RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL AIRFARES TO STEAMBOAT

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-January 10, 2012-The New Year is coming in like a lion with just announced special airfares between $69 and $199 each-way from across the country right into the heart of Steamboat, Ski Town, U.S.A.®  

“The array of winter flights has always made Steamboat easy to reach for winter destination travelers and these incredible airfares make it remarkably affordable to venture to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in 2012,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sales & marketing for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “With savings like these, there’s never been a better time to book your winter or spring break adventure.”

These special fares must be booked by January 23rd and are valid for travel starting January 16th through March or April depending upon the city with some blackout periods and additional restrictions.  Fares run between $69 and $199 from 39 cities on four airlines and some fares include travel over the popular spring break holidays.

 * All fares are each way based on roundtrip purchase by 1/23/12. Taxes and fees apply, click airfare prices or details above for terms and conditions.

And the deals just keep coming. In addition to the airfare specials, you’ll save an additional 20% on lifts and lodging with Steamboat’s Champagne Powder Package when booked by January 31st through Steamboat Central Reservations®. This package starts as low as $354 per adult for 3 nights lodging and 3 days lifts. As an added bonus, receive a $100 resort credit when you book the Champagne Powder Package.

Steamboat’s 2011/2012 winter flight program offers convenient nonstop jet air service from seven major US airports as well as convenient connections from more than 200 airports nationwide and worldwide into Steamboat/Hayden Airport. In time for the upcoming winter season, the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) will put the finishing touches on its $23 million project to modernize the facility. The final $9 million portion includes a new passenger arrival area, a second baggage carousel, full-service main level restaurant, walkway linking ticketing and bag claim, expanded TSA passenger security entry, improved concessions and amenities including a large gas fireplace and panoramic window views.

All travel arrangements to Steamboat can be booked through Steamboat Central Reservations, which represents the majority of lodging properties in the area and offers the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air transportation, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, clinics, mountain dining, ground transportation, off-mountain activities, and travel protection insurance. For one-call personalized, complete vacation services, contact Steamboat at 1-800-922-2722 or www.steamboat.com.

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