A Perfect Day at The Broadmoor, Colorado’s 5-Star Luxury Resort

The Broadmoor Lake Cheyenne

I've now spent a total of four nights at The Broadmoor with my family over the past two summers. If I could move into this grand property permanently, I would. No joke. The attentive customer service is excellent, the variety of restaurants divine, the guestrooms … [Read more...]

Fabulous Family Attraction near Colorado Springs: Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

During my family's stay in Colorado Springs earlier this month -- where we reveled in luxurious accommodations, courtesy of The Broadmoor, Colorado's only five-star/five-diamond resort, thank you very much -- we experienced no less than six major attractions for … [Read more...]

Top Scenic, Family-friendly Attraction in Colorado: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Skycoaster Royal Gorge Bridge

I've jumped out of an airplane, been pummeled by 5 Gs of force in a bobsled whizzing down a track at 80 miles an hour and squeezed through narrow passages in claustrophobia-inducing caves. But I just could not bring myself to free-fall and swing 1,300 feet above … [Read more...]

Kayaking with Kids on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs

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How did I spend my 11th wedding anniversary last Saturday? With my sweet husband and two children kayaking on the Colorado River not far from our home! It was an afternoon during which I was reminded how lucky I am to be married to an adventurous sort who has the … [Read more...]

Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Expedition Health

Checking in and choosing Expedition Buddies.

My family and I are admittedly not that big on museums. When we travel, we tend to visit attractions that are outdoors, or we explore a new-to-us area via foot, bike, skis, raft or zipline. But during our long weekend in Denver last fall, we decided to check out … [Read more...]

Summer Fun at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Iron Mountain Tramway

Though it's not officially summer yet according to our seasonal calendar, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has rolled out all of its awesome attractions and summer pricing for the warm-weather months. This fun theme park offers a ton of things for families to do … [Read more...]

Colorado Trail Running and Wellness Retreat for Women

woman trail runner

Take to the trails during this awesome Trail Running & Wellness Retreat for Women in Granby, Colorado, July 30 to August 1, 2010. It'll be held at the Vagabond Ranch, which looks like an amazing mountain location -- with log cabin accommodations in a beautiful … [Read more...]

Family-friendly Luxury at Viceroy Snowmass in the Colorado Rockies

The Viceroy Snowmass outdoor pool is open year-round.

After a hard-hat tour of Viceroy Snowmass last fall, when the luxury property was still under construction, I couldn't wait to experience the slopeside hotel "for real." My family and I spent a weekend at the Viceroy -- about 30 minutes from my house -- last month, … [Read more...]

Spring Skiing & Family Adventures at Keystone

Spring skiers likely won't have to bundle up like we did, when we hit the Keystone slopes in February.

We still have wintry conditions up here in Colorado's high country -- last night a spring storm dumped fresh snow throughout the state, including five inches of powder at Keystone ski resort, where my family spent an action-packed long weekend in February. If … [Read more...]

Aspen Fashion Week 2010 — Kjus and Obermeyer Snowstage Fashion Shows

Aspen Fashion Week

I'm not too far afield today -- just 30 minutes from my house, up the road in Aspen to check out the kick-off events for the second annual Aspen Fashion Week. Today through Friday, the week is chock full of après-ski fashion shows, parties at downtown shops, film … [Read more...]

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