Category: Vail & BC Vacation Planning

Skip the stress of layovers and delayed baggage and fly straight into your Rocky Mountain adventure. Steamboat, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge get more accessible each season thanks to ever-expanding flight schedules.

Vail and Beaver Creek truly sparkle when the grass turns green, the aspen leaves open up and the mountain lakes thaw! Although Colorado is known for its epic ski resorts, summer is spectacular. Summertime is the perfect time for outdoor events, which we have in droves. Check out our top picks of events in Vail and Beaver Creek.

Who doesn't love spring skiing? While it can be a powder-hound's paradise in January and February, come March and April the skiing and riding is glorious for everyone. Here are the top 5 reasons why we love spring skiing in Vail and Beaver Creek.

Roll over, take in the fabulous view from your bedroom, throw on your ski clothes, and head right out the door to the slopes! Sound like a dream? It could be your next Colorado ski vacation.

When families gather for Thanksgiving, something wonderful happens between the pie, the games, and the “who’s doing the dishes” negotiations — people start dreaming together. Vacation ideas get floated. Calendar dates get checked. Someone mentions skiing. And suddenly, the spark of a future winter getaway feels completely possible. This is the moment when plans that normally live on a group text finally turn into real conversations.

A hearty breakfast will get you fueled up for your day of mountain adventures! We have you covered with our staff picks for the best breakfast spots in the Vail Valley.

A hearty breakfast will get you fueled up for your day of mountain adventures! We have you covered with our staff picks for the best breakfast spots in Steamboat, Breckenridge, and the Vail Valley.

Vail and Beaver Creek are well known for their winter activities and also all the amazing winter events. Come join the fun this winter with some of everyone's favorite activities.

In Vail, shopping is every bit as world-class as the skiing. Between the designer boutiques, fine art galleries, and outdoor outfitters, you’ll find a mix of high-end luxury and mountain practicality. It’s the kind of place where you can splurge on something special or gear up for your next adventure—all in the same afternoon. Our staff rounded up their favorite shops that capture what makes Vail unique.

Shopping in the Colorado Rockies has its own kind of charm—whether it’s western-inspired finds in Steamboat, the charming stores of Breckenridge, or the luxury boutiques in Vail and Beaver Creek. Each town brings its own personality to the experience, blending mountain lifestyle with local flair. Our team rounded up their favorite shops across all three destinations—places we love to wander, browse, and sometimes splurge—so you’ll know just where to go the next time you visit.