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Unveiling Vail Colorado - Your Ultimate Guide to Summer 2024 Events
| Nestled in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Vail, Colorado, is renowned for its unparalleled beauty, charming alpine villages, and world-class recreational opportunities. While winter draws skiers and snowboarders from across the globe, Vail truly shines in the summer months, offering a vibrant tapestry of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and exciting events. As we look forward to the summer of 2024, let`s explore some of the highlights awaiting you in Vail. |
5 Winter Activities Beyond The Ski Slope
| When most people think about Colorado, skiing is usually the first activity that comes to mind. If skiing is not for you, Colorado offers an endless amount of winter activities on and off the slopes. The first snowfall in the Rocky Mountains means it is time to start dreaming about putting on your winter coats and heading out into the snow. Maybe you are curious about skiing, but you don’t love the idea of speeding downhill. |
A Summer Visit to The Arrabelle Hotel in Vail
| The Arrabelle at Vail Square is a picturesque castle-like village that offers top tier lodging, dining, and amenities. This extravagant resort lies at the base of Vail’s grand mountains where some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world exists. |
Three Perfect Summer Days in Keystone and Breckenridge
| Experience three perfect summer days in Keystone and Breckenridge with a mix of adventure, relaxation, and delicious dining. Start with the Bacon and Bourbon Festival in Keystone followed by mountain biking and dining at Keystone Cafe and Ski Tip Lodge. Then, head to Breckenridge for a day of excitement with activities like the mountain coaster, climbing wall, and fly fishing, and end your trip with a scenic hike and gourmet dining at Columbine Cafe and Breckenridge Brewery & Pub. |
18 Years of Delivering Unforgettable Mountain Memories to our Guests
| Gondola Resorts celebrates 18 years of providing exceptional vacation experiences in the Rocky Mountain region. With properties in six premier Colorado ski resorts - Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Snowmass, and Vail - guests can enjoy the best of mountain living. Each destination offers its own unique charm, paired with meticulously curated vacation rentals ranging from cozy condos to spacious mountain estates. With a focus on quality, comfort, and personalized concierge services, Gondola Resorts ensures that every guest enjoys a seamless and unforgettable vacation experience. Cheers to 18 years of creating cherished mountain memories! |
Summer in Vail
| Warm weather, hiking, biking, mountain top views, swimming pools, tasty food, music festivals, zip lines, mountain roller coasters and world-class shopping...all the things that can make a summer vacation truly special. Not only do the multitude of outdoor summer activities stand-out but the "other" things make the place memorable. Let me set the stage. |
2021`s Top Ski Destinations are Finally In!
| Your fellow travelers have chased epic powder all year long, and these are their top 6 must-ski resorts. So pull on those ski boots snow-goers, you’ve got mountains to visit. |
Uncover the "Gondola Resorts" Difference
| Established in 2005, Gondola Resorts welcomes thousands of happy guests to Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Snowmass and Vail. As an IATA registered wholesaler of upscale Colorado Mountain Resort vacation homes, guests have complete peace of mind knowing their vacation investment is in good hands. Guest payments are secure and the lodging and components that have been booked are guaranteed. Guests can rely on the Gondola Resorts customer service team to help organize the best possible Colorado mountain vacation in any season. |
Fall in Love with Colorado
| Temperatures begin to drop, and colors start to golden. Seeing the trees in the Rocky Mountains change from green to yellow is truly one of the most incredible sightings. The mountains become waves of yellow while the aspen leaves glisten against the sun. Do not let the term “off-season” fool you. Not only is fall in Colorado one of the most beautiful seasons, but there is still plenty of fun activities to do before the snow hits the ground. However you choose to spend your vacation, there is an endless amount of adventures for families, friends or solo-travelers. |
Monthly Long-Term Stays Prove To Be The "Hot Ticket" in Aspen/Snowmass This Summer
| Gondola Resorts is once again offering discounted monthly long term stay rates. We`re the perfect destination for you and your family to enjoy the great outdoors while social distancing and creating memories! Select from studio residences to 3 bedroom luxury vacation rental homes and condos. |
Gondola Resorts of Aspen offers $10K "All-You-Can-Play" Package
| Move over, all-you-can-eat buffet: the all-you-can-play ski resort package has entered the party. A new offer from Colorado-based Gondola Resorts, will allow travelers to book an all-inclusive holiday vacation within 60-seconds. That is, if you write a check. Everything is included starting with your very own luxury 4 bedroom 5 bath vacation home in downtown Aspen, airport limo transfers, baggage handling, lift tickets, ski lessons, equipment rentals and grocery delivery. Also, the package comes with a chef and private concierge to help with restaurant reservations and navigating the Covid-19 restrictions. |
Ski Resorts to Avoid & Expert Guide to Choosing the Best One
| If you are still deciding whether or not to venture out into the "covid unknown" for your winter ski vacation, there are some things to consider when choosing the right location. Where to go? Is it safe? How can I make the planning simple? Can I make it affordable? All of these questions we try to answer. For instance, if you`re concerned about Covid-19 on the slopes and keeping your family safe, you should think about alternate destinations that have plans in place for safety. By following some simple wisdom from the experts, you`ll not only come away with a safe memory-filled adventure, but might have some money left in your wallet on the return. |
Thank you from Gondola Resorts` President & GM
| Dear valued guest, Thank you for trusting Gondola Resorts with your past Colorado vacation. If you’re thinking about a trip this fall or winter, I’d like to personally invite you to try one of our new properties or winter ski packages. |
Visiting Colorado Mountain Resorts for the Upcoming 2020/21 Ski Season
| Due to the fact that United States citizens can only leave the country to visit 28 other countries in the world currently, many Americans are choosing to travel to the beautiful and luxurious destinations that reside within our own borders. Colorado has remained one of the more progressive states throughout the coronavirus pandemic. With that said, we are delighted to say that the upcoming 2020/2021 ski season will still be taking place this winter. |
Covid-19 Update from The Ritz-Carlton Residences - Vail, Colorado
| In an effort to prioritize your safety as well as that of our homeowners and our team members, we have implemented a number of operational changes that will affect your stay. Please familiarize yourself with these changes prior to your arrival at The Ritz-Carlton Residences. The changes to our normal procedures listed below are expected to be in effect throughout your visit. We will continue to watch closely for updated guidance from Center for Disease Control and Eagle County Public Health. As operational recommendations evolve we will communicate updates to our operating procedures that will affect your stay with us. |
What guests want now—and what we are doing about it
| As summer travel returns to Colorado mountain resorts, Gondola Resorts is implementing strategies that adapt specifically to customer`s needs. "We’ve continued to gather information from various guest surveys and online questionnaires and put those results to work so all guests feel comfortable booking", says Sarah Taylor, Director of Customer Service. Here’s what guests are saying they want in order to make the trip: |
Gondola Resorts` Cleaning and Sanitizing Reaches New Levels to Protect Guests
| Gondola Resorts will introduce new cleaning procedures at the vacation rentals they offer starting in June. The program called "Gondola Resorts SanitizedStay" stems from its cleaning partners taking extra steps to promote health and safety. The initiatives are meant to expand on current cleaning procedures and optimizes the time and training that housekeepers spend while caring for a vacation home. |
In Memory of a Shortened Colorado Ski Season. More Importantly, a Celebration of Health, Prosperity and What`s to Come.
| Dear Guests, I want to take this time to thank all of you for trusting Gondola Resorts with your past Colorado vacation. Our 2019/20 winter ski season came to an abrupt halt, but not until we had the privilege of meeting and greeting many of you. We will miss seeing you this spring, but look forward to a day when we can welcome you back to Colorado`s mountain resorts. |