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Vail Cascade Provides a Welcome Getaway
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Vail Cascade Resort & Spa offers a touch of luxury in a mountainsetting in Vail, Colo., located at an elevation of 8,150 feet.
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VAIL, COLO. -- As the summer heat wave of 2012 continued unabated in Denver, I jumped ata chance to escape the city for the cool mountain air of Vail. Along w ith my husband and mydog, I checked in to the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa for some mountain-style rest andrelaxation.
Upon arrival on Friday night, the staff went above and beyond the call of duty in helping myhusband extricate a stubborn bike from the car's bike rack. At our room, we were also greetedby a half dozen chocolate-covered strawberries, which helped ease the stress of driving on I-70 from Denver. The spacious deluxe courtyard room featured a balcony overlooking GoreCreek, which provided an ideal spot for coffee the next morning.
At seven months pregnant, simple physics (and swollen ankles) prevented me from partakingin the outdoor adventures in Vail the next day. However, my dog seemed to enjoy frolickingalong the Gore Creek trail outside our room, and my husband enjoyed a bike ride along VailPass.
While my husband was engaged in his athletic adventure, I walked around Vail Village to learnmore about the ski resort's humble beginnings. My first stop was the free Colorado Ski
Museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.The small one-story museum features displays onthe history of the army ski patrol, the town of Vail
Some rooms havebalconies or patios w ithview of Gore CreekPet-friendlyaccomodations (w ithadditional deposit)Free shuttle every 10-15 minutes to Vail Village
Not enough seating at outdoor pool
Vail Cascade Resort & Spa is a ski-in, ski-out resortthat also offers accommodations in the summer.Vail Village features fun stops for children, from apirate-ship playground to Fuzziw ig's Candy Factory.The Vail International Dance Festival, held everysummer, draws top-notch talent from the U.S. andabroad.
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The Vail Cascade Resort &Spa offers room balconieswith a view of Gore Creek.
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the history of the army ski patrol, the town of Vailand the Winter Olympics. The museum also tracesthe the origins of snowboarding, back in the daywhen it was known by the name of "snurfing."
The next stop was Fuzziw ig's Candy Factory for anice cream cone. The candy store features a w ideselection of gourmet jelly bellies and other
confections popular w ith children of all ages. Outside the candy store, the Children's Fountainallows youngsters the chance to splash around and cool off on a hot summer day. Otheractivities for children in Vail Village include a playground in the shape of a pirate ship at thebase of Vista Bahn.
After returning to Vail Cascade, I reunited w ith my husband and sat by the saltwater pool inthe shade of aspen and pine trees. The resort also has two hot tubs, although one was out ofservice during our visit. The only downside to the pool was the lack of adequate seating, aswe had to bide our time and grab pool chairs when a family was leaving.
We then adjourned to the Atwater Restaurant at the hotel and enjoyed an al freco meal ofrainbow trout and New York strip steak. The tender, flaky fish proved the perfect light meal fora summer evening, although I was disappointed to learn the fish had been flown in fromIdaho instead of caught in Colorado waters. The highlight of the meal was the triple chocolatecake for dessert, which was garnished w ith an orchid and sprinkled w ith toffee crumbles.
After dinner, we caught two shuttles to the Vail International Dance Festival at the Gerald R.Ford Amphitheater. Vail Cascade offers free shuttles to Vail Village every 10 - 15 minutes, andthe town of Vail also offers free shuttles for special events. The festival attracts top-notchtalent from across the U.S. and abroad. The performance we attended included dancers fromthe New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, among others.
For August 2012, standard rooms start at $161 per night at Vail Cascade Resort & Spa. Bothstandard and deluxe rooms allow pets with an additional deposit. However, suites and condos donot allow pets. For more information, call the hotel at 800-282-4183.
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