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Ascend to Aspen

Three hundred inches of snow per year,special events, and family-friendly
four resorts to choose from, and enoughofferings of all kinds. Twelve blocks of
bumps, trails, and thrills to make eacheclectic shops scattered with trees and
ski run different from the last, Aspenbronze statues make up the central
is the place to satisfy your need tobusiness district, so hopefully you'll
speed down the mountainside. You'll behave room in your luggage to bring home
especially well-suited to this vacationa western-themed souvenir or a purse
destination if you have a taste forimported from Italy. From kids wear to
luxury, because while it's not requiredsports equipment, Aspen shops will
to go all out, Aspen certainly has a waydoubtlessly reveal whatever it is that
of inspiring you to live life to theyour heart truly desires.
fullest.While you're in pleasure mode, be sure
If you have mountains on your mind,to take advantage of the many spa
Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highland,offerings in the area. From pedicures to
Snowmass, and Buttermilk are all withincutting edge beauty techniques, you'll
12 miles of the town of Aspen and offerbe sure to return home looking gorgeous
some of the finest skiing andand feeling relaxed. This might not be
snowboarding conditions to be found.everyone's cup of tea, so just send the
This region also contains much of thespa-fearful members of your traveling
White River National Forest and otherparty off to the tennis courts or the
designated wilderness areas, so all yougolf courses while you undergo your
city-folk will feel the odd sensation ofwell-deserved pampering session.
being immersed in nature while you'reSo as not to neglect your artistic side
here (that's a good thing). As youwhile in Aspen, try to visit one of the
forget what it's like to hear thefestivals that will be going on while
traffic of the city, you'll findyou're here. The Food and Wine Magazine
yourself becoming newly aware ofClassic attracts the very brightest
stunning alpine profiles, swayingculinary stars to showcase their talents
branches, and the blinding brilliance ofand advise the attendants on how to
the sun glinting from the snow.cook, pour, and entertain like
If you're more of a flatlander, thenchampions. The Aspen Arts Festival
consider cross-country skiing,brings together the works of over 200
snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or snowpainters, sculptors, and jewelry makers
camping to get your fill of the winterin a gallery setting like none other. If
wonderland. And don't forget that skiersneither of these strikes a chord, then
and non-skiers alike will appreciatejust wait a few days for the next big
coming in out of the cold, warmingevent. Be it music, fireworks, or
frosty fingers by the fire, and sippingtheatre related, there is something that
a cup of cocoa to chase away the finaleveryone will be interested in.
nip of the outdoors. Small pleasuresFrom your perch in the mountains of
like this make up an important part of aAspen, you'll feel lucky to be alive and
cold-weather vacation, so don't overlookmotivated to experience and appreciate
the small things.everything that you can. The final way
Of course, Aspen doesn't becometo ensure a stellar vacation for you and
undesirable in the summer when the snowyours is to reserve a vacation rental
has melted, in fact it doesn't lose muchthat will complement all that you plan
luster at all. The white gives way toto see and do while in this heavenly
vibrant green, punctuated with a fewspot. A condo steps away from a ski lift
cheery wildflowers. Ski trails are gone,would be ideal during the winter, and a
and hiking and biking trails take thequiet little cottage within earshot of a
spotlight. If adrenaline is still whatbabbling brook would make your summer
you're after, then raft or kayak down avisit postcard-perfect.
raging river or search for footholds onThe amenities contained within most
a sheer rock face. Take to the skies invacation homes far outdo standard hotel
a hot air balloon, or settle down near aaccommodations, so if you really are
cool stream for the most picturesqueplanning to take the vacation of a
picnic you'll ever have.lifetime, go online to reserve the Aspen
When you feel the need to venture backVacation Rental that will make your
to civilization, Aspen is filled to thetrip the best you've ever had.
brim with fine cuisine, live music,



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