Before 2020, about 1.5 million tourists flocked to Aspen every year. Now, with tourism and travel coming back, many are looking forward to everything that the Rocky Mountains of Aspen, Colorado can offer: ski weekends, alpine resorts, and winter sports and activities.
Getting to Aspen
While you could book a commercial flight to Aspen, if you really want to travel in style, you can get there on a private jet charter flight.
Private jet charters like Vault Aviation’s On Demand Private flights allow you to fly on your own terms: following your schedule and itinerary, without the lines at the airport. You can opt for a light craft for 4 to 7 passengers or a mid-to-large cabin craft that can carry up to 10.
Stay in Style in Aspen
Five-star hotel The Little Nell is the perfect location nestled at the foot of Aspen Mountain. They offer deluxe accommodations like luxury suites and ski-in/ski-out rooms, superior amenities like hot tubs, and an impressive wine cellar!
Also of note are The St. Regis (another five-star resort), the W Aspen, and the Hyatt Residence Club Grand Aspen, all are spectacular choices for a wonderful weekend getaway in Aspen. Each can provide you with everything you’ll need for your dream vacation.
Fine Dining in Aspen, CO
When you’re all settled in, you can visit the city’s finest restaurants. With Aspen attracting a high-end crowd with refined palates, more and more impressive restaurants have popped up over the years.
There’s Element 47 at the Little Nell, where you can tuck into a wagyu steak, fresh seasonal produce, and one of the best wine lists in the region.
For those who prefer sustainable food and locally sourced dishes, Bosq offers New American cuisine and cocktails, specializing in local ingredients foraged from the surrounding wilderness.
Fine dining in Aspen is the perfect opportunity to try multi-course tasting menus, featuring hearty regional fares like venison, root vegetables, mountain berries, and lamb alongside classics like steak and pasta.
After a long day on the slopes, coming to a table with the best cuisine and drink available is a treat.
Take a Winter Spa Day
Particularly noteworthy here is The Remède Aspen Luxury Spa at the St. Regis Hotel. The luxury spa lets you relax in steam caves, waterfalls, hot tubs, and more. You can also get the chance to experience their signature treatment, The Rocky Mountain Ritual. You can cap off your spa trip by sitting back and relaxing in their oxygen lounge to help you acclimate to the altitude.
Hitting the Slopes & Other Activities
A trip to Aspen wouldn’t be complete without skiing and snowboarding. If you don’t already have your full kit, make sure to stop by Gorsuch, which carries all the equipment you need for pretty much anything you want to do on the mountains.
Aside from skiing, Aspen offers other opportunities for adventure. Aspen, and Colorado in general, is known for white-water rafting, paragliding, hiking in the summer, and snowshoeing in the winter.