Colorado’s Heating up Summer Vacations with Hot Deals from across the State

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Colorado’s Heating up Summer Vacations with Hot Deals from across the State

Travel Packages Starting at $59 Per Person, Per Night

DENVER (April 27, 2009) – It’s never been easier or more affordable to plan a Colorado summer vacation. Today, the Colorado Tourism Office launched a new Hot Deals website, HOTDEALSCOLORADO.com, providing vacationers easy access to more than 250 great vacation deals from throughout the state. From rafting adventures to spa escapes, Colorado offers a summer vacation option for everyone. Travelers can also find savings on admittance to attractions and discounts on shopping and dining. The new Hot Deals site also allows visitors to create a customized “MyColorado Coupon Book” where they can easily collect and print a variety of coupons to use throughout their trip. Below is a selection of the great vacation packages available in Colorado. For more information or additional Colorado travel deals, visit HOTDEALSCOLORADO.com

JW Marriott Denver Family Fun Package: Kids are always treated like VIP's at Denver's JW Marriott with the hotel’s Family Fun Program. Complimentary services available to all families include child-sized robes for use during their stay, a stuffed teddy bear, a JW coloring book, a neighborhood scavenger hunt and access to a library of family-friendly DVDs, books and board games. Starting at $225 per night, the Family Fun package also includes 4 tickets to the Denver Zoo, a discount shopping passport to neighborhood stores, milk and cookies at turndown and 1 complimentary children's movie. www.jwmarriottdenver.com
Junction West RV Wild Adventure Package: Hop in the RV & stay two nights at Junction West RV Park in Grand Junction. This package includes one day guided whitewater rafting trip thru Westwater or Ruby Canyons with Adventure Bound River Expeditions. While there, hike amidst colorful canyons at Colorado Nat’l Monument or explore the Kokopelli Trails via mountain bike. Enjoy a $25 dining certificate at Rockslide Brewery in downtown Grand Junction and receive a free beer with entree. Stroll to Planet Wines and take 10 percent off regularly priced wines. The Wild Adventure package starts at $395 for two. 970-245-8531
“Mile High” $52.80 Deals in Denver: Visit the “Mile High” city of Denver and save big all summer with more than 100 bargain packages from hotels, restaurants, sports teams, cultural facilities, museums, restaurants and attractions that offer deals for the “mile high” price of $52.80. Attractions such as the Denver Art Museum, Water World, the Butterfly Pavilion, Molly Brown House and the Downtown Aquarium are offering attractive $52.80 packages. Customized cultural offerings for $52.80include ticket packages for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado, and Central City Opera. Hotels are even offering extended night stays for just $52.80. www.denver5280deals.com
Half Price Rafting on the Arkansas and Colorado Rivers with Performance Tours: Buy one raft trip at full price and the second trip is half price. Enjoy mild to wild whitewater rafting adventures on Colorado's most spectacular rivers near Breckenridge, Buena Vista and Canon City with Performance Tours Whitewater Rafting. A variety of trips for all ages and abilities are available. www.performancetours.com
Two Night Stay and Play Package at Wilderness Trails Dude & Guest Ranch: This incredible value includes cabin lodging for two nights, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy an hour of fishing for free, equipment included. Plus, buy one activity; receive a second activity of equal or lesser value free. Choose from horseback riding, hayrides, evening entertainment, guided fishing, land/lake activities. Rates start at $300 for double occupancy. www.wildernesstrails.com
Springs Thaw in Glenwood Springs: At 5700 feet above sea level, Glenwood Springs is green and blooming in May. With great lodging deals, few crowds, and plenty of early summer activities, there may never be a better time to visit. Now visitors can find rooms from $59-$159 per night in May. Discounted rafting, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park day passes, 18-hole golf and spa specials are also available. Book now at www.springsthaw.com
In Vail, an Epic Summer Family Adventure Awaits. Vail Resorts is introducing Epic Summer: three and six night all-inclusive family vacation adventure packages in Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek. Families will embark on locally-guided family adventure experiences, including whitewater rafting; horseback riding; gondola rides; family-friendly naturalist hikes; mountaintop picnics; a gold mine tour; gold panning; a Wild West cowboy campfire dinner, complete with wagon rides and storytelling; and more. All meals are included and carefully planned to reflect the character and flavor of the Rocky Mountain West. Both packages include experienced guides, accommodations in nicely-appointed condominiums or lodge rooms in Keystone or Breckenridge, your choice of activities, transportation to/from all activities, ground transfers to/from Denver International Airport and all meals. Airfare is not included. www.epicsummer.com

ABOUT COLORADO

Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational pursuits, a thriving arts scene, a rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine, and 26 renowned ski resort areas. The state's breathtaking scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, many peaceful lakes and reservoirs, 10 national parks and monuments, and 54 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet. For more information or a copy of the Colorado Official State Vacation Guide, call 1-800-COLORADO or visit www.COLORADO.com. Media are invited to visit the Colorado Media Room at www.COLORADO.com/mediaroom.php for story ideas, press releases/press kits as well as high-resolution, downloadable photos and video for editorial use.

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