Vail

Antler's at Vail

Ski buddy and I shared an self contained apartment Jan 8 to 18th. We were upgraded to a one bedroom apt with upper and lower bunks along a corridor leading to the bedroom. Furnishings were good, cable TV present and free wifi available. Open gas fireplace looked good but generated very little heat. View from the ground level apt looking out to the stream and trees outside was very picturesque. In retrospect this room was a much more preferable option than the one bedroom with a pullout sofa, which we originally booked.

I saw the room with the pullout bed and it would have been very cramped - the upgraded room was much better. Staff were very helpful and service, when needed, was very good.

Proximity to Lionshead gondola was a 3-5 minute walk with ski rental shops and restaurants equally accessible - can highly recommend the ski rental shop at the Landmark building around the corner, for price and service.

All up, Antler''s was a very good choice and we would have no hesitation about returning, or recommending it.

Arabelle at Vail Square

It would be hard to top the Arrabelle at vail square on any level. The location, service and amenities are fantastic. The staff are incredibly attentive from arrival to the ski valets.

Vail itself has all the facilities you would expect too see at a world class ski resort with alot of recent investment freshening the place up.

Ski school was terrific for our children and the terrain is excellent for a wide variety of levels.

Would highly recommend a visit.  

Awesome Vail

February 2011 will go down as my best skiing experience so far. With 2 weeks of skiing and the best season that Vail has had in years, it was just awesome. So much powder, so much untouched terrain and there even was some spring like conditions thrown in when the sun came up.

The back bowls were amazing - I''ve never seen so much open terrain and often it was all to myself. If you like bumps and trees and steeps and powder, you will love Vail. Even if you don''t there are plenty of other areas to try. It never got boring.

Just tiring on my poor unconditioned legs and unfit body.