{"id":7335,"date":"2017-12-21T15:07:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T20:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/?p=7335"},"modified":"2017-12-21T15:07:05","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T20:07:05","slug":"celebrate-beauty-winter-vail-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacationclubloans.com\/website_fd31748e\/celebrate-beauty-winter-vail-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Beauty of the Winter in Vail, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s December and one of the best times of the year to visit Vail, Colorado. In fact, the first ski season for the town was in December of 1962. Vail grew and developed so much over the years that by 1988 it was known as the largest ski area in North America. This cosmopolitan resort town with an Alpine atmosphere is conveniently located less than two hours from Denver along Interstate 70. \u00a0No need to rent a car. Simply take a shuttle from the Denver Airport (or seasonally from Vail\/Eagle County Airport), and rely on outstanding public or resort transportation in town for the duration of your visit. There\u2019s something for everyone here in a ski town nestled between the Gore and Sawatch Mountain Ranges.\u00a0 Skiers will delight at the excitement of the Front-side, the Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin.\u00a0 Go snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ski \u2013biking or ride the Mountain Coaster.\u00a0 Vail also offers the finest in world-class lodging, apres ski\/bars and nightlife, superb dining, shopping and a wide array of cultural events.\u00a0 So, make plans to hit the slopes and take a stroll through the lovely, pedestrian ski village and you\u2019ll understand why December and the holiday season is so special in Vail.<\/p>\n<p>Ski \/ Snowboard \u2013 Miles of well-groomed slopes on the front side and challenging back bowls offer exceptional Colorado powder and plenty of terrains to choose from for every age and ability.\u00a0 Sign up for ski school to improve your skills. Children will enjoy the confidence-building Kid\u2019s Adventure Zones.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Vail-back-bowl-skiing-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"213\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Vail-Snowboarding-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vail Holidaze 2017 \u2013 Events are scheduled this year for December 16<sup>th<\/sup> through New Year\u2019s Eve. Stop by Vail Village and Lionshead for seasonal celebrations on charming cobblestone streets lined with Christmas decorations and twinkling lights. Experience the enchantment of the mountains during the holidays.\u00a0\u00a0 Seasonal fun for the entire family: Visit with Santa, Tree Lighting, Paper Lantern Walk, Vail Winterfest Ice Theater and a New Year\u2019s Eve Torchlight Parade and fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>For mountain trail maps, weather reports, trip planning, and full event calendar go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vail.com\">www.vail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When searching for accommodations in Vail, consider <strong>Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola, <\/strong>This ski-in\/ski-out Wyndham resort offers sophisticated 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom condominium units, most with fantastic views of Vail Mountain. Enjoy all the comforts of home in modern, relaxed units featuring private balconies, full kitchens, flat screen TV\u2019s, complimentary WIFI, heated pool, three hot tubs, sauna, state-of-the-art fitness center, BBQ grills and free parking.\u00a0 \u00a0Bicycle, snowboard and ski rentals are available.\u00a0 El Sabor, the convenient on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails with a distinctive Latin twist.\u00a0 Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola is centrally located close to ample skiing, snowboarding, shopping, dining and so much more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Vail-Village-in-wintertime-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Vail-Winter-scene-with-creek-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s December and one of the best times of the year to visit Vail, Colorado. 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