By Kim Fuller Published November 2014 in the Vail Daily Hotel gyms are a nice perk for travelers looking to keep their fitness on point, but consider that the hand towels in your room can be just as effective for exercise. Pack a few minimal tools that don’t take up much space in your suitcase — a resistance tube with handles and a mini band. Combined with a few things that are most likely in your room — a chair and hand towels — and you ... continue reading...
Breakfast in Bed Makes Mornings Special
By Kim Fuller Published in Vail Lifestyle Magazine Gemütlichkeit is German for “breakfast in bed” … or for all the things that we love about dining from the comfort of down pillows and duvets. The translation really means a situation that induces a cheerful mood, peace of mind and coziness. Yes, please pass the Gemütlichkeit. Danijela McGinley, Ludwig’s Restaurant and in-room dining manager at The Sonnenalp, ... continue reading...
Santa Fe Splendor
By Kim Fuller Published in the Summit Daily Santa Fe residents will tell you their city has a little magic in the air, and even a brief trip will make you a believer. But it doesn’t take any alchemy to appreciate, to dream about, the dynamic heart of this place. It’s a sophisticated gallery stroll followed by a trip along the Chocolate Trail, a refined glass of wine or a salt-rimmed margarita. It’s the bells of the ... continue reading...
Powder Palace: Game Creek Chalet Retreat on Vail Mountain
By Kim Fuller Published in Vail Lifestyle Magazine To drop into the powder-laced glade alongside Game Creek’s Ouzo slope is to float atop piles of heaven’s fallen crystals — bundles of frozen angels not so easily quantifiable. These flakes are a few (or quite a few), of my favorite things. Not just the snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, but the abundance of them found amidst this seemingly secret ... continue reading...
How To Dig The Hole: Road Trip to Jackson
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily Snow falls gently outside the windows of Persephone Bakery in Jackson, Wyoming, on a beautifully crisp November morning. The cafe is always bustling, but it’s especially busy now after its two-week offseason closure. Locals line up for baskets filled with brioche cinnamon rolls and croissants ranging from sweet to savory, not to mention ribbon-tied bags of ... continue reading...