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ASPEN
(COLORADO-USA)
Located
in the state of Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains,
Aspen is one of the best American ski resorts, if not
the most complete. Aspen entered the world's stage when
the World Alpine Skiing Championships were held there
in 1950.
At the juncture of four mountains, Aspen offers skiing
at elevations between 2,400 meters (7,920 feet) and 3,700
meters (12,210 feet), unlimited slopes, 40 lifts and the
snow of your dreams .
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS IN ASPEN
The many four- and five-star hotels serving this resort
have planned large celebrations to ring out the old year
and ring in the new millennium. There will be traditional
parties and some very special celebrations, including
one presented by American Indians, complete with ritual
displays and customs typical of the Rocky Mountain area
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Aspen
has its own airport, with in-bound flights on United Airlines.
Aspen
offers visitors, among other amenities, the following
services:
Four ski areas, with more than 50 trails of varying degrees
of difficulty. Service stands in all areas where you can
get maps, cookies, water, juice and sun block.
So called "Ambassadors of the Mountain" who can answer
all your questions and accompany skiers down new slopes.
Skiing instruction with multilingual instructors from
four continents, programs for the advanced skier, children,
teens and adults.
State-of-the-art technology with the most advanced lift
systems, toboggan, parks and practice slopes.
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INTERESTING ACTIVITIES IN ASPEN |
The
resort boasts an enormous variety of services, facilities
and interesting spots:
Heated pools in almost every hotel.
Bars, shops, jacuzzis.
Free nature walks and hikes along mountain trails.
The Aspen Music Festival, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The American Institute, one of the country's finest learning
centers.
A trip to the Center of Environmental Studies is well
worth the effort.
Art museum.
And among the many attractions offered by Aspen's night
life, there are places where you can watch live ballet
performances while eating dinner, several nightclubs with
live shows that keep the party going and dance clubs featuring
70's disco, rock, reggae, country and swing. There are
also plenty of 24-hour coffee houses and a number of first-rate
gourmet restaurants.
Aspen Club Lodge ****
First-class hotel located in the middle of the resort,
at the foot of the trails and lifts. Bar/lounge with fireplace,
restaurant, heated pool and jacuzzi, athletic center and
ski-room.
Rooms: Spacious. With one double or two twin beds, full
bath, radio and TV.
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