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Make My Aspen Rental your number one resource for all the local contacts and links you will need to plan your next Aspen vacation trip. Get travel, lodging, restaurants, current events, and area activities.  Rent our deluxe Aspen vacation home rental direct by owner and receive all the expert advice from someone who has spent the last 5 years enjoying all that Aspen can offer.  Our travel expert can answer all your questions on transportation, lodging, dining, and skiing.

Aspen also has some world class dining for those who are looking to enjoy a quality dinner out in town.  Some of our restaurants have been here for decades while yet we continue to attract new ones as well like the Italian bistro Il Mulino out of New York.  We all  have our favorites and ours has always been Cache Cache, Campo Di Fiore, Matsuhisa, Syzygy, and Kimmy Steak House.  But the list goes on and on.  There is really something for everyone and every pallette.

Here is our list of the Top 10 Restaurants in Aspen:

  1. Matsuhisa
  2. Il Mulino
  3. Cache Cache
  4. Campo di Fiore
  5. Pinions
  6. Jimmys Steak House
  7. Pacific Sea Food
  8. L’Hostaria
  9. Gusto
  10. Mezza Luna

Snow Angel Invitational by CoverGirl

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Fourth Annual Aspen Snow Angel by Covergirl

The 4th annual Snow Angel Invitational sponsored by CoverGirl

The best female snowboarders from across the globe will be participating in the fourth annual Snow Angel Invitational sponsored by the famous CoverGirl Cosmetics. The event will take place in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado on arguably the best ski mountain in the country, Snowmass. Gretchen Bleiler, a professional half pipe snowboarder, will be hosting the event. Bleiler is a current Aspen resident who has won several snowboarding competitions and even competed in Olympic events, will be talking about her new interior design company and her activity in supporting environmental issues. The other professional women will be competing in multiple Olympic-like events, the most rigorous being the superpipe. In between competitions the ladies will indulge in an array of spa treatments and photo shoots in addition to participating in a question and answer session about the opportunities that Aspen and Snowmass have to offer. The festivities will being on April third and end on April fifth. April is undeniably one of the most pleasant times for winter sports in Aspen, so book your hotel room now because the town will be packed. Whether you are planning a family vacation or a girl’s weekend, the Snow Angel Invitational guarantees an unforgettable time. After attending this incredible weekend on Snowmass Mountain, Aspen will quickly become one of your favorite vacation spots.

Vacation Rental Sites Comparison

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Looking For The Best Vacation Rental By Owner Site?

Since the advent of the Internet some 15 years ago, the vacation rentals industry has become a huge beneficiary.  And now, with over 15 major vacation rentals by owner websites out there, the search can be a little daunting. Vacation Rentals By Owner, or vrbo.com, was an early pioneer of the concept of utilizing the Internet to reach a wide audience when it was launched in the mid 1990’s.  While being first to market, it is still the largest and best known site for both vacation property owners and renters.  Find the best deals by going direct to owner to rent your next vacation rentals whether its in Florida, Miami, Europe, or Hawaii. There is a vacation rental, home rental, or condo rental for every family and every budget.

The History of vrbo.com

VRBO was actually established with just one condo property rental listing in Breckenridge, Colorado back in 1995. Dave Clouse was looking for a way to reach a more global audience to rent out to skiers looking to visit Breckenridge. It’s grown quite a bit since then to the industry’s leading vacation rentals by owner site with more than 75,000 listings of property rentals all over the world and visited by millions of travelers each year. The Clouse’s sold VRBO to Executive Resorts for approximately $100 million in 2007.

Here is a list of the top 7 word-wide vacation rentals websites together with related information such as their inception date, number of active property rental listings, and user reviews of each site:

  1. vrbo
  2. vacation rentals.com
  3. great rentals
  4. homeaway.com
  5. cyber rentals
  6. always on vacation
  7. vacation home rentals

Comparing vacation rentals sites

Comparing the Top Leading Vacation Rentals by Owner Sites
Vacation Rentals By Owner Site Age Google Page Rank Reviews Approximate # of Rental Property Listings

vrbo.con 1997 7 5 75000

vacationrentals.com 1999 5 4.5 35000

greatrentals.com 2001* 4 4 170000

homeaway.com 2003 6 4.5 230000

cyberrentals.com 2002 5 4 170000

alwaysonvacation.com 2003 4 4 50000*

vacationhomerentals.com 2004 4 3.5 120000

Holiday Cheer and The 12 Days of Aspen!

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Winter Entertainment and Events in Aspen, CO

Check out Aspen Vacation Rentals at myaspenrentals.comThe snow is on the ground, the lights are hanging all over the neighborhood, and it’s officially winter time! Aspen, CO is the perfect Holiday Destination for anyone, whether you are looking to spend time with your loved ones, wanting to experience nature at its best, or just ready to take on some of the best skiing or snowboarding in the world! If you truly want a white Christmas and are looking for the most beautiful Aspen Vacation Rentals, you have come to the right place! Aspen is the place to be, and everyone in Colorado is counting down to the 12 Days of Aspen!

Here are our daily picks to look forward to for the 12 Days of Aspen:

Check out Aspen Vacation Rentals at myaspenrentals.comDecember 20: Skating with Santa at the Aspen Recreation Center

December 21: Igloo Building Contest at the Aspen Recreation Center

December 22: Santa and His Live Reindeer at Wagner Park

December 23: Palace Production Carolers at the Cooper & Galena

December 24: Locals Vocals Victorian Carolers  at the Hotel Jerome Main Lobby

December 25: Free Aspen Ornament & Candy Canes at Aspen Sports, Downtown

December 26: Feliz Navidad – Games, Crafts, and more! at the Aspen Recreation Center

December 27: The Wheeler Presents: A Fine Frenzy at the Wheeler Opera HouseCheck out Aspen Vacation Rentals at myaspenrentals.com

December 28: Aspen Art Museum’s Dennis Basso Freestyle at the St. Regis Resort

December 29: Cirque d’Aspen benefitting Aspen Youth Center at the Aspen High School Gym

December 30: Maxie and Polly the Pirate – Story telling, face painting, balloon animals, magic and fun! At the Downtown Mall

December 30: Fireworks over Aspen Mountain!

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TGIF! It’s Time to Secure your Aspen Vacation Home Rental

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Tis the Season, Finally!

For us in Aspen (and Aspen vacation home owners), TGIF stands for “Thank Goodness It’s Fall” and boy are we glad that there is a chill in the air, clouds in the sky and fire in the fireplaces. In no time, snow will be falling and we will all be hitting the slopes faster than you can say “pass the hot cocoa”. There are many reasons to love Aspen this time of year; the number one reason of course being that Aspen is the most beautiful place to take your friends and family for a holiday getaway, but in a very close second, you have the amazing upcoming events to kickoff the snow season in Aspen.

Looking for a reason to rent an Aspen vacation home? Here are some of the wonderful events you have to look forward to if you are venturing to Aspen in next coming months.

  1. November 25-28 , 2010 Aspen Mountains Opening Weekend Celebration. Make sure your boards are waxed and you have your lift ticket, because 11/25/2010 is the day when the snow season official starts! Not only can you enjoy your adventure on the slopes, but you can also watch some of the most daring and talented Ski Racers compete in the Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup. If you love music, this is also the weekend that kicks off The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series.
  2. January 15-17, 2010 Men Health Village, “The Ultimate Party in the Snow”. I think the name paints the perfect picture of what this three day event stands for; beer and wine, dancing and enjoying some of the most fun parties of the season.
  3. January 27-30, 2010 The ESPN X-Games 15. See legendary competitors like Shaun White, Nate Holland, and Grethen Bleiler battle in some of the most incredible events in the world.

Before you know it, winter will be here, so don’t wait- make sure you are in Aspen for all these fun event. For the latest in Aspen New or Aspen vacation home Rentals, visit My Aspen for all the updates on Aspen, Co.

Aspen Balloon Festival

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Aspen/Snowmass Balloon Festival

Where:  Snowmass, CO
When:   September 16 – 19, 2010

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Aspen – Snowmass Balloon Festival

The Aspen Balloon Festival is the perfect event to capture the beauty of the Aspen Skyline as hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky.  It’s one of the most thrilling events of the valley and perhaps the entire country.  Of course, there will be fun, food, live music and entertainment for the whole family.

What an Experience

We have an adult trip with 3 other couples planned for this event to celebrate a good friends 50th birthday.  We are all pretty excited as it will be our first fall trip to see these magnificent balloons.  Friends who have ridden in these gigantic balloons claim its something they will never forget. I would imagine the views from 2000 feeet in the Aspen mountains would be extraordinary.

Event Description

The Rat Race – Down Valley Distance Race

The first scheduled event is famously called the Colorado Rat Race.  This is basically a distance race which starts at the Cozy Point and ends somewhere near Glenwood.  The winner is the ballooon that can travel the longest distance in 3 hours.  Last year’s winner ended up close to the side of Red Mountain in Glenwood.  The balloons typically fly along the 82 highway and begin close to 5pm.  A great vantage point to view the race is McLane Flats or Starwood.

Next: The Dawn Quixote

This is a contest to see how many gigantic helium balloons each team can pop with an extended ski pole while being launched from their own respective balloons. Its a fun event as each team competes in close proximity to each other and from only 50 feet off the ground.

Third: The Nite Glow

The Nite Glow event starts at about sundown where each balloon choreographs their burners to the music so as to burn as brightly as possible.  The event lasts only 15 seconds and the winner is the balloon who displays the brightest glow from their burner.

Target Tubing

This event consist of each balloon, from an elevation of only 100 feet or so, tossing balls into carefully placed tubes on the ponds located in the Aspen gold curse. Each team gets to toss only 2 balls.

Click here to learn more about the upcoming Aspen Snowmass Balloon Festival

For Local Accommodations

Looking for the perfect Aspen vacation home rental for the whole family?  Call the owner direcct – book online at www.myaspenrental.com/aspen-rentals/aspen-vacation-rentals.html

Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest

September 11, 2010
Snowmass, CO

Aspen Snowmass Oktoberfest

Description of Oktoberfest Event

Welcome (Willkommen!) to Snowmass Village!  The Snowmass Village Mall will be transformed into a Bavarian-like fest of food, fun, music, and dancing.  Don’t miss this fun event and put the dates on your calendar now. Expereince for yourself what genuine german beer and food is all about whithout having to travel to Germany. Bring the whole family, your frinds and neighbors for a fun night og good old fashion german tradition. You won’t be disapointed. 

For the Kids

Event starts at 12 pm noon

  • Jammin Jim — the famous Juggler
  • Kimothy –  the great Stilt Walker
  • Sparkles – the funny Clown

Vacation Rentals Info

For event lodging and information, call the owner direct at 949.281.8200 to find great Aspen Vacation Rentals or, visit www.myaspenrental.com/aspen-rentals/aspen-vacation-rentals.html

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Aspen Volleyball Tournament

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The MotherLode Classic Volleyball Tournament

MotherLode Volleyball Classic in Aspen
Aspen, CO
September 2 – 6, 2010
MotherLode Volleyball Classic in Aspen - Men's Competition

About the Tournament

The Aspen MotherLode Volleyball Classic takes place over Labor Day Weekend in parks surrounding downtown Aspen, CO.  It is currently rated as the #1  Pro-Am Event in the nation and it will be the site of the future USA Volleyball National Park Volley National Championships.  How may teams participate?  There are over 700 teams registered that travel here from all parts of the country: weekend volleyball enthusiasts, beach pro’s, volleyball legends, some of the country’s top amateur players, and of course the  USA National Team. This event is surely becoming America’s largest and most complete beach doubles volleyball tournament. The tournament will feature  eighteen divisions  at seven sites in and around the Aspen downtown area. The main Championship courts will be  located at Wagner Park and Koch Lumber Park.  Admission is totally  FREE.  There will be live music, food, and fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this fantastic event – the Aspen Volleyball Tournament.

Registration Information

More information on registration for the MotherLode Volleyball Tournament in Aspen.

Lodging & Event Information

Call the owner direct for Aspen vacation rental information at (970) 430-6950 or visit us at Aspen Vacation Rentals.

Aspen BBQ Block Party

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The Big Aspen Block Party & BBQ

The Aspen BBQ Block Party
Aspen BBQ Block Party Fun
The Aspen BBQ Block Party Event
Aspen’s 1st annual BBQ Block party is fast approaching.  The event take place at the bottom of Aspen Mountain between August 28 – 29, 2010.  Hours are from 11:00 AM  to 6:00 PM.  This is a great chance for those BBQ enthusiasts to come down and taste the best in culinary treats without having to truck to the main BBQ block party in New York City. Some of the nation’s top BBQ chef’s will be there.

The event is being hosted by Danny Meyer, of Union Square Events, and Blue Smoke, who have teamed up with the famous Little Nell. So whether you are a week-end BBQ warrior or a decorated BBQ chef with 20 years experience creating ‘cue food wonders, you will not want to miss this fun and enjoyable food event.  Barbecuing is a big part of American summer activity and it gains popularity each year as “back yard” Dad’s take the sport to another level in an attempt to dazzle their friends and family.  For those folks, this is a great opportunity to acquire a few secret BBQ tips,  techniques or recipes?

So check out the first ever Aspen BBQ Block Party  this week for the best in BBQ treats, live entertainment, music, break-out sessions with BBQ cooking tips from the grand masters,  and family fun.   Admission is free.

Lodging & Event Info

For those of you who need Aspen lodging or Aspen vacation rentals information call the vacation pros at (970) 430-6950 or book online at;

http://www.myaspenrental.com/aspen-rentals/aspen-vacation-rentals.html

Aspen Ski Rental

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Luxury Aspen Ski Rental at its finest:

  • 5 Br
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4500 sq feet
  • 2 Master Suites
  • Game Room & Media Room

Once you visit the glorious mountains that surround Aspen, Colorado you may never venture to ski anywhere else. This is some of the world’s best slopes, well groomed and heavily adored. One of the great local spots is called Aspen Highlands. This is a 12,500 foot mountain with both major attitude and ambiance. With 970 acres to play in and a harrowing 3,635 foot vertical drop, the mountain is skewed to the advanced level skier.

From your Aspen ski rental you can easily reach Aspen Highlands for the advanced skiers in your part and Aspen/Snowmass for everyone. With more than 5,300 acres of terrain and endless dining, shopping and nightlife options- your whole group will find some fun!

And, the new Snowmass base village has been added to create a superb skiing and riding experience. More than $130 million has been invested in on-mountain improvements over the past six years, including 11 new lifts, two new gondolas, the highly praised Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, three new restaurants, two superpipes, additional terrain, 100 percent hands-free gates with new direct-to-lift capabilities. Adventures await! Experience winter recreational cross country skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, indoor tennis, mountaineering, sleigh rides, Sno-Cat powder skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoe tours. With access to all this from your Aspen ski rental you may not even have time to enjoy the luxe amenities your rental has to offer.

Some of the features of your rental include: fireplaces, pools, hot tubs and private garages. It makes for the perfect place to feel at home when you’re away from home! The kids will love our charming town as well because there are lots of day camps, ski camps and fun just-for-kids activities to keep them occupied while you hit the slopes. They can take sleigh rides, mine for gold, or hike our scenic trails. Isn’t it time to book your vacation or family getaway? We offer premium lodging for our Aspen ski rental packages complete with all the amenities at prices you can afford. Book yours today.

Call 949-281-8200 or visit us online today!

Aspen Food And Wine

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Enjoy Great Food and Spirits in Aspen

June 18, 2010 – June 20, 2010

Aspen Food & Wine

Looking for the perfect home rental for your Aspen Food and Wine stay?  Choose this deluxe 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home ideally located just 3 short blocks to Aspen’s central core.

Call (970) 430-6950 for more information or email the owner direct here.

Call us today to reserve one of Aspen’s finest Vacation rental homes for your next excursion.  This private home has all the luxuries you’ll want to make your vacation special in every way:

  • 5  Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, 4,500 sq ft.
  • 2 Master Suites with private bathrooms
  • game room, and media room, pool table
  • jacuzzi, BBQ, private fenced backyard
  • 3 short blocks to town and Aspen Tent
  • views of Aspen mtn
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