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National Parks of the West

Night 1 & 2: Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa

Moab, Utah

Set on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by a picture-perfect Southwest landscape, the award winning, AAA Four-Diamond-rated Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa artfully combines luxury and the lure of adventure. Spacious guestrooms offer custom handmade furniture and ranch decor, picture windows with marvelous views, air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, Tarocco bath amenities and hair dryer. During leisure time, it may be hard to choose between the tennis courts, riverside pool and hot tub, well-equipped fitness room and horseback riding. Or perhaps you’ll choose to indulge yourself with the pampering pleasures of The Spa @ Sorell River Ranch.

Night 3: Far View Lodge

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

An authentic Southwest experience awaits you at the Far View Lodge located in the midst of Mesa Verde National Park. Here at the only accommodations within the park, the peace is only surpassed by the views. Attractive guestrooms feature a private balcony, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron and ironing board. Watch the sun rise or set at the Mesa Mocha Espresso Bar while keeping a lookout for the critters that call the park home.

Night 4: Strater Hotel

Durango, Colorado

Located close to Durango’s most popular attractions, the historic Strater Hotel is Durango’s most prominent downtown landmark. Originally built in 1887, the hotel’s guestrooms feature impeccable Victorian décor with modern conveniences such as cable TV and telephones with voice mail and data ports. A beautiful Victorian-style hot tub is available by reservation to hotel guests. Take a step back in time at the Diamond Belle Saloon, one of the most famous ragtime piano bars in the Wild West, where nightly entertainment still beckons. It’s said that the honky-tonk music at the Diamond Belle Saloon inspired western author Louis L’Amour, who wrote many of his Sackett’s novels at the hotel.

Night 5 & 6: The Inn at Aspen

Aspen, Colorado

The Inn at Aspen, nestled at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, is a great favorite of the avid skiers who flock to Aspen in the winter due to its ski-in – ski-out access to the slopes. Guestrooms feature air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, cable TV, Internet access and a coffee maker. After a busy day of exploring, work out the kinks with a dip in the heated outdoor pool or a few reps in the Fitness Gym.

Night 7 & 8: Sheraton Hotel Denver

Denver, Colorado

Located close to the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall in the heart of the city, the Sheraton Hotel Denver extends a warm welcome to visitors in the Mile High City. Inviting guestrooms feature individual climate control, high-speed Internet access, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and in-room movies. Guests are welcome to take advantage of the heated outdoor all-season swimming pool and the fitness facilities.