Colorado is a Hot Spot
CNN.com recently reported that “While travel to perennial favorites like Los Angeles, Orlando, New York and Las Vegas is always strong, some unexpected destinations – from Colorado and Arizona to Croatia and China – are showing up as hot spots for travel.” The article cites that Colorado is a year-round destination boasting activities such as “hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking and plenty of mountain-climbing” during the summer months.  

Multi-Generational Vacations
More and more, families are looking to take one vacation with multiple generations of family members. With a wide spectrum and varied abundance of summer activities and events to choose from, Vail is an ideal destination for such a vacation. Families of all generations can play together while exploring Vail Village, taking a leisurely hike on Vail Mountain, a stroll along Gore Creek or by watching a summer concert on the lawn of the outdoor Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

Vail is the Perfect Location for a Summer Destination Wedding and Honeymoon
An ideal alpine location for the big day, Vail offers a host of restaurants and venues that can be utilized for rehearsal dinners, receptions or on-mountain ceremonies. Situated near the base of Vail Mountain, the Vail Interfaith Chapel provides a beautiful chapel setting for traditional nuptials where bride and groom can be whisked away by horse-drawn carriage. For a truly memorable open-air wedding experience with a Rocky Mountain backdrop, an on-mountain wedding at Vail provides private outdoor locations with 360-degree views of Colorado’s spectacular mountain ranges, including Mount of the Holy Cross. Vail’s assortment of spas, hotels and wedding services ensure a truly memorable day that the bride, groom and wedding guests will cherish forever.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Combines World-Class Musical Talent amongst Outdoor Rocky Mountain Splendor
Each summer, musicians from three major orchestras and more than 50 acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians arrive to share their combined and individual talents against the backdrop of the Gore Range. The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival encompasses an entire summer lineup of classical music, including the New York Philharmonic, the Rochester Philharmonic and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Through a love of classical music, great leadership and stupendous support from the community, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival has grown from a handful of attendees to an audience of nearly 60,000. Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival also sets the stage for a perfect family atmosphere providing an “instrument petting zoo,” the entertainment of “Billy Bravo,” an oversized cello mascot and children’s “Live at the Library” performances. Children under the age of 12 always receive free admission on the lawn at the Festival’s orchestral concerts. Newly announced for 2007, Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival is pleased to announce a three-year agreement for a residency with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Under the baton of musical director, Christoph Eschenbach, the Philadelphia Orchestra will give six performances in Vail from July 7 – 14, 2007. For additional information and complete concert schedules, please visit www.vailmusicfestival.org.