Vail Colorado Family Film Series this summer at Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.

Vilar at the Movies

www.funafar.com invites the family to see “MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA” on July 08 at 6:30pm in Beaver Creek.

Vilar at the Movies

Vilar at the Movies

The Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek presents the Family Film series. This sequel brings back lovable New York Zoo Animals Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo. Still stranded in Madagascar, they manage to leave the island only to land in the wilderness of Africa. There, Alex meets the rest of his family but has trouble communicating after his time at the Central Park Zoo in this hilarious animated adventure. Starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen.Runtime: 89 minutes, rated PG.


Enjoy a Relaxing Massage by K & L Mobile Massage almost anywhere in the Vail Valley

Melt away winter stress


Melt away winter stress

Mobile Massage melts away winter stress

After a day exploring Colorado’s mountains, call Kathy and Laura for a therapeutic massage. These Certified Massage and Myofascial Therapists offers 35 years’ experience, education, and the highest ethical standards. They will come to you, or you can go to their Edwards or Eagle location.

From the blog site, save this service provider to your Favorites or add it to your Vacation Planner for your next trip. View vendor photos, videos or look at a menu at funafar.com.

At vail.blog.funafar.com plan your next vacation – and have fun dreaming while you’re doing it.

Dallas Symphony plays July 8 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitherater in Vail, Colorado

Bravo Vail Valley Music

Click here to buy tickets: http://www.vailmusicfestival.org/

Bravo Vail Valley Music
Bravo! Vail Valley Music


WEDNESDAY – JULY 8, 6:00 PM
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

JAAP VAN ZWEDEN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

GARY HOFFMAN, CELLO

Program Notes:

HAYDN
Concerto No. 2 in D Major for Cello and Orchestra. Hob Vllb: 2

MAHLER
Symphony no. 5 in C-Sharp Minor

Plan your Vail, Colorado Honeymoon with Sassy Events

Sassy Events Bridal Veil

Claire Graham Wedding Planner
Claire Graham Wedding Planner

Fly me to the moon – The most precious time you will have together in this whole experience will be your honeymoon. While the wedding planning takes so much time the honeymoon should be a priority because it is just for the two of you. A honeymoon isn’t like an ordinary vacation. It’s your first trip together as a married couple and a very important way to relax after the wedding. These days most couples share in the dreaming and planning stages, so planning a successful honeymoon trip together is a great way to start a marriage. Make sure you take the time to figure out what the honeymoon budget is, how many vacation days you have to use, and when you want to leave. It is never too early to get excited so choose a location and read up as much as possible about where you are heading and what to do when you get there. Don’t forget to check into passports and visas needed to get where you are going. Remember this is the only part of the entire event that is just for the two of you. Enjoy!

Sassy Events/Matt Alberts Photography

Vail Golf Club Offers Indoor Lessons This Winter

Vail Golf Club restaurant Happy Valley Grill hires new chef

Vail Golf Club

Vail Golf Club

SKI AND GOLF SAME DAY AT THE VAIL GOLF CLUB


Vail Golf Club Offers Indoor Lesson

Book a lesson and use the club’s golf swing analysis program, with cameras, sound and light to capture your swing in real-time and slow motion, and record it. Head Pro Jeanne Sutherland says with swing analysis golfers can study their swing plane, setup, motion and impact position. They can compare with proven professionals and track progress against their own past swing mechanics and even e-mail the video to friends. To view the program in action, go to: http://www.vailrec.com/videoAP.cfm “We’re excited to offer this product as a great way to prepare for the upcoming golf season,” says Sutherland. “Skiers and riders can enjoy a day on the mountain and then join us for golf. It’s the best of both worlds.”

Swing analysis lessons are by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday -Friday. Lessons cost $35 per 30 minute session or three for $100 by calling Sutherland at 479-2260 ext. 4.

The Vail Golf Club will open mid-May for the 2009 season at the base of the Gore Mountain Range. Golfers will enjoy a unique 18-hole, par 71 experience at 8,200 feet elevation, as well as full service golf shop, group and corporate outings, professional instruction, launch monitor, driving range, practice area, club storage and rentals, demo days and the Happy Valley Grill.

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Currently the Vail Nordic Center is offering 17 kilometers of groomed track and 10 kilometers of separate snowshoe trails through mid-April at the course.

Vail Golf Club joins Vail Vacation Planning’s Web site vail.funafar.com and What To Do Magazine. From the blog site, you can save this service provider to your Favorites or add it to your Vacation Planner for your next trip. View vendor photos, videos or look at a menu at funafar.com.

At vail.blog.funafar.com plan your next vacation – and have fun dreaming while you’re doing it.

Take a Day Trip from Vail, Colorado and visit to Glenwood Springs

Pool and Sport Shop

Soak It All In

at the

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Springs welcomes visitors throughout the year
Finalist for the National Chamber of the Year

To learn more about things to do in Glenwood Springs, visit vail.funafar.com and these additional sites: www.visitglenwood.com and www.glenwoodchamber.com

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Avon Log Cabin Offers Wintertime Fun in Vail, Colorado

Avon Log Cabin

Call 970-748-4060 or go to www.avonrec.org

The center of activities for Nottingham Park and Lake.  Each winter, the lake freezes over and is resurfaced daily to provide a natural ice rink. Skating is free if you have your own skates. The Log Cabin is open from December 13, 2008 daily 12 – 8 p.m. providing ice skate rentals, food concessions, hot chocolate, restrooms, and a warm place to take a break. Clip our coupon in this publication to receive 2-for-1 ice skate rentals!

Vail Valley Service Providers listings are brought to you by the Vail Valley’s complete Vacation Planning Resource, Funafar.com. and What To Do Vail, Magazine. For Detailed Information on the Avon Log Cabin ice skating and every type of activity in the Vail Valley, please visit our online activities web site.

September '08 Vail Colorado Real Estate Market Statistics

Eagle County Real Estate Market Maintaining Even Keel

The Eagle County real estate market maintains an even keel with no
dips or spikes in transactions or volume in September. There were 166
transactions, the second highest month year-to-date in 2008. The total
dollar volume in September is $169,448,700, 35% lower than last year’s
September and just shy of the 2008 monthly average of $185 million.

The driving force this month was the beginning of the Westin closings
in Avon. There were 35 sales in September that totaled over $27.6
million in dollar volume. There were also 5 transactions this month,
each over $5 million; the highest, a single family home in Arrowhead
selling for $7.7 million.

Year-to-date through September, 2008, there have been 72 transactions over $4 million. Multi-family homes account for 57% of all residential transactions,
averaging $1,302,963. 33% of residential properties sell between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
September Highlights:
Average price of a single family home was $1,548,406
Avon had the most transactions (35) and highest dollar volume
($29,506,300)
The average price for all residential properties was $1,089,790

McCoy Park is the perfect place to enjoy Nordic Skiing on Beaver Creek Mountain

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is among few resorts in North America with a cross-country ski  and snowshoe park at the top of its mountain rather than at the base.  It boasts more than 32 kilometers of beginner, intermediate and advanced groomed track and rustic trails.

Vail Valley Service Providers listings are brought to you by the Vail Valley’s complete Vacation Planning Resource, Funafar.com. and What To Do Vail, Magazine. For Detailed Information on McCoy Park and every type of activity in the Vail Valley, please visit our online activities web site.

Ice Cream in the Vail Valley

Ice Cream Vail Valley

Who doesn’t love ice cream?!? Kids love ice cream. Make sure to try one of many natural and tasty treats like a super deluxe banana split or hot fudge sundae. Check out the Coupon Section for a free ice cream at Marble Slab Creamery. 
 The Vail Valley boasts many vendors, all who will claim that theirs is the best. But there’s only one way to tell – pack up the family and take a tour of the creameries! The Valley offers both traditional ice cream shops, as well as “cold stone” creameries, which boast a unique method of serving the ice cream that increases its creaminess and tastiness.

Family Fun 

Check out Funafar’s new activity planner for detailed information about every category of recreational activity for your winter or summer vacation. For Activities, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife, Spa & Fitness, Art & Entertainment, special offers, coupons and discounts go to the Funafar’s blog at www.blog.vail.funafar.com Web site. Find detailed information on all high country vacation activities for the Family. To learn more about funafar.com visit our informative blog. The Vail Valley offers endless opportunities to enjoy your vacation.