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Gondola Resorts Offers Ways to Save Money When Traveling To Ski Resorts in Colorado This Holiday Season

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Cut rates pushing 50% at resorts including Aspen, Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper and Telluride for last minute vacationers 

Despite Christmas being less than two weeks away, many holiday travelers are still looking for deals on lodging at Colorado ski resorts.  Unfortunately, traveling to Colorado’s world-class ski resorts is often deemed to be a very expensive endeavor for most people. This is particularly true when the budget is tight, but Gondola Resorts has several December discouns that can make it possible for just about anyone to enjoy a Colorado skiing or snowboarding trip this holiday season.

“If you think about it, the holiday season is the best time to take avantage of discounts on vacation rentals and lodging,” said Gino Malara, Gondola Resorts CEO. “With the stress of the holidays, people are looking for a way to get a way. They need a place where they
can get away from their worries and simply have fun. And, by following a few simple
tips, it really is possible for just about anyone to get a break on prices at any Colorado ski resort.”

In order to save money on a vacation to any ski resort, for example, Gondola Resorts recommends the following tips with the latest and greatest deals still available:

# Book late – by booking late, you can find the best deals and take advantage of the inventory that is still open.  Most vacation rental homeowners don’t want their properities to stay open during the holiday season.  This is just like throwing away money. Thus, open inventory gets discounted right before the holidays.  The strategy – locating the deals.

CURRENT DEAL:  Keystone: 1 bedroom/2 bath.  Ski/in Ski/out. Sleeps 5. Price last week-$699/nt, this week-$349/nt. Reservations 12/18 – 12/26

# Plan to travel by shuttle – renting a vehicle can be expensive and shuttle services
will get you to all of the major ski resorts via any Colorado airport especially from Denver International Airport.

CURRENT DEAL:  20% off shuttle service from Denver Internation Airport to Breckenridge, Keystone and Copper Mountain

# Book condos – there are many lodging options available in Colorado and you can actually save money on travel and other fees if you work with a vacation rental wholesaler or management company rather than working directly with hotels, orbitz or expedia.com.

CURRENT DEAL:  Aspen:  $235 Per Night at Timber Ridge #3E.  3 blocks to lifts.  Save $300 per night for Dec 18-23.  See Aspen website for details.

# Travel with a group – by traveling with a group of friends and family members, you
can rent one of the many holiday vacation homes or large condos the resorts have to offer and split the costs.

CURRENT DEAL:  Telluride, Colorado – 4 bedroom, 3 bath at “Rocky Road” luxury private home.  Rates starting at $800/nt

Telluride's Rocky Road Home Rental

“We truly feel that renting vacation rentals as opposed to other lodging options is
the best way to save money,” continued Mr. Malara. “Not only can you save money on a
per-person basis, you can also save money on expenses such as food because you can cook all of your meals in the kitchen. You won’t find that option with a hotel!”

While a trip to Colorado will still require making a bit of a financial investment, following these simple tips can make this holiday excursion more affordable and attainable.  To learn more about renting vacation homes, condos or town homes at Colorado ski resorts, visit GondolaResorts.com.

 

 

 

Telluride Colorado Featured Property of the Week: Dakota Place

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Gondola Resorts of Telluride is proud to offer DAKOTA PLACE.

Enjoy the ultimate in convenience in this high-end three-bedroom condo in Telluride’s Mountain Village core area. Chairlift 4 is just steps away from Dakota Place, along with ski school and the gondola into town. This two-story condo is reached via the interior hallway of a recently constructed building that sits at the base of the Misty Maiden ski run. There is an elevator to take you from the underground parking garage to the second floor, where this unit is located.

Step into the great room and be wowed by views of the San Sophia Ridge. Sit by the fireplace or play pool or whip up a yummy meal in the kitchen that has granite countertops and a Viking gas range. Watch the skiers go by while you soak in your own private hot tub on the deck which overlooks the Misty Maiden. Also on this level is the master suite, complete with a large sitting area, TV, deck and large bathroom with a two-sided gas fireplace to warm both the bedroom and bathroom. The master bathroom has both a jetted tub and a steam shower.

There are two more bedrooms downstairs, each with their own bathroom and TV. One has a queen bed; the bathroom has a steam shower. The other bedroom has bunks, with two fulls and a twin. This level leads out to the hallway where the ski locker is located.

The absolute front row location of Dakota Place cannot be beat! It just does not get more convenient than this! This, coupled with top-of-the-line finishings and furnishings, makes Dakota Place a wonderful choice for your summer or winter vacation.

*Dakota Place can be rented by calling 1-888-295-2468.

 

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Gondola Resorts Flexes Vacation Rental Muscles in Aspen

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Denver, CO, OCTOBER 3, 2011 – Gondola Resorts announced today it has expanded operations into Aspen, Colorado.  The Denver, Colorado based company specializes in mountain ski resort vacation rentals in Colorado, Utah and sun/beach resorts in Florida. 

This move complements the mountain lodging business and strengthens Gondola Resorts’ current resort business at the likes of Breckenridge, Keystone, Telluride and Park City. “Consumer demand for money saving lodging, even in the most sought-after resort destinations, has skyrocketed”, according to Gondola Resorts CEO Gino Malara.  “It’s been a busy summer for our company as we’ve added several new resort destinations to our portfolio, and we’re excited to add yet another with Aspen,” said Malara.

The fully-integrated resort vacation rental business introduces accommodations at Independence Square, The Gant, Silverglo and Chateau Eau Claire to name a few.  In addition, Gondola Resorts also offers accommodations at the luxurious St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Grand Aspen Residence Clubs.  “Adding elegance to the mix of offerings widens our demographics”, Malara exclaims.

While most real estate markets across the U.S. continues to struggle with feeble sales demand (and at many other luxury ski resorts) — Aspen has crafted its own orbit with both real estate value gains, while keeping rental prices down. The average home price grew over the past four years to $7 million according to the current MLS listing data. The median price for single-family homes is now the highest in the country at $4.7 million, according to Altos Research, surpassing The Hamptons, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach.  The average rental rates published by Gondola Resorts, which includes vacation homes from 2-4 bedrooms, amounts to $288 per night.

Malara stated that their goal with Aspen is to widen the vacation rental appeal. He claimed that the most exquisite mountain ski location in the world is not in Whistler, Vail, Mont Blanc, Cortina or Kitzbuhel, but is in Aspen Colorado. He assures that Gondola Resorts will bring premium service and accommodation to the hospitality industry.

Malara also told reporters that new resort destinations may include offerings in Idaho, California and Canada starting next year. In addition, he mentioned the possibility of expansion into Europe in spring of 2013.

I’m spilling the beans about Colorado ski resort lodging!

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I’m going to spill the beans about Colorado ski lodging today! 

As many of you know, I do a lot of traveling.  I typically travel to resort ski resorts and a few other sun/beach destinations.  I do this to stay well connected to my customers and existing businesses in addition to bring more value to our returning guests. 

I’m often asked how I do it.  Where do I find the time to manage a business, stay in such stylish properties, save money and travel that much?  It costs companies a lot of money to travel, and it’s not like my business is a Fortune 500 company nor the latest IPO that has earned millions of dollars.

Well, if the truth be told, about 90% of all the lodging I stay at are vacation rentals; either condos or private homes.  This enables me to save up to 50% on travel expenses versus staying at a hotel.  Unless I’m entertaining business associates at a restaurant, I typically cook my own breakfast and dinner to save hundreds of dollars, secure free parking, issue no gratuities, pay no hotel taxes, and 9 times out of 10 get free wireless internet service, and so much more. 

About 5 months ago, I found this great website called www.GondolaResorts.com.  They have hundreds of vacation rentals that I can book right off their website or by calling one of the agents. 

From there, this easy to use service allows me to browse several resort properties at Aspen, Breckenridge,Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Park City and many other resort locations.  It’s really tailored to me because most of my business is in the Rocky Mountains. 

Most of the vacation rentals I choose offers me a king bedroom, master suite, fireplace (for the winter), indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, heated parking, full kitchen and quick access in and out.  If I’m in the mood for a more spacious accommodation, I’ll ask for a private home.  This allows me to save money on meeting space at a hotel.  I’ve had meetings with 20 people in a luxurious dining room of a 12,000 square foot home in Breckenridge, Colorado before.  This saved my company $2200 on meeting space. It’s no secret that Vacation Rentals offer much more space than hotel rooms, also.  

So, now you know one of my best kept secrets about how to travel in style, save money and enjoy such a vast assortment of lodging options.  It’s been written over and over again that vacation rentals save people money while giving consumers more for their money.  I strongly recommend this service.  The costs vary so call them yourself. 

The amount of money you’ll save, and the amount of fun you’ll have doing it will likely make this the best new strategy of the year. 

Thanks for letting me share this with you.

Cheap hotel rates worldwide

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Find cheap hotel rates to top destinations across the globe with exclusive hotel deals to all your favorite domestic and international destinations. Be it a business trip, a romantic getaway or a family vacation, save big with our exclusive hotel deals. We offer all sorts of hotels, resorts, inn and motel for every need and budget at the best available rate online.Whether you are looking for a business hotel, a modern luxury hotel, an all exclusive couples resort, a cozy bed & breakfast or a budget motel, worry not! Gondola Resorts has an inventory of over 85,000 luxury and discounted hotels to suit every need and budget at the lowest rates. Book your hotel room Now and save big with instant savings of up to 50%. With all the savings on your hotel room, now you can splurge more on shopping, dining and partying. Book now and save big on your trip if you can’t find a vacation rental home, villa or condo via http://gondolaresorts.com.

Vacation Rentals – New options to consider

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With so many new participants in the vacation rental business these days, consumers are starting to look much closer when shopping for that perfect holiday rental. When Linda Whitefrog booked her 7 bedroom 6 bath vacation home for their family vacation, she had a horrible experience. “I made a reservation from somebody I didn’t know online, and I lost $2,000″, she exclaims. “Now, I make sure to call the company direct, and ask lots of questions before committing any money”.

One of Gondola Resorts' luxury rentals - Telluride

Gondola Resorts lists more than 500 “professionally managed” luxury and modest rental properties, and offers consumers a level of security that many others online retailers don’t possess. “People call and are sometimes leary about pricing, accomodations and the overall experience”, says their vacation specialist. We take time with our potential clients and provide a comfortable and safe way to book vacation rentals. We have returning guests that will spend thousands of dollars on a family skiing vacation, and they don’t want the hassle of shopping other online companies when they know and trust our services”.

Rental searches can be started by dates/destination, and rental suggestions are populated instantly. Search returns are easily given, with links that narrow results by bedrooms, amenities, property category and more. Discounts and specials are listed under the “guest services” menu and offer travel insurance and discounted lift tickets to name a couple. Search returns can be browsed by category in the site’s specials area. Links to recently viewed properties follow from screen to screen, as do the dates of the last search. Inventory in Colorado ski resorts is particularly expansive.

At this time, Gondola Resorts offers rentals only in the Colorado and Florida markets. Those Colorado resort locations include Keystone, Copper Mountain, Telluride, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs and in Orlando, Florida. You’ll have to do your shopping somewhere else for Europe or Mexico destinations although Gondola Resorts has plans to expand to these markets in 2011. Although the site will give only a range of nightly rates for your dates, booking is not direct — name and e-mail address must be submitted to correspond with a reservations agent (or call an 800 number).

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