A palette of autumnal hues is starting to blanket Vail, Colorado. While the golden aspens are the star, there is an array of colors from tangerine to scarlet to rust. Here’s three of my favorite things to do while leaf peeping in Vail. I did all of these in a day! I love taking an … Continue reading
Piney River Ranch sits at 9,350 feet at the foot of the Gore Range. Part of the fun is getting there as you drive Red Sandstone Road. It’s 12 miles up a twisty dirt road. The 40-acre Rocky Mountain Retreat is picturesque. You can stay overnight in a cabin or glamping tent, or just go … Continue reading
A summertime must during a visit to Vail is eatting bruschetta and sipping sangria on the delightful patio at La Bottega. On my most recent road trip to Vail I was salivating just thinking about it on my drive through the mountains. The Tuscan-inspired restaurant takes on a culinary journey to Italy. I found La … Continue reading
As you drive up to Sonnenalp Vail, you might feel like you’ve been instantly transported to a grand hotel tucked away in the German Bavarian Alps, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The boutique luxury hotel is classic, elegant and now my favorite place to stay in Vail. It’s the staff that makes the difference, from … Continue reading
Opening this year, Hotel Talisa is the new kid on the block in Vail, Colorado. You may not know Vail was modeled after the alpine town of Zermatt, Switzerland. In Hotel Talisa’s restaurant Gessner, you get to enjoy a blend of the Colorado Rockies and the Alps in the cuisine. My cocktail of choice while … Continue reading
I had been wanting to check out Hotel Talisa, Vail’s newest resort. The rosé event to kick-off Taste of Vail and celebrating two friends’ birthdays were the perfect excuse! Located on the west end of Vail, Hotel Talisa is a retreat on Gore Creek. They have shuttles running constantly to take you to Lionshead or … Continue reading
Sweet Basil was one of Vail’s food pioneers. This legendary restaurant just celebrated its 40th birthday “cookin’ up something good” since 1977. This swanky spot is a must on a visit to Vail. I promise, you won’t be disappointed. The vibe is mountain cool and the food is creative, modern, and really, really good. Since … Continue reading
La Bottega is my favorite place for Italian food in Vail. I stumbled upon the sunny patio I love a few years ago while covering the then Teva Mountain Games. When I was in Vail for an afternoon of GoPro Mountain Games and shopping recently, I got to introduce my friend Christy to this lovely … Continue reading
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