Colorado Tourism Office and Frontier Airlines Partner to Make Colorado Vacations More Rewarding Than Ever Before

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Contact: Colorado Tourism Office: Caitlin Sullivan / 970-372-6571, csullivan@mmgmardiks.com

Frontier Airlines: Steve Snyder/ 720-374-7477, stsnyder@flyfrontier.com

Colorado Tourism Office and Frontier Airlines Partner to Make Colorado Vacations More Rewarding Than Ever Before

DENVER (June 3, 2009) – The Colorado Tourism Office and Frontier Airlines have partnered to promote travel to Colorado this summer with the launch of two programs that make taking a Colorado vacation more rewarding than ever before.

Frontier Airlines, Colorado’s home-grown airline, is showing their love for Colorado with the launch of the Frontier Colorado Club. Vacationers visiting family and friends in Colorado, and Colorado residents looking for an incentive to get their loved ones to the Centennial State, will be rewarded when friends and family fly into Colorado destinations aboard a Frontier flight. Those enrolled in the club will earn 1,000 frequent flyer miles for every person they refer that flies into a Colorado destination (Coloradans can enroll/sponsor up to 10 travelers, earning up to 10,000 miles for during the promotion). The person traveling then earns double miles for that Colorado trip. Frontier Colorado Club members will also be privy to special offers and future incentives.

Participants must register by June 30, 2009. Travel must be to one of Frontier’s Colorado destinations (Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango or Grand Junction) and must be booked by June 30, 2009 for completion by September 30, 2009. FrontierAirlines.com/coloradoclub.

The Colorado Tourism Office recently launched a new Hot Deals website, HOTDEALSCOLORADO.com, providing travelers a one-stop shop for instant access to nearly 400 great vacation deals throughout the state. From rafting adventures to spa escapes, there is something for everyone, including savings on admittance to attractions and discounts on shopping, dining and transportation. The new Hot Deals site also allows users to create a customized “MyColorado Coupon Book,” where they can easily collect and print a variety of coupons to use while exploring the state.

Below is a selection of the great vacation packages available in Colorado. For more information and additional Colorado travel deals, visit HOTDEALSCOLORADO.com

Rejuvenation in the Rockies: Relax and soak in the beauty of the Colorado Rockies with the Glenwood Hot Springs and Spa of the Rockies two-day Rejuvenation Package. Start with a Signature Mineral Body Polish, which incorporates a unique blend of 34 minerals that help promote wellness and vitality. This luxurious body treatment is then followed by a soothing 50-minute Swedish massage. Package includes one massage and one body polish at the Spa of the Rockies, hotel accommodations for two nights at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited access to the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Price starts at $410, a 20-percent savings. www.glenwoodchamber.com
Cowboy-Up in Colorado: Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the Wilderness Trails Dude & Guest Ranch. Save $100 per person on a six-day package. Experience the best of Southwest Colorado at the stunning, all-inclusive dude ranch. Enjoy horseback riding, cow work and cattle drives, exceptional dining, water skiing, whitewater rafting, pool and hot tub, massage and spa services, yoga classes, hiking, evening entertainment. The Roberts family and their attentive staff have been serving the best of Western hospitality since 1970! www.wildernesstrails.com
Fourth Night Free!: Destinations West is offering travelers a fourth night of free lodging for every three nights booked at their properties in Winter Park, Grand Elk and Grand Lake the entire summer. www.mtnlodging.com
Uncover the Past at Mesa Verde National Park: Visit Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site, and behold the amazing cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans. Enjoy two-nights’ accommodations at the Far View Lodge, two seats on the half-day Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop ranger-guided bus tour and a full American breakfast buffet for two each morning for just $369. www.visitmesaverde.com/colorado.cfm
Mile High Fun at the Hyatt Regency, Denver: Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Take advantage of Hyatt Regency Denver's convenient downtown location near the Denver Pavilions shopping center, 16th Street Mall, LoDo, Coors Field, the Pepsi Center and the business and entertainment districts and check out all Denver has to offer. The hotel’s Mile High Getaway includes luxurious overnight accommodations and every second night at $52.80. www.denverregency.hyatt.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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