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Gondola Resorts Fuels Aspen Colorado Luxury Rentals

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At Gondola Resorts, we specialize in Aspen Colorado luxury lodging.  We offer Aspen vacation rental homes and Aspen condos just steps from all the action of downtown Aspen.

Plus, we’re reinventing the way travelers visit Aspen one guest at a time.  With free stretch limousine transfers from Aspen airport, to free memberships to the world renowned Aspen Club and Spa, Gondola Resorts delivers the perfect Aspen vacation everytime.  At Gondola Resorts, we specialize in Aspen Colorado luxury lodging. We offer Aspen vacation rental homes and Aspen condos just steps from all the action of downtown Aspen.

We also provide the utmost in luxury at three different residence clubs in Aspen, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and Grand Hyatt.  Choose from one to three bedroom residence club condominiums and experience the best-of-the-best, guaranteed!

Get summer or winter trip specials and tips like these:

See www.GondolaResorts-Aspen.com for more information.

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Gondola Resorts Launches New Aspen Colorado Website

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Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing luxury vacation rental companies in Colorado, announced today the launch of its new Aspen resort website (www.gondolaresorts-aspen.com). As an off-shoot of the companies corporate website, this micro-site is a hint of things-to-com.  The new strategy will give birth to what they call “micro-sites”.  Each new website will be customized and tailered to each individual resort.   Consumers can still obtain information from the existing corporate website at www.gondolaresorts.com, however, the new strategy offers much more in terms of services.

Gondola Resorts newest micro-site for Aspen Colorado

The new site makes it easier for customers to locate and book luxury properties, find lift tickets, book a rental car, organize a river rafting trip, ride a hot air balloon, shop for groceries, get VIP limo service from Aspen’s private jet terminal or make a dining reservation to name a few.  Each guest to the site (www.gondolaresorts-aspen.com) can easily create the perfect Aspen vacation.

Quote startWe now offer a solution to consumers that enables them to book a rental home in Aspen Colorado at the areas most spectacular luxury properties, while having all-things-Aspen at their fingertips. -Jennifer DunleavyQuote end

Gondola Resorts' newest luxury rental home in Aspen Colorado

“This new communications strategy gives our guests more autonomy to find, build and book the optimal Aspen vacation,” said Gondola Resorts’ Founder & CEO Gino Malara. “Sophisticated, local-based marketing solutions will make our company a force to be dealt with in the local vacation rental industry with this new strategy.  We received a tremendous amount of positive customer feedback for our newest website strategy.  Thus, we intend to deliver the same vision to our new and existing resort destinations”.

Gondola Resorts also offers luxury residence club condos at the Aspen Ritz-Carlton club, St. Regis and Aspen Grand Hyatt.

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.

Gondola Resorts, Inc. provides luxury 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.

 

Jennifer Dunleavy
Gondola Resorts, Inc.
(303) 420-9963
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Aspen Hyatt, Ritz, and St. Regis Condo Rentals Now Offered Via Gondolaresorts.com

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Gondola Resorts of Aspen will expand its collection of luxury vacation rentals with the addition of Aspen’s leading luxury residence clubs. This will grow the company’s portfolio to over 200 distinctive resort-driven rentals in America’s richest city.

 

Aspen St. Regis Residence Club

Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing vacation rental and lodging companies in
Colorado, announced today their expansion into the luxury residence club business in Aspen, Colorado. The offerings include Aspen’s leading luxury condominium clubs including The Grand Hyatt Aspen, The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis Club.

Each condo is individually owned and transfers all the exclusive club ammenities to renters. Condos range in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms while each complex provides its own unique location, ammenities and services.

“Following our expansion last year to Aspen, we have ambitious growth plans for these luxury residence club condominiums at The Ritz, St. Regis and Grand Hyatt. No doubt, these are the premier accommodations in Aspen and properties that are rising in popularity with travelers”, said Gondola Resorts General Manager, Gino Malara. “Aspen is unique in all facets in addition to being a social and cultural mecca. We’re thrilled to offer these options to our new and returning guests.”

The Hyatt Grand Aspen Residence Club combines elegant mountain-inspired interior themes that include finely crafted furniture, wood, granite and luxurious decor throughout each room. Some of the Hyatt Grand Aspen club condos, offered by Gondola Resorts, also include outdoor hot tubs. The club offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom condominiums, with various unique floor plans.

The Aspen Ritz-Carlton Residence Club, located at the base of Aspen Highlands ski resort, offers breathtaking views and ski/in ski/out access. Separate from the Ritz hotel,
the residence club condos are equipped with gourmet kitchens and expansive living rooms. This “Ritz-Village” offers ski runs for every type of skier while the villagecombines a special mix of authentic Western appeal.

The Aspen St. Regis Residence Club Condos offer 2-3 bedroom luxury condos in addition to platinum rated service and personal attention. The selection of residence club condos varies throughout the year with amenities that include HD flat screen televisions, twice daily housekeeping service, concierge service, airport transportation, heated outdoor pool, all new Remede Spa and a 19,000 square foot banquet hall. Conveniently located at the bottom of Aspen Mountain, The St. Regis Aspen
Residence Club is situated in-between the mountain’s two primary base ski lifts and within walking distance to all of Aspen’s shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Celebrated for its draw of billionaires and millionaires from across the world, Aspen offers a listing of outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding and acclaimed shopping. The four Ski Mountains include Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Snowmass, and AspenHighlands.

Hyatt Grand Aspen Residence Club

Included with every vacation rental reservation, Gondola Resorts provides free stretch limousine transfers from Aspen’s Regional Airport, and membership to the Aspen Club and Spa. Each Aspen vacation rental reservation also includes:

  •     Dedicated on-site Concierge service for travel needs, dinner reservations, and more
  •     At-your-service valet
  •     Twice-daily housekeeping
  •     Complimentary Aspen in-town shuttle
  •     Complimentary valet parking
  •     Member privileges to the acclaimed Aspen Recreation Center
  •     Kids programs
  •     Secure, heated underground parking garage
  •     On-site restaurant and gourmet cafe
  •     Private spa and fitness center
  •     Heated outdoor pools and Jacuzzis
  •     Private lounges for relaxing and gathering before and after activities
  •     Storage for ski gear, golf equipment and other personal items
  •     Golf privileges at two nearby championship mountain courses

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.

Denver-based Gondola Resorts specializes in Colorado, Utah and Florida
vacation rentals. It is currently offering rental homes, condos and villas in Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Deer Valley, Keystone, Orlando, Park City, Steamboat Springs, The Canyons and Telluride. For information on Gondola Resorts, call (303) 420-9963 or go to http://www.gondolaresorts-aspen.com.

Ritz-Carlton Aspen Highlands

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.

 

 

 

Free Nights At The Aspen Ritz-Carlton Club…all ski season!

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Are you headed to Colorado or Utah for a ski vacation this winter? If so, take a few lessons from those experts that live there. This coming ski season, even expert travellers can save money and sharpen their skills when it comes to planning that perfect trip.

Free Nights at Aspen Ritz

 
Let’s take Aspen Colorado for example.  We will then post another example for Utah ski areas in a future blog.  Now here’s a place that some call “paradise”.  Of course, with all good things, paradise comes at a price even when you’re alive.
 
Follow this 2011/12 promotion to save time and money in planning the perfect trip to “God’s ski resort” with suggestions for some of our favorite lodging locations).
 
***FREE NIGHTS AT THE ASPEN RITZ-CARLTON — Rising costs at ski areas are a way of life for all of us, especially at ski resorts.  However, you DON’T have to pay the high prices and aren’t being forced to pay full-price.  Even with the increases in lift tickets, we’ve found deals that offer the smart traveller actual free nights with a modest stay.  You’ll save hundreds of dollars knowing about the following deals.  And, they last all ski season long!
 

Cut down on lodging expenses by arranging quick and easy lodging at one of the best locatios in Aspen, the Ritz or Independence Square.  Gondola Resorts also throws in free transfers from Aspen International Airport.  In addition, a free membership to the Aspen Club and Spa.

Aspen Ritz Residence Club 1-3 bedroom condos

So, all you really have to do, is arrange your airfare through United Airlines who flies direct from several major cities across the county including Denver International Airport.

Oh, you need lift tickets and ski equipment.  Well, just ask the agent at Gondola Resorts to include the best deals for your party.  You’ll receive the following.

  • 20% OFF SKI RENTALS………..UP TO 20% OFF LIFT TICKETS AT ASPEN MOUNTAIN……AND, THEY WILL EVEN DRIVE TO YOUR FRONT DOOR AND FIT YOU FOR BOOTS AND POLES. 

Just ask!  Call 888-295-2468.

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.

Aspen Colorado ALL-INCLUSIVE SKI Package

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BOOK NOW!   Call 888-295-2468 and ask for the ASPEN ALL-INCLUSIVE-PACKAGE by name.  An Aspen travel expert will arrange your vacation in less than 15 minutes.

Hyatt Grand Aspen, Ritz-Carlton Club and St. Regis Residence Club

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Gondola Resorts Offers Aspen Colorado Luxury Condos at Unprecedented Prices

Gondola Resorts is proud to offer our guests the most extentive vacation rental inventory at The Hyatt Grand Aspen, Ritz-Cartlton Club and St. Regis Club residences in Aspen, Colorado.  These luxury Aspen condos offer the absolute best of Aspen Colorado lodging, and range in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms.

Stroll into the Hyatt Grand Aspen and be pampered by the best customer service and ammenities. These condos offer comfortable leather couches, fine wooden expressions and exceptional decor. The Residence Club delivers top-of-the-line personalized service and uncompramizing attention to detail amongst the natural spirit of the Rocky Mountains. Don’t forget to dissolve at the Member’s Lounge. Feed yourself at the high-vitality fitness room or take a swim in the outdoor pool. Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, you’ll have the abosolute best in location.

If you decide to choose something Ritzy, then we have the answer.  The Ritz-Carlton Club at Aspen Highlands is a full-service facility, ideally situated at the base of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area with true ski-in, ski-out access that is just five minutes from the excitement of downtown Aspen.
Meet with friends for a wine tasting in the Members’ Lounge, or relax while your dedicated concierge arranges your dining plans at one of Aspen’s finest restaurants.

And finally, local residents know the best choices in Aspen vacation rentals are being discovered at The St. Regis.  The St. Regis Residence Club Resort is the perfect environment for superb winter skiing, summer sports and the arts. The Residence Club delivers 5-star personalized service and unending attention to detail amidst the relaxed spirit of the Rocky Mountains. There are a limited number of luxury 2- and 3-bedroom condo residences offering daily maid service, concierge service, airport transportation, a heated outdoor pool, the Remede Spa, and 15,000 square feet of function space to ensure our guests a remarkable experience.

Call Gondola Resorts at 888-295-2468 for more information.  Gondola Resorts offers free limosine service from Aspen International Airport to any of our vacation rental homes.