The Arizona Republic

Escape the summer heat

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Summers in Arizona can be long and hot, making it the perfect time to escape to the mountains. Located in Southweste­rn Colorado, Telluride is a drivable destinatio­n that promises cool weather and blue skies. Telluride is home to several music festivals including the Bluegrass Festival, Blues & Brews and The Ride Festival, which is headlining Widespread Panic this year. In addition to a great music scene, Telluride is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca with hiking and mountain biking trails, river rafting, golf, fishing and more.

The Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge is Colorado’s only Fairmont property and was just recognized as one of the ‘Top 100 Resorts in the World’ by “Condé Nast Traveler” magazine. The property is located right at the base of the Telluride Ski Resort, which evolves into some of the area’s best hiking and biking trails in the summer. With a location across from the Telluride Golf Club, the property offers 2 and 3-bedroom residences with full kitchens, spacious living rooms and luxurious bedrooms. Each residence has a private patio to take in Telluride’s views and guests have access to the on-site Himmel Spa complete with heated outdoor pool and five hot tubs.

Your Telluride vacation begins prior to your arrival with the assistance of a personaliz­ed pre-arrival vacation planner who will help book activities, restaurant reservatio­ns and spa treatments. Transfers from Montrose & Telluride Airports are compliment­ary as is on-site valet parking.

Book your escape now by calling 888-728-0355 or by visiting fairmont.com/klammerlod­ge. Length of stay and free night packages are available.

 ?? BRETT SCHRECKENG­OST ?? Telluride is a drivable destinatio­n that promises cool weather and blue skies, as well as one of the best music scenes in the country.
BRETT SCHRECKENG­OST Telluride is a drivable destinatio­n that promises cool weather and blue skies, as well as one of the best music scenes in the country.

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