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Gondola Resorts Fuels Aspen Colorado Luxury Rentals

Admin — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:46:07 +0000

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:

Book discounted and flexible Aspen lodging
Purchase ski lift tickets, ski lessons and equipment rentals
Access special events and activity information
Check out our lodging community guide and maps
Protect your trip with CSA travel insurance
Book a rental car to Aspen and choose from a BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac or Porsche

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

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Gondola Resorts Launches New Aspen Colorado Website

Admin — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:24:01 +0000

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.

We 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 Dunleavy

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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USASA Snowboard Championships Returns to Copper Mountain Colorado

Admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:37:37 +0000

2012 USASA Snowboard Championships at Copper Mountain

Lodging still available through Gondola Resorts for the competition largely considered the biggest amateur snowboarding competition in the world.

The 2012 United States of America (USASA) snowboard association championships arrive in Copper Mountain Colorado March 31 – April 5, 2012. The annual event promises the very best amateur snowboarders in the country during competition that includes the Superpipe, Slopestyle, Boardercross, Slalom and Giant Slalom over the six days of competition. Although scarce, Copper Mountain lodging is still available through Gondola Resorts.

The annual USASA Copper Mountain event, which draws competitors from around the world, boasts the largest snowboarding competition in the U.S. and has enjoyed great success over the years. It is well known as the precursor to inclusion on the U.S. Olympic Snowboarding Team.

“The USASA competition is one of the premier events of the ski season at Copper Mountain,” said Gino Malara, General Manager of Gondola Resorts. “Our bookings are 150% over last year for condos and luxury homes within Center Village and Lewis Ranch despite the recent warm temperatues we’ve had.”

Lewis Ranch ski/in ski/out at Copper Mtn

As of March 29, Center Village still has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos available for rent, according to the Gondola Resorts website. Lewis Ranch, which offers luxury ski in ski out homes also show availability for 4 and 5 bedroom Copper vacation rentals.

Plans for a rail jam event, for kids under 9, will coincide with the competition. Presented by Burton Experience, the rail jam will allow riders an open-jam format with prizes awarded in various categories including best trick.

“This is the first event of its kind. Instead of throwing all the riders together in a rail jam, Burton and USASA wanted this early age group to be able to have an event they could call their own,” said Miah Wheeler, a spokesman for Burton.

Due to temperatures that could reach 50 degrees on Saturday, according to weather.com, practice has been cancelled on the Rail Jam venue on Saturday and all the daytime practice sessions scheduled for Sunday through Thursday are also cancelled. Competitors will still have practice the night of their event from 6 to 7pm, with competition starting at 7pm.

“The temperatures are so warm that the course simply will not hold up with that much traffic during the day”, according to the USASA website. Instead, event officials intend tol keep the course in working order for the night events so the athletes have a safe course for competition. The Lil’ Rascals Rail Jam will still take place on Monday from 1pm-3pm.

For more information, the final schedule of events is listed online at the Gondola Resorts website.

Copper Mountain is 90 minutes from Denver, and within minutes of A-Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek.

Keystone Vacation Rental Rates Slashed Up To 50%

Admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:29:36 +0000

Gondola Resorts takes leadership position in discounting over 100 condos, homes and town homes at Keystone resort in Colorado. Keystone rental deals include River Run Village, Mountain House and LakesideVillage.

Gondola Resorts, a leading Keystone vacation rental company in Colorado, announced today discounts of up to 50% on its inventory of vacation rental condos, homes and town homes during its popular 2012 spring skiing period. The rental discounts apply to over one-hundred rentals starting at $99 per day — the same price that most motels charge in the area.

“We’re celebrating another fantastic winter ski season at Keystone Resort, and we’ve answered with all new pricing for our loyal Keystone renters. No day is so bad that it can’t be fixed by a showering of snow, great customer service and at a great value”, says Gondola Resorts CEO, Gino Malara.

Dercum, North Peak and The Outback calls

And to encourage customers to return to Keystone, Gondola Resorts is offering the promotion through April 30, or 22-days following Keystone’s last ski day.

“Our customers are seeking a better value, and we’ve answered with new pricing and the flexibility of 2-day rentals,” Malara said.

Keystone spring vacation deals include the following:

The Timbers 1-bedroom ski-in ski-out luxury condo…………………$99 per night
The Springs 1-bedroom condo just 100 yards to Gondola………….$119 per night
Red Hawk Lodge 2-bedroom condo just 150 yards to Gondola…….$139 per night
Tenderfoot Lodge 3-bedroom condo within 300 yards of slopes……$149 per night
Meisel Drive 4-bedroom town home, free shuttle to slopes……….…$159 per night

Keystone Resort Ends Ski Season with Slush Cup

Admin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:55:42 +0000

2nd annual pond skimming event selling out River Run Village and Mountain House area.

The farewell party to the 2011/12 ski and snowboarding season comes to an end on Sunday April 8, 2012 for Keystone resort, but not before the resort has a chance to celebrate its 2nd annual “Keystone Slush Cup”. The skimming style event, now in its second-year, takes advantage of the spring snow melt and promises to bring sell-outs to lodging in the area.

Located at The Mountain House area of Keystone Resort, which was the first base area opened in 1970, the Slush Cup challenges skiers and snowboarders to the thrill of snow skiing and water skiing. After participants bail down Go Devil ski run, they are graded on the ability to carefully maneuver through a 25-yard pool of spring melt ice-water. Those that are successful, have the opportunity to win prizes for different categories. Award categories include Best Crash, Best Costume and Best Overall transition.

Prizes include free SummitPasses and various random prizes for participants.

The contest winner qualifies for the Slush Cup Championships scheduled at Vail Resort on April 15, 2012.

The Keystone Slush Cup registration starts Sunday April 10 at The Mountain House base office. The event is open to 100 participants on a first-come first-served basis with a registration fee of $35.00.Keystone Slush Cup

“This is turning out to be a huge event for the area, even after just one-year of existence. We’ve noticed event lodging at both The Mountain House Area and RiverRunVillage is filling-up,” says Gondola Resorts General Manager, Gino Malara. “There are still some Keystone vacation rentals still available within walking distance to the event, but those are sure to be sold-out soon”.

The closing weekend also hosts another episode of River Run Rocks on Saturday April 9 with concerts including The Great Unknowns, Robert Earl Keen and Marty Jones.

Aspen Hyatt, Ritz, and St. Regis Condo Rentals Now Offered Via Gondolaresorts.com

Admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:07 +0000

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 Drastically Reduces Keystone Colorado Vacation Rental Prices

Admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:41:43 +0000

Prices reduced up to 40% on over 100 condos and homes in River Run Village, West Keystone, Lakeside Village and East Keystone. Notable condo locations include The Timbers, Lone Eagle, The Springs, Settlers Creek, Red Hawk Lodge, Silver Mill, Dakota Lodge, Chateaux DMont, Slopeside and Arapahoe Lodge.

Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing vacation rental companies in Colorado,
announced today that it has reduced its list prices by up to 40% on Keystone
Colorado vacation rentals. Additionally, the cost breakdown of Keystone rentals is now transparent to customers by calling the Keystone reservations desk at 888-295-2468.

The Timbers on River Run

“This new pricing structure will provide our customers a great value on the heals of the recent snowfall we’ve had this past week”, said Gondola Resorts General Manager Gino Malara. “For example, a ski-in ski-out one bedroom condo at The Timbersreflects a savings of $200 per night through the remainder of the Keystone ski season”.

The snowstorm slammed Colorado Tuesday with Keystone receiving 5 inches of
fresh powder while Breckenridge received almost a foot of new snow. More snow is
in the forecast for Thursday.

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.com.

Gondola Resorts and Powderhound Transportation Ink Partnership Deal

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Deal expands transportation services from Denver International Airport to Colorado mountain resorts and communities.

Gondola Resorts, one of the fastest growing vacation rental companies in
Colorado, announced today a partnership with Powderhound transportation. Powderhound offers shuttle service and privately chauffeured four-wheel drive SUV’s from Denver International Airport to mountain destinations serviced by Gondola Resorts including Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne and Steamboat Springs.

The deal comes on the heels of the recent announcement of new service offered
by Gondola Resorts with Limos.com and Colorado Mountain Express.

“Needless to say, we’re thrilled to have Powderhound Transportation as a
partner. With the continued expansion of our Colorado vacation rental business, our customers have another choice for quick and easy transfers from Denver International Airport to their mountain destination,“ says Gondola Resorts CEO Gino Malara. “With DIA being the fifth-busiest airport in the world and still growing, it’s imperative that we organize transportation strategies for the future. Powerhound will certainly help us meet our goals,” Malara said.

Denver International Airport, often referred to as DIA, is the largest international airport in the United States. It is also the third largest international airport in the world after King Fahd International Airport and Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, according to Coventry Airport News.

“Unlike other shuttle services from Denver International airport, all we do is transport ski and mountain travelers,” says Sheldon Lavis Powderhound’s CEO.
“We are not another random shuttle company or jack of all trades. We are
entirely specialized around the ski and mountain industry, and very excited to
have Gondola Resorts as a partner.”

To book shuttle service using Powderhound transportation, Gondola Resorts has
setup a DIA shuttle reservation system that is easily accessed through the guest
services section of their website.

$23 Million Telluride Colorado Home Offered as Rental

Admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:20:55 +0000

Rental-enabled masterpiece positioned as top luxury vacation home in Colorado by
Denver-based Gondola Resorts.

Gondola Resorts, the distinguished vacation rental company of choice for ski resort lodging in Colorado, has announced the official rental launch of an extraordinary Telluride vacation home named “Castlewood”. The sprawling home, located in the Mountain Village region of Telluride, Colorado, expands the company’s platform for luxury vacation rentals in the area.

Gondola Resorts Newest Telluride Rental

Castlewood is a Telluride ski-in ski-out property located on the Double Cabins ski run in Mountain Village. This 19th century western-style mansion is over 17,000 square feet,
and it has 2,000 square feet of deck space, a stone grotto hot tub, a waterfall and a dipping tub. It also sits on an acre on the top of a knoll, and it has mountain views of the San Sophia ridgeline. There are four bedroom suites, a loft, and a flex-room with a queen-sized Murphy bed in the main home, as well as a dining room large enough to seat 14, and a huge great room with 360 degree views. Ten bedrooms, and 13 bathrooms, a guesthouse connected to the main house, and a separate Coachmen’s house provide accommodations for up to 35 guests.

“As we aggressively pursue national prominence in the vacation rental lodging
industry, it is imperative that we establish a strong brand identity for Gondola
Resorts. In order to do that, we will continue to build our luxury portfolio of rental homes so that our new and returning guests have the absolute best assortment of rentals, like Castlewood,” said Gondola Resorts Founder and General Manager Gino Malara.

Castlewood’s initial construction started in the early 1900’s to a local merchant. As there family grew and business expanded, a Guest House was built to accommodate the long visits from family and business partners. As the settlers became more and more prosperous, the original home became the Coachman’s Quarters upstairs, and the first floor was converted to accommodate the horses and coaches.

Call 888-295-2468 for Reservations

During construction, an unexpected discovery revealed a natural hot spring on the property. To protect their valuable secret, the springs were enclosed within the Guest House, yet left mostly in their natural state with exposed rock combined with a finished grotto. They have served to comfit and soothe weary travelers for decades, and are rumored to have healing properties. Guests can take advantage of the grotto in this private and exclusive setting.

“The inviting little log cabins of yesteryear have given way to modern masterpieces, and none as extraordinary as Castlewood”, says Malara. “Certainly, Castlewood is a storybook castle in a fairytale setting. Whether you choose winter or summer, the in vogue accommodations and cachet settings are evident to live on in the memories of our Castlewood guests.”

Consumer can book Castlewood and other Telluride vacation rental homes by calling
Gondola Resorts office directly. Rates for the home start at $4400 per night with holiday rates topping-out at $13,500 per night with at least a 4-night stay.

Teepee Kids Room

About Gondola Resorts, Inc.

Gondola Resorts is committed to excellence, offering a wide selection of vacation rental homes and condos at some of the most desirable locations in
Colorado, Utah and Florida. Visit http://www.gondolaresorts.com to locate Gondola Resorts’ locations and vacation rental listings.

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Gondola Resorts Providing Free Limo Service to Ski Resorts

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:16:33 +0000

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.

888-295-2468 for Colorado lodging

“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.