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Dillon Ice Castle

During our December 2020 stay in Vail, Colorado, we ventured over to Dillon, Colorado for a peek at their famous, award-winning ice castles. Temperatures were in the single digits that night but that did not stop the fun. There were slides for the children to enjoy. It was self-paced. Photo opportunities were limitless. The lights

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Food in Vail

Let’s face it. Right now, during a pandemic, many restaurants are either not open for dine-in or have limited capacity. Well, this did not hinder us from enjoying some great cuisine in the privacy of our residence during our recent stay in Vail, Colorado. Red Maple Catering provided excellent drop-off meals with instructions for heating.

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Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling with Vail Backcountry Tours was a fabulous way to spend Christmas Eve 2020. While we came prepared with our own winter weather gear, they did provide parkas, boots, and helmets at no additional cost. Gloves, goggles, and gaiters were for sale. Our group of 4, who decided to partake in this activity, along with

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sleigh ride!

Bearcat Stables hosts an experience that we could not miss – an open sleigh ride! While we have ridden on horse-drawn carriages in the past, this was our first experience on a sleigh ride in the snow. While the ride was much shorter than we anticipated, it felt really good to finally do what we

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Dogsledding in Colorado

Winterhawk Dogsled Adventures provided an exciting dogsledding tour in Leadville, Colorado. The guides were fun and personable. They gave a great tour and history of nearby landmarks and the dogs in addition to answering our questions about the dogs and dogsledding in general. It was a truly incredible experience dashing through the snow while admiring

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Snow Day in Vail

The Ritz-Carlton Vail was fun for the children. They enjoyed roasting marshmallows (which you can get at the bar) at the fire pit, making snow angels, and building a snowman.

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vail Village

Vail Village was quite a treat! It reminded me of a village seen in a snow globe. The quaint village is filled with shops and restaurants. There is a little something for everyone. I truly enjoyed walking around the village both day and night to just gaze at the wonders of Christmas. Masks are mandated.

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Winter Wonderland

The Thompson Family had a magical 2020 Christmas vacation in Vail, Colorado. The Ritz-Carlton Vail property was truly beautiful. Combined with snow, it made for the perfect, natural backdrop for memorable family photos. The firepit was perfect to sit around and enjoy smores, roasting marshmallows, hot chocolate, and adult beverages. The sleigh was just perfect

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Winter in Vail

The Ritz-Carlton Vail exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived until the moment we departed. The staff were very friendly and attentive, calling us by name during chance encounters around the property. The mountain views were breathtaking as we peered from our windows and balconies. The pool and hot tubs were available and many

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Black Tap Vegas

Let me start by saying that Black Tap is more than a restaurant. It is an experience.  The atmosphere is lively, yet family-friendly.  Their menu is incredible. Service was friendly. The hardest decision that night was picking which burger and CrazyShake to order because I wanted to try each one.  The Greg Norman burger lived

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Meet Karla & Deidra

We are two sisters who love eating, sleeping, and vacaying! We love to bring along our crew—3 kids, plus our two parents—as we explore the world to find yummy food and interesting places.
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