Uphill Resorts

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At The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, a Saint Bernard ambles into the lobby with drool hanging precariously from his jowls. No one bats an eye at this excessively large four-legged creature who has enough fur to put even the fur-coat wearing Aspen crowd to shame. Dogs and their owners are not only welcomed here with open arms, they are pampered just as much as their guests with a pet package that includes a dog bed, chrome bowl, treats, and a “Petiquette” guide complete with a list of dog-friendly activities and services during their stay at Aspen’s only five-star hotel. Read more…

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Aspen Snowmass Resort

When Bill Clinton comes to Aspen, chances are good he can be found at Nobu’s Matsuhisa (www.matsuhisaaspen.com, 970-544-6628) restaurant on Main Street washing down Omakase, the chef’s signature sushi selection, with a bottle of hot sake. Chances are also good that half the town will know which table has been reserved for him before he does, just because some local who works there probably gave the heads-up to their friends who then booked the table next to his—as if the army of secret service men surrounding the place wasn’t obvious enough. Read more…

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