One big event after the other………..it never gets boring in Vail !!!!!!!

Last weekend Vail hosted the first Vail Gay Ski Week which turned out to be a huge success. People attending had a blast.  Many people from all over the country, especially the East Coast, California and the Denver area traveled to Vail and enjoyed awesome snow, parties and events the Vail Gay Ski Week team came up with. Most people showed up Thursday for the first event- the Women Wrestling in Samanas. Nobody ever imagined that women wrestling could be such fun. The 10 woman wrestler gave their best and even more… People watching were pushing each other to get the best spot in order to see the girls rolling on the floor.  Then Friday morning most went out skiing and then getting ready for the Beer Bust. The Beer Bust Friday night was the first big party. Hosted in the Donovan Pavillion in Vail, the cowboy themed party was a great party. People enjoyed drinks and dancing to DJ Sammy Jo till midnight. Saturday morning seemed kind of slow. Registration was open at 8am but most people showed up later which was related to the Beer Bust and dancing the night before ….But once up, groups of skiers and boarders went out together and enjoyed the amazing Colorado weather and snow on the slopes. After skiing most went back to the Vail Plaza to relax in the Plaza Hot Tub and enjoy some drinks to prepare for the final party Saturday night – the POPular Party.  During the Popular Party with dj guillaume the silent auction was taking place approaching final bits for its closing at midnight. The Vail Gay Ski Week team managed to get amazing prices from resorts, art galleries, sport shops, hotels…on which participants were biting on. Most people at the party took advantage of the fact that they were staying right at the party place, the Vail Plaza, so that they could party really hard and then just roll in their room once the party was done at 2am. Sunday morning was even slower than Saturday…most participants decided to relax and then simply check out and travel home with amazing memories and looking forward to Vail Gay Summer and the next Vail Gay Ski Week.

Once Vail Gay Ski Week is over Vail Village is already getting ready for the next big event, the CarniVail. In less than two weeks, February 14^th to the 21^st the next event will be hosted in the party mountain town. Bridge Street will become Bourbon Street! CarniVail starts of on Sunday 14^th up on Eagle’s Nest, located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with true Cajun dishes including Crawfish, Gumbo, Jambalaya, music and more! The Bud Light Fat Tuesday Parade and Street Party with Frogs Gone Fishin’ and a Float Competition is going on February 16th, and on Friday, February 19 the event will be finished up with a free concert of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe presented by Southern Comfort.

Owning a fraction of the million dollar villas at Hyatt Mountain Lodge smells like sweet heaven. Ownership includes one fixed winter week plus 10 or more floating days in the spring summer and/or fall, and, like all fractional residences, the property is a deeded interest that can be passed on to your heirs or re-sold. Choose from a studio, two-, and three-bedroom residence, professionally decorated by Slifer Designs. The Hyatt Mountain Lodge is one of the best fractional resorts in the industry, with continual opportunities to re-sell, exciting exchange opportunities to other Hyatt Vacation Clubs in key West, Lake Tahoe, Puerto Rico, Carmel, Naples, Sedona, Breckenridge, Aspen, and San Antonio, along with exchange to over 2,000 locations in 70 countries of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts!

The Hyatt Mountain Lodge is one of many fractional properties that Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (formerly Vail Ski Vacations) has partnered up with to keep our customers up-to-date and in-the-know of Vail and Beaver Creek luxury hidden gems. Like other fractional residences, the Hyatt Mountain Lodge includes professional on-site management at all times, along with maintenance and rentals. It is the last multi-family site right in the heart of Beaver Creek Village! This ski-in/ski-out property can stay in your family forever, so it’s an amazing investment for older generations looking to maintain one of the most unbeatable locations in Beaver Creek.

Some of the amenities of such residences include: daily complimentary continental breakfasts, mid-week housekeeping services with daily trash removal, discounted lift tickets, year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, media room with DVD and DSL in each residence and wireless in lobby and pool areas, fully-equipped Fitness centers, preferred tee times at the Beaver Creek Golf Course, weekly children’s activities, underground heated parking, and much more!

We at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals continue to blog about opportunities for Fractional Ownership because we recognize the invaluable investment your residence will be for you and your family. Owning a fraction of a multi-million dollar property is becoming the new, up-and-coming “fad” in the real estate industry, because the pros outweigh the cons on so many levels. Talk to one of our friendly, knowledgeable locals at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals who have, over the years of living here, gained an intimate knowledge of all of the available properties in Vail and Beaver Creek. Don’t go directly to a property management company or hotel. Take a couple of minutes to describe to us your ideal residence, and we’ll do the shopping for you. Every lodging provider presents a unique inventory, and though they are all breathtaking, not every residence will be right for you and your family. The local lodging specialists at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals will give you our un-biased opinion on what’s right for you. All you need to do is give us a few moments of your time.

For more information, go to www.beavercreekparkhyatt.com and call (970) 477-1777 TODAY!

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.

April real estate numbers indicate a good sign and a gradual boost in Vail’s market economy. Land Title Guarantee Company has published April’s numbers, which show that April is the second best month thus far both in dollar volume, $57,567,700, and in transactions, 54, since January 01, 2009. These numbers are down in comparison to April 2008 sales by about 58%.

Vail, CO is a high-worth destination market that will never be fully affected by the economic hardships that metropolitan areas are currently facing. There will always be word-class properties and high spenders to utilize them. Vail Ski Vacations.com would like to extend to each and every one of our clients beneficial information about an easy and affordable investment option called fractional ownership.

Fractional ownership is the newer, easier, and smarter version of owning a timeshare. Vail Ski Vacations.com—soon to be Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.com—is a third party vacation rental company with a real estate division that specializes in fractional ownership. Owning a fraction of a whole property is an affordable way to invest without a super, over-the-top second mortgage. It allows you to enjoy your residence without the headache of keeping up with the property’s utility management. Fractional ownership is a smart investment—specifically in a short-term vacation rental market like Vail— because you will continually collect payments from the lodging provider who’s supplying your property to consumers within the rental market. Because fractional properties are typically luxury rentals, you will collect a certain amount of rental income on a yearly basis.

Fractional ownership is different from timeshares in many ways. Firstly, the value of your property can appreciate. Secondly, the property is a deeded interest, so you can will it down to family members, versus only being able to have it for 30 years (with no included property restoration). The hotel, condo association, or property management company that rents out the fraction of your ownership keep up with the property in the most prestigious fashion so down the road, those fractional properties will continue to sell and resell.

What you will typically find in timeshares is that property management companies don’t put any money into the restoration of the property so at the end of a long period the timeshare property essentially depreciates in value, thus losing its market of renters.

Fractional ownership is a smarter investment for all of our clients because the price point is much more affordable, while still allowing for growth potential in the investment area. Vail is the number one ski resort in North America, and resort towns like Vail are never going to go out of business. The ski lifts are always going to run. Winter enthusiasts will always make time and effort to ski Vail and other Colorado ski resorts. And real estate companies and rental providers will always see a return on their investments.

April’s real estate numbers indicate monetary exchange and growth within the real estate market, especially those properties averaging between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (33%). These percentages denote the perfect time to invest in a Fractional and/or Private Residence club, as it is best for buyers to purchase these residences during the earlier phases, before prices increase as the project reaches sell out.

Visit our real estate division at www.vbclp.com (Vail/ Beaver Creek Luxury Properties) to find the best offers on fractional properties in exclusive locations with ease of ownership, furnished residences, included maintenance and house-keeping, investment potential and second home ownership opportunities!

Never satisfied with remaining static, or complacent in this economy, VailSkiVacations.com and VailBeaverCreekLuxuryProperties.com are now expanding to encompass the Denver and Front Range.  This alluring market is void of a company that operates in our manner, and as such we made a calculated decision to expand operations.  Our expansion to Denver will be formulated under two subsidiaries, each offering outstanding customer service and a functional business model that enhances customer relationships.

Similar to our Vail Valley operations, LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com and LuxuryPropertiesofDenver.com will feature high end properties that are available for rent or for sale on the market.  Differentiating our company from our competition is certainly critical, and easily accomplished with our innovative business model.  Because our company operates as a hybrid of a travel agent and a property management company we have access to a large, diverse inventory of the area’s best properties.

This unprecedented access to booking a wide array of rentals ensures we offer highly competitive prices while matching you and your preferences to the perfect accommodations.  Independence from owning properties guarantees we present an unbiased practice to finding you lodging, resulting in better customer service and a great selection of properties.

Please check out our new websites for LuxuryRentalsofDenver.com and DenverLuxuryProperties.com to view our inventory and other information about this exciting market expansion!

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.

It’s been a few years since Vail’s reconstruction began, and while many of the projects have finished including the Arrabelle and the Vail Plaza Club a new batch of luxurious lodges, hotels and condos are projected to be completed in 2010. This second batch has certainly caught our attention; from the stunning Club at Solaris to the highly anticipated Ritz Carlton in Lionshead there is plenty to be excited for.

Truthfully, Vail has reached a new pinnacle in which it now accommodates more guests than ever, looks amazing and has certainly solidified its reputation as a world class skiing destination. Below we’ve highlighted a few projects that will certainly grab your attention, from revolutionary design to flawless guest service each soon to be finished project is a quality investment of your time or interest.

The Club at Solaris

Estimated Completion: April 2010

Since its beginnings the Club at Solaris (previously discussed here) has garnered attention, its set out to revolutionize not only design in Vail but how the real estate market works. The Club at Solaris is intriguing because it offers a wide array of fractional ownership opportunities with unique twists, the premier offering is a membership guaranteeing accommodation at any time of the year and whenever and however often you desire it. Limited ownership guarantees this as an illustrious investment, but it has a myriad of perks that include great access to Vail Mountain and the Village as well as the extensive amenities located in the building.

The Ritz Carleton Residences at Lionshead

Estimated Completion: November 2010

No longer will the Ritz Carleton in Bachelor Gulch (reviewed here) gain all of the Vail Valley’s praise, it will have to learn to share with its compatriot located in the newly renovated Lionshead Village. This stunning building will feature over 100 residences ranging in size from 2 to 6 bedrooms; these great accommodations will be complemented by stunning interiors and a wide array of amenities. Yet it’s the Ritz Carleton’s superior guest service and attention to detail that solidifies its reputation as one of the leaders in luxury residences. This is certainly going to have a pronounced effect on Lionshead Village as the Ritz Carleton and Arrabelle will reinvent this smaller, more reserved village of Vail.

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

Referred to as Elegant, Enchanting and Extraordinary on its website One Willow Bridge most certainly sets the bar high for Fractional Ownership or Luxury Rentals in the Vail Village.  Its delicate balance between great design and value ensures that guests or owners will be pleasantly surprised by their lodging.  The Halogen Report, a great guide to Fractional Ownership and Real Estate, insists that One Willow Bridge is “a luxury condominium home blended with an extravagant hotel experience, including five-star management service and amenities by the world-renowned Sonnenalp Resort of Vail”.

As such, you can imagine why all of us at VailSkiVacations.com are proud to do business with one of Vail’s elite lodges.  The reviews of the hotel are inspiring, as is its location, decor and the experience you’ll receive staying here.  Let us book this great accommodation for you, our qualified staff has an intricate knowledge of the Vail Valley and ensures competitive prices that will have you excited for your vacation!

Contact us through VailSkiVacations.com, or at 1-877-411-8425.

One of our favorite topics here at VailSkiVacations.com is the benefits associated with Fractional Ownership, this post will be a review of what they are.  In addition, it will highlight where to learn more about Fractional Ownership in the Vail Valley and some of our more helpful posts.

Fractional Ownership is an approach to owning Real Estate that some compare to purchasing a Time Share, while there are many similarities there are subtle differences as well.  These differences relate to the time allotment of the two property ownership style, in Fractional Ownership homeowners buy a deed that allots them a desire amount of time per year.  Owners can choose their allotment and when it will take place, this allows you greater flexibility and less hassle than a Time Share.

Similar to Time Shares when purchasing Fractional Ownership of a property you are relieved of many of the burdens associated with a second home.  Maintenance is diminished as you split it with other owners and often the management of the property, in addition you only pay a fraction of the cost.

Some of Vail’s most luxurious properties offer great Fractional Ownership opportunities, these include One Willow Bridge, the soon to open Club at Solaris and Ritz Carlton and many more.  Our educate Real Estate department at VailSkiVacations.com/VailBeaverCreekLuxuryProperties.com are highly informed about Vail Valley fractional opportunites and would love to discuss them with you.  Contact us through our websites or phone at 1-877-411-8245.

In past years, and economic troubles, the Vail Valley Real Estate market has remained very stable often not even fluctuating with national trends.  Considered a safe haven by many home owners and real estate brokers the Vail Valley has shown incredible resilience.  However, in the past months it’s become clear that the Real Estate market in Vail is suffering.

Not necessarily a bad thing, while many people are tightening their budget these days others view this as an opportunity.  Rightfully so, with national and regional pressure decreasing demand home prices are staying stable or falling for one of the first times ever in Vail.  What does this mean to you?  A great chance to view and prepare a bid for a home, or fractional property, to buy when you’re ready to.  It’s clear that within a few years these economic concerns will subside, or if your career and earnings haven’t been jeopardized now is a great time to take advantage of your increased purchasing power.

Our sister companies VailSKiVacations.com and VailBeaverCreekLuxuryProperties.com are both confident that the market will bounce back and return to its previous high.  As such, our staff feels that now is a great time to purchase a second home or a fractional property if you have the capabiliyt.  A buyer’s market has emerged in what is typically a very priced region in which the seller has all of the control.  We encourage interested parties to act quickly and contact us to recieve further information through our websites or at 1-877-411-8245.