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Vista Verde Guest Ranch, Colorado Located in the town of Clark, three hours or so from Denver, here the months of September and October are reserved for adults and cattle work, when guests accompany wranglers out onto over 16,000 acres of forested land to find and gather the cattle before the winter weather sets in. Leaf peeping with a purpose, you won't regret exploring the mountains against the backdrop of the fiery red quaking aspens. read post
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Fifty Years of Five Stars for The Broadmoor in Colorado SpringsMobil/Forbes Awards Five Stars to Historic Resort for 50th Consecutive Year11.10.2009 – Colorado Springs, Colo. – Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards (formerly Mobil Five-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide) announced its list of Five Star winners for 2010 and honored The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a record 50th consecutive year. The Broadmoor is the only property to ever achieve this status. Additionally, the historic resort has the distinction in 2010 of becoming a triple Five Star winner with the addition of both Penrose Room restaurant and The Spa at The Broadmoor.
Key Facts:
--The Broadmoor is the longest continuous winner of the Mobil/Forbes Five Star award at 50 years.
--This is the first Five Star designation for The Broadmoor's famed Penrose Room restaurant, making it the only Colorado establishment to hold both Five Stars and AAA Five Diamonds.
--The Spa at The Broadmoor is one of only 13 Five Star spas in the U.S.
Supporting Quotes:
Stephen Bartolin:President and CEO of The Broadmoor
--“I would like to offer our thanks for this recognition to the Five Star Award staff and also congratulate them on their affiliation with Forbes. I have the highest regard for the Forbes publications and I know that they will only enhance the significance of our industry’s longest-standing rating system.”
--“The Five Star designation for The Broadmoor for an unprecedented 50 consecutive years is a phenomenal achievement by our staff and those staff members that preceded them. What an honor it is to work with a group of people that can realize this record of success. I have been here 18 of those years and not a day goes by that our staff doesn’t amaze me in some way. I am so immensely proud of them. Having our Penrose Room restaurant and our Spa also receiving a Five Star rating absolutely knocks it out of the park.”
Resources:
--For more information about the Forbes Travel Guide Awards go to http://www.forbestravelguide.com/
--The Broadmoor website is http://www.broadmoor.com/
--Follow The Broadmoor on Twitter @thebroadmoor, and on Facebook
About The Broadmoor:
The Broadmoor opened its illustrious doors in 1918. The venerable resort boasts 744 rooms and suites including 44 cottage bedrooms; 185,000 square feet of flexible event space; a world class spa; three championship golf courses; a tennis club; 25 retail shops; 18 on property eateries, restaurants and lounges; a full children's program, and more. The BROADMOOR is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
About Penrose Room:
Penrose Room, Colorado’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star/AAA Five-Diamond Restaurant, is the most celebrated restaurant in Colorado history. Since 1961, Penrose Room has been cherished as one of the Rocky Mountain region’s top destinations for classic fine dining with an extensive European wine list and live entertainment and dancing in a stylish atmosphere. Under the direction of Chef Bertrand Bouquin and manager Duane Thompson, the dining room, menu, service and the amenities are as well-rooted in classic hospitality and charm as they are in contemporary vitality.
About The Spa at The Broadmoor:
Created by Resort Master Design™ specialist TAG Galyean, this 43,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center features luxurious, exotic and essential experiences for the body, mind and spirit. The Spa offers cutting-edge products and treatments in a delightful and harmonious contrast to its backdrop of old-world charm and European elegance.
From November 15 through February 28, 2010, imagine a Spectacular Winter Savings in a Five-Star Five-Diamond resort from $160 per night where virtually everything you need is at your fingertips: Award-winning dining; world-class spa, boutique shopping in 24 distinctly unique stores. There is indoor swimming and an outdoor whirlpool overlooking the mountains. There are fitness classes and indoor tennis. And even Father Winter likes to swing a golf club, so don’t be surprised if you can play during your stay. Sit by the outdoor fireplace with a warm drink, or let the kids make S’mores in the snow on the outdoor patio at the Golf Club. Picture yourself relaxing at a magical resort where you can be as active or passive as you like. It’s your vacation getaway framed in historic charm and legendary service.
Spectacular Winter Savings package includes:
-Luxury accommodations in a standard room
-Complimentary Broadmoor movie theater access
-Complimentary Serenity Shower or Tub Soak with purchase of $100 in spa services
-15% discount on select retail purchases
-10% food discount in Charles Court, Penrose Room and Tavern
-Stay three or more nights and receive a complimentary suite upgrade.
Reserve on line at www.broadmoor.com or call 1.800.634.7711.
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Make it a great day! Diana
As temperatures cool off and summer turns to fall, prices typically drop—but this year you don’t have to wait for the leaves to change to save green. Imagine this: dramatic mountain views, world-class spa, and the kids splashing in a gorgeous infinity-edge pool, summer relaxation at last! Now wake up and make that daydream a reality at The Broadmoor. With only two months left of summer, The Broadmoor is offering an (almost) endless getaway that fits into every budget—the Summer Savings Spectacular package featuring the lowest rate of the summer—$125 per person. The Broadmoor has families of all sizes covered with a variety of activities for kids of all ages on the campus-like setting including: The Bee Bunch children’s program, paddle boating, three championship golf courses, tennis facility, 18 restaurants cafés and lounges, a movie theatre, and more! And, if you can’t decide on the ultimate Broadmoor vacation, our experts have planned three perfect family days for you and the gang to pick and choose from.
Spectacular Summer Savings Package Includes:
• Accommodations for one night
• Kids 10 and younger stay and eat free when accompanied by a paying adult
• Complimentary bike & paddle boat rental (1 hour each daily for each person)
• Complimentary admission to The Broadmoor movie theater
• Complimentary Serenity shower, tub soak or fitness class when you purchase $100 in spa services
• 15% discount off of select retail purchases
• 40% discounts off of published Suite rates
• Stay 3 consecutive nights and receive a $50 resort credit
Package prices starting at $125 per person, based on double occupancy. Subject to availability now through September 30, 2009. Not applicable to groups. Rates do not include applicable taxes and fees.
To make your reservation, visit www.broadmoor.com or call 1.800.634.7711.
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The Peaks & Golden Door Spa:
The Peaks & Golden Door Spa is singing your tune! And it's not so 'Blue' either...
Wake up and end your day with our panoramic views of The San Juan Mountains.
Revitalize & relax in our 42,000 square foot Golden Door Spa, unwind poolside with one of our delicious Mojitos, or if you’re feeling more lively try out our two- level indoor water slide, and you don't even have to take a break from the music! Live music and drink specials nightly in our Great Room Bar, the “best place to see the sunset in Telluride.” We can't wait to have you!
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