Aspen Vacation Condo http://aspenvacationcondo.com Aspen's Premier Luxury Rentals Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:28:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 What to Bring to an Aspen Vacation Condo http://aspenvacationcondo.com/what-to-bring-to-an-aspen-vacation-condo/ http://aspenvacationcondo.com/what-to-bring-to-an-aspen-vacation-condo/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:28:25 +0000 vacation http://aspenvacationcondo.com/?p=358 aspen vacation condoA ski vacation is a chance to refresh, relax, and unwind. For individuals that enjoy sporting activities during their time off, nothing beats Aspen, Colorado. Create a more personal experience by booking an Aspen vacation condo. Condos provide excellent accommodations for singles, couples, families, and groups of friends. The number of bedrooms vary, usually from two to five or six bedrooms. There is plenty of space for people to gather and commune. The proximity to ski lifts allow residents to shuttle or walk to the ski area. Facilities generally include housekeeping and there is no need to bring bedding or other linens.

Most condos include television as part of the package. An Aspen condo with a working kitchen allows travelers to prepare meals, but there are great restaurant options, too. Remember the items essential for skiing. Bring ski poles, skis, and boots. Snowboarders need their boards. There are companies that rent skis for those unwilling to buy or haul their own. Pack clothing to keep warm and dry.
Make sure pants and jacket are waterproof for when one hits the slopes. Long underwear, undershirts, and sweaters are also a must. Keep extremities warm with mittens, hats, scarves, and gloves. A digital camera captures the beauty of the area, as well as pictures of family and friends. Create a toiletry pack containing essentials such as prescription medication, deodorant and other personal care items like razors and lip balm. Even in snow, one needs a sunscreen. Most of all, bring a great attitude and enjoy.
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Horseback riding, jeep tours and gondola rides are other possibilities for summer visitors. Renting an Aspen condo is a perfect way to spend time in Aspen during the summer. The Aspen Art Museum, a favorite destination of both summer and winter visitors, features contemporary art, community events and educational programs.

Although Aspen gets a lot of sun on a year-round basis, summer temperatures are never too hot, making it an ideal location for enjoying outdoor activities. Summer nights can be cool, but summer rain showers are rare and usually only happen in the form of dramatic thunderstorms that don’t last very long.
Outdoor summer concerts are plentiful in Aspen, and the Aspen Music Festival and School puts on daily events for an eight-week period during the summer. Theatre Aspen produces plays, and the Aspen Historical Society offers tours of the old ghost town of Ashcroft, which is located in the Caste Creek Valley near Aspen.

Whether cultural events or outdoor activities are the main focus, those renting an Aspen vacation condo during the summer will never run out of interesting things to do.

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One of the biggest benefits of renting a condo when you visit Aspen is that a condo comes fully furnished and has many of the comforts, such as a kitchen. The best way to travel is to live as a local and not like a tourist. Be assured that you will not be missing out on any of the luxuries of hotels, as many vacation condos have their own special amenities like hot tubs and concierge service.

Another benefit of staying in a vacation condo is the ability to accommodate a group of your friends. You and your friends can chip in and stay in a condo that has several bedrooms. You may also use a condo as a hangout spot if your friends are staying in hotels.

Condos are great to rent when you are planning for a longer vacation stay. Some motels and hotels offer extended stay options and rates, but an Aspen vacation condo owner is eager to accommodate these requests with advance notice. When you stay in a rental condo for an extended stay, you will not be bumped to different rooms throughout your stay, like often happens at lodging locations not equipped for longer vacation stays.

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