar, make a meal out of it! Try the Natural J-Bar Burger with truffled pecorino, garlic aioli, and caramelized onions for a real treat!

Lastly, The Regal Watering Hole is perhaps the most GLBT friendly club in Aspen, Colorado. Owners Paul and Tim pride their establishment for being named “Best Place to Find a One-Night Stand” by the Aspen Times. Everything goes on this dance-floor! From private parties to fashion shows, this” Aspen Chic” vibe will encourage you to let loose and make the most of your time in colorful Colorado.

No-matter what you decide to do or where you decide to go in Aspen, Colorado, the city welcomes the GLBT community with open arms. From lodging and restaurants to clubs and nightlife, GLBT couples will experience only the finest in service, luxury, and ambiance in this premier resort destination.

Call: 1.866.976.5523 or email Pride@StayRMVR.com to speak with a Destination Specialist!