Itineraries & News

Treasure Trove of Family Vacation Ideas for Vail Valley

Family vacations are irreplaceable times that bring crews together for real relaxation and authentic experiences that are long remembered. Dialing in lodging and activities that suit specific age groups and the whole posse is the key to keeping enthusiasm soaring. And what about furry friends who is part of the tribe? Many Vail Valley properties...

Vail Valley Family Vacation: The Best Time Together

Home base for family-friendly Colorado vacations, Vail Valley is a year-round destination that appeals equally to kids and adults. Close to nature and brimming with activities, regroup, explore and make memories together in a setting that nurtures your most important relationships. Some of the best days in life are those we spend on vacation with...

Experiencing Vail Valley for the First Time

There is a first time for everything, and meeting a new destination is no different. Learn the inside scoop right here before landing in Vail Valley, Colorado, and upon arrival stop by the welcome centers in Vail Village and Lionshead. Beaver Creek Guest Services also is available to make vacations as seamless as possible. Where...

Exploring the Vail Valley: Let Curiosity Lead the Way

The world-famous slopes in Vail and Beaver Creek make a lasting impression, whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, but as any local knows that’s just one side of this fabled and multifaceted slice of Colorado. The Vail Valley is rife with opportunities for new and illuminating experiences if you just know where to...

Top Things Worth Spending Money on for Your Mountain Vacation

A lot of financial advice websites would encourage you to save money while traveling, and for good reason. Traveling can be quite expensive. Going on a mountain vacation, in particular, is even more so given the usual cost of activities. So if you don’t learn how to manage your money wisely, you might deplete your...

Vail Resorts slashes pass prices by 20 percent

Reset lowers pass products to prices last seen in the 2015/16 season by Nate Peterson, Vail Daily Vail Resorts is turning the clock back on its Epic Pass prices to reward loyal customers following a trying year. On Monday morning, the resort operator announced that it is lowering the price of passes by 20 percent...

GoPro Mountain Games are ON; Athletes, art, music and mountain lifestyle event to return to Vail June 10-13, 2021

Vail, Colo., March 5, 2021 – It is an announcement that mountain sports fans have been anticipating for months: The GoPro Mountain Games are officially a GO for June 10-13, 2021. Organizers from the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which hosts the event each year, said they plan to focus on athletes, music, and multimedia experiences...

The Best Winter Activities for Non-Skiers in the Vail Valley

How to have fun in the Vail Valley during the winter if I do not ski. If your family, friends, or partner are planning a winter ski vacation, but you are a non-skier, you do not have to stay home or spend time in the hotel room by yourself.  The Vail Valley is known for...

Blues Traveler duo added to the VPAC’s Residency series

An Intimate Evening with John Popper and Ben Wilson of Blues Traveler set for Presidents Day weekend John Popper and Ben Wilson of the band Blues Traveler will perform three shows this month at the Vilar Performing Arts Center. The new additions to the schedule are Friday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb....

Recreate Responsibly This Winter

Protect Yourself, Others, and the Outdoors KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a Plan B. PLAN AHEAD Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a face covering. PRACTICE PHYSICAL...