Night 1 & 2: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa Denver, Colorado Located in the heart of dramatic Denver, this historic hotel has hosted such luminaries as Winston Churchill and President Dwight Eisenhower during its 112 years as the Mile- High City’s most fashionable address. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa exudes an elegant, old-world charm and provides exemplary service. Invoking a luxurious Victorian style, guest rooms feature high-speed Internet connection, iron and ironing board, cordless telephone, in-room safe, plush terry robes and pure artesian water from the hotel’s own well. “Located at the Corner of Tranquility and Bliss,” The Spa at The Brown Palace offers a full array of spa and beauty services to relax, refresh and restore… or take advantage of the fully equipped, 24-hour fitness center. If you’re in the mood for a great burger or the region’s best prime rib, the Ship Tavern is waiting with a vintage pub atmosphere… or enjoy the beloved tradition of “taking tea” in the warm light of the Atrium Lobby as you listen to the soothing sounds of a harpist or pianist during Afternoon Tea. The Churchill Bar entices with an extensive list of vodkas, single-malt scotches and small-batch bourbons served in a sophisticated, club-like atmosphere.
Night 3 & 4: Limelight Lodge Aspen, Colorado The new Limelight Lodge, part of a hotel property that has been family-owned for more 50 years, is set just a block from the heart of the action in downtown Aspen. In an atmosphere blending rustic inn comfort and modern convenience, spacious guest rooms provide flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, air conditioning, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, refrigerator, in-room safe, make-up mirror and granite bathroom countertops. During leisure time, take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub.
Night 5: 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 6: 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 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 7 & 8: 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 and 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 pleasures of The Spa @ Sorell River Ranch.