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Great Colorado Lodging Specials now!

Many well traveled mountain vacationers know that often some of the best deals can be found in the lesser known gems or areas of popular destinations. As an avid skier, some of my most favorite experiences are the ones that are just a little bit out of the way - or off the beaten path. One of those favorite spots I like to frequent as often as I can is in southwest Colorado. Durango is a central host to much of the history and beauty that makes Colorado such a distinctive state to visit.

Recently I came across a great resource for Durango Lodging deals - the company that is the official central reservations for many destinations with unique experiences - such as Silverton, Cortez, Telluride, Mesa Verde, Salida, Pagosa Springs and several more including options from their neighbor to the north for lodging in Glenwood Springs Colorado.

Here are some examples of current specials they are running:

Durango Winter Train Lodging special: Special $10 off per adult and $5 off per child when riding in the months of January and February

Durango Mountain Resort Ski Deal Buy 3, Get 4 package

Glenwood Springs Ski Free Buy 2, Get 1 package

Check it out today before these specials expire...

EJF

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Train

Looking for a scenic and unique trip in the great Southwestern U.S.? Gateway Reservations is now offering trips on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad! This trip back in time offers a glimps of the American "Old West" landscape on an authentic coal-fired steam engine train, maintained in its origional late 19th Century condition.

In addition to the wide variety of packages that they offer, Gateway Reservations has also created some great unique packages around this trip, with many more to come. Many packages include lodging in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Call in or click to schedule your exciting ride on this trip through history today or call Gateway ate 800.828.4228!

Durango's Spring Skiing Last Minute Deals

For those considering travel to Durango, there is a brand new last minute deal available from now until the end of the Durango ski season, April 5, 2009. There are huge discounts on Lodging including a couple of my favorites, The Downtown Holiday Inn, The Quality Inn and downtown historic General Palmer Hotel.

There are also big discounts on lifts at Durango Mountain Resort, lessons, rentals and other fun winter activities. These are some of Durango's best winter activities and by far some of the most killer deals out there.

Check it out at www.gatewayreservations.com/Durango/Packages/Spring-Ski-Last-Minute-Deals or call them at 800.828.4228. See you on the slopes!

Durango is a great place for groups

Gateway Reservations is an expert at group travel needs for all the activities and events in Southwest Colorado.

There services include:

• Lodging reservations• Activities & Entertainment reservations• Discounted Ski Packages• Ground & Air transportation• Equipment rentals• Ski & Snowboard rentals
• Ski & Snowboard lessons• Meeting rooms• Meal plans• Group receptive services• Destination travel services for groups of any size• Group discounts available*

For Durango Group Travel Experts

Gateway Reservations Lodging Focus: The Historic Strater Hotel

Steeped in history as Durango's most prominent downtown landmark, the Historic Strater Hotel delivers world-class accommodations and hospitality. Originally constructed in 1887, the Strater Hotel offers 93 spectacular Victorian rooms, each filled with beautiful walnut antiques and Hand-screened wallpapers. A beautiful and historic lobby and several lounges, conference rooms, and much more await you in the heart of Downtown Durango. Few if any of Durango's lodging options will put you so close to so many local attractions including the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Henry Strater Theatre and the historic Main Avenue Shopping District.

Durango is home to many events in both summer and winter and the Strater Hotel is the centerpiece for most of them. The Cowboy Poetry Festival, Bluegrass Meltdown, Snowdown, and the Durango Film Festival are just a few of the great events happening throughout the year in Durango, Colorado.

Make your Durango Hotel Reservation now.

The Fifth Annual San Juan Citizens Oktoberfest Promoting Sustainability and Fun!

Saturday September 27, 11:00am - 6:00pm

The event kicks off with “O’ ZAPFT IS” “It’s been Tapped” ceremony starts at 11:00 am with the tapping of the first keg by Mayor of Durango Renee Parson.

Food and craft vendors: all in blocks 9-11 downtown Durango.

Kids Activities: Bring your kids down for a jumpin’ good time in the Children’s Museum air castle. Get their faces painted and enjoy kid friendly crafts. Kids' activities sponsored by Durango Discovery Museum, Durango Nature Studies and Children’s Museum of Durango.

Music:
11:00 am Alte Kamaraden
12:45 pm Hounds of Purg
1:45 pm Felonious Groove Foundation
2:45 pm The Alpiners
3:45 pm The Big Spank
4:45pm Future Jazz Project

Oktoberfest Pub Crawl & Music:
One $10 pass allows you entry into all 3 venues. Passes are available at Southwest Sound and Oktoberfest Festival.
8:00 pm Carvers Brewing Company: Felonious Groove Foundation

9:00 pm Steamworks Brewing Company: The Big Spank

10:00 pm Abbey Theatre: Future Jazz Project


Sunday September 28, 12 noon - 5:00pm

Ska Brewing World Headquarters Grand Opening! – 225 Girard, Bodo Park
The SJCA Oktoberfest Festival will move on Sunday to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the Ska Brewing World Headquarters new location!!! The event will operate just the same as Saturday, but with new additions.
Lots of great music, brewery tours, kid’s activities, food and more beer than you can imagine!! 13 additional breweries from across the state will be there to let you sample some of there specialties beers. Buy a Ska Grand Opening sampling glass for $20.00 and sample as many as you can handle.
Then the best part is that we will take you home- Get a ride within the city limits for free on Sunday or take the Southwest Whitewater bus back to downtown.

Music:
12:00-12:45 Fuzzy Killing Machine
1:00-1:40 Freeman Social
2:00-2:40 Beautiful Losers
3:00-4:00 Warsaw
Guest Brewers:
Avery
Boulder Beer
Breckenridge
Bristol
Dolores River
Great Divide
Left Hand
New Belgium
Odells
Oskar Blues
Pagosa
Smuggler's
Stone
Three Rivers

Make your Durango lodging reservation for Oktoberfest 2008 now with Gateway reservations.