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Elite Daily travels around the world to ensure that our readers areaware of the hottest spots across the globe. For some of ourreaders this may have been an unexpected stop, but this Eliteadventure found us in Vail, Colorado to enjoy their summerofferings. Vail is a town in Colorado best known for its snowy peaks and world classskiing in the winter. However, Vail has even more exciting adventures to offerin the summer months.

I left Manhattan unsure of what to expect from Colorado, but theSonnenalp of Vail provided luxurious amenities and amazing service that Ihave come to expect from the world’s premier destinations. At the hotel, Ifound myself spending a great deal of time between the top-notch spaamenities and the jacuzzi. However, Vail had much more to offer than I wouldhave envisioned. Nature Two of the primary draws of Vail Valley are the accessible, crystal clear lakesand rivers that are prime for fishing. Casting a line into these pristine waters is

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an adventure in itself. Visitors can also embark upon rafting and float trips,providing a fun, exciting, leisurely activity that still allows one to engage withnature. The proximal lakes and rivers present boating opportunities that range from arelaxed, lazy float to thrilling rides through Class V rapids. Daring anglers cantry to catch the wily trout that live in the crystal clear streams and highmountain lakes. Fly fishing guides also offer great lessons in the art of castingand tips for fishing fun.

However, for our land bound readers there are also many “dry” optionsavailable including: hiking and guided trail tours, biking, llama trekking,horseback riding and four-wheeling. These options are all available inabundance in the area. The majestic Colorado Rockies offer a beautiful landscape for hiking throughits scenic mountain trails that lead to some of the most breathtaking views onecan encounter in nature. One can also experience nature in more intensitythrough extreme biking. It’s a rather adventurous spin on your averageleisurely bike ride. First, you board a gondola to scale the mountain. Afteryour ascent to the peak you are free to race down the path at extreme speedson trails filled with intense slopes and jumps. Extreme biking is not meant forthe weak, so don’t blame us if you hurt yourself on this adventure. Dining and Culture As a New Yorker, I am a rather picky eater. However, I was pleasantlysurprised by the culinary options at my disposal in Vail. My first evening inVail was spent dining at Matsuhisa in The Solaris. The restaurant featuresJapanese and Peruvian fusion cuisine and is headed by renowned Chef NobuMatsuhisa and is the 29th offering by the chef.

Another luxurious eatery I dined at was the Vail Chop House. The VailChophouse is a premier location for summer dining. Offering breath-takingmountain views of the Vail Valley and delicious summer food, including prime

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cuts of meat and seafood, this was one of my favorite stops on the trip. On my final day, I enjoyed a meal by Kelly Liken, out by the park were thefood was catered to me. Kelly Liken offers one-of-a-kind, upscale diningthrough their American Cuisine offerings sourced from locally produced andcultivated products. You can rest assured that you are eating the freshestingredients of the utmost quality because the menu varies frequentlydepending on the highest quality ingredients of a given season.

My trip was topped off by attending Vail International Dance Festival at FordAmphitheater – The 2012 Vail International Dance Festival. For OpeningNight in Vail, New York City Ballet MOVES presents a program featuringbrilliant ballets by New York City Ballet founding choreographers GeorgeBalanchine and Jerome Robbins. This event was amazing by watching theperfected chirography to match the very talented musicians. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Vail. Even as a born and raised New Yorker Iwas captivated by what Vail had to offer. From fine dining to an escape fromthe hustle and bustle of the city, Vail, Colorado provided all the rest andrelaxation I could have needed as a busy Manhattanite. Elite.

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