Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

Description:

• A wonderful choice for those who love pampering, the Vail Cascade gets better every year. A recent $30-million renovation project has resulted in air-conditioning, new furnishings, and huge plasma TVs, as well as a rebuilt creek-side deck with an infinity pool. All units boast fabulous mountain or courtyard views; some units have outdoor balconies with tables and chairs. The courtyard entrance is beautifully landscaped, with tall Colorado blue spruce, aspens, and an abundance of flowers in the summer. There are elevators accessing the four floors, and interior corridors everywhere so you never have to go outside until you're ready to ski -- and the Cascade Village chairlift is just outside the door. Of course, there is also a ski concierge on hand to assist.

  And here is where the pampering gets really serious: The Aria Spa & Club is a 78,000-square-foot spa and athletic club, offering practically every treatment imaginable.

  Facilities: Restaurant (American/regional); bar; 2 heated outdoor pools; 7 tennis courts (4 indoor, 3 outdoor); state-of-the-art health club and spa; 3 hot tubs (2 outdoor, 1 indoor); sauna; concierge; shopping arcade, including sporting-goods stores w/rentals and apparel; 24-hr room service; massage; babysitting.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010