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VA L 2 ONo snow no problem—this world class ski townisn t sweating summer and neither should you

Ah summer in Atlanta—sidewalk dining alfresco sips and our friend

humidity Beat the heat this summer in Vail Colo where less balmy

temps 75 degrees is the average high make for dry days cool nights

and peak experiences Here our top picks for a summer spell in Vail

STAY

Choice hospitality runs rampant in Vail but topping this itinerary are

two of its undisputed best The Lodge at Vail and The Arrabelle at Vail

Square Both RockResorts these luxe siblings are perfectly appointed

and positioned—needless to say proximity is prime

At the base of Vail Mountain in Vail Village a hub of Old World

charm not to mention bars restos nightclubs and boutiques The

Lodge at Vail thelodgeatvail rockresorts com is a chic alpiner boasting

165 Euro chalet style rooms accented in marble mahogany and leather

Of these 46 are one two and three bedroom suites with fireplaces and

walk out balconies Those summering with means and a sizable posse

should seriously consider a four or five bedroom Chalet outfitted with

state of the art amenities and private elevator access Rounding out a

stay at this AAA Four Diamond Award resort are two restaurants the

7 500 square foot RockResorts Spa and a 3 500 square foot fitness com

plex Comprising a wet treatment room two facial rooms seven mas

sage rooms and a deluxe couples room featurung a fireside soaking tub

for two this spa s array of treatments—from baths to speciality facials

scrubs wraps and massage—will send you into zen in no time

Tipping the hospitality scale even further toward boutique is The

Arrabelle at Vail Square arrabelle rockresorts com which grants ideal

access to a summer plaza upscale retail restaurants and an outdoor

movie screen Boasting the same hospitality accolades as its sister prop

erty this luxe hideaway consists of 36 guest rooms plus an additional

50 condos available for booking all fashioned in the Biedermeier designstyle From linens to cutting edge technology amenities are top of the

line and the vibe is romantic and grand

These attributes extend to the Spa at The Arrabelle a 9 000 square

foot European inspired oasis Eleven treatment rooms including those

specifically for Vichy and Swiss Showers as well as couples therapies

anchor this facility which also boasts a spa boutique nail salon locker

rooms hydrotherapy and for the sweat set a 2 000 square foot gym

Arrive early for your treatment—a Fruit and Spice Body Peel and Wrap if

we have anything to say about it and relax by taking in some hydrotherayhy steam or sauna

Once fully relaxed put your feet up at the rooftop pool mingle on

the Great Room s outdoor veranda or venture out to grab a coffee and

gelato at nearby sweet spot Rimini

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As Vail lifts the veil on summer a few things become clear—the flocks

of snowbirds have flown the coop and activities ramp up Diversions areendless

For starters take a Top of the Mountam Tour This motorized

sight seeing opportunity offers up amazing views—vistas include Vails

legendary Back Bowls the Gore Range and Mount of the Holy Cross in

this 11 mile loop up and around the mountain

Hit Adventure Ridge vail com for exactly that—adventure Located

at Eagle s Nest on top of Vail Mountain this high elevation playground

has got your Rocky Mountain high Activities here run the gamut

from half day bike tours to bocce ball For terrain hounds there s even

orienteering Wannabe and real deal rafters can pick up a paddle for

Whitewater rafting Guides from Sage Outdoor Adventures sageoutdoo

radventures com whisk groups down scenic stretches of the Colorado

River and Gore Creek—whooshes that will force you to tap into adrena

line reserves you had no idea were yours Or saddle up at a local ranch

for backcountry horseback riding If horses aren t your speed take the

reins of a fantasy ride and traverse the White River National Forest on

a Hummer tour Tennis hiking inclines up to 14 000 feet mountain

biking and golf play up to 13 mountain courses including pro designed

fairways at Red Sky Ranch in Vail Valley round out a full slate of rec

reation You can still catch air during summer too—hop the high speed

Vista Bahn Chairlift soon to be replaced by a new gondola at Vail

Village or soar over the snowcapped Rockies in a reliably piloted hot airballoon

Lower on the intensity meter but not to be missed is the Vail

Farmers Market vailfarmersmarket com Picture more than 129 tents

hawking local produce artisan wares live music and activities and

dogs galore Moving into its 11th season this year VFM runs from

June 17 to Sept 16 On the same circuit is the Bravo Vail Valley Music

Festival vailmusicfestival org Celebrating 25 years this outdoor music

series features renowned guest orchestras including those from Dallas

Philadelphia and New York as well as world class chamber musicians

composers and impressive new ensembles

EAT DRINK

Start the day with organic nosh at The Lodge s Cucina Rustica Here

breakfast is the trendy agai bowl—a mixed berry smoothie housemade

granola fresh fruit and bee pollen mashup Equally good and good foryou is the organic steel cut oatmeal with kiln dried fruit and brown

sugar For dinner hit Elway s Delicious meat and seafood entrees

innovative side dishes and classic cocktails are among the fine dining

specialties served at this venue named after legendary Denver Broncos

QB John Elway

The Arrabelle meanwhile boasts only one culinary venue but it s

arguably Vail s most happening The Tavern on the Square a casual

by day refined at night American grill plates signature dishes think

buffalo meatloaf and grilled elk lettuce wraps with excellent wines

microbrews and cocktails Open for breakfast lunch and dinner the

Tavern seats summertime crowds on an outdoor patio Late night nosh

is available until 2am See sidebar for more culinary dish





A newly opened epicenter of shops galleries and restaurants lo

cated in the heart of Vail Village Solaris has fast become Vail s enter

tainment go to spot Here culinary activities include interactive dining

experiences at three top tier eateries Bol plates creative riffs of classic

staples served either in the restaurant s main dining room or at tables

in the most kept bowling alley we ve ever seen—think plush seating

sparkling bowling balls and way better wings than at lanes you nor

mally frequent Not far behind in the innovation department is CineBis

tro where dinner and a movie have reached an entirely new high Last

but not least is Matsuhisa a culinary collab from renowned chef Nobu

Matsuhisa and partner Nobuko Kang The power duo combined forces

to give Vail its premier hot spot sushi joint The food is art—a raw dealfor sure

Summer rates for The Lodge at Vail start at 290 to 346 and at The

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Vail UnveiledNew to Vail are The Ritz Carlton

Residences—two bedroom residences

and five to six bedroom penthouses

No detail was spared in designing this

collection of 71 homes Each offers an

expansive and thoughtful floor plan

high gloss finishes and interiors that

reflect both Old World design andNew World sensibilities Residents en

joy access to indoor and outdoor com

mon areas that include a Great Room

with fireplace a year round pool deck

spa treatment rooms a fitness facility

with his and her lockers a library and

a porte cochere that s fancy for cov

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