Last Chance to Save Big on a Colorado Summer Family Adventure

DENVER, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not too late to plan an unforgettable, affordable summer vacation. Head to Colorado, where families can enjoy activities in the air, on the water, on horseback, on foot and more, all for a price that won't break the bank. Below is a sampling of cool Colorado summer vacation packages. For more deals, visit the Colorado Tourism Office Hot Deals website, www.HotDealsColorado.com, which provides travelers with easy access to 400-plus vacation deals from across the state.

• Families Save Big at the BroAdmoor: The BroAdmoor in Colorado Springs is offering a two-night Family Connection package starting at $479 per person (double occupancy). The package includes two nights' accommodations, $125 resort credit, one hour horseback trail ride or two-hour Jeep Tour, bicycle and/or paddle boat rental (one hour daily), and complimentary access to The BroAdmoor movie theater. Plus, children 10 and under eat free from the children's menu when accompanied by a paying adult. www.broadmoor.com
• The Westin Westminster Water World Family Weekend: Spend a wet and wild weekend at Water World, one of America's largest family water parks. This package includes deluxe accommodations for four at the Westin Westminster plus four tickets (2 adults and 2 children) to Water World, starting at just $195 per night. www.westindenverboulder.com
• Travel Back in Time at Mesa Verde National Park: Explore the awe-inspiring cliff dwellings and more than 4,000 ancient sites that bring you into the heart of the fascinating culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people at Mesa Verde National Park. Enjoy two nights standard lodging at the newly remodeled Far View Lodge, two seats on the half-day Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop ranger-guided bus tour, and a full American breakfast buffet for two each morning. Prices start at just $369 double occupancy. www.visitmesaverde.com
• Glenwood Canyon Resort Stay and Play Adventure Pass: Escape to Glenwood Springs and enjoy a family vacation you'll be sure to remember. Now guests can purchase three fun adventures for one great price with the Stay and Play Adventure Pass. Explore Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, with an all-inclusive ride pass including tram ride to the top of Iron Mountain. Soak in the famous Hot Springs Pool, and enjoy a half-day river adventure through Glenwood Canyon. Adults $86, children $66 (12 and younger). www.glenwoodcanyonresort.com
• A Fish Tale Sized Deal at the Three Rivers Resort: Three Rivers Resort in Almont is the perfect getaway for fishing. The resort's Orvis-endorsed outfitting service offers its fly-fishing school for anglers of all ability levels. Choose one day or multiple days. A basic package starts at $395 per person (double occupancy) and includes two nights' lodging in a modern riverfront cabin, one full day of professional fly-fishing instruction and all fishing equipment. www.3riversresort.com
• Celebrate 80 Years of the Royal Gorge Bridge: In honor of the year the bridge first opened for business in 1929, the Royal Gorge will be celebrating with a special promotion price of $19.29. "Awe" doesn't begin to describe visitors feel when walking or driving across the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the world and an unforgettable quarter-mile journey. www.royalgorgebridge.com
• Hot Air, Cool Water: Mountain Whitewater Descents offers vacationers a day they will never forget. Experience complete serenity in the morning with Windracker Balloon Adventures on a memorable hot-air balloon ride. In the afternoon, enjoy a rafting trip. The package includes a rafting trip, balloon ride, rafting equipment rentals, a t-shirt and ballooning certificate for just $270 per person. www.raftmwd.com/packages
• Adventure Opportunities Abound in Winter Park. Take the Zephyr Express chair lift up to the 10,700-foot summit in Winter Park and then choose your adventure: race down the mountain on Colorado's longest Alpine Slide, measuring 3,030 feet long with 26 linked turns, or check out the 50 miles of mountain biking trails. An all-day Adventure Pass allows access to all activities and more, for $49 per person. www.winterparkresort.com
  

    Contact:   Roland Alonzi / 212-219-7560, ext. 6765, ralonzi@mmgmardiks.com
               Caitlin Sullivan / 970-372-6571, csullivan@mmgmardiks.com

SOURCE Colorado Tourism Office