One thing is for sure - Vail, Colorado is amazing. It truly is a world - class destination offering adventure, luxury, romance, fun ... the list goes on and on. But all this comes with a big price tag so many budget And for good reason. In this financial climate it 's just prudent to not spend a fortune for a vacation.
And really anyone can experience Vail without breaking the bank with a few insider tips.
Below I & # 39; ve listed my top 10.
1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Stay in accommodations on the free Vail shuttle route. It is almost always going to be much less expensive than staying in Vail Village or Lionshead. Almost all the larger homes and condos are located outside the Villages so you See Insider Bonus Tip # 7 for how to make it even if it is more convenient and reliable way. .
2. DO NOT stay in a hotel. Vacation rental managers and private homes owners will be be. more willing to negotiate their.. INSIDER BONUS TIP - With full kitchens and dining areas, you can cook and entertain at your rental home a few nights and save even more money.
Take the Colorado Mountain Express shuttle from the Denver or Eagle airports straight to your lodging. Once you are In Vail, use the Vail shuttle. ********** hike to access it. INSIDER BONUS TIP - ask your lodge or vacation property manager if they have a discount for Colorado Mountain Express. Many do.
Instead park on North Frontage road, where permitted, for free and catch the shuttle 4. Do not park in the parking structures if you do drive. .
5. BUNDLE your gear, lessons, and lift tickets if you or your children plan to take ski lessons. Visit Vail Resorts website for more information, http : //www.vail.com or better yet call them and ask for their best package deal.
6. KEEP tabs on the Vail Resorts website for discounted lift tickets Lift tickets prices are set and controlled by Vail Resorts for Vail is the best place. you arrive. Worth a shot at least.
7. SAVE big bucks by renting your skis and board through in their websites. Repeat renters get even better deals. INSIDER BONUS TIP - Most ski rental companies will store your rented gear for FREE if If you ask, I will know that Christie Sports in Vail Village on Bridge Street will will store your gear free of charge. Having no gear to tote makes the shuttle a breeze!
8. PLAN yoursky vacation during peak times like early season (from opening until mid-December) and late season (April-closing). Pretty much everyone offers suggesting lodging to restaurants to spas. The one caveat is that you run a risk Lots of snow and still more reasonable than the peak times of the Christmas holidays, February, and March.
9. One keeps up, it's really awe-inspiring here in the summer. Honestly it & # 39; s what keeps me here year around and loving it especially after 6- 7 months of winter. For great golf discounts, plan your trip in early-mid June. FALL is the least expensive season in Vail so it is an affordable and great excuse to see The leaves change and celebrate Oktoberfest. Up to 50% discounts at local restaurants, shops, and spas. A good resource for these discounts is the local paper, the Vail Daily, http://www.vaildaily.com Lodging is very reasonable as well.
10. SIGN UP at opentable.com for their spotlight specials. You have to sign up for the Denver area but you will receive special special like like $ 25 coupons that are valued at $ 50 at local Vail and Vail valley restaurants - the good ones too I just enjoyed a $ 50 meal at Lato that I purchased for half that. And it was delicious !!
These feel just tips to planning an affordable trip to Vail. Please feel free to post your own or share with your friends.
