Traditionally Spring in the Vail Valley is referred to as Mud Season.  The Ski Mountains are closed for skiing, the snow is melting and Vail Village and Beaver Creek Village are quiet.  Spring in the Vail Valley is also bargain time and dining is no exception.  Many restaurants actually close their doors for a month after the mountain closes but the majority of the restaurants that remain open offer fantastic specials: 2 for 1, 50% off, and tasting menus at great prices.  There couldn’t be a better time to dine in the Vail Valley.  Vail Restaurants want to show appreciation to their locals, knowing that if they get them in to dine they are also advertising.  Word of mouth goes a long way in a resort community and if locals enjoy a restaurant they will spread the word.  You don’t have to be a local however to take advantage of good gastronomy.  If good food and wine is your thing, it’s a great time to be in Vail Colorado.

Go to www.vailmountainproperties.com for access to the Vail MLS and all Vail Valley Real Estate listings.

Don’t hesitate to call Gil Fancher today at (970) 390-7469, for excellent service and information on Vail Real Estate!

Vail is ready to celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans style starting today.  While CarniVail technically runs through February 24th, Fat Tuesday, the festivities will continue and culminate with a free concert by JoJo’s Mardi Gras Band at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village on friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Vail is the place to celebrate Mardi Gras if you can’t be down on the Bayou.  Visit www.CarniVail.net for more information on CarniVail and a complete schedule of events.

If you are interested in looking at real estate in Vail call Gil Fancher today, (970) 390-7469.  Gil Fancher has the knowledge and experience you need to understand the Vail real estate market and can help you find the ideal property for you.

Go to www.vailmountainproperties.com for access to the Vail MLS and all Vail Valley Real Estate listings.

Don’t hesitate to call Gil Fancher today at (970) 390-7469, for excellent service and information on Vail Real Estate!

This winter skiing Vail is more affordable than it has been in years.  For $579 skiers can buy an Epic Pass, an unrestricted season pass that allows a skier to ski Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado as well as Heavenly in California.  The Epic Pass is a deal for those who love to ski, ski the country’s best mountains, and ski often.  For those who own real estate in Vail the 2008/2009 ski season will be abundant.  If you used to buy tickets, this year you can afford a pass.  Now when you feel like going up on the mountain for just a couple of runs you don’t have to feel guilty.

The Epic Pass is an attraction to living in Vail.  If you are looking for a second home in Vail look no further.  Call Gil Fancher today, (970) 390-7469, for a look at all available real estate in Vail.  Gil Fancher is a broker with Sonnenalp Real Estate, an Affiliate with Christies Great Estates.  Gil has extensive experience and knowledge with the Vail real estate market and can help find you the ski home you have been searching for.

Vail is a wonderful place in the summer.  In addition to countless activties to enjoy the outdoors, the beauty of the Colorado mountains in the summertime, the flowers in abundance everywhere, culture is alive in Vail.  Traditionally the summer starts with a bang just before the 4th of July with Bravo, and the events keep coming.  One event that everyone looks forward to is the Vail International Dance Festival.  The festival gives everyone a chance to see dance, offering a variety of free performances throughout its two week time frame.  There are educational opportunities offered as well.  At the Vail International Dance Festival one can see a variety of dance styles, from classical ballet and jazz, to flemenco and tap.  It is not to late to see some great dance, visit the website, www.vaildance.org to see a complete lineup.

If you are interested in seeing more of Vail while you are in town contact Gil Fancher, (970) 390-3089.  Gil can give you a complete analysis of real estate in the Vail Valley.  Gil Fancher is a broker with Sonnenalp Real Estate, an affiliate of Christies Great Estates.  Gil is extremely knowledgeable and will make your transaction easy and smooth.

Summer in Vail is fun, filed with amazing activities that run the gamut from recreational to educational, and the tuesday night free concert series held at the Ford Amphitheater  provide summer fun at a price that’s right.  Music consists of rock, bluegrass, country, funk, jazz and more.

Schedule of upcoming Hot Summer Nights free concerts:

July 22 – Boom Box
August 5 – Bud Light Hot Summer Nights of Dance – Buckets & Tap Shoes
August 12 – Ryan Shaw
August 19 – Dirty Dozen Brass Band

 Don’t miss out on Vail Summer fun!

Shows start at 6:30 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Vail, Colorado
The cost for Hot Summer Nights Concerts is free.  For more information call 888-920-2797

Vail is the place to be in the summer.  For information on Vail Real Estate contact Gil Fancher, (970) 390-7469, at Sonnenalp Real Estate, an affiliate of Christies Great Estates.  Sonnenalp Real Estate is the pipeline to luxury real estate in Vail.  For a look at all available listings in Vail call Gill today.