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Tomorrow, February 7, Norway is the subject of a FREE travel presentation at Changes in Latitude, a Boulder store selling travel clothing, luggage, travel accessories and books. These popular weekly presentations take place most Tuesdays of the year at 7 p.m. This evening, Charlie Anderson and Pat Carney present “Norway and North” recounting their travels in a land [...]  Big snows came to Colorado’s high country late, but they have come, and conditions are great. There’s still time to snare deals at nearby mountain resorts. Here’s a sampling: Breckenridge. “Breck for a Buck.” Book 3 nights’ lift/lodging package from $294 per person and get 4th night for $1. Quad occupancy in 1-bedroom condo. [...] Tomorrow, January 31 at 7 p.m., the next FREE weekly travel presentation at Changes in Latitude is “Wild and Wonderful Borneo.” The world’s third-largest island boasts unparalleled biodiversity and the world’s oldest rainforests. Off-the-beaten-path travelers appreciate the well-developed national park system, natural beauty from coastline to 4,000 meters above sea level and an eclectic urban population. [...] Alaska is on everyone’s bucket list. In addition to perennial favorite activities and attractions in this majestic land of timeless beauty, there’s something new for visitors every year. Those who like to cruise will find a total of 30 large ships sailing Alaska’s waters in 2012, including the return of a Disney Cruise Line ship, the [...] The Travel Troubleshooter is a new eBook series by award-winning traveler advocate Christopher Elliott that answers common questions about specific topics, offers real examples of cases he resolved for aggrieved travelers and reveals the names and emails of executive contacts at travel providers. The first three, which are currently “in beta,” an unformatted version that is nevertheless full of [...] Icelandair has launched a short-run sale via TravelZoo on its Essential Iceland tour in conjunction with its new Denver-Reykjavik service starting this May. This tour package includes roundtrip airfare, three nights at the 4-star Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura with breakfast on arrival day and 9-hour jeep tour through western Iceland exploring glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanic [...] If you are headed off to visit a member of the military who has recently returned from overseas duty or you you just want to spend some quality time with someone on active duty, consider staying at a Red Roof Inn. The affordable hotel chain is offering 15% off your stay through March 31. [...] “Hot Deal: Ski & Stay in Paradise” values (through February 16 and again March 26 to April 8) include accommodations in 19 property types including condominiums, cabins, vacation homes, inns, B&B’s, hotels and hostels in the Gunnison/Crested Butte valley. Most package prices quoted to include one night of lodging and one day of lift tickets, which makes [...] January 31 is the last day to buy the $229 “4 By 40“ pass good for two days at Winter Park and two days at Steamboat. These passes are only available online and includes a $10 opt-our cancellation insurance fee. The “4 By 40 Lodging Pass” is an advance-purchase accommodations option that costs $299 for one night in a [...] Taos Ski Valley, NM, a shorter drive from metro Denver than some distant Western Slope resorts, is offering a $60 adult ticket (regularly $75) to season pass holders from any other state — and that would include Coloradans. The offer is valid all season. The resort boasts a 70-inch base, some of the best [...] The Mount Elbert Lodge is offering a tranquil escape to one their lower cabins for at least two nights through February 8 (weekends included) at $25 per person per night. For more than three people, each additional person adds just $10 per night. The lower cabins (Barn, Beaver Lodge, Prospector and Elk) have one to four bedrooms, fully equipped [...] We know that Telluride is farther from the Front Range than most other ski resorts, but we also know that southwestern Colorado has thus far this season had the most snow on the Western Slope. Here are some current deals: Full season passholders from any other resort can buy a two-day Telluride lift ticket for [...] AAA membership carries more benefits than just roadside assistance. Starting tomorrow, members are invited to a series of FREE seminars conducted by experienced travel agents at AAA’s Denver offices at 4100 Arkansas St. Reservations are required either online or by calling 877-244-9790 and then selecting the extension given for each program. Today, January 14, 2 [...] With subpar snow conditions in most of Colorado this season, two northern resorts are shamelessly poaching season pass holders here. Grand Targhee on the backside of Jackson Hole but accessed via Driggs, ID, is offering FREE skiing to season pass holders from any U.S. or Canadian ski area who book three nights or more through their website or call central [...] Entrance to Mesa Verde National Park is FREE during January and February. The park’s main road and Mesa Top Loop Road remain open throughout the winter, 8 a.m. to sunset, weather permitting. Bring your skinny skis or snowshoes to explore four winter trails with a total of 28.4 miles of cross-country and snowshoe terrain, [...] |
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