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Destination Hotels & Resorts Prepping for Winter with Early Season Ski Deals

Destination Hotels & Resorts Prepping for Winter with Early Season Ski Deals

Englewood, Colo. - June 30, 2009 - It's never too early to start planning for winter and while some travelers are consumed in summer escapes, snow lovers are already yearning for the slopes to open. Destination Hotels & Resorts is giving winter wanderlusts something to look forward to by announcing a selection of early season ski deals.

On Jan. 6, 2000 Vail Ski Area opened one of the most anticipated ski resort expansions in the industry - Blue Sky Basin. Next season the resort will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of opening Blue Sky Basin and the Vail Cascade has developed a special Blue Sky, Great Buy lodging offer to commemorate the occasion. Guests booking two nights at the Vail Cascade, get the third night for $10. The Blue Sky, Great Buy offer is available throughout the 2009-2010 ski season with rates beginning at $109 per night. Rates may vary depending on the time of season booked and the offer is based on availability. To book the Blue Sky, Great Buy offer, please visit www.vailcascade.com and use booking code VCBLUESKY1 or call (800) 420-2424.

Guests booking their pre-Christmas getaway at The Gant in Aspen, Colo. by Nov. 15 can take advantage of the Summer Snow Saver. The savings begin with a 20 percent discount on two-night visits, 25 percent for three nights, 30 percent for four-night visits and 35 percent savings for guests staying five or more nights. The Gant is conveniently located near the base of Aspen Mountain in downtown Aspen and within 12 miles of four ski resorts, accessing 5,000 acres of skiable terrain. Travel must take place between Nov. 26 and Dec. 24. To book a Summer Snow Saver, go to www.gantaspen.com and use the promo code Early09.

Destination Resorts Snowmass in Colorado is providing guests with a Stay More, Save More offer throughout the seasons when guests book their ski vacation by Nov. 15, 2009. Guests can save 10 percent when they book one night's lodging, 20 percent if they stay two nights and up to 30 percent off when staying three nights or more. Rates (before discounts) begin at $119 per night for a one-bedroom condominium.  This special offer is valid through April 10, 2010 for stays booked by Nov. 15, 2009.  For more information on Destination Resorts Snowmass and their special Stay More, Save More offer, please visit www.destinationsnowmass.com and use promo code EARLYDRS when booking or call (866) 939-2852.

Early season skiers can head to Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont to take advantage of the First Tracks Package. Guests hitting the slopes between Nov. 28 and Dec. 18 can receive up to 25 percent off lodging with, two-day ski passes, complimentary ski storage and boot warming and one Royal Foot Treatment at The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge. Rates start at $329 per night with some restrictions. To book a First Tracks Package, go to www.stowemountainlodge.com or by calling 888-4-STOWE-VT and refer to booking code FIRSTTRACKS.

Based in the heart of Olympic Valley in Lake Tahoe, Calif., the Resort at Squaw Creek will offer a 3-Day Ski and Dine Divine Package, available Jan. 5 - March 31 2010. The early season getaway includes deluxe accommodations, lift ticket to Squaw Valley USA, valet parking, Resort gift, access to ski valet and $100 daily dining credit to the Resort's diverse selection of restaurants. The special coincides with the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley with area businesses taking part in a season-long celebration. Packages begin at $279 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, excluding taxes and Resort fees. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, go to www.squawcreek.com.

Destination Hotels & Resorts is consistently rated one of the top 10 independent hospitality management companies in the United States with more than 30 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. New for 2009 is the 582-room Terranea Resort situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southern California which opened to the public in June. The 102-acre ocean front resort features a 25,000-square-foot destination spa, three swimming pools, three ocean view restaurants and a Todd Eckenrode-designed par three golf course. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises.  For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join the company's loyalty program for the best offers available, visit www.destinationdelivers.com