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Travel

The Seventeenth Annual DataFax User Group Meeting
February 15 - 18, 2009
Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
Vail, Colorado

The meeting this year will take place at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa. The hotel is located at the base of Vail Mountain and is close to Vail Village and Lionshead.

Location

Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657
Phone (general enquiries): 800-282-4183 or 970-476-7111
Web: http://www.vailcascade.com/

Directions:
http://www.vailcascade.com/beaver-creek-co-directions.php

By Air

The hotel is around 2 hours (approx. 100 miles) from Denver International Airport.

Denver International Airport: http://www.flydenver.com/

A limited number of flights also land at Eagle County Airport - a short 30 minute drive (approx. 35 miles) to the hotel.

Eagle County Airport: http://www.eaglecounty.us/airport/

Ground Transportation

Shuttle & Car Service

Both airports list ground transportation options on their website. Here is a selection:

Colorado Mountain Express - offers an airport shuttle service from both airports. Reservations are recommended. Use this flyer to obtain a discounted rate.

Airlink Shuttle - also offers service from both airports.
Toll Free: 800-554-8245 or 970-845-7119
Web http://www.airlinkshuttle.com

Car Rental

Use the link below to view rental options from Denver International Airport:

http://www.flydenver.com/gt/rental.asp

Eagle County Airport also offers a large selection of rental cars, including: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National:

http://www.eaglecounty.us/airport/rentals.cfm

Taxi

There is a taxi service available 24 hours a day from the hotel.

Check Denver International Airport website for complete up-to-date information:

Denver Yellow Cab - Phone: 303-777-7777
Freedom Cabs - Phone: 303-444-4444
Metro Taxi - Phone: 303-336-9127

Eagle County Airport taxi options:

High Mountain Taxi/Shuttle -
Phone: 970-524-5555
Web: http://www.hmtaxi.com/

Bus

Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (ECO Transit) - Runs between Eagle County Airport and Vail.

Phone: 970-328-3520
Web: http://www.eaglecounty.us/ecotransit

Additional Information

Vail Tourism

http://web.vail.net/plan/dining.list.cfm
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/vail/0116010002.html
http://www.rockiesguide.com/guide/rocky_mountains/vail_colorado.html
Vail Resort Information and Activities Center: 970-476-9090
Maps: http://www.coloradoinfo.com/travel.asp?pageid=19|295|503

Activities

If you know your plans, book in advance to guarantee availability. Check out the following for information and reservations:

Hotel Guest services - Phone: 1-888-228-8988
Email: Vcconcierge1@destinationhotels.com

Ski/Board Rental - Charter Sports (located at the hotel) are offering a group rate on ski or snowboard rentals. Valid from February 13-21, 2009. You can reserve your equipment in advance by faxing this form or visiting www.chartersports.com/groups.res.cfm. Remember to quote the promo code (DFUG 2009) if you decide to reserve your equipment onsite.

Lift Tickets - Check out the following websites for help with discounted lift tickets:

http://www.snow.com
http://www.snowsportvacations.com
http://www.coloradoskihome.com/keystone_lift_tickets.htm
http://www.ski-trip-planning.com/cheap_lift_tickets/cheap_lift_tickets.html

Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau - Phone: 1-800-525-3875 or 970-476-1000
Web: http://www.visitvailvalley.com

Vail Mountain Resort - Phone: 1-800-525-2257 or 970-476-5601
Web: http://www.vail.com

Travel Tips

http://www.vail.travel/planning/drivingcond.htm

Road Conditions: Phone: 970-479-2226

Weather

Webcams:
http://www.vailgov.com/subpage.asp?page_id=616
http://vail.snow.com/winter/tm.webcams.asp

Altitude & Health: http://www.vailreview.com/highest-point-in-vail.html