Jezebel (Modern Luxury)

Jezebel Circulation: 75000 DMA: Atlanta, GA

City: Atlanta State: GA

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VA L 2 O No snow no problem—this world class ski town isn t sweating summer and neither should you Ah summer in Atlanta—sidewalk dining alfresco sips and our friend humidity Beat the heat this summer in Vail Colo where less balmy temps 75 degrees is the average high make for dry days cool nights and peak experiences Here our top picks for a summer spell in Vail STAY

Choice hospitality runs rampant in Vail but topping this itinerary are two of its undisputed best The Lodge at Vail and The Arrabelle at Vail

Square Both RockResorts these luxe siblings are perfectly appointed and positioned—needless to say proximity is prime At the base of Vail Mountain in Vail Village a hub of Old World

charm not to mention bars restos nightclubs and boutiques The Lodge at Vail thelodgeatvail rockresorts com is a chic alpiner boasting 165 Euro chalet style rooms accented in marble mahogany and leather Of these 46 are one two and three bedroom suites with fireplaces and walk out balconies Those summering with means and a sizable posse should seriously consider a four or five bedroom Chalet outfitted with state of the art amenities and private elevator access Rounding out a stay at this AAA Four Diamond Award resort are two restaurants the

7 500 square foot RockResorts Spa and a 3 500 square foot fitness com plex Comprising a wet treatment room two facial rooms seven mas

sage rooms and a deluxe couples room featurung a fireside soaking tub for two this spa s array of treatments—from baths to speciality facials scrubs wraps and massage—will send you into zen in no time

Tipping the hospitality scale even further toward boutique is The Arrabelle at Vail Square arrabelle rockresorts com

which grants ideal

access to a summer plaza upscale retail restaurants and an outdoor

movie screen Boasting the same hospitality accolades as its sister prop erty this luxe hideaway consists of 36 guest rooms plus an additional

50 condos available for booking all fashioned in the Biedermeier design style From linens to cutting edge technology amenities are top of the line and the vibe is romantic and grand These attributes extend to the Spa at The Arrabelle a 9 000 square

foot European inspired oasis Eleven treatment rooms including those specifically for Vichy and Swiss Showers as well as couples therapies anchor this facility which also boasts a spa boutique nail salon locker rooms hydrotherapy and for the sweat set a 2 000 square foot gym

Arrive early for your treatment—a Fruit and Spice Body Peel and Wrap if we have anything to say about it and relax by taking in some hydroth erayhy steam or sauna

Once fully relaxed put your feet up at the rooftop pool mingle on the Great Room s outdoor veranda or venture out to grab a coffee and gelato at nearby sweet spot Rimini

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PLAY

As Vail lifts the veil on summer a few things become clear—the flocks

of snowbirds have flown the coop and activities ramp up Diversions are endless

For starters take a Top of the Mountam Tour This motorized sight seeing opportunity offers up amazing views—vistas include Vail s legendary Back Bowls the Gore Range and Mount of the Holy Cross in this 11 mile loop up and around the mountain Hit Adventure Ridge vail com for exactly that—adventure

Located

at Eagle s Nest on top of Vail Mountain this high elevation playground has got your Rocky Mountain high Activities here run the gamut from half day bike tours to bocce ball For terrain hounds there s even orienteering Wannabe and real deal rafters can pick up a paddle for Whitewater rafting Guides from Sage Outdoor Adventures sageoutdoo radventures com whisk groups down scenic stretches of the Colorado

River and Gore Creek—whooshes that will force you to tap into adrena line reserves you had no idea were yours Or saddle up at a local ranch for backcountry horseback riding If horses aren t your speed take the reins of a fantasy ride and traverse the White River National Forest on a Hummer tour Tennis hiking inclines up to 14 000 feet

mountain

biking and golf play up to 13 mountain courses including pro designed fairways at Red Sky Ranch in Vail Valley round out a full slate of rec reation You can still catch air during summer too—hop the high speed Vista Bahn Chairlift soon to be replaced by a new gondola at Vail Village or soar over the snowcapped Rockies in a reliably piloted hot air balloon

Lower on the intensity meter but not to be missed is the Vail Farmers Market vailfarmersmarket com

Picture more than 129 tents

hawking local produce artisan wares live music and activities and

dogs galore

Moving into its 11th season this year VFM runs from

June 17 to Sept 16 On the same circuit is the Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival vailmusicfestival org

Celebrating 25 years this outdoor music

series features renowned guest orchestras including those from Dallas Philadelphia and New York as well as world class chamber musicians composers and impressive new ensembles EAT

DRINK

Start the day with organic nosh at The Lodge s Cucina Rustica Here

breakfast is the trendy agai bowl—a mixed berry smoothie housemade granola fresh fruit and bee pollen mashup Equally good and good for you is the organic steel cut oatmeal with kiln dried fruit and brown sugar For dinner hit Elway s Delicious meat and seafood entrees

innovative side dishes and classic cocktails are among the fine dining specialties served at this venue named after legendary Denver Broncos QB John Elway The Arrabelle meanwhile boasts only one culinary venue but it s arguably Vail s most happening The Tavern on the Square a casual

by day refined at night American grill plates signature dishes think buffalo meatloaf and grilled elk lettuce wraps with excellent wines microbrews and cocktails Open for breakfast lunch and dinner the

Tavern seats summertime crowds on an outdoor patio Late night nosh is available until 2am

See sidebar for more culinary dish

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A newly opened epicenter of shops galleries and restaurants lo

cated in the heart of Vail Village Solaris has fast become Vail s enter tainment go to spot Here culinary activities include interactive dining experiences at three top tier eateries Bol plates creative riffs of classic

staples served either in the restaurant s main dining room or at tables in the most kept bowling alley we ve ever seen—think plush seating sparkling bowling balls and way better wings than at lanes you nor

mally frequent Not far behind in the innovation department is CineBis tro where dinner and a movie have reached an entirely new high Last

but not least is Matsuhisa a culinary collab from renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partner Nobuko Kang The power duo combined forces

to give Vail its premier hot spot sushi joint The food is art—a raw deal for sure

Summer rates for The Lodge at Vail start at

Arrabelle at Vail Square

290 to

346 and at The

259 for a sample weekday stay July 17 18 via

online booking form rockresorts com

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Vail Unveiled New to Vail are The Ritz Carlton Residences—two

bedroom residences

and five to six bedroom penthouses

No detail was spared in designing this collection of 71 homes Each offers an

expansive and thoughtful floor plan high gloss finishes and interiors that

reflect both Old World design and New World sensibilities Residents en

joy access to indoor and outdoor com mon areas that include a Great Room

with fireplace a year round pool deck

spa treatment rooms a fitness facility with his and her lockers a library and a porte cochere that s fancy for cov

ered driveway

Prices and availability

at theresidencesvail com

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