Kids Summer Activity-ARC Pirate Day

July 22, 2008

Avast, me hearty maties! It’s Pirate Day at the ARC! The Aspen Recreation Center would like to invite everyone to a “Pirate Day” theme at the ARC on Friday July 25. The “Pirate Day” theme is taking place from Noon to 4pm at the Aspen Recreation Center, located at 861 Maroon Creek Road (right across from the School District).

Event activities in the pool area include the following: walk the plank (diving board), a treasure hunt, water balloon war and capture the flag. Pirates of the Caribbean will be shown throughout the afternoon in the main lobby. Plenty of prizes and goody bags will also be handed out during the event. A BBQ Luncheon will be available in the new outdoor pavilion between Noon and 1:30pm with hotdogs, chips and a drink.

Cost for the event is $5.50.

Ritz Carlton Club in Aspen-Fractional Ownership

July 17, 2008

Fractional Ownership at the Ritz Carlton Club in Aspen ColoradoThe world’s most celebrated ski resort destination reaches the pinnacle of haute style and luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands. Nestled in the breathtaking White River National Forest, the Club is your gateway to Aspen Highland’s 125 pristine trails. Allow the ski valet to retrieve your gear, then glide down to the first chairlift and you’re offfor another spectacular day on the mountain. That is, if you can pull yourself away from your Club Residence – a remarkable destination in its own right.

Here, you relax and rejuvenate as the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton cater to your every desire. Beautifully secluded, this destination is less than three miles from all the excitement of downtown Aspen, Colorado. The full-service Concierge will gladly assist you with dinner reservations, concert tickets, golf tee times or any other excursions of your choice. The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands unites the romantic ambiance of a rusticmountain lodge with the unique grace and luxury you desire.

This private resort is beautifully situated on more than 60 acres of prime real estate at the foot of Aspen’s second tallest peak. Fashioned by renowned architects and designers, The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands surrounds you in comfort and elegance. Each beautifully furnished Club Residence comes complete with the finest amenities – from heated Italian marble floors to luxurious Frette linens. This Colorado destination includes 73 Fractional Ownership Club Residences, each two- or three-bedroomand no less than two baths. Master bedroom suites include king-sized beds and walk-in closets.

For More Information On Fractional Ownership at The Ritz Carlton Club - CLICK HERE

Concierge Guide Web Site Upgrade

July 15, 2008

Our Technical, Design and Search Marketing teams have been hard at work upgrading the conciergeguide.com web presence. Major improvements include:

Hosting – the site has been placed on a new high speed server to handle the increase traffic we have been experiencing. Visitors will see increased speed and pages are loading much faster!

Web Site – we have added a number of new pages that are category specific for recreation, dining and services. This will provide our members with increased exposure on the Internet and deliver additional impressions from Internet searches.

Blog – our Aspen / Snowmass Blog was completely upgraded with a new look and design. Additional categories have been added to improve visitor experience and members exposure. The blog continues to grow and enjoys a huge amount of traffic with thousands of visitors weekly.

Search Marketing – improvements and focused optimization have paid off with the search engines. The conciergeguide.com site can be found for hundreds of high traffic search terms across all business segments. The site can be found on the front page of Google for terms ranging from “Snowmass Vacation Guide” to “Aspen Calendar” and even searches for “Aspen Snowmass News.”

Group Planner – this area has been expanded to deliver more focused information for group travel planners. Additional detail pages for lodging, dinning and services will bring more traffic for specific web searches. The Concierge Guide is the number one web destination for “Aspen Group Travel” searches.

We have additional expansion plans that are still in the works. Check back for details or contact Debbie.

Have a great summer!

Fields of Fuel–Aspen Screening

July 15, 2008

As part of the American Renewable Energy event in Aspen, Colorado the film “Fields of Fuel” will screen on Friday, August 22nd at 8pm, Wheeler Opera House.

Biodiesel expert, Josh Tickell, unveils a curtain of deception covering America’s crippling dependence on foreign oil as it explores one possible solution to the coming energy crisis.

Aspen Colorado NightLife - Fly Lounge

July 14, 2008

Fly Lounge Aspen ColoradoThe Fly Lounge in Aspen Colorado

Get ready for the Red Carpet treatment as you walk down the runway and prepare for take off at Fly Lounge Aspen. No Cover Charge Coach and First Class Table service are available.

First Class Table Service begins at $600 for a private VIP table inclusive of $600 worth of bottle service, your name with the steward (doorman) and your own stewardess serving you, along with plenty of peanuts.

As you gaze about the fuselage cabin, we encourage “No Seat belts” as you mingle, dance and people watch with the DJ cruising the party along with a blend of pop, rock, hiphop and indie… sing along to the songs you know. Jeans allowed.

We offer a 10% incentive to all concierge and meeting & event planners for booking bottle service tables or private parties. The 10% is of the total dollar expenditure minus tax and tip. Your client’s name and credit card is required for booking. Please call Janine Schoonover at 202 631 6527 for details or to book a table or email janineflylounge@aol.com.

Fly Lounge is located at 426 E. Hyman Mall in Aspen next store to Quiksilver and across from the Ritz Carlton sales office (the old Lava Room space). Summer Flight Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 10pm – 2am. Always over 21.

Aspen Colorado Nightlife

Dance and Mingle in Downtown Aspen

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