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Gondola Resorts Providing Free Limo Service to Ski Resorts

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Vacation rental customers receive one-way luxury limo transfers from Denver International Airport to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts starting Feb 2, 2012.

Gondola Resorts, the distinguished vacation rental company of choice for ski resort lodging in Colorado, is excited to announce a bold new offering for its resort customers. For all guests arriving at Denver’s International airport (DIA), limousines will provide free one-way transfers directly to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain or Keystone Resort.

Free Limo Transfers To Ski Resorts

The offer is available exclusively to guests booking lodging at the Gondola Resorts website. The promotion is a direct result of increased demand for quick and easy Denver limo serviceand transportation alternatives from prior guests. Typical ski resort transfers from DIA range from $179 to $379 per person.

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“The addition of free limousine service enhances an already incredible and unique experience guests receive from working with Gondola Resorts. Who you rent from can be just as important as what you rent. Free transfers from DIA will just enhance the guest experience, and we’re dedicated to providing the industries best service,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts.

Luxury transfers will be handled exclusively by chauffeured transportation experts, Limos.com. Customers will be able to request the exact limousine that fits their needs, but will be charged fees for upgraded service such as additional stops, added-mileage, return service and additional guests. Vehicle choices include stretch limousines, luxury vans, Cadillac Escalades, and Lincoln Town Cars.

“This is a perfect time to be visiting these three world-class ski resorts,” says Malara. Breckenridge celebrates their 50th anniversary season this year, with celebrations and special events planned over the course of the ski season, in addition to signature annual events like the Winter Dew Tour and the month-long Spring Fever festival.

“Additionally, Keystone resort has the finest night skiing in Colorado and Copper Mountain spoils you for everything else,” according to Malara.

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.
Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides vacation rental homes, condos and villas delivering on the promise of helping vacation travelers discover the alternative to small and confined hotel rooms. Gondola Resorts is one of the leading regional lodging providers, offering rentals in some of the most spectacular resort locations in Colorado, Utah and Florida. Gondola Resorts is based in Denver, Colorado with partnership operations in Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Keystone, Park City, Orlando, Steamboat Springs, Summit County, The Canyons and Telluride.

About Limos.com
Limos.com is the largest online marketplace for chauffeured transportation worldwide, enabling leisure and business travelers to compare and book pre-screened car services at specially-negotiated discounts of up to 40 percent off standard rates. With exclusive search technology, thousands of quality local vendors and helpful customer reviews, Limos.com consistently delivers more ways to find the perfect car or limousine service for any occasion. Learn more at the limos.com website.

Gondola Resorts and Colorado Mountain Express Announce Partnership

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Gondola Resorts, a regional leader in vacation rentals and luxury hotels, announced today a strategic partnership with Colorado Mountain Express (CME). CME offers shuttle service and privately chauffeured four-wheel drive SUV’s to destinations including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts.  CME’s diverse transportation services will enable guests of Gondola Resorts to add quick and easy transfers from not only Colorado airports, but from downtown Denver.

 “For over 25 years, CME has set the standard for excellence in ground transportation offering a variety of services and flexible options for guests traveling to the Colorado ski resorts, and we’re excited to offer their services to our guests”, said Gino Malara, Gondola Resorts’ CEO. 

   

Gondola Resorts sources revealed that between 60 to 80% of inbound travelers are unaware of transport options to reach Colorado ski resorts until they arrive at Denver International Airport. With this new partnership, CME will have access to more than 1,000 new sales channels through that one hub alone.

With Gondola Resorts expansion in 2011, the partnership further entrenches the company into Colorado business.  With the vacation rental company now operating at ten different resorts in three states, it may look to expand human resources in sales and management.  Its diverse portfolio of lodging solutions may also enable Gondola Resorts to expand its presence at other resorts serviced by CME including Vail and Beaver Creek. 

“This new partnership with CME means that we will be able to expand our business by significantly increasing customer satisfaction for Airport transfers. We look forward to working with CME as we continue to grow our vacation rental business in Colorado,” said Malara.

 

About CME

Every year over 420,000 travelers choose Colorado Mountain Express for their airport ground transportation to and from Aspen and Snowmass Village, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,CopperMountain, and Keystone. Colorado Mountain Express offers up to 5 (season dependent) daily door to door shared ride shuttles and private car services from Denver International Airport (DIA),Eagle County Regional Airportand Aspen  Airport. An unsurpassed safety record, flexible schedules, impeccably maintained vehicles and courteous, friendly drivers let you sit back, relax and take in our breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Go with the leader in ground transportation, in business for over 25 years. 

About Gondola Resorts

Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides vacation rental homes, condos and villas delivering on the promise of helping vacation travelers discover the alternative to small and confined lodging. Gondola Resorts is one of the leading regional lodging providers, offering rentals in some of the most spectacular resort locations in Colorado,Utah and Florida.  Gondola Resorts is based in Denver, Colorado with partnership operations inAspen, Breckenridge,Copper Mountain, Canyons, Deer Valley, Keystone, Orlando, Steamboat Springs,Summit County and Telluride.

Average Size of Hotel Room = 170 sq ft

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Hotel & Leisure Advisors has accumulated a database of more than 6,000 hotel sales since 2000. This article analyzes the average hotel sale prices per room for the major brands in the hotel industry. The comparison includes top 10 brands by room count.

However, the interesting data appears in the “size” of each room.  Notice that the average room size is 170 square feet.  What travellers don’t realize, is that they are better off spending their money on a vacation rental condo, home, villa or town home and saving twice the money.

Premise of the comparison
Vacation Rentals are a wise choice.  Given the benefits of twice the space, cost privacy, and added amenities. Vacation rentals often offer additional space for less cost per night versus the typical hotel room. Amenities offered by vacation rentals often include washers and dryers in the rental, kitchens so you can save money by not having to eat at restaurants, DVD players, games and even private pools in some rentals.

900 sq ft vs. 170 sq feet...YOU CHOOSE

 

Travellers are increasingly taking advantage of the space, value and amenities that vacation rentals provide and hotels just can’t live up to. With the average U.S. hotel room measuring 170 square feet in this study, and including not much more than a bed, tiny bathroom, a TV and a $4.00 bottle of FiJi spring water, it’s no wonder travelers are changing the way they choose accomodations. The more than 600 propertY listings at www.GondolaResorts.com makes it easier than ever to find the perfect accommodations for every type of travel.

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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.