- Colorado boasts several ski resorts that double as romantic spots.ski resort image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Ski resorts can be near towns, cities, hotels, timeshares, spas or even companies that arrange to bring vacationers or customers to these places. The website lovetripper.com lists four Colorado cities (Aspen, Crested Butte, Telluride, and Beaver Creek) among the 10 most romantic ski resort cities in the West. Resortsandlodges.com lists 56 romantic resorts in Colorado, and excellent-romantic-vacations.com lists romantic getaways for couples in Colorado. The snow, the scenic mountains, the alpine air, secluded spots, romantic restaurants, recreation, and the ambiance---all these characterize romantic ski resorts in Colorado. - This resort is at the base of Aspen Mountain, near the area's ski lifts and Aspen's shopping, dining and entertainment. It is 10 minutes from Aspen Airport, eight from Aspen Golf Course, 12 from Aspen Highlands Ski Area, and 25 minutes from the scenic Maroon Bells. Guest rooms have cozy furnishings with antique leather chairs, views of the mountains and marble bathrooms. Room amenities include flatscreen TV, high-speed Internet access, complimentary shoe shine and twice-daily housekeeping. Hotel amenities include butler service, spa and heated indoor pool. The restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, offers traditional American recipes, an exhibition kitchen, pine floors, antique furniture and cozy booths.Signature dishes include prime beef tenderloin and roasted rack of lamb. The St. Regis is prepared to plan and implement weddings from ceremony to reception, to morning-after brunches and more.
St. Regis Aspen Resort
315 East Dean St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
970-920-3300
stregisaspen.com - Destination Resorts, a hospitality management company, offers fully equipped condominium rentals at the base of Vail Mountain just a few yards from the ski gondola or Vista Bahn. More than 5,000 acres of Vail Ski Mountain are just steps outside the doors of these condos, all within walking distance of Vail's cafes, dining, shopping, art galleries and nightlife. Rentals range from one bedroom to four bedrooms plus loft. They include: a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, private balcony, covered parking, separate living and sleeping areas, cable television with DVD players, and email access. All condos have use of outdoor pool and two hot tubs, laundry facilities and housekeeping service. These rentals have scenic views of Vail Mountain and surrounding mountain ranges. Destination Resorts offers not only condos, but also its services for organizing weddings in "settings for romance and memories."
Destination Resorts Vail
610 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO 81657
303-268-6886
destinationresortsvail.com - Keystone Ski Resort claims to be "the best place to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains." Ninety minutes from the Denver International Airport, it is in two villages (River Run and Lakeside villages) with three mountains, plenty of outdoor adventures and dining options. Keystone Resorts offers accommodations starting at $99, together with a 10,000-square foot luxury spa, snow tubing at Dercum Mountain, ice skating in the largest (five acres) rink in North America, and skiing in slopes for beginners, intermediate and advanced enthusiasts. It also offers unforgettable dining experiences such as dining at 12,000 feet and a sleigh-ride dinner. The resort has wedding specialists who can assist with planning details from lodging accommodations for all guests, to reception menus, rehearsal arrangements, reservations for activities and transportation service.
Keystone Resort
1437 Keystone Ranch Rd
Keystone, Colorado 80435
970-496-4386
keystoneresort.com
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