Residents of Colorado can get special rates when staying at the Sky Hotel in Aspen.  I heard an ad on the radio and because I was unable to find anything on their website as to what the rate was about I contacted the hotel.  And sure enough if you have a Colorado driver’s license you can get a “Colorado Resident” rate. 

In the off-season it is a bargain at $125.00 a night and includes; room, valet parking, and continental breakfast.  According to John Curnow, the General Manager the discount is valid all year but the rate fluctuates.  You can hob-nob with the Aspen elite knowing that you got special treatment because you chose to live in Colorado - yeah!

Note that the lounge will be closed from April 17th till April 17 till May 12…Just give reservations a call (970-925-6760) if you are interested and mention you are a Colorado Resident.

Check out the rooms and suites online at The Sky Hotel (lower or turn off your volume as they have music on the site.)

I am thinking that our next anniversary, rather than spend $100 on dinner in Denver we will wing our way over to Aspen. Oh, and they have some pet freindly guest rooms so you can bring your ‘best friend’.

The Hotel Colorado is getting a $2 million face-lift, due to be completed this summer. The money will be spent restoring the hotel to bring back some features that have been removed in other renovations. The faux waterfall will be built in the restaurant along with open fireplaces, bringing back some of the original grandeur.

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Monday, February 06, 2006
HANK BOSCO HONORED
Lifelong Glenwood Springs resident Hank Bosco was honored Saturday night as the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s citizen of the year at the chamber’s annual ball. Bosco, who grew up at Glenwood’s old Star Hotel and managed the Hotel Denver, has served as president of the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge and Pool for 30 years.
-GS Post-Independent, 02.05.06

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
X GAMES: RECORD BOOKINGS
The 10th version of the Winter X Games begin in Aspen this weekend, and virtually every bed of the 14,800 available beds in Aspen/Snowmass is booked for Friday night. According to Bill Tomcich, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass, the resort’s central reservation agency, “This Friday night we are facing the biggest single sell-out in my 11 years here.”
-Rocky Mountain News, 01.25.06
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Monday & Tuesday’s Alpine Fax Combined
COMCAST SERVICE DERAILED
Comcast’s cable Internet service has been out since Sunday from Aspen to Parachute and in the Winter Park area, affecting some 7,500 high-speed Internet users. The outage was caused by the accidental cutting of a fiber optic circuit by railroad crews making repairs from a train derailment near Winter Park. It is the second outage for the company since October due to train derailments.
-Aspen Daily News, 01.24.06
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Monday, January 09, 2006
GLENWOOD SALES SOAR
Sales tax revenues in Glenwood Springs in November totaled $998,263, up a whopping 33% over the $747,872 in November 2004. The city’s lodging tax, which generates funds for tourism promotion, had $30,298 in collections, up from $25,284 in November 2004. Overall, sales tax collections for the first 11 months of 2005 were almost 9% higher than the corresponding period in 2004.
-GS Post-Independent, 01.09.06

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Planning a last minute trip to Vail? Save 60%!
Manor Vail Resort is offering a sweet deal for last minute travelers. Stay January 2-12 and save up to 60% on their regular rates. The deal includes a hot buffet breakfast.

Located between Vail Mountain and Gore Creek, the resort is just steps away from the lifts and the Golden Peak Lodge. The resort offers luxury hotel rooms, and one, two, or three bedroom condominiums. Amenities include a recreation area with workout equipment, saunas, a heated pool, and hot tubs. Take a break from the slopes and visit our full-service spa, Spa Struck. Enjoy a mud mask, facial, manicure or a massage. Relax, eat, and drink at Lord Gore Restaurant and Fitzwilliam’s Piano Lounge.

Contact Manor Vail Resort for more details:
Email: res@manorvail.com
Phone: 866-259-3578
Website: www.manorvail.com

A recent letter to the editor in the Aspen Daily News offers a snapshot of web site optimization for Aspen area web sites through research conducted by the letter’s author, Emzy Veazy III, esq.

Web sites that standout include The Aspen Times, Aspen Daily News, Stay Aspen/Snowmass, and the Snowmass Club.

Read the entire letter at http://www.aspendailynews.com/archive_12301.

There is no finer destination than Aspen/Snowmass for the holidays. With more than 4,000 acres of the finest skiing and riding on the planet and more than 13 feet of snow this season, it can’t be beat. Right now, there are many last minute ski specials in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado.

Aspen, CO (PRWEB) December 24, 2005 — Recently released airline seats have opened the opportunity to book a last minute holiday vacation to Aspen/Snowmass and take advantage of great deals at a selection of properties. There are a few room nights still available throughout the resort.

Aspen/Snowmass offers vacation specials for every type of winter enthusiast and with a variety of options available, packages can be customized to the individual needs of the guests. Visitors can choose from full service, five star resort hotels to ski-in/ski-out condominiums to classic ski lodges.

“Aspen/Snowmass is in prime condition this holiday season with excellent lodging options, incredible snow and fun events,” said Eric Fullerton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Stay Aspen Snowmass. “Everyone should treat themselves to the gift of the holidays in Aspen/Snowmass.”

For more information on all winter packages please visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com or call 877/682-7736. For information on all the four mountains, purchasing lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, and ski or snowboard lessons please visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call 877/282-7736. Pricing may vary depending on your preference of lodging. Some restrictions may apply depending on availability and double occupancy. When booking a vacation please reference the particular package of choice.

Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains – Aspen Sardy Field (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800/525-6200 or 970/925-1220, or visit the company’s website at www.aspensnowmass.com.

We went for the first time to snowboard at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs this last Saturday. What a great place, I loved the local flavour! We arrived earlier in the day, about 9:30ish and were amazed that there were so few people on the slopes. The resort has a number of great runs, a few which were more challenging than others. For most of the day we ended up finding a sweet run where no one else seemed to be, lots of powder that gave us a few face shots!

The lifts are not at fast as other resorts, but according to a guy in the bar they have the oldest lift in Colorado, purchased from Aspen. The place was full of young people and the restaurant was hopping with families it is a great resort really close to Glenwood Springs, about 8 or 9 miles out it seems.

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