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The luxury ski town of aspen is the perfect setting fora winter vacation.

The world class ski destination of Aspen is luxury incarnate. This is not only due to the liberal scattering of celebrities around the town, but also because everything about Aspen is a treat to the senses. Powdery soft snow, the awe inspiring Elk Mountains, soulful music from the Wheeler Opera House, and stimulating lectures at the Aspen Institute pamper your senses in every way. Although this highly popular vacation destination is associated with the well-to-do and celebrities, everyone will enjoy its beauty and riches.

Aspen is a winter sports paradise and offers visitors four magnificent ski hills, which cater to a range of skiers. Aspen Mountain, or “Ajax” as it is fondly referred to, presents a challenging terrain for the experts with its Copper Bowl, Little Percy or North Star promising an exhilarating adrenaline rush. Snowmass, a self-contained resort, has a large selection of runs for all types of skiers, great restaurants, children’s activities, a Nordic ski center and dog sled rides as specialty attractions. Buttermilk is a great place for beginners to find their feet, but is also suitable for a group with mixed abilities, as there are runs for intermediates and experts too. At Aspen Highlands, which has the Wall, one of the steepest runs around, you can ride up the mountain in a lift and enjoy some spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

Aspen also offers visitors a rich cultural experience. The town offers some stimulating and thought provoking work with nearly 50 art galleries and studios, which showcase the work of Picasso, Chagall and other artists. Enjoy art exhibitions and lectures at the Aspen Art Museum, as well as the excitement of crossing over a 1911 trestle bridge to get there. At the Aspen Historical Society Museum you can take tours and view changing exhibits and archives at the Carriage House.

Aspen is renowned for its musical heritage and the Aspen Music Festival treats visitors with soul stirring music. Catch a wonderful performance by some of the best musicians in the world at the stunning Wheeler Opera House. Hotels play host to local bands and strains of jazz can be heard from the lobby, string quartets delight you at street corners and Theater in the Park offers you great music under the stars while you snuggle under a blanket.

Shopping is an eclectic experience as you can find everything from the most fashionable Italian crafted shoes to antler chandeliers! Relax at one of the world-class spas with massages and salt-glow rubs. Aspen has something to stimulate and enliven each one of your senses. Go ahead and pamper yourself at this luxurious vacation destination.