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Escape to the mountains during the DNC

Categories: Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Vail
Written By: Devin Reams

Are you dreading the traffic, people, and circus show that’s about to descend upon Denver? Me too. Vail Resorts has decided to capitalize on those of us that want to take the week off:

Escape to the tranquil and majestic Rocky Mountains during the busy time around the Democratic National Convention with these fantastic Vail Resorts lodging discounts! Vail Resorts has casually elegant hotels and condominiums near our Colorado ski resorts and other spectacular destinations in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Both Keystone and Breckenridge are at about $100/night and some great Vail and Beaver Creek resorts around $200. These prices are better than any hotel in Denver (with or without a convention in town).

Click here to see the DNC escape deals.

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