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Feb 28

Rex2 Too Much Snow? 3 Fun Winter Activities for Southwest Colorado

By Meg Cooper | durango, Durango Packages, Glenwood Hot Springs, Hot Springs, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snowmobiling, train, Train Rides, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Is there such a thing as too much snow? In our little corner of Colorado, it’s not usually the case. However, with the past few week of snowstorms - or Snowmaggedon as it has been referred to around here - several feet of snow can make winter feel like it’s dragging on and all you can do is ski (which, really, when is that ever a bad thing, eh?). Luckily for you, at Gateway Reservations, we have several ideas for what you can do to take advantage of all of this lovely fluffy white stuff. Go Snowmobiling - With endless…
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Jan 16

Rex2 Romantic Getaway Ideas to do in Durango, Colorado

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Dining, durango, Durango Events, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Entertainment, packages, Relaxation, Ski Packages, Skiing, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we put together a list of our favorite romantic things to do in Durango, Colorado. Whether you’re just visiting for a date night or you’re staying for a longer getaway, here are some of our favorite activities for lovebirds. During the day, take advantage of our snow sports in and around town. From trains to tours, we have activities to make the most of the winter season. Ride the Cascade Canyon Winter Train in heated coaches on a 26-mile scenic excursion through the wintery San Juan National Forest and along the Animas River. Read more…
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Feb 15

Rex2 Snow Report for February 15, 2018

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Adventures, durango, Durango Events, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Family Packages, Mesa Verde, packages, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snow Conditions, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Vacation | No Comments

With our latest storm a long time coming, we’re happy to report that Purgatory Ski Resort is looking at a collective base of 41” - with over 21” of new snow that's fallen in the last 72 hours! 4″ overnight and 21″ in the past 3 days with even MORE snow expected this weekend. Which is PERFECT timing for President's Day weekend! Looking for a way to get up here and take advantage of the skiing during President’s Day Weekend (or, maybe, for a late-Valentine’s Day Gift)? We have some amazing ski getaway packages for you. Ski and Stay: It's…
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Jan 15

Rex2 Winter Activities to Keep Your Spirits High!

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Adventure Packages, durango, Durango Events, Durango Packages, Family Packages, Festivals, Glenwood Hot Springs, glenwood springs, Hot Springs, pagosa springs, Pagosa Springs Packages, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Train Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Winter doesn't have to be gloomy - especially when there are so many wonderful activities and festivals taking place! So if you're trying to figure out ways to make your winter vacation a little more fun, then keep reading. We have everything you need to chase those winter blues away and help you make the most of your winter getaway! Ice Skating If you like to ice skate, then head over to Telluride where they have two ice skating rinks to choose from. Andy Hanley rink is a professional grade, full-sized indoor rink that is fully enclosed. Telluride also has,…
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Nov 29

Rex2 Reflections on a Holiday Weekend Getaway

By Lori Moss | Activities, Amtrak Train, Entertainment, Family Packages, Glenwood Hot Springs, glenwood springs, Glenwood Springs Packages, History, Hot Springs, Hotels, packages, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Unique Packages, Vacation | No Comments

After a fun, long holiday weekend getaway for Thanksgiving visiting our daughter and her husband near Vail, Colorado, we headed west on Interstate 70 to get our Glenwood Springs "fix." We love this Colorado mountain town. It’s the perfect getaway about three hours west of Denver. Our room was ready early, so we checked into one of our favorite hotels, The Hotel Denver, conveniently located in historic downtown Glenwood, directly across the street from the Amtrak Station. Roxie and her front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. This boutique hotel boasts a unique style with the perfect mix of old…
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Sep 08

Rex2 15 Reasons Why Durango is a Kid-Friendly Vacation Spot

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Durango Events, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Family Packages, Hiking, packages, Purgatory, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Travel Hacks, Unique Packages, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments

If you have ever planned a vacation with kids, you may have been so overwhelmed you opted to leave them behind. Or worse, you ended up cutting your trip short because the trip proved to be too difficult. Let me offer a little sage advice: book your lodging and transportation ahead of time! Spontaneity works when you’re a childless couple comfortable pulling a tent out because you couldn’t book a hotel. After you have kids, you’re going to want to be sure you secured lodging because you and your kids will be much happier with a bed, a shower, and,…
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Dec 13

Rex2 Winter Getaways & the Ease of the Amtrak

By Page Buono | Adventure Packages, Amtrak Train, Family Packages, Gift of Travel, Glenwood Springs Packages, Hot Springs, Multi Destination Packages, Ski Packages, Train Packages, Unique Packages | No Comments

When it comes to travel, winter presents unique planning challenges. How long is it going to take to get there? What are the roads like? And most importantly: how do we make the most of our winter getaway? Instead of navigating busy freeways, trying to find parking at popular ski resorts, and driving to and from where you ski and where you stay, imagine parking your car at the Union Station in Denver and leaving the stress of bad roads and bad traffic behind. Keeping it stress -free: Instead of dodging semi trucks or eyeing speeding cars, you peer…
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Nov 23

Rex2 The Gift of Travel

By Page Buono | durango, Durango Family Packages, Family Packages, Gift of Travel, Ski Packages, Train Packages, Vacation Planning | No Comments

“Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased.” – John Steinbeck Gift giving is never easy; it can be time-consuming and often costly, and while it can be deeply rewarding, that golden goose of the perfect gift often remains elusive. Not this year. This year, we’ve got your golden goose: the gift of travel. A Gateway Gift of Travel Certificate is easily personalized and timeless. After your recipient returns home, memories and lessons learned during the dream vacation stay with them long after movement has ceased. Through Gateway’s Gift of Travel Certificates, you can gift…
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Oct 27

Rex2 Gateway Reservation’s 30th Anniversary

By Page Buono | Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Family Packages, Food for thought, Ski Packages, train, Unique Packages, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Gateway Reservations is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year (wahoo!), so we thought we’d share a little about the dynamic duo behind the scenes. THE TEAM: When Bruce and Lori Moss moved to Durango more than 26 years ago, they were immediately taken with this small, Southwestern town and worked hard to plant seeds here. In 2000 they bought Gateway Reservations—a dream business in an industry and a town they loved—so they could continue to raise their two children in Durango. They couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. And, they were more than qualified: Bruce had an extensive background and degree…
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Feb 20

Rex2 Spring Fever in Durango, Colorado

By Amy VanBuskirk | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Dining, durango, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Durango Snow Conditions, Durango Tours, Family Packages, packages, Purgatory, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snow Conditions, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Everyone has Spring Fever here in beautiful Durango! But winter is not over just yet! Durango Mountain Resort is open for skiing and boarding until April 5th, so book your Spring Break trip now! With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it's always a great time for winter mountain fun! If you don't ski, try a snowmobile adventure or a magical sleigh ride; there's something for everyone, here in paradise! The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is busy with its Cascade Winter Train through May 1st. Enjoy Breathtaking views through a winter wonderland, in enclosed and heated train…
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