Private Jet Charter Vail

The town of Vail, nestled in Eagle County, Colorado, is a destination that’s synonymous with swank. A favorite winter playground for the world’s rich and famous, so popular is this ski resort with the monied East Coast crowd that locals sometimes refer to very crowded weeks as "212" weeks, in reference to the area code of their visitors. The attraction for vacationers from all over is the aspen-cloaked Vail Valley, a narrow corridor slit by Interstate 70 and bounded by the rugged Gore Range to the north and east and the tabled Sawatch escarpments to the south. Through it all runs the sparkling Eagle River.

A resort town in every sense of the word, the compact Vail Village offers restaurants, bars and boutiques of very high standard. The glitz factor is certainly up there, but the place is actually a bit more laid-back and less pretentious than Colorado’s other famous resort, Aspen. For terrain, Vail is wide open and immense, and the back bowls which cater to intermediate and expert skiers are nothing short of spectacular. Those not shopping and skiing can hike, bike and explore the gorgeous surrounding alpine country.

Must See: Obviously Vail Mountain is the top draw to charter a private jet to Vail visitors with its 5,289 skiable acres, 193 trails and three terrain parks. And experienced skiers will certainly go gaga over Vail's shoots, tree glades and four wide-open, powdery fresh back bowls. But other world class outdoor activities abound as well, such as fishing Gore Creek, counted among Colorado’s Gold Medal waters - a four-mile stretch of prize trout fishing water. Expect large brook and big brown trout, plus native cutthroat in its tributaries.

Lodging: There are a number of very highly rated hotels in Vail. One of the best is the luxurious Tivoli Lodge. A very short walk to Vail Village and easy access to Gore Creek Trail are two main benefits. Also the Arrabelle at Vail Square is a luxury hotel in the heart of the newly developed Vail Square, is a magnificent boutique property that sets a new standard in luxury lodging. The Arrabelle is modeled directly from some of Europe’s most storied alpine destinations to capture the authentic, classic character of their iconic resort hotels. The Sebastian Vail is the town’s newest boutique slopeside hotel, with mountain-view pool, hot tubs and roaring fire pit, and ski valets that help you into warm ski boots and out onto the mountain.

Ground Transportation: Private jet travelers visiting Vail will use Eagle County Regional Airport. Vail is modeled on European ski towns, many of which are car-free, and the town is partially pedestrianized. The town operates the largest free shuttle bus system in the United States and has one hybrid-electric bus. At each stop a sign reports when the next two buses will arrive.

The in-Town Shuttle provides service every five minutes during peak winter times, and every 15 minutes off-peak, between Golden Peak, Vail Village, the business district and Lionshead, with live schedule information provided at bus stops by Global Positioning System technology, which tracks buses. Other routes centering on the Transportation Center service the East and West Vail districts on a scheduled, but less frequent basis.

Recommended Books: The Shining, Stephen King (1977) Consistently ranked in the Top 10 Scariest Films, The Shining is also a movie that most people already know, featuring an inspiring performance by Jack Nicholson. The book does differ from the movie but portrays the life of Jack Torrance, who accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, an isolated resort in the Colorado Rockies, with his wife and five year old psychic son. After a winter storm cuts them off from the outside world, an evil force in the hotel springs to life and influences Jack's sanity, writing and alcoholism, leaving the family in incredible danger. Not for the faint of heart!

Currency: The United States dollar is the local currency

Calling Code: 1

Best Travel Dates and Packing Tips: Winter is by far the most crowded time in Vail Valley, with early spring seeing the highest number of visitors hoping to catch that blissful blend of thick powder and china-blue skies. Naturally, prices are highest then as well, though you can sometimes get deals just before and after high season. Although summer is quickly gaining in popularity, the real deals can be had in the shoulder seasons—late autumn and late spring when the ski slopes are closed. Restaurants will often have two-for-one entrées with a bottle of wine, and hotels run deeply cut rates.

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