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Really want to give Kudos to all the Winter Park locals (year-round and seasonal) for helping to promote us with fantastic service to all of our guests: adults AND children!

I have some top reasons:

1. fantasti ski instructors
2. realistic ‘child’ pricing
3. kids welcome everywhere ~ not JUST a party town
4. we promote the love of skiing – and the passion begins

What are some of your TOP reasons you keep bringing your family to Winter Park?

Bonnier Mountain Group and Winter Park Resort are teaming up to hold 2010’s upcoming Nature Valley NASTAR Championships.  This year, over 1,300 racers are expected to compete in a variety of events over a three day period.  Throughout NASTAR’s 42 years the event has been hosted by many different resorts, spending the last four years at Steamboat.

NASTAR, which stands for National STAndard Race Program, is the world’s largest recreational ski & snowboard race program, and allows racers of all ages & abilities, through a handicap system, a way to compare themselves with one another and with the national champion, regardless of when and where they race.

Competitors ranging in age from 3 to 90 have qualified for the 2010 National Championships by earning a top-three ranking in their age division at one of North America’s 120+ Nature Valley NASTAR ski resorts.  Racers from the United States, Canada, Australia, Chile, and England will be competing for a variety of titles in Winter Park this year.  Racers compete within age and gender categories within their division and discipline.  Disciplines include Alpine and Telemark skiing, Snowboarding, as well as Physically Challenged categories.

Both Winter Park Resort and the town of Winter Park are thrilled to have the privilege of hosting the event concurrently with the resort’s 70 year anniversary.  President and Chief Operating Officer of Winter Park Resort, Gary DeFrange states that “Winter Park Resort is extremely excited and proud to be partnering with NASTAR to host the National Championships this March.  With so many people anticipated to attend this year’s event, winter sport enthusiasts will enjoy Winter Park Resort’s tremendous value coupled with our close proximity to Denver.”

Vacations Inc in Winter Park is offering some of the best lodging deals for competitors, families and friends, and literally anyone who happens to be in town for the duration of the championships. Brian Lence, President of Vacations Inc says, “Vacations Inc has developed a solid history of catering to the specific needs of visiting athletes, coaches, families and friends coming to Winter Park for organized competition, and we are thrilled to be given the opportunity of playing our part once more. With up to 5,000 incremental visitors expected for the Championships, Vacations Inc is offering some fantastic specials exclusively for visitors to the Resort during this time. ”

For you skiers and snowboarders, there are only a few days left to qualify!  Get your qualifying runs in by February 15th, and be sure to register for the Championships by March 17th to be eligible!

Vacations Inc is the longest established rental management company in Winter Park, Colorado having provided private vacation rentals in the Winter Park & Fraser Valley for over 37 years.

As the present economy has greatly affected the progress of many companies across the country and globe, some are navigating these troubled waters thanks, in part, to strong online marketing efforts.  Vacations Inc, a vacation rental management company in Winter Park, Colorado has placed internet marketing at the top of their marketing mix for the past several years, and their inventory is growing because of it.  Vacations Inc manager Brian Lence recognizes their success in this crucial area.  “Owners are gravitating towards us because of our strong internet presence,” he writes.

Vacations Inc has been a client and partner of Blizzard Internet Marketing for the past 5 years, relying on them for website design, Search Engine Optimization, and web marketing.  Since 2005, they have benefited from a 58% increase in annual website visitors, and search queries in Google find Vacations Inc ranking in position:

“    #1 for “Winter Park Lodging”
“    #3 for “Winter Park Vacation Rentals”
“    #1 for “Winter Park Vacation Homes”
“    #2 for “Winter Park Rentals”
“    #1 for “Winter Park Condos”

That level of market leadership online has been very effective for the company, as well as the home owners that they represent.  Their impressive Search Engine rankings coupled with an enticing new website design is not going unnoticed.

In the last economically troubled year alone, Vacations Inc has added a handful of coveted properties to its Winter Park vacation rental inventory.  Cabins at Porcupine Ridge is an immaculate 4 bedroom, mountain style home in the Winter Park Ranch neighborhood.  The Winter Park Tennis Club offers exceptional views of the valley, an indoor pool, and game room for the kids.  Waterside West is another beautiful condo development offering the privacy and convenience of a home away from home. Trademark provides comfort and space all within a short walking distance to the ski area.  These properties and more have found a place among the Vacations Inc inventory in 2008.

Two years ago, Winter Park Resort stepped in at the last minute to host the 2007 USCSA National Championships due to inadequate conditions at the event’s original location. Almost as soon as the event was over, the Resort put in a bid for 2009 and was duly awarded with the contract.

Also two years ago, Vacations Inc was chosen as one of the official lodging companies to accommodate the athletes, their families and friends during this event. Once again, Vacations Inc has been selected to provide lodging for this year’s Championships, to be held March 3-9, 2009.

The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) is the sports federation for collegiate team ski racing and snowboarding in America. Athletes can be part of a team at any college in the United States. The USCSA has alpine, cross country and snowboard collegiate competition programs and assures that student athletes of all levels and abilities should have access to a quality and exciting venue of competition.

In excess of 178 colleges from coast to coast, field some 4,700 men and women, alpine, cross country and snowboarding athletes in over 200 race events annually. Competition takes place across three progressive tiers. Conference qualifiers determine the participants at the six USCSA Regional Championships. The Regionals are the last step on the road to the annual U. S. Collegiate Skiing and Snowboard Championships, the showcase event in college ski and snowboard competition. It is anticipated that in excess of 1,000 visitors, comprising 500 athletes and their coaches, families and friends, will descend on Winter Park this March for ten competitions across the alpine, cross-country and snowboarding disciplines.

Vacations Inc is proud to offer some of the best lodging deals for the athletes and their families, coaches and dignitaries for the duration of the championships. Referring to Vacations Inc’s involvement in 2007, Judy Sullivan, USCSA Event Coordinator, singled out Melissa Morrow – Vacations Inc Group Coordinator – for special praise in saying, “how much I appreciated how easy and how reasonable you made housing for our Nationals last year. Thank you for all your help, but most of all thanks for making everything so easy”.

This year, Vacations Inc is looking for a repeat performance, and according to Judy, lodging rates “reflect incredible price breaks just for USCSA. Melissa is aware of the special problems we face and has said that she can be flexible in working with USCSA teams and parents regarding payments, tax exempt status, bedding requirements and tuning rooms”.

Rates start at just $104.00/night for 1-bedroom condos, $140.00/night for 2-bedroom units and $187.00/night for 3-bedroom condos which represent savings of 35% on regular prices! For specific unit availability, to make a reservation or for more information, Melissa may be reached by calling the special USCSA Nationals toll-free hotline, 1-866-685-9876, or by e-mailing melissa@vacationsinc.com.

Brian Lence, President of Vacations Inc says, “We are delighted that Vacations Inc has once again been selected as a major lodging provider for this event. We have forged a very close relationship with the event coordinators and personnel at the USCSA and were thrilled to learn of the Nationals’ return to Winter Park so soon after the last event here. Vacations Inc has developed a solid history of catering to the specific needs of visiting teams, coaches and families coming to Winter Park for organized competition, and we are thrilled to be given the opportunity of playing our part once more. Two years ago I said that “to have so many young and talented athletes in our midst has been refreshing and energizing”. I am looking forward to more of the same in three weeks’ time.”

Vacations Inc is the largest and longest established rental management company in Winter Park, Colorado having provided private vacation rentals in the Winter Park & Fraser Valley for over 36 years.

Winter Park Ski Vacations – Simplified
Vacations Inc 9000 Feet above the Ordinary A new ski season is upon us and it’s finally time to plan that much anticipated Rocky Mountain winter getaway. Our best advice is to keep things simple and stress free. From lodging to lift tickets, lessons to gear rentals, Vacations Inc is available to manage the details!

Vacations Inc. offers a wide selection of Winter Park vacation rentals throughout the valley, including some of the most coveted properties in the region. Whether catering to large groups, families, couples, or individuals, Vacations Inc is certain to have the ideal vacation cabin, condominium, or home rental to suit the needs and preferences of the even the most discriminating visitor.

Vacations Inc employs a friendly and experienced reservations team to:

• Reserve lodging
• Book transfers from Amtrak or Denver International Airport
• Purchase lift tickets prior to arrival
• Reserve ski & snowboard lessons

Even gear rental is simplified!
Vacations Inc has a convenient and exclusive arrangement with Epic Mountain Sports for ski and snowboard rentals. Located behind the Vacations Inc check-in office in downtown Winter Park, Epic Mountain offers excellent service and a wide selection of snow gear for rent, purchase, or demo! Repair services, overnight tunings, group packages, and even ski delivery is available for guests. Of course, Vacations Inc will gladly book and liaise with Epic Mountain for the convenience and rental needs of their guests.
Vacations Inc 9000 Feet above the Ordinary

Vacations Inc is committed to ensuring a simplified Winter Park ski vacation. Leave the stress at home.