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Why Denver's dining scene is unforgettable

Wally Gobetz There are a lot of things to love about Colorado's capital and largest city. Its setting alone is an awe-inspiring one, in the shadow of the soaring Rocky Mountains - your first time seeing the Mile-High City in the distance as you approach is one that you will never forget. And once you're here there's is also a lot to see and do, from attractions and culture to nightlife (a seemingly endless array of bars, pubs, clubs, and music venues) and sports (with local football,…

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Dynamic Denver, a progressive, urbane gem of the USA's West

Jeff Zehnder   The USA's 19th largest city (pop. 693,000, metro area 3.1 million), and at 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) its highest-altitude, has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1859 as a gold-rush mining town. Sleepy at first, much of the "Mile-High City's" growth didn't pick up steam until the 1890s, with the real boom not kicking in till after World War II. Today, this dynamic, high-tech bastion is a major business, cultural, and sports power which trends young and cosmopolitan…

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Cliff House at Pike's Peak in 'Sleeping with History at 7 of the USA's most Historic Hotels'

How would you like to spend a night or more at a hotel once frequented by Clark Gable, Ingrid Berman, Marilyn Monroe and a long list of other Tinseltown luminaries? Or snuggle down under the sheets at a former stagecoach stop along the famous Chisolm Trail which played host to George Custer, the cavalry commander in the Civil and American Indian Wars, and Jesse James, who needs no introduction? If luxury and elegance are your preference, how about the Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware,…

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Rockies Paragliding cited in 'In the USA this Fall, Combine Foliage with Adventure'

Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Betsy Goodman and Tom Cross are traveling at a slower pace, strolling across a glass-bottom observation deck. These disparate experiences may seem to have little in common, but they do. They provide…

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  • Broadmoor Reinstates Popular 72 Hour Sale Starting at Midnight -
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  • Free admission to the U.S. 392 national parks Saturday through April 25th. http://bit.ly/pSKZC
    National Park Week - NPS Celebrates! (U.S. National Park Service)
    National Park Week highlights the amazing natural and cultural resources of the national parks and the rewarding work we do in cooperation with partn…
  • BROADMOOR’S FORBES FIVE STAR SPA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

    Colorado Springs, CO (February 2, 2010)..Colorado’s only Forbes Five Star, The Spa at The BROADMOOR, is pleased to welcome Ms. Cassie Hernandez as its new director.
    As a Chicago native, Cassie Hernandez started her career with Estee Lauder Corp in a large Chicago department store as a beauty consultant and then went on to become a professional makeup artist with largest hair salon and day spa in Chicago [Mario Tricoci]. After working in the spa industry for several years, Cassie developed a new love for the art of relaxation, beauty and pampering.
    From 1996 through 2009, Cassie worked for the Red Door Spa Holdings company, including Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Day Spas. In 2006, she accepted the position as opening General Manager of the Red Door Spa at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona, and in 2008, Cassie was selected as one of the top ten spa directors in Arizona by Arizona Woman Magazine.
    “The BROADMOOR is one of 13 spas in the nation to receive the Forbes Five Star rating and we needed a spa director that could not only maintain that excellence but continue to take the spa forward,” says Steve Bartolin, BROADMOOR president and CEO. “We are confident we have found that person in Cassie Hernandez. The breadth and depth of her experience in all facets of spa management along with a wining style and personality that is a perfect fit with the BROADMOOR culture.”

  • If you are a history buff and a fan of historic hotels and resorts, check out our new Broadmoor History Fan Page on Facebook. Broadmoor archivist, Beth Davis, will be adding fun facts and little-known treasures of Colorado's 92 year old legend.
  • Kasey McNabnay Joins Broadmoor Sales Team
    New Sales Manager to Bolster Strong Presence on Colorado’s Front Range

    Colorado Springs, CO (December 10

    , 2009)…The Broadmoor announces the hiring of Ms. Kasey McNabnay as Regional Sales Manager. Ms. McNabnay is the newest addition to The Broadmoor’s team, joining National Sales Manager Tammy Page in increasing the resort’s presence in the Denver and Front Range markets.
    Ms. McNabnay will focus on identifying and expanding business in the group and corporate arenas. Her six years with Four Seasons hotels in New York and Chicago, plus her most recent position as National Sales Manager at Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, is a strong complement to The Broadmoor’s sales efforts.

    “Kasey is a great addition to the team,” says Vice President Sales and Marketing John Washko. “She brings a track record of success to this newly created. The Broadmoor has great customer support from the Front Range. By adding Kasey to assist with our efforts, we are well-positioned to grow our business contacts and opportunities.”
  • Fifty Years of Five Stars for The Broadmoor in Colorado SpringsMobil/Forbes Awards Five Stars to Historic Resort for 50th Consecutive Year
    11.10.2009 – 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.
  • COLORADO SPRINGS VACATION PALATE OFFERS MORE THAN WHITE Winters in Colorado are picturesque. Mother Nature’s signature is everywhere as snow capped peaks brush Rocky Mountain blue skies. It is a time of wonder; it is a time welcome. It is a time for family and friends to gather at the legendary Broadmoor in Colorado Springs for an escape so special it will warm your heart.

    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.
  • Hi I am Trekking Guide,Treks & Tours Organizer. For Treks & Tours to Lumbini,Pokhara, Kathmandu & all round Nepal.
  • and of course, I'm quite fond of The Broadmoor, as most know. I recently blogged about my visit with my grandchildren to The Broadmoor for Away.com. Check it out here, should you wish: http://blogs.away.com/travel/2009/07/the-broadmoor-in-colorado-spri...

    And mmm, me, the go-lo Colorado expert? Go figure..
    Make it a great day! Diana
  • It's "Yay-cation" Time at The BroadmoorOnly a Few Weeks Left to Enjoy Summer Spectacular Savings.

    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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