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Destination Hotels & Resorts Mountain Resorts Offer Special Spring Skiing Packages

Englewood, Colo. - Dec. 3, 2008 - From the slopes of Colorado to the summit of Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, Destination Hotels & Resorts mountain properties make it easier to hit the slopes this spring with special lodging packages. Spring provides some of the best skiing and snowboarding of the season with longer days, deeper powder and sunnier skies.

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, Vail Cascade is Vail's only ski-in/out AAA Four Diamond resort. The property also was recently listed as one of the top world-class mountain resorts in Conde Nast Traveler. Guests can indulge in spectacular skiing and luxury lodging all winter long when they stay three nights and get one free on all hotel rooms, condominiums and private home. Rates begin at $199 per night March 1 through April 18, 2009 for standard guest rooms, some restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For more information on the Vail Cascade or to book the property's Buy Three, Get One Free offer, please visit www.vailcascade.com or call (800) 420-2424.

Students heading to Aspen for spring skiing can earn more than just praise for their good grades - they can earn lodging discounts. Flash a report card and earn a lodging credit at The Gant as part of their Grades that Pay package. Students, kindergarten through graduate school, need to bring an original copy of their report card to show upon check-in to receive discounts up to 18 percent off of their bill. Each ‘A' on the report card equals a 3 percent discount, ‘B' earns a 2 percent discount and a ‘C' earns a 1 percent discount. One report card per reservation and a total of six grades will be eligible. This special offer is valid March 22 through April 12, 2009 when rates at the condominium resort begin at $395 per night for a one bedroom, one bathroom unit. Additional restrictions apply. For more information, please visit www.gantaspen.com or call (800) 549-0530.

Mountain Lodge at Telluride offers guests up to 30 percent off lodging with its Spring Fling discount. Guests staying at the resort March 22 - April 5, 2009 receive 30 percent off of lodging which begins at $259 per night for a studio unit and 30 percent off ski and snowboard rentals at Christy Sport.  To book the Spring Fling offer, please visit www.mountainlodgetelluride.com or call (866) 368-6867.

Destination Resorts Snowmass and Destination Resorts Vail are offering 20 percent off the best available rate with a four night stay. Rates at the Snowmass property begin at $255 per night and the special offer can be booked by calling (800) 961-9088 or by visiting www.destinationsnowmass.com. Destination Resorts Vail rates begin at $275 per night for this spring skiing offer which can be booked at www.destinationresortsvail.com or by calling (888) 881-0164.

Skiers seeking the picturesque vistas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains may choose to visit Inn and Spa at Loretto. Located in the heart of beautiful and historic Santa Fe, Inn and Spa at Loretto is just over an hour's drive from Taos, which began welcoming snowboarders spring 2008. Ski Santa Fe, nestled in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains just 16 miles away, is among the highest ski areas in the continental U.S. The Inn is offering packages to both resorts, which include daily breakfast at the new Luminaria restaurant and lift tickets for two. Rates for Ski Taos begin at $399 per night and rates for Ski Santa Fe start at $379.  For more information on the special ski packages offered at Inn and Spa at Loretto, call (800) 727-5531 or visit www.InnatLoretto.com.

From the Rockies to the West Coast, Oregon offers deep snow in the springtime and no other resort in the state rivals Mt. Bachelor for its snow, steeps and 360-degree vistas. Sunriver Resort is making it easier for skiers and riders to enjoy Mt. Bachelor this spring with its Stay Free, Ski Free offer which begins at $280 for a three night stay. The package includes three days of lift tickets to Mt. Bachelor, three nights lodging, a complimentary Warren Miller ski movie, Sunriver Resort Advantage Passport for discounts at restaurants, Sage Springs Spa, the resorts kids' program, transportation and retail outlets. Additional restrictions apply and different room rates are available on different room types. For more information, please visit www.sunriver-resort.com or call (800) 801.8765.

All Destination Hotels & Resorts packages are based on availability and some restrictions apply. For more information about Destination Hotels & Resorts properties and packages, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 11 golf courses and 14 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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