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The top reasons to visit Vail, Colorado during the Christmas Season

Vail, Colorado has consistently been rated the number one resort in North America, chosen by the readers of Ski Magazine, 14 out of 19 times. Construction began in 1962, and it has quickly become known as the best skiing resort worldwide. With over 5,000 acres and 7 miles of immaculate mountain terrain, it is no wonder why so many World Cup and Olympic training events have taken place here.

This Christmas season, will prove to be no exception. The Vail Snowsports School has upgraded its facilities. It accommodates beginners to experts, individuals as well as groups. There are dog sledding expeditions, horse back riding in the country woods, or Belgian horse pulled sleigh rides. The chairlift systems include a new high speed quad unit which will make the lift time only seven minutes to the top of the mountain. There are bungee trampolines, multi-lane tubing rides, snowmobiles and for the kids there is a whole activity center called Adventure Ridge.
Even for the non skiers there are over 100 shops and boutiques, spas as well as five star restaurants. Anything that you could imagine to do or to buy is on the mountain including all types of night life and concerts as well as over fifteen miles of recreational paths.
On December 3-9, Vail Snow Daze a festival celebrating the 45th ski season, will be held and includes live concerts, different snow contests and competitions. If you book accommodations during this time period, you will be eligible to take advantage of this offer; buy three nights of lodging and three days of skiing, you will get the fourth for free. Call 800-404-3535.
There are many flying packages to take a look at while you plan your vacation. United and American Airlines offer parents a deal when flying with their children. For each paid adult fare you will receive a child's ticket free. For more information visit the web at visitvail.com or call 800-404-3535.
Passengers who fly direct flights from Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver non stop to Vail/Eagle county Regional Airport (EGE) between November 16, 2007 April 13, 2008 and have lodging confirmation will be able to ski for free the day of arrival. For additional details and restrictions call 800-503-8748.
Even though Vail is created to accommodate many, it's Bavarian / Alpine village environment makes you feel as if you were in a small town community. One of the best secrets is the individual secluded communities which offer single family homes, condominiums and townhouses for rent. When you spend the Christmas holidays here, the lights, garland, holly and bows make you feel right at home when drinking your warm cocoa by the fire. You have the cozy atmosphere and yet the all of the activities are minutes away and the luxurious amenities are always available. As in everything that happens in Vail, Christmas is celebrated in a grand style. Why go anywhere else? Call and plan your vacation today.

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