Off-Season Steal of a Deal in Vail

Downside: This offer follows foliage season and precedes the heart of the ski season. Weather might be crisp and sunny, cold and rainy or some combination even on the same day. Early ski season conditions might be marginal or wonderful -- or both during any three-day period but probably not on the same day.

Upside: Lodging at fabulous resort hotel at three-for-almost-two room rates. Adjacent spa and fitness center, so you can create your own spa getaway, regardless of the weather. Vail plans to start running its lifts on November 16, so much of this promotion overlaps into the beginning of ski season, meaning that you can make some early turns when the mountain is uncrowded. Many local shops have great off-season clearance sales, and many restaurants offer bargain "locals' specials" during this time of year.

Details: The Vail Cascade Resort & Spa is offering a 25th Anniversary package with a third night's stay for $25 with two nights of lodging starting at $129 per night with no restrictions and for all room and suite categories. The offer is valid from October 25 through December 25, 2007. If you book between now and December 25, you are eligible to win one of 25 weekend getaways to the Vail Cascade. The 25 getaways will be awarded after December 25, 2007.
To reserve, visit the website and click on the “Special Packages” page (promo code “Anniversary”), or call 800-420-2424 and ask for the “Anniversary Package.”