Glenwood Hot Springs Gives Visitors What They Want: Lodging-Activity Packages That Deliver Fun and Savings

Glenwood Springs, CO (PRWEB) May 17, 2009 -- The largest hot springs pool in the world has teamed up with several local Colorado attractions to create a variety of summer activity packages. Combine the Glenwood Hot Springs pool with caves, rafting, biking, or golf and save some time and money.

Waves and Caves Package at Glenwood Hot Springs

Spend the day at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park exploring the caves then soak in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool at night. Begin with a ride on Iron Mountain Tramway, the aerial tramway to Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, an underground cave system containing hundreds of natural formations deep within the mountain. Package includes a one-hour Glenwood Caverns cave tour, unlimited swimming at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, one night lodging at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, and continental breakfast served poolside at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $170. Available through November 1, 2009.

Paddle & Pool Package

Venture down the Colorado River through breathtaking Glenwood Canyon on a half-day raft trip with Blue Sky Rafting. Highlights include navigating rapids, stopping at natural in-river hot springs and the occasional good-natured water fight with other passing rafts. Package includes half-day rafting with Blue Sky Rafting, lodging at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Rafting times are at 8:45am; 11:30am; 1pm and 4pm. Some restrictions apply to small children please contact Blue Sky Rafting for further details about rafting 970-945-6605. Available May 1 through September 7, 2009. Prices start at $258.

Pedal & Pool Package

Glenwood Canyon is a stunning natural wonder and one of the best ways to see it is by bicycle. The 16-mile long trail is paved with plenty of scenic stops for wild life viewing (look for big-horn sheep) and river watching. Three rest areas offer all the necessary amenities including water fountains, bathrooms and information about the canyon: history, highway construction, Amtrak, geology and wildlife.

Package includes rental bike, helmet, pack, bike lock and souvenir water bottle from Canyon Bikes, as well as lodging at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Available through September, 2009. Prices start at $218.

Stay & Play Golf Package

Lakota Canyon Ranch has been recognized by Golf Week Magazine, Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golf Travel, and Travel & Leisure Magazine. It is ranked among the top 100 public golf courses nationally. Stay and play this course known for its elevated tee boxes with dramatic100-foot drops to the fairways. Package includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lodging at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. When making reservations, please include preferred tee time. Available through September 30, 2009. Prices start at $312.

More Package Information:

For lodging package reservations, please call 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955 or visit www.hotspringspool.com. All packages are based on double occupancy.

About Glenwood Hot Springs

Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the Glenwood Hot Springs has been relaxing and entertaining visitors with its healing waters since 1888. It is the largest thermal mineral pool in the world, roughly the size of a football field. The heated waters are a comfortable 90°-93°F in the large pool and a toasty 104°F in the smaller, therapy pool. Water slides, diving boards, and bubble chairs bring out the kid in everyone. Visitors have access to modern locker room facilities, lounge chairs, towel service, and swim suit rentals.

The newly opened Spa of the Rockies extends the therapeutic, relaxing qualities of the mineral springs. Spa services include a variety of massages, facials, hydrotherapy and nail treatments. The focus is on wellness and natural health practices, which have a deep-rooted history at this facility. The resort also includes the 107-room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club, Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop, Glenwood Hot Springs Grill, and a challenging miniature golf course.

Glenwood Hot Springs is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116 at 401 North River Road. 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955, www.hotspringspool.com. Current press releases, a press kit, photos, and a live web camera are available at http://www.hotspringspool.com/x.php?p=PressRoom.

Media Contact Information:

Vicky Nash

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Kjell Mitchell, COO/General Manager     

Glenwood Hot Springs    

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