Special #1: Get 30 percent off condo rentals in Vail for summer and fall

• minimum three night stay
• must book by June 15

Special #2: Two bedroom Beaver Creek condos starting at $195/night

• minimum three night stay
• must book by June 15

Package #1: Stay N Play Golf + lodging starting at $72/night

• two bedroom condo plus one round of golf
• pricing based on a four person occupancy
• two night minimum stay
• stay before June 17 and book by June 11

Package #2: Two bedroom condo + white water rafting

• save $220!
• pricing based on a four person occupancy
• two night minimum stay
• must book condo and rafting together

Contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to book your Vail vacation today! 1-888-866-2305

Destination Resorts in Vail is currently having up to 35 percent off their rates. If you stay one or two nights, you get 10 percent off the total, three nights: 15 percent off, four nights: 25 percent off, five or more nights: 35 percent off. Destination Resorts has 100 properties to choose from all at the base of Vail Mountain, a premier location for shopping, eating out and all major attractions. The properties are fully-equipped condominiums or houses, and there are seven communities to choose from: Landmark Towers, Enzian, Vantage Point, Vail Village Inn, Vail 21, Gore Creek Place and Westwind.

Landmark Towers are one, two and three bedroom condos. These condos, which recently underwent a $44 million

Enzian

renovation, are in Lionshead Village and feature a recreation deck with heated pool, three hot tubs and a fire pit. You get great views of the village and Vail mountain from everywhere in the complex.

Enzian has 1,400 square foot three bedroom three bath and 1,850 square foot four bedroom four bath condos. Each condo comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer and a BBQ grill on the balcony. Enzian is located in Lionshead Village.

Gore Creek Place

Gore Creek Place offers 4,500 square foot five bedroom and five and a half bath rental homes on the banks of Gore Creek in the heart of Lionshead Village. The properties each have two fireplaces, perfect for cuddling up during a cold, stormy day and the large, open living rooms are perfect for family game night or a movie night.

Vantage Point

With Vantage Point condos, you have a wide range of options to choose from. One bedroom, two bedroom, two bedroom plus loft, three bedroom, three bedroom plus loft and four bedroom plus loft condos are available. An outdoor pool and two hot tubs are on the property for guests and there is complimentary high-speed Internet.

Vail 21

Vail 21 is Destination Resorts’ most economical option. You will stay at the base of beautiful Vail Mountain walking distance from the gondola, but at an affordable price. There are 825 square foot one bedrooms, 850 square foot two bedrooms and 1,150 square foot two bedroom

plus loft. All the condos have two bathrooms.

Westwind has an outdoor pool and two hot tubs open all year. So if you come for the summer and want to return in winter, you can still enjoy the same amenities. Nothing beats soaking in a hot tub after a long day of skiing. The two bedroom two bath condominiums are 950 square feet and the three bedroom two bath condominiums are 1,300 square feet.

Village Inn Plaza

Village Inn Plaza is located in Vail Village, one of the most desired locations in the area. The top shopping and dining locations are here and these condos are in the center of it all. Village Inn Plaza has 950 square foot two bedroom two bathroom units and a balcony BBQ is available upon request for those planning on grilling some ribs for a hot summer lunch.

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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.

Big jumps at Golden Peak

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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