Vacation Values Summer 2008

FAMILY HIKE BY DAY, RAFT BY NIGHT

The Pines Lodge, A RockResort, will offer a Hike by Day, Raft by Night package for families.  This Rocky Mountain adventure package includes three nights’ lodging for four people, a guided day hike, a family picnic lunch, a nighttime float trip on the Colorado River with special night vision glasses to view wildlife, and a family fun pack amenity upon arrival. Rates start at $999, excluding taxes and gratuities. The package is subject to availability. Valid dates: June 1 – Sept. 15, 2008.  To book, call (800) 859-8242 or visit www.vbcrp.com.

STAY AND PLAY AT BEAVER CREEK GOLF COURSE- THE CHARTER

Stay two nights at The Charter at Beaver Creek and play one round of golf at the Beaver Creek Golf Course for $219 per person.  Package includes two nights in a lodge room, based on double occupancy and one round of golf per person.  Two-person minimum.  Offer is valid from golf course opening through June 6, 2008.  Taxes and gratuities not included. Offer is subject to availability. For reservations, visit www.thecharter.com or call (800) 525-6660.

NEW WESTIN RIVERFRONT RESORT AND SPA

Gondola Connects Town of Avon to Beaver Creek Mountain

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, opening this August, is the Vail Valley’s newest luxury resort. Nestled on the banks of the Eagle River at the base of Beaver Creek Resort, this full-service condo hotel features 210 residence-style accommodations ranging from spacious studio suites to three-bedrooms complete with custom designed contemporary furnishings, large kitchens, fireplaces, LCD televisions and more. The cornerstone of a $500 million resort development also features a signature restaurant by acclaimed chef Thomas Salamunovich, the 23,000 square foot Spa Anjali, and the Riverfront Express Gondola, delivering skiers to Beaver Creek Mountain. The Westin Riverfront is being built “green” from the bottom up and is on track to become Colorado’s first high-end hotel to achieve LEED certification. Introductory rates start at $119 for fall and $249 for early ski season. The hotel is also offering guided fall fly fishing packages starting at $279 per night for two people. Reservations can be made by calling 866-949-1616 or online at www.westin.com/riverfrontavon. 

The Beaver Creek Hiking Center introduces a unique European hiking, culinary and cultural program for 2008. From Sept. 21 -28, you can explore Tuscany through a combination of hiking and biking.  The trip includes seven nights of accommodation in a charming 4 star Tuscan villa, most meals, a professionally-guided trip to the world famous museums of Florence, a day trip through the charming villages of the Chianti region, a cooking course, wine tasting sessions and a hikers’ gift bag. Hikers must be at least 18 years old to participate. The price of the trip is $3200 and pricing is based upon double occupancy, though a single supplement is offered for each trip. Prices do not include airfare, alcoholic beverages, some meals, or personal spending money. For information contact Nate Goldberg at the Beaver Creek Hiking Center by phone at 970-845-5313 or via e-mail at nateg@vailresorts.com.

STAY AND PLAY AT BEAVER CREEK GOLF COURSE- THE PINES LODGE

Stay at The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, and play one round of golf at the Beaver Creek Golf Course.  Package starts at $130 per person per night from golf course opening through June 7, 2008.  Package starts at $225 per person per night from June 8-Sept. 30. Rate is based on double occupancy in a lodge room and one round of golf per person. There is a two-person minimum and minimum night stays may apply.  Taxes and gratuities not included. Offer is subject to availability. For reservations, visit www.beavercreek.comor call (800) 404-3535.

STAY AND PLAY AT RED SKY GOLF CLUB- THE PINES LODGE

Stay at The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, and play one round of golf at Red Sky Golf Club.  Package starts at $185 per person per night from golf course opening through June 6, 2008.  Package starts at $255 per person per night from June 7-Sept. 30. Rate is based on double occupancy in a lodge room and one round of golf per person. There is a two-person minimum and minimum night stays may apply.  Taxes and gratuities not included. Offer is subject to availability. For reservations, visit www.beavercreek.comor call (800) 404-3535.

THE PINES LODGE, A ROCKRESORT, PARTNERS WITH DOGMA ATHLETICA STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER

The Pines Lodge, A RockResort in Beaver Creek, CO invites fitness gurus and travelers seeking guidance for a well-balanced lifestyle to take advantage of its partnership with the Dogma Athletica Fitness Center, which opened in October 2006 in Edwards, CO.The following packages are available now through April 2008 at The Pines Lodge:

Yoga Retreat: Package includes a five-night stay, as well as two hours of daily private yoga instructions with Vail Valley’s top yoga instructors. Guests can choose from Forrest Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, and Anusara Yoga. Package also includes a daily 50-minute in-room massage, custom Multi Vitamin and Triple Enzyme Facial, Pure Inventions Green Tea Antioxidant Supplement, daily homemade organic snacks, yoga wear and mats, an offerings book and candle amenity. A guided meditation session with custom meditation pillow is available. Guests also receive a personal wellness profile with a resting and exercise metabolism assessment, body composition test, strength and flexibility test, and in-depth nutrition consultation.  Rates start at $685 per night for a five-night stay, based on single occupancy. Promo code: 7CYOGA

Bachelorette Boot Camp: Brides-to-be are invited to achieve physical and emotional enlightenment by learning how to condition their body and mind with trained coaches. The boot camp package includes before and after pictures, metabolic rate and body composition testing to create a personal fitness and nutrition plan, daily individual training sessions with certified coaches, two-hour yoga session, 50-minute in-room Sports Massage, a customized fitness and nutrition plan with continual online support and guidance leading up to the wedding day. Also includes: Fitness Rx for the skin with personal skin analysis, custom facials and custom products to take home, nightly healthy turndown snack, personalized t-shirt and sweatshirts for the bachelorette party, and meal planning guidelines. Rates start at $895 per person in a 3 bedroom condominium.  Total package prces are per person and based on a triple occupancy. Promo code: 7CBOOTCAMP

Couples Fitness Week: The goal of this week is to educate, encourage, support and help each individual achieve their fitness goals. Program will include consultation/testing to create a precise personalized plan. Couples can choose from a Weight Management Package, Cardiovascular Fitness Package, or an Athletic Performance Package – each of which offers specifically geared fitness and nutrition programs. Package includes a daily 50-minute in-room Sports Massage per person, nightly healthy turndown snack, Dogma Athletica custom workout wear and custom facial per person. Rates start at $806 per night for the Weight Management Package, and $743 per night for the Athletic Performance Package. Prices based on couple staying in Lodge room at The Pines Lodge and both participating in the fitness program. Promo code: 7CFITNESS

Tax and gratuity not included. Subject to availability and blackout dates apply. For more information about The Pines Lodge, visit www.rockresorts.com or vbcrp.com or call 866-605-ROCK (7625). For more information about Dogma Athletica visit www.dogmaathletica.com.

MOUNTAIN SPA MORNINGS, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

The Bachelor Gulch Spa at The Ritz-Carlton has created an outdoor wellness experience, perfect for spring, summer and autumn in the Rocky Mountains, and designed for optimal cardiovascular training and nurturing relaxation. "Mountain Spa Mornings" begin with a 90-minute private guided hike through Bachelor Gulch to the historic AndersonCabin. The invigorating morning hike is followed by a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session with one of The Bachelor Gulch Spa's trained instructors, and then completed with a nurturing 60-minute outdoor massage. This outdoor wellness adventure lasts approximately three and one-half hours. Visit www.ritzcarlton.com or call (800) 241-3333.

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