Category: Vail & BC Vacation Planning

A mountain vacation is extraordinary in itself, but a spectacular view from your vacation home brings your experience to a whole new level. You deserve a view you could sit and stare at all day long- from morning coffee to happy hour, sunrise to sunset. You are in luck because we just happen to have spectacular homes with some of the best views around, so kick back and absorb some breathtaking and jaw-dropping views with some of our top picks in Vail and Beaver Creek.

It's the most wonderful time of the year...unless you're the person who has to plan it, buy it, wrap it, decorate it, cook it, and clean it up!

Getting to Colorado's ski resorts gets more convenient each ski season. This year, there's been an increase in direct flights and larger plans flying into Steamboat and Vail and Beaver Creek's regional airports. Travelers can fly non-stop into either ski destination from more than 16 hubs on major airline carriers. If Breckenridge is your destination, fly direct into Denver and book an airport transfer for a scenic drive into the Colorado Rockies!

Now boarding...! Getting to Colorado's ski resorts gets more convenient each ski season. Fly directly into the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to land in the heart of the Vail Valley, just a short drive to either Vail or Beaver Creek.

As the aspens change color in the Rocky Mountains, there's no better way to enjoy the season than with a cold craft beer in Colorado. With Oktoberfest celebrations and more than 400 breweries across the state, there's something for everyone. Many of the breweries in Vail and Beaver Creek are independently and locally owned and serve up a wide variety of artisan craft brews.

The golden glow of Colorado's aspens in the fall beckons you. The air is brisk and everything feels alive. The heat of the summer is behind us and the allure of Champagne powder ahead of us. Autumn is a beautiful time to be in the Vail Valley when the mountains are swathed in layers of yellow, orange and red.

As summer heats up, head to the water to cool down! The Vail Valley's rivers and lakes are the perfect playground in summer. From stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) to kayaking and canoeing, there’s a watercraft for all ages and abilities. With plenty of places to rent gear and get instruction, adding a day (or two) on the water to your vacation itinerary is a must.

Sounds of summer in the Vail Valley include the swish of flyfishing rods being cast, crunch of mountain bike tires turning on the trails, soothing flow of water down Gore Creek, along with music drifting from the numerous concert venues around the valley.

Vail and Beaver Creek truly sparkle when the grass turns green, the aspen leaves open up and the mountain lakes thaw! Although Colorado is known for its epic ski resorts, summer is spectacular. Summertime is the perfect time for outdoor events, which we have in droves. Check out our top picks of events in Vail and Beaver Creek.

After a day of outdoor adventures in the mountains, you’ll want to relax and refuel. Whether you’re craving farm-to-table fare featuring locally sourced ingredients or a juicy burger and thirst-quenching local microbrew, there's something for everyone’s taste buds in the Vail Valley. Here are our top picks around town.