Vail, Colorado
My dad calls Vail, ‘God’s Country.’ I agree.







- More about your Oliver Guide: Cynthia Pillsbury
- Trip type: Adult, Family, Mountains
- Activity level: high
- Ideal length of trip: 5-7 DAYS...OR AN ENTIRE SEASON
to & from
Fly directly to Eagle Vail Airport (45 minutes West of Vail) from certain locations (LA, Chicago, Dallas, NY) or fly to Denver and rent a car if staying outside of Village or take Colorado Mountain Express/Epic Transportation. Skip connecting through Denver to Eagle, takes about the same time and significant risk of missing your connection.
Where to Stay
If hotels are you thing Sonnenalp Hotel is our very favorite. The cozy atmosphere, charming spa and delicious breakfast buffet are second to none. For a less expensive, but PERFECT location, Christiania At Vail is a great option. Minutes from Golden Peak and Gondola #1 complete with a pool that is the temperature of a hot tub. If renting a house is more your speed for cozy fireside nights check out AirBnB or HomeAway/VRBO. Ideal to stay in the Village (East to West, North to South) to take advantage of the FREE Town of Vail bus service to the slopes.