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.

Escape. Relax. Recharge. Vail Ski Vacations—soon to be Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals—is a third-party, intermediary vacation rental planning company that works together with the most comprehensive list of property management companies, Platinum homes, and condo associations to give our entire clientele (from 10-person families, business groups, and high-end consumers to bargain shoppers, romantic partners, college kids, and more) the ideal, customized, vacation. There are 365 days in a year, and most of us work hard for the majority of those days. Let the 10 days you have off be 100% hassle-free, from the moment you step on the plane ‘til the last second of your vacation. Not only is Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals a locally-run third-party rental provider, but we are also a full-concierge service and real estate company, specializing in fractional ownership.

Vail, CO is the perfect place to invest in a fractional residence, which is essentially a modern take on the (somewhat) outdated idea of the Timeshare. With deeded interests, properties that appreciate in value, and constant upkeep of the residence, fractional residences in Vail and Beaver Creek is a smart investment and a luxurious opportunity without the bother of a second-home mortgage. Fractional residences are the perfect match for both the high-end shopper who can’t afford to waste time on the maintenance of a whole-ownership property and the young earner who isn’t quite in the market for an entire home, but can afford the indulgence of a home away from home for a couple of weeks per year.

Our Fractional Residence of the week is the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, where vacationers can partake in everything from skiing and ice skating to fine dining, spa time at the Allegria, and quality family time to recharge the batteries while simultaneously indulging in a luxurious retreat. The Residences at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek offer shared-ownership opportunities with six 3-bedroom and nine 2-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,400 to 2,195 feet. Each include amenities of comfort and opulence, such as Admonter mocca maple wood flooring in the kitchen, living, and dining rooms, high-speed wireless internet access, Allegria Spa Gold Membership, Granite and marble slab countertops and stone flooring in the master and second baths, and air massage tubs in the master baths!

With lavishness like this, it’s no wonder why Vail and Beaver Creek are two of the most anticipated destinations for affluent vacationers. What’s an even greater indication that these resorts are some of the most desired resorts? Our clients keep coming back each year—throughout both the winter and summer seasons—to experience time and time again the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains with the comfort and ease of home.

Check out Park Hyatt’s website that RMVRvail provided, www.beavercreekparkhyatt.com ,and request more information with our friendly, knowledgeable, locals directly at (970) 477-1777.

Another premiere fractional residence can be found at One Willow Bridge, a beautiful destination in the heart of Vaill Village. For more information, check out www.vailonewillowbridge.com . We recommend speaking to our lodging specialists here at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals before going directly to a hotel or property management company, because while their inventory is spectacular, it might not fit the exact needs of you and your family. If you have a couple of moments to sit down with us and tell us exactly what you’re looking for (price range, location, quality, etc), we will do the work for you, offering you multiple options that match your requests, along with a couple options that don’t, so you can see what your designated market looks like.

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.

The Four Seasons will open its first resort in Colorado in late 2009, just in time for next season’s ski year! The Vail location will be called “The Four Seasons Residence Club Vail”, and will offer both fractional and whole ownership residences along with 121 hotel rooms.

The Four Seasons at the base of Vail Mountain will be an intimate ambiance and size, with just 16 properties available for full-ownership, and 19 properties available for fractional-ownership, only 10 of which are still available for sale.

Call Vail Ski Vacations.com –soon to be Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.com–at (970)-477-1777 today to request information about this once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity for you and your family! Fractional properties are deeded interests, so you can will them down to your family members, ensuring the property to be a special part of your family’s heritage for years and years to come. They are also fully kept up by a property management and housekeeping team, as one of the highest points of concern for the Four Seasons Residence Club Vail is the refined elegance and utmost sophistication of each of its properties.

Four Seasons Marketing and Project Manager, Christa Johnson, says, “We’ve wanted to have a presence in Vail for a long time because of the area’s deep bond with true ski culture”, and we at Vail Ski Vacations.com predict an infinite continuation of the “true ski culture” Johnston described as more and more Luxury Hotels and Properties provide lodging options for our most adamant Colorado skiers.

Over the last two years, Vail has transformed into a mountain town of raw, inspired elegance and sophistication, while maintaining its rugged and natural Colorado foundations. The Four Seasons Residence Club Vail will add to Vail’s rustic yet refined atmosphere, and is a smart investment for those interested in an affordable way to invest without an over-the-top, second mortgage.
Let VailSkiVacations.com be your guide to the perfect vacation or the perfect real estate investment by calling our friendly, knowledgeable, local lodging consultants to get professional help and local insight on the greatest properties in Vail and Beaver Creek, and, COMING SOON, properties in Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, and Keystone!

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!

VailSkiVacations.com–soon to be RockyMountainVacationRentals.com–is fully up and running this summer and offering available premiere lodging in the Vail/Beaver Creek areas. Local Coloradans believe the saying, “You move here for the winter, but you stay here for the summer”! If you’ve never enjoyed a Rocky Mountain Summer, then visit our website today at www.vailskivacations.com or call our office @ 970-477-1777 to book a summer lodge with one of our local specialists!

Vail is becoming an increasingly popular summer destination for outdoor adventure gurus from around the world. The small town of about 4,500 people is surrounded by White River National Forest and divided by the Colorado River, where you will often find people relaxing on tubes, fishing, kayaking, and more! Vail is also a great place for camping trips and hiking, with popular wilderness area, Mount of the Holy Cross (at 14,005 feet!), just 14 miles away from Vail Mountain. The town’s population drops dramatically in the summer, so you don’t get the sensation that we’re a “tourist trap” destination when you stay here. Bars and nightclubs are filled with regulars. Art Exhibitions and Music Festivals liven up the Village. From the time you wake up ’til the time you go to sleep, Vail summers offer constant activities that will have you falling in love with our mountaintown before it’s time to go home.

…Who knows? Maybe you’ll come for the summer and just end up moving here, like we did.

Vail summer activities are fun for the whole family! Nova Guides is one of the premiere outdoor recreation companys that has been servicing Vail and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. You can enjoy Whitewater Rafting activities in many locations around Vail, from the lower Eagle River, to Brown’s Canyon of the Arkansas River, to the Shoshone rapids and Gore Canyon of the Colorado River! Whether you’re new to rafting or have class V rapids training, Nova Guides will take care of you and your family and give you a trip to remember! Visit NovaGuides.com to set up your family adventure packages, including Jeep & Hummer Tours, ATV Tours, Guided Fishing, Mountain Biking, Paintballing, Hiking trips, and more!!

The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival from July 1st-August 4th is an annual summer tradition that helps make our mountains come alive with world-class orchestras, soloists, and venues! Summers in Vail aren’t just about outdoor sports; we are filled with culturally innovative and inspiring events such as this one that continues to generate dynamism and widespread, communal awareness. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to listen to superlative music in an exceptional setting. Visit the Vail Music Festival’s website to purchase your tickets at www.vailmusicfestival.org, and don’t forget to book your lodging TODAY for the festival directly with our local sales agents at vailskivacations.com !!!

What are you waiting for? We know you can hardly wait to enjoy your summer vacation here in the Valley with us. Once you book your luxury lodging rental, we encourage you to take advantage of our premium concierge services that will take care of planning all of your activities, events, dining, and more before you even arrive. Make this summer an exciting one for you and your family! Hop in the car and drive to the Rockies, and experience what it feels like to come alive.

The Teva Mountain Games, held annually in Vail, starts in just 7 days! Come out and enjoy the world’s largest celebration of outdoor adventure athletics, from traditional outdoor sports such as running, cycling, climbing and kayaking to less-conventional competitions like the “Speed Retrieve” and “Extreme Vertical” Dog Events! The Teva Mountain Games is kicking off summer nightlife activities with free concerts in Vail Village starting at 6 pm all three nights of the Games! WE HAVE AVAILABLE LODGING IN VAIL SO YOU CAN BOOK NOW TO ENJOY THE WEEKEND OF THE TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES!!! Search our website to find the perfect lodging options to accomodate your needs. Anything from one- to five-bedroom condominiums to 10-bedroom luxury homes, come and go at your leisure and make it a trip to remember! Call our office today at (970)-477-1777 to speak with an agent and book your perfect weekend-getaway.

Not only can you watch professional adventure athletes from around the world compete in seven sports and 21 disciplines, you, yourself, can get involved and compete against professional and amateurs, alike, in certain sections of the running, hiking, mountain-biking, road-biking, and kayaking competitions! If you’re interested in getting involved in the Teva games but aren’t much of an athlete, show off your skills in the Photo competition, enjoy the collection of films by the Telluride Mountainfilm: Zero Emission Tour, or help volunteer with a trail clean-up sponsored by Bear Naked and the U.S. Forest Service.

The Teva Mountain Games is a project by the Vail Valley Foundation, a nonprofit organization since 1981 that has been commited to servicing the Vail Valley community by providing leadership in enterprises centered around our local neighborhood. Check out VVF’s blog on the teva games at http://vailvalleyfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html and more information on the Teva Mountain games at http://www.vvf.org/vvf/info/events.athletic.mountaingames.aspx

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!

A nice alternative to staying in a condo, hotel or resort is booking your accommodations in a private home.  Private homes throughout the Vail Valley are rented while owners aren’t present, because of the exclusive nature these homes are quickly booked as they offer guests the ultimate degree of comfort.  Spacious home adorn Vail, from East Vail to Sandstone these homes feature great interiors and a number of amenities sure to delight guests.  Below are a few that we believe set the standard:

Potato Patch Residence 792

The stunning views from this home are sure to leave you in awe, elevated above the Vail valley this home is nestled in a reserved part of town.  Spacious rooms ensure guests will be spending their nights together as everyone converges to enjoy the full gourmet kitchen, private hot tub and large decks.  This home features 4 bedrooms with an assortment of beds, as such it can easily sleep 10 guests.  Perfect for that family vacation, or corporate retreat, that you wish to spend with your company.

Rockledge Residence

For visitors looking to revert to a classic ski cabin the Rockledge Residence is your ideal choice.  A quaint interior, and beautiful exterior seen above will leave you in a state of bliss.  The home’s rustic European ambiance is delightful for couples looking for a retreat with friends or family.  The home features 3 kings and 2 twins so accommodating a number of guests isn’t an issue in this fabulous ski in/ski out home.

798 Forest Road

It doesn’t get much better than this Platinum rated home hidden in the West side of Vail.  Any guest approaching will be awed by its natural beauty and architecture, it literally glows among a pine forest.  Ambitious renovations were completed in 2006 ensuring modern appliances and amenities await in the well decorated interior.  Located on Vail Mountain in a lush stand of Aspen and Lodge Pole pines, this home is within walking distance to Lionshead Village, the Eagle Bahn Gondola, and renowned gold medal fly-fishing waters of Gore Creek.

All of these fabulous homes are available to rent through www.VailSkiVacations.com, our large inventory features a wide array of homes, condos and hotels for highly competitive price.  Yet its our dedicated, local staff that does all the work for you that is our key selling point.  We’d be more than happy to help you find lodging in the Vail valley for an upcoming vacation.  Contact us through our Vail Ski Vacation website or at 1-877-411-8245.

Our company has expanded to offer the same service in Denver’s luxury rental and Real Estate markets, we offer help finding Luxury Rentals in Denver and Denver Luxury Real Estate.

The Vail Plaza Club is certainly carving out its own niche in the Vail Village, the hotel offers outstanding access to both the Village and mountain for very competitive prices.  Generally a hotel with such an amazing location, outstanding customer service and luxurious rooms would feature a high price point.  Fortunately, the Vail Plaza Club aims for high occupancy rates which effectively cuts down its costs and offers guests a very reasonable price.

Certainly the hotel does more than offer an alluring price, as mentioned its great customer service and location complement its fabulous decor.  Vail Ski Vacations at the Vail Plaza Club are great during many times of the year, we’ve just recieved a solid snowfall so this winter and spring are looking promising.  Summer and fall are also great times to visit the Vail Valley as there is certainly no lack of activity, from fly fishing on the near by Gore Creek to hiking, biking on Vail mountain to rafting the Colorado this season complements the great winters Vail is so well known for.

Our company, VailSkiVacations.com, is locally based and proud of our relationship with the Vail Plaza Club.  As such, we highly endorse their hotel and staff as exemplifying the quality of accommodations in the Vail Valley.  If you’re interested in staying there please contact us at 1-877-411-8245, we’ll be glad to assist you in your search for the perfect lodging in the Vail Valley!