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A Few Air Promotions Renewed! 

1)   WOW Wednesdays Atlanta to Montrose Returns – From $289!

2)   Mexico Air Specials Back! Up to 20% Off! (Guadalajara/Mexico City/Monterrey)

WOW Wednesdays – More Info: From $289
+ 21 Day or more Advance Purchase
+ 2 Day Minimum Stay
+ Available on Wednesdays
+ Based on Availability at time of Purchase
Can be Booked at www.delta.com or via Telluride Air Desk 1-866-850-5286*
*Small ticketing Fee May apply

Mexico Air Specials – More Info:
+ Up to 20% off discount extended to 12/30/11
+ Air must be booked with a Land Package for Mexico to Montrose/Telluride US Guests
+ Contacts in Mexico for your Mexico Clients to book:
Mexico City:        Euromundo – (52) 55 1087 1000
Guadalajara:          Operadora 365 – (52) 33 3630-3007                                                        Panorama – (52) 33 3616-1721                                                                                                       Monterrey:         Tac Tours – (52) 81 8363-1516

    + Can only be booked via Mexico Tour Operator

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals manages and markets a selection of rentals, vacation homes, condos, penthouses, ski in ski out residences and mountain villas in Telluride and Mountain Village.
Learn more about Telluride vacation rentals by visiting our website: www.Latitude38VacationRentals.com

Or call: 877-450-8838 – 970-728-8838

It’s Not Too Late…
For Some Decent Deals to Some Key Markets

Over pre-Xmas thru New Years! 

     Guests from some of our key markets are not out of luck for some good rates pre-Xmas & Xmas even though we’re inside 14 days…while these will be 1 plane change flights there are some rates below $300 for people originating from Dallas or Miami and under $450 for some of our NYC guests. As is normal actual rates will depend on actual dates of travel and seat availability at time of booking. The rates and dates below reflect checking on 12/13 at 12noon.

Dallas                 United/Continental has some great rates on flights via Houston or Denver to Montrose (1 Plane Change)
From $278!
Only seems to be the Dallas Market out of Texas (Miami also shows some good deals on United!)
Leave Dallas 12/15 – 12/24 except 12/17 & 12/18
Return to Dallas 12/22 – 12/29 except 12/23

NYC/LGA           United/Continental
From $440
Leave LGA 12/20
Return to LGA 12/24

TIP:                     Don’t forget the Telluride Air Concierge when inside 14 Days advance purchase!  1-866-850-5286
The Telluride Air Concierge has access to private wholesale rates that don’t require the 14 or 21 Day Advance purchase and now when some of our early season air dates are inside this advance purchase,  the wholesale rate can be less costly to your guests than the public retail rates.

      Below are some examples:                                                                                                                                                     Private/Wholesale Rate:              Public/Retail Rate:              Savings p/Ticket

     From Atlanta                       Leave 12/20            Return 12/26                      $399                                                  $561                                      $162

     From Atlanta                       Leave 12/24            Return 12/29                      $399                                                  $561                                      $162
     From Atlanta                       Leave 12/29            Return 1/3                           $629                                                  $802                                      $173

TIP2:                          For Late bookers who have to come regardless of price don’t forget to ask about First Class. Sometimes its only alittle bit more than coach class and when you factor baggage fees etc…it can be less. See Below for Example:

     From Houston                     Leave 12/23            Return 12/30                      Coach = $800  First Class = $1192
     From Dallas                          Leave 12/25            Return 1/1                           Coach =$1241         First Class = $1549

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals is a full service property management and vacation home rental marketing agency located in Telluride, Colorado.

www.Latitude38VacationRentals.com

Info@Latitude38VacationRentals.com

877-450-8838 – 970-728-8838 

Note: All air specials presented depend on actual dates of travel and seat
availability and other restrictions may apply. Usually sale fares will be
limited as to number of seats at lowest price.

Tip:  At $139 RT from Denver – Cheaper then Gas…good time to pitch this to past Denver area guests and bundle with Lodging and Lift Tickets!Locals: Great time to zip up to Denver for some last minute Xmas Shopping for less than the cost of Gas!

Don’t Forget:

Telluride Air Concierge is also available for inbound guests who are also booking lodging and they have access to private wholesale rates in addition to public retail rates…often the wholesale rates provide savings to your guests and can mean the difference between closing the booking or not.
Telluride Air Concierge - 1-866-850-5286

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals is a professional vacation rental management and marketing company based in Telluride, Colorado.
Providing the most up to date information for travelers.

877-450-8838 – 970-728-8838

Info@Latitude38VacationRentals.com

Special Mexico Discount on Flights to Montrose (MTJ)/Telluride 
     20% Off Wholesale/Private Rates!

We pursued this Discount Rate for our special Mexico Passengers and
 Book via Telluride Air Concierge 1-866-850-5286 
Note: Limited Time Discount thru December 10, 2011

 The Details:

•          Scope:                       For travel from GDL/MEX/MTY
  (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey)
•          Fare amount:             20% OFF
•          Fare Basiscode:          NHE01CQC            
•          Travel Period:            Thru March 31, 2012
•          Ticketing period:      NOW – 10DEC11        
•          MIN:                          3 NIGHTS
•          Max:                          30 DAYS

Don’t Forget:
Telluride Air Concierge is also available for inbound guests who are also booking lodging and they have access to private wholesale rates in addition to public retail rates…often the wholesale rates provide savings to your guests and can mean the difference between closing the booking or not.
Telluride Air Concierge - 1-866-850-5286

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals is a professional vacation home management and marketing company based in Telluride, Colorado.

To learn more about the vacation homes, condos and penthouses we care for please visit our website: www.Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Email us at: Info@Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Or give us a call at: 877-450-8838 – 970-728-8388

American Airline’s 2012 Kids Fly Free Promotion

AA is pleased to announce a “Kids Fly Free” wholesale (NT) fare promotion from select US48 cities to Montrose, Colorado (MTJ)

American Airlines to the slopes of Telluride!

For more information on how your Kids Fly Free to Montrose, contact:
Telluride Air Desk 1-866-850-5286 or air@vrtravel.net

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals is a professional vacation travel services company based in Telluride, Colorado.
Specializing in end to end Telluride vacation planning we don’t just invite guests to come to Telluride, we welcome each of our guests in person and offer local advice and concierge services.
We’ll match you with the perfect Telluride vacation home rental andcustomize a vacation filled with activities for everyone in the family.

To learn more about Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals please visit our website: www.Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Email us: Info@Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Or give us a call: 877-450-8838 – 970-728-8838 

Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the more popular statistics that were shared at the most recent Vacation Rental Management Association (our industry) conference:

The big take-away: people are, and will remain, very price conscious. Yes, value and quality are important, but the combination of PRICE + value + assumed quality is the most important equation.

What are the major obstacles to traveling?

• 55 percent of travelers interested in vacation rentals cited household budget as a major obstacle.
• 41 percent cited airfare prices.
• 44 percent cited gas prices.

Many people were going on vacation to celebrate special life events. The three most popular were:

• Milestone birthdays
• Milestone Anniversaries
• Weddings

Children are having a big influence on the choice of where and how to vacation:  

• 50 percent of people interested in vacation rentals said children had a significant effect on their decision of vacation destination.

How much lead time do people need in advance of a vacation? Many people are making last-minute travel plans. 

• 38 percent said they have taken last-minute vacations (made arrangement six days or less prior to stay) in the last year.

Rate now trumps brand in hotels and resorts

• 89 percent indicated that room rate was very important (in fact, the most important consideration).
• Brand was much further down the list.

In terms of appeal for vacation rentals, the following were most important:

• 94 percent noted value.
• 91 percent listed privacy.

As price transparency rises, brand clarity becomes more urgent. This becomes even clearer when you look at the statistics behind what travelers are looking for in a website.

• 89  want to be able to check lowest fares.
• 85 percent want a lowest price guarantee.
• 84 percent want photos of rooms and facilities.

However…

• Only 21 percent of active leisure travelers have visited a meta search site, like Kayak

Special Fare Montrose to Dallas for Locals – From $249! 

This fare is only available out of Montrose on the origination to Dallas Ft. Worth

 Fare: $249 RT available only for local traffic originating in MTJ

•          Advanced Purchase: 7AP
•          Travel dates:

o   From MTJ: Dec 10, Dec 15, Dec 17-19
o   To MTJ: Dec 16, Dec 31 -Jan 1

This fare will also be based on availability at the time of booking and other conditions may apply.

• Christmas Shop at the galleria
• Get 18 holes in at one of Dallas terrific Golf Courses
• Visit family or friends
• Catch a Cowboys or North Stars Game!

For $249…you have a world of things you can do in Dallas! We took advantage of some light directional traffic to get locals a good deal on the American Airlines non-stop Montrose to Dallas flight during the early season…think of it as a pre-christmas present!

To Book: Follow the instructions and conditions above at www.aa.com

Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals is a professional vacation home rental management and marketing company located in Telluride, Colorado.

To learn more about Telluride Vacation Rentals and to book your next vacation please visit our website: www.Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Email: Info@Latitude38VacationRentals.com
Or give us a call: 877-450-8838 – 970-728-8838