Colorado: Big Snow. Big Savings.

DENVER, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter snow storms are expected to blow through Colorado (http://www.colorado.com/) again this week, dumping several feet of fresh powder on the Rockies. With an average snowfall of 300 inches a year, and 26 ski resorts offering more than 2,000 trails and nearly 40,000 acres of mountain terrain, Colorado offers an unmatched ski vacation experience.

The time has never been better to plan a Colorado vacation. Resorts across the state are offering great values on airfare, lodging, lift tickets and more. For a complete list of travel packages, vacation deals and travel itineraries visit http://www.colorado.com/deals.

Fly the Pocketbook-Friendly Skies:

-- Crested Butte is offering a "Friends and Family Fly Free" program this winter. Book a Crested Butte vacation for three or more people and every third airline ticket is free. Air fare, lodging and lift ticket packages start as low as $584 per person with this special offer. Valid for travel until April 5, 2009 with restrictions. http://www.skicb.com.

-- Kids Fly, Ski and Stay Free in Aspen/Snowmass this winter. Aspen/Snowmass is partnering with Frontier Airlines to offer families the ultimate Colorado adventure with their Kids Fly/Ski/Stay Free package. Purchase a minimum 3-day/4-night package including airfare, lift tickets and lodging through Stay Aspen Snowmass before December 23, 2008 and for each adult booking one child (12 and under) flies, skis and stays completely free of charge. http://www.stayaspensnowmass.com/frontier or 800-214-7669.

-- Kids Fly Free to Vail and Beaver Creek this winter on American Airlines. American Airlines is rewarding parents who book a vacation into the Vail/ Eagle Valley Regional Airport with their Kids Fly Free program. For each paid adult fare (age 18 and above), American is offering one free child's airline ticket for ages 2-12, now through Feb. 13, 2009. http://www.snow.com or 800-404-3535.

-- Fly In Ski Free. Fly non-stop to Vail/ Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) until April 19, 2009 and ski for free day of arrival at Beaver Creek or Vail with a valid boarding pass and Vail Valley lodging confirmation. http://www.snow.com.

-- Winter airfares are falling as fast as the snow in Steamboat. Continental Airlines features a $99* each way, based on roundtrip purchase, from Houston. Delta Air Lines features a $119* each way, based on roundtrip purchase, from Atlanta and New York's LaGuardia. http://www.steamboat.com or 800-922-2722.

Loads Off Lift Tickets and Lodging:

-- With an enviable position at the heart of the new Snowmass Base Village, Hayden Lodge and Capitol Peak Lodge are extending discounts up to 75 percent off during the 2008/2009 ski season. The new lodges, the first new accommodations built in Snowmass in more than 20 years, boast nearly 100 residences with ski-in/ski-out access to the Elk Camp Gondola and the Village Express chairlift, and are steps from the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center, new restaurants and new shops. http://www.aspensnowmasshospitality.com.

-- Ski Free at Steamboat: Steamboat will provide FREE lift tickets when powderhounds book a minimum 3 nights lodging before Thursday, December 25th. http://www.steamboat.com or 877-237-2628.

-- Telluride is offering visitors the chance to enjoy four nights of lodging and three days of skiing starting as low as $79 per person per night with their Ski and Stay Package. http://www.visittelluride.com or 888.605.2578.

-- Delight in the new Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa's Winter Wonderland Package. At a savings of 22 percent, guests will enjoy three nights' accommodations, a two-day Performance Ski Rental Package from Beaver Creek Sports, two-day lift tickets to Beaver Creek Resort and an 80-minute treatment at Spa Anjali. Starting at $1,633 for two people for three nights. http://www.westin.com/riverfrontavon.

-- Early Season Breckenridge Ski Free, Stay Free Winter Vacation Package. Winter in Breckenridge means endless outdoor adventure. Book four nights of lodging at participating properties and three days of adult lift tickets and receive an additional night of lodging and an additional day of adult skiing free. http://www.gobreck.com or 888-251-2417.

-- Buy three, get the fourth free! Durango Mountain Resort properties will throw in a fourth night of lodging for free to guests booking a three-night stay at one of a variety of properties in the Durango area. http://www.durango.org or 800-982-6103.

-- Designed for guests looking to ski at Copper Mountain, but wanting the freedom to explore Summit County, the Freedom to Explore Lodging Package includes discounted Beeline Advantage lift tickets for skiing at Copper Mountain and one night of lodging at participating properties in Summit County. Beeline Advantage lift tickets allow early risers to start their day 15 minutes before regular ticket holders and speed through lift lines throughout the day. Starting at $77 per person, per night. http://www.coppercolorado.com or 866.534.7444.

     Contact:  Caitlin Sullivan / 970-372-6571, csullivan@mmgmardiks.com
               Roland Alonzi / 212-219-7560, ext. 6765, ralonzi@mmgmardiks.com