Okay, so a trip to New Zealand would be awesome after a year of lockdown. But if you’re not quite ready to fly or need a getaway closer to home, there are some excellent options in your own beautiful backyard.
BOULDER Check out the St. Julien Hotel & Spa on Pearl Street Mall. The rooms are beautifully appointed with oversized bathrooms featuring slate floors, granite counters, and soothing textures and colors. The spa offers massages, manicures, pedicures, scrubs, wraps, and more. Afterwards, hit the T-Zero Lounge before heading to Jill’s Bistro, two exquisite on-site experiences.
DENVER The Brown Palace opened in 1892 and has been delighting guests ever since with its 241 distinctive suites. This legendary hotel features twice-daily maid service, plush robes, soaring views, and authentic historic décor. The Brown Palace has six restaurants and bars along with a boutique spa that gets its water from a natural artesian well located 750 feet beneath the hotel.
VAIL Head up to the Arabelle Hotel for a European alpine experience. The Arabelle has 62 lavish guest rooms, each equipped with a fireplace and deep soaking tub. Spend the day unwinding at the rooftop pool, then restore your body, mind, and spirit at the 10,000 square foot RockResorts Spa.
ASPEN The Hotel Jerome was built in 1889 and has yet to be eclipsed for luxury in Aspen. The rooms are beautifully renovated with chic interior designs, from cashmere curtains to burnished leather bed frames. Visit the J-Bar saloon and run your hands along its original 130-year-old bartop, which has held drinks for miners, hippies, skiers, and local celebrities like Hunter S. Thompson, who once ran for Sheriff using the J-Bar as his campaign HQ.
COLORADO SPRINGS No list of luxury staycations is complete without the Broadmoor Hotel, over a century old and more inviting than ever. The Broadmoor features 17 themed restaurants, cafés, and lounges, allowing you to enjoy a tour of Italy one night and regional cuisines of America the next. Enjoy horseback riding, rock climbing, or a round of golf, then end your day at the internationally renowned Spa at the Broadmoor, voted best five-star spa by Forbes.
