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Expert: - 7/20/2011


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I will probably be staying in Denver, and renting a car. So I would probably need to be back in Denver every night. I guess one night I can stay somewhere else, and pay for both hotel rooms, for just one night. I expect the vacation to last about a week.

So, where are the best places to go that are within driving distance of Denver?

And one place where i should stay overnight, relatively close to Denver?

What places near Denver are must see?

Thanks

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Hi David!

When are you going to be traveling?  The time of year will make a huge difference in what I would recommend.  Also, what kind of things interest you?  In which part of Denver will you be staying?

There are a LOT of different options, both immediately in the Denver metro area and in the surrounding areas.  If you would please send me a few more details about your trip, I can give you a better answer.

Thanks!

Steve

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I am very familiar with the resort areas of the Central Mountains of Colorado. I have worked in the resort industry here since 1988, and have first-hand knowledge (as a resident or former resident) of Aspen, Snowmass, Summit County (Breckenridge/Keystone/Copper Mountain), and now South Park, Colorado (yes....it does exist).

Experience

I have worked in the resort industry in Central Colorado since 1988, including local coordination work for inbound tour operators. I have extensive knowledge of the Aspen/Snowmass and Summit County resort areas as well as South Park, but I have also worked with groups in Winter Park, Crested Butte, and Steamboat as well.

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Successful Meetings Magazine, Association Meetings Magazine, the Meetings Industry Megasite web site

Education/Credentials
Unfortunately I found the travel industry after college, so my education does not necessarily match up with this field. I have a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.

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