Treat yourself to an “epic summer” in Colorado

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A full week in the Rocky Mountains is exactly what you need to unwind. “Epic Summer,” the latest package from RockResorts, includes a range of options for individuals and families looking to enjoy crisp western air and natural surroundings without sacrificing comfort.

The package, which includes taxes and resort fees, costs $1,195 per adult and $895 per kid – a savings of almost 40 percent! What you get is nothing short of astounding. Spend six nights at either the Keystone or Breckenridge resort areas, and take advantage of an array of outdoor activities. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding on Beaver Creek Mountain and panning for gold can be added to your itinerary, and guides are available. You can even have a campfire dinner and wagon ride scheduled.

The “Epic Summer” deal includes ground transportation and all meals, along with resort access and related activities. At a savings of around $2,600, you’ll also get the added thrill of feeling like you’re stealing from the resort. Don’t underestimate the thrill of the illicit!

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Give a little to get a little at RockResorts

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Is it really goodwill if you’re getting something in return? Well, maybe we’ll call it a fair trade, then. This summer, RockResorts is offering a “Give & Getaway” package across all nine of its resorts. In exchange for an incredibly low room rate, you just have to chip in some time to help the environment. Projects include trail restoration, working with sustainable local farmers, and supporting local stream an driver ecosystems. Depending on your appetite for saving the world, you can work for a half-day, full day or even several days: there are plenty of projects available.

“The Give & Getaway package has been a successful initiative to promote conservation of the spectacular environments of our Colorado resorts and help our guests find even more value in their vacations,” said Stan Brown, President of RockResorts. “It is just one valuable extension of our company’s commitment to the environment and philosophy to preserve it in a rewarding and interactive way. We know that especially in today’s economy, guests want to feel good about the vacations they take, and this program guarantees an exceptional hotel experience with a unique opportunity to positively impact the environment. This way they can make a contribution that they can enjoy on a return visit to the destination.”

Interested in participating? The “Give & Getaway package” is available on the following dates:

The Arrabelle at Vail Square: July 11, August 15, September 12
The Lodge at Vail: July 11, August 15, September 12
The Pines Lodge: August 15
Hotel Jerome: May 30
Snake River Lodge & Spa: May 31-June 6; September 20-26
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa: May 26
The Osprey at Beaver Creek: August 15
The Pines Lodge: August 15
The Landings St Lucia: Ongoing beginning May 1
Keystone Hospitality: May 16, June 6, August 15

Rates start at an absurd $99 per person per night (for a two-night stay). Several resorts are extending the rate to before and after projects, as well.

Vail Resorts and RockResorts have raised more than $1.2 million (including matching funds) for non-profit conservation organizations in the White River National Forest in Colorado and the Lake Tahoe Basin in California and Nevada. Guests have the option to pay an extra $1 on ski season passes, lift tickets and room nights, with the National Forest Foundation kicking in an additional 50 cents per dollar.

“Spring Free” night at RockResorts to celebrate new season

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You can get a free night on your stay RockResorts, simply by booking a stay for anytime up to April 15, 2009. The “Spring Free” deal is the resorts’ way to help you push out of the tough, gray winter months. Minimum stays vary by property, but are generally two or three nights.

“Whether you want to explore the Southwestern art and culture of Santa Fe, New Mexico or hit the slopes in Vail, Colorado, we have created the ‘Spring Free’ packages to let our guests get more value out of their spring escape,” said Stan Brown, president for RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality. “These “Spring Free” packages let guests focus on spending time with the people they care about the most and not on the price of the trip.”

And, this is just the beginning.

At Colorado RockResorts, for example, you could save 30 percent on ski and snowboard rentals – not to mention 10 percent off transportation with Colorado Mountain Express.

Invest in yourself in St. Lucia, earn a $1,000 return

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Hotels are giving incentives like crazy. They just want your business. The latest comes from RockResort’s The Landings St. Lucia. Book five nights through the “Invest in Yourself” deal, and you’ll get a resort credit of $1,000. This makes it a lot easier to book a few spa treatments, eat like royalty or hit the greens. You can also apply the credit to activities on the water, from snorkeling trips to sailing and waterskiing lessons.

The entry point is $490 a night, which gets you a Deluxe Harbor Front Villa suite. Your home away from home will have two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room, which works well if you travel with a family or a group of friends. So, if you need a break from the grind, this is it! Get down to St. Lucia, and invest in a little relaxation.

[Photo via RockResort’s The Landings St. Lucia]

Cool off while heating up your love life

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Hotel Jerome, a RockResort hotel in Aspen, CO, wants to put the flame back into your relationship. Enjoy the cold slopes until things get hot in the evening for Valentine’s Day or through April 12. The hotel’s “Fire & Ice” package starts at $1,295 a night but delivers plenty of value.

Stretch your travel dollar with this program, which includes two nights in a one bedroom suite, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries at turndown on the first night and daily breakfast, either at the Jacob’s Corner restaurant or room service. To top it off, you and your lover will get 50 minute in-room massages.

If your travel plans are keeping you close to home, take advantage of the many discounts airlines are offering for travel within the United States, and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!

[Photo via RockResorts]