Telluride Travel to Colorado

It’s the astonishing natural beauty that draws people to this small corner of the world – not to mention world-class skiing, nationally renowned festivals and an amazing resort community consisting of two colourful towns filled with non-stop events and activities. Simply put, the Telluride area is one of the grandest, most delightful places you’ll ever ski or vacation.

For more information, please contact ResortQuest at 970.728.6621 or visit the Telluride ResortQuest web site at www.ResortQuest.com today to book your next Colorado vacation.

Situated in a boxed canyon surrounded by the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in the continental United States, the historic mining town of Telluride draws you into its postcard scenery where old Victorian homes line the streets like candy canes, and Main Street has the bustling energy of any thriving city neighbourhood. Everything in Telluride Colorado is within walking distance – including the Telluride gondola and ski lifts. Whether you’re looking for great boutique shopping in Telluride, or a cup of coffee or cappuccino with the morning paper, a five-star Telluride dinner at any of of the many distinctive restaurants, or you would like to people watch, at only about a mile square, you’re never far from the action at this Colorado resort town.

Platformed at mid-mountain Telluride CO and rising more than 9,000 feet in elevation, the European-style town of Mountain Village Telluride hosts rejunvenating spas, gorgeous lodges, world class golf and is the center for all ski-school adventures and services. Connected to the town of Telluride by a free 12 minute gondola, Mountain Village Colorado is a great escape that offers some of the best sunsets and alpenglow around.

Whatever your preference, the town of Telluride or Mountain Village Colorado, ResortQuest Telluride offers something for everyone with the area’s best selection of vacation rentals: a unique blend of condominiums, townhomes, private homes, suites, studios and hotel rooms sure to suit all tastes and budgets. We are certain that you will love Telluride Colorado as much as we do!

The Telluride CO Scene at a Glance
Nestled in the Canyons of Colorado the excitement awaits:

Telluride Festivals:

Ouray Ice Climbing Festival (January)
Comdey Festival (February)
AIDS Benefit Fashion Show & Gay Ski Week (February – March)
Mountain Film Festival (May)
Balloon Rally and Festival (June)
Wild West Festival (June)
Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June)
Telluride Jazz Festival (August)
Culinary Arts Festival (August)
Telluride Film Festival (September)
Blues and Brews Festival (September)
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks (December)

Dining options at Telluride Colorado:

Try Cosmopolitan (American), 221 South Oak Bistro (American), Allred’s (American and French) or La Marmotte (French). For something more casual at Telluride Colorado, try Honga’s Lotus Petal (Pan-Asian), Rustico (Italian), Cornerhouse Grill (American) or Fat Alley Barbeque (American).

Telluride Nightlife and Shopping:

Popular bars include the New Sheridan, Brown Dog and Last Dollar Saloon. For art, try the Telluride Gallery for Fine Arts. For a good book and cuppa joe, try Between the Covers Bookstore & Coffee House. Try Two Skirts and Scarpe for great boutique women’s clothing at Telluride CO. For other clothing and sporting goods, Bounty Hunter and Telluride Sports can certainly deck you out.

Attractions and Activities in Telluride Resort

Telluride Historical Museum, the historic Sheridan Opera House, Telluride Helitrax, Telluride Outside (guided fishing, biking, river rafting and Jeep tours), Bridal Veil Falls.

Telluride Bear Creek Lodge

The Bear Creek Lodge is Mountain Village’s newest deluxe ski-in/ski-out lodge in Telluride Colorado. The ski slopes are conveniently accessed via a semi-private lift. Enjoy tranquility, exquisite views and the finest accommodations in these spacious one to four bedroom condominiums. Amenities include an outdoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, fitness center, business center, high speed internet access in each condominium, complimentary shuttle service to Mountain Village Center, underground parking, ski-valet service, concierge and more. Every one, two three and four bedroom unit at the Bear Creek Lodge in Telluride Colorado is fully equipped with the finest furnishings, stainless steel appliances, spacious bathrooms and closets, washer dryers and much more. Plus maid service is offered every other day. Most of the condominiums have their own private balcony.

Break Creek Lodge at Telluride Colorado is truly your home-away-from-home, so book through ResortQuest today at 888.683.9836.

Planning your vacation to Steamboat CO?

If you are, make sure you contact ResortQuest for the latest information on packages, accommodations and deals that you can get for your Steamboat Colorado holiday. You can call 970.879.8811 or you can visit their web site at www.resortquest.com.

Steamboat CO. There are plenty of reasons Steamboat Colorado is home to more winter Olympians than any other community in the world: an extraordinary mountain, Champagne Powder and a friendly western town dedicated to excellence are just a few. With over 20 lifts, 3,000 acres and 142 trails, Steamboat’s six peaks can be enjoyed by all. Discover a freerider’s paradise in the Mavericks Superpipe and SoBe Terrain Park.

Visitors leave Steamboat CO with warm memories of alpenglow sunsets, fine dining (there are more than 70 restaurants) and winter fun with sleigh rides, snowmobiling and dog sledding. Perhaps their soul was restored with an invigorating spa treatment or a restorative soak in Steamboat’s natural hot springs.

When twenty seven feet of snow melts, the Yampa Valley erupts into velvety green meadows awash with wildflowers and aspen groves. Sunny skies and idyllic temperatures make the choices very difficult indeed at Steamboat Colorado. Hiking, biking, gliding down the alpine slide, fly-fishing, white-water rafting, horseback riding, scenic hot-air balloon rides? Or maybe take a Steamboat gondola ride and spend the day relaxing atop Mt. Werner admiring the spectacular views of the Yampa Valley. Tee off on one of Steamboat’s Pro-Rodeo. Discover Steamboat’s cultural side at the internationally acclaimed Strings in the Mountains Music Series, the Steamboat Wine Festival, Art-In-The-Park or at any one of the summer festivals at Steamboat. This is precisely why folks come back to Steamboat CO year after year.

The Steamboat Scene at a Glance

Don’t miss these fun things to do in the Steamboat Resort in Colorado.

Festivals at Steamboat:

Cowboy Downhill (January)
Winter Carnival (February)
MusicFest (March)
24 Hours of Steamboat (June)
Steamboat Marathon (June)
Hot Air Balloon Rodeo (July)
Beaux Arts Festival (August)
Steamboat Wine Festival (August)
Steamboat Triathlon (September)
Wild West Air Fest Labor Day Weekend (September)
Literary Sojourn (October)

Dining at Steamboat CO

Try Saketumi (Sushi and Asian Fusion)
Café Diva (French and Eclectic)
La Montana (South-Western, Mexican)
For more casual, try Cugino’s Pizzeria (Italian) or Slopeside Bar and Grill (American)

Steamboat Nightlife

Nightlife is at its best in winter. The rustic Tugboat Grill & Bar is always a good bet for live music and dancing. The Tap House is a popular sports bar. Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill offers a great selection of local handcrafted ales, live music and Steamboat’s best happy hour specials. The Cantina offers Steamboat’s best fresh squeezed homemade margaritas.

Shopping at Steamboat CO

Interesting shops and galleries line Lincoln Avenue between 5th and 9th, including the art galleries Artisan’s Market of Steamboat and Steamboat Art Company. For kitchen paraphernalia, local foodstuffs or an espresso, go to The Homesteader. For all things Western, F.M. Light & Sons is the jackpot. For a bit of nostalgia, try Lyon’s Corner Drug & Soda Fountain, an old-time soda fountain shop.

Steamboat Attractions and Activities

Amaze’n Steamboat Maze, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Yampa River Botanic Park, Steamboat Lake State Park, Routt National Forest, Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area, Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Lake Marina, Stagecoach State Park, and Steamboat Lake Outfitters (horseback tours).

Plan your next travels to Keystone Colorado

Keystone, CO. Any time of year, Keystone is the ideal family resort. In fact, the twon was envisioned and built expressly for skiers and summertime pleasure-seekers. River Run Village is the heart of the ski area, a quaint, European-style village that offers all the best of the resort within one central area. The Keystone Colorado Village is alive year-round with Keystone concerts, festivals, local parades and more. Enjoy world-class shopping, dining, and lively après ski events in a cozy, visitor centric community at Keystone CO today. You can contact ResortQuest today at 970.453.4000 or visit them online at www.resortquest.com for more information about booking and travel packages.

Keystone CO is the only resort in the area to offer night skiing and boasts the largest outdoor Zamboni-maintained ice-skating rink in North America – it’s a five-acre man-made pond! Depending on the season, young and old alike can enjoy inner-tubing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Tucked away high up in the alpine environment is the Alpenglow Stube of Keystone Park, an elegant and very unusual restaurant requiring two lifts and a short walk to reach. The reward is definitely worth the ascent. You’ll be dining on top of the world, literally and gastronomically speaking at Keystone CO. Now, let’s not forget about the skiing! Keystone has some of the most enviable terrain in the area with three distinct mountain peaks: Dercum Mountain, North Peak and the legendary Outback. From intermediate groomers to the most extreme bumps and backcountry, you’re sure to find the right match for any ski level at Keystone. Be sure to check out the new A51 Terrain Park and Pipe, the hottest new place to ride and the only night terrain park in Colorado at the moment.

In the summer at Keystone CO, experience a different side of the mountain. Take the lifts to the summit for spectacular views, mountaintop hiking and the ultimate downhill mountain biking experience. Conquer the white water on a rafting trip, learn to sail on the placid waters of Lake Dillon or go exploring on horseback in Keystone Colorado today.

Summertime events and festivals start pre-Memorial Day and extend into the brilliantly colourful fall season. River Run’s Park Lane Pavilion hosts Keystone’s celebrated Summer Concert Series and other popular events like the XTERRA triathlon, Celtic Festival, the Wine, Jazz & Art Festival, Bluegrass & Beer Festival and Taste of Keystone.

If you are looking to book your next travel vacation to Keystone, Colorado, please contact ResortQuest today.

Keystone CO Facts and Figures

Elevation – Base 9,280 ft / 2,829 m
Elevation – Summit 12,408 ft / 3,782 m
Vertical Rise 3,128 ft / 953 m
Permitted Area 2,870 acres
# of Trails 116
# of Lifts 19
Green % Beginners 19%
Blue % Intermediate 32%
Black % Expert 49%
Parks and Pipes A51 Terrain Park and Pipe – with night riding

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Travel to Sun Valley Idaho for your next vacation

ResortQuest is one of the world leaders in premier accommodations in resort destinations, and Sun Valley ID in the United States is one of the best places to take your family and loved ones during your next vacation. For more information about ResortQuest and Sun Valley Idaho, please read below or contact Resort Quest today to book your vacation.

We’re in the Rocky Mountain rustic, we’re old fashioned travel luxury and – winter or summer – we’re the perfect destination holiday location for you and your family. ResortQuest Sun Valley Idaho offers all the variety in lodging for your next travel vacation including cabins, condominiums, and town homes to exclusive, one of a kind vacation retreats.

Winter travel at Sun Valley ID offers adventurers an outstanding selection of activities such as downhill skiing and boarding, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and even fly fishing. World-class Baldy Mountain offers the world’s largest snowmaking system along with the most consistent fall-line skiing in North America. Baldy is a monster, providing 3,400 vertical feet of skiing, 65 runs on 2,054 acres and 3 luxurious lodges; its’ formidable but, at the end of the day, also forgiving. Dollar Mountain, on the other hand, is a beginner’s dream, with 5 lifts and a terrain park designed especially for kids and novices.

Summer travel at Sun Valley Idaho in the mountains surrounding Sun Valley extends your vacation with up to 15 hours of daylight during the month of July. Even with all the extra time, it’s still hard to exhaust all the available activities. Your best bet is to wake up with the sun and get going. There’s tennis and golf, white-water rafting, classic road and mountain biking, fishing the world-famous Silver Creek Preserve (boasting over 5000 fish per mile!) and exploring all the amazing Sun Valley mountain grandeur by trail.

The Sun Valley ID Scene at a Glance

Get your ski shoes off and your Orvis on. Sun Valley Idaho is a four season resort and what better way to spend your vacation with family and friends than at a ResortQuest luxury accommodation. Travel to Sun Valley is easy and effortless, so if you are looking for a great destination vacation holiday, Idaho will provide you just that!

Events at Sun Valley Idaho

- Ice Skating, Ketchum Alive Concerts & Antique Fairs (June to September)
- Springfest and Ketchum ½ Marathon (June)
- Summer Concert Series at Sun Valley (June to August)
- Sawtooth Mountain Mamas Arts Fair (July)
- Wine Action at Sun Valley (July)
- Ketchum Arts Fair (July)
- Sun Valley Summer Symphony (July to August)
- Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival (August)
- Northern Rockies Folk Festival (August)
- Wagon Days & Labor Day Parade (August to Septemer)
- Earnest Hemingway Festival at Sun Valley ID (September)
- Training of the Sheep (October)
- Jazz Festival at Sun Valley (October)
- Opening for Winter Downhill and X-Country Skiing (November)
- Christmas Celebrations (December and January)
- Boulder Mountain Ski Tour (February)
- Sun Valley Gourmet Ski Tour (March)
- Janss Pro Am Ski Tour (March)

Dining at Sun Valley ID

Gourmet Dining includes Baci Italian Café, Chandlers, Ciro Restaurant & Wine Bar, Globus, Ketchum Grill, Michel’s Christiania, Bistro 44, East Avenue Bistro, Felix’s and the Sawtooth Club
Italian & Pizza restaurants include Smokey Mountain Pizza, Rico’s Pizza & Pasta, and Bald Mtn Pizza Delis/Bakery: Perry’s, H&G Reserve, Big Wood Bakery, Kneadery, Rustic Moose Tulley’s JAVA and Starbucks
Mexican: Desperado’s KB’s
Asian: Sushi on Second, Kickshaw, Osaka Sushi, Shanghai Place and China Panda
Steak & Seafood includes The Roosevelt Tavern, The Pioneer
Burger joints include Lefty’s, Grumpy’s and Burger Grill

Sun Valley Nightlife

Rossevelt Tavern and Whiskey Jacques feature live music nightly and the Casino is an intriguing Old West saloon.

Shopping in the Sun Valley Village in Idaho

Choose from over 25 art/studio galleries, 5 bookstores, 10 Sport and clothing companies and a variety of retail, jewellery and home furnishing stores. Sun Valley also features some of the finest fly fishing, rafting, heli-skiing outfitters in the West.

Attractions and Activities at Sun Valley

Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Ernest Hemingway’s grave in the Ketchum Cemetery, Heritage and Ski Museum, Sun Valley Trekking Company, Valley Horsemen’s Center, Venture Outdoors, Sun Valley Resort Horsemen’s Center, and Super Outfitter Adventures.

For more information, contact ResortQuest.

Traveling to Aspen / Snowmass Colorado?

One of the most established and well-run premier vacation home and condominium rental company in the world’s finest resorts is ResortQuest Vacation Home Network. You can find out more about ResortQuest online at www.resortquest.com.

Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado Travel

It is the combination of our beautiful natural environment, the exhilaration of our recreational activities and the inspiration of our cultural events that make Aspen and Snowmass one of the world’s greatest vacation destinations for travel in the United States. Yes, celebrities do frequent here, as do folds from every other walk of life around the entire globe.

Aspen/Snowmass is home to four mountains known around the world for their incredible skiing: Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass Mountain. With over 5,246 acres of skiable terrain, there’s room for experts and beginners alike. One lift ticket gives you all four mountains, high-speed lifts and the ESPN Winter X Games slopestyle course. A fabulous ski and snowboard school program tops the list of on-mountain activities. When you are not on the slopes, you can choose from great activities such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiling to the infamous Maroon Bells, ice skating or hot-air balloon rides over the mountain peeks at Aspen/Snowmass Colorado.

Surrounded by nearly 500,000 acres of the White River National Forest, there’s ample room for the summer or fall outdoor enthusiast’s most audacious checklist. Outfitted for white-water rafting, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and fly-fishing, our summer months boast warm, sun-filled days perfect for any outing and a very active nightlife. Take a stroll through the pedestrian mall in Aspen or peruse the Snowmass Mall to find a large selection of internationally famous boutiques. Or take an Aspen/Snowmass gondola trip to 11,212 feet for lunch at the Sundeck. Finally, be sure you attend at least one of our awesome, annual extravaganzas, such as the Aspen Music Festival, Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival, Food & Wine Festival or the arts at Anderson Ranch.

Whatever your desired time of year, ResortQuest Aspen or Snowmass can provide you the perfect accommodations for your next family vacation or group adventure.

The Aspen/Snowmass Scene at a Glance

Besides the great skiing, snowboarding, or playing in the snow in general, there are some fantastic things to do in Aspen and Snowmass.

Festivals at Aspen and Snowmass throughout the year
- Gay & Lesbian Ski Week (January)
- Winterskol Celebration (January)
- HBO Comedy festival (March)
- Chili Pepper and Brew Fest (June)
- Food & Wine Festival (June)
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass (June through September)
- Fourth of July Festival (July)
- Motherlode Volleyball Tournament (September)
- Aspen Music Festival (June through August)
- Snowmass Hot Air balloon Festival (September)
- Aspen Film Festival (September)

Attractions and Activities at Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado

Aspen Art Museum, Wheeler/Stallard House Museum, Ashcroft Ghosttown Tours, Maroon Bells Blazing Adventures outfitter.

Dining at Aspen and Snowmass CO

Try Krabloonik (international and wild game) or Takah Sushi (Sushi/Japanese). For something more casual, try Su Casa (Mexican) or Woody Creek Tavern (American).

Aspen and Snowmass Nightlife

The young and the energized, dancers and live music lovers will probably like Syzygy and Club Chelsea. Opened in 1892, the Red Onion is as rambunctious and popular as ever; The Cirque is a great après hangout. Mezzaluna and J-Bar are sophisticated alternatives.

Shopping at the Aspen and Snowmass Village in Colorado

High-quality, unique and very expensive – that sums up the shopping in Aspen. Browse the art at Aspen Grove Fine Arts and Duval Smart Gallery. For gifts, go to Chepita. Curious George Collectibles has silver buckles and other Western-style accessories, some of which they claim once belonged to desperadoes. For clothing, try Kemosabe (Western wear), Freudian Slip (fine lingerie) and Gorsuch, Ltd. (outdoor).

For more information, contact ResortQuest.