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TELLURIDE RESORT LODGING OFFERING FANTASTIC DEALS THIS SUMMER
Upcoming Jazz Festival Weekend Lodging 50% Off
Great deals still available for Bluegrass
Free Festivals, Mountain Biking, Hiking & Gondola Rides All Summer

TELLURIDE, CO (May 26, 2009) –Ask any Telluride local, and the legend remains - ‘We came to Telluride for the glorious winters, but stayed for the spectacular mountain town summers.’ From Bluegrass, Jazz, and Chamber Music to Wine, Food and legendary Film Festivals, Telluride hosts a summer festival almost every weekend from June through September. Current lodging packages in Telluride are now up to 50 % off on select properties, with free and fun activities galore.

“Telluride is spectacular in the summer,” said Matt Skinner, executive director of sales for Telluride Ski & Golf. “The scenery is stunning from the free gondola, and even more so hiking, biking, rafting or touring in the San Juans. With great lodging specials, concerts and festivals,  outdoor activities and a beautiful golf course, Telluride really is a must-see.”

Jazz Festival, June 5-7, boasts musical talent including Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ozomatli and the legendary Bill Frisell Trio. Other specials over the summer include the famous Bluegrass weekend, featuring Elvis Costello and David Byrne, June 18-21. The Sunset Concert Series, every Wednesday through August in Mountain Village, presents Drew Emmitt, Grace Potter, The Avett Brothers, and John Lee Hooker, plus Joan Osborne on August 14th. Admission is free.

Lodging in both Telluride and Mountain Village is now available starting at $59 per person, per night*. The popular 4th Night Free* special is also available through the summer, along with golf and spa packages. (*based on availability, restrictions apply)

Free activities throughout the summer months include gondola rides, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cultural events and concerts for the entire family to enjoy. Nearby hikes are numerous and peppered with outstanding scenery and mountain flowers guaranteed to awe and inspire. Telluride visitors have numerous world-class restaurants, shops and spas to choose from.
Please call 800-778-8581 or visit www.tellurideskiresort.com for information and reservations.

-www.tellurideskiresort.com-

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