Westward

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When I quit my job last year, I was pumped to find out about the concept of ‘vacation payout.’ I’m quitting and you’re giving me money? Sweet. At that time, I decided it was only appropriate that I use my vacation payout to go on vacation! A great deal on a flight, off-season hotel prices, and six months of savings later, and a trip to Colorado was born. Matt and I enjoyed going out west so much last year, that we decided to explore another area. We’ll be spending time days in Steamboat Springs and checking out Denver too!  As always, recommendations are welcome:)

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  • Stephanie @ The Travelling Tastebuds
    August 11, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Oh my gosh! Colorado looks so beautiful! I’ve only been to the airport.. but I’d love to visit during Winter. I’m a California gal… so I am weirdly attracted to the snow 🙂

  • Jenn
    August 11, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    My husband and I just had our honeymoon in Steamboat & Denver!! Be sure to check out Creekside Cafe for breakfast– they have 10+ different varieties of Eggs Benedict!!

    • Laura
      August 14, 2012 at 11:07 am

      I went yesterday – amazing!!!

  • Lindsay
    August 11, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    I have a condo out in Steamboat that is AMAZING and if you want to email me, I can get you some additional information! 🙂

    • Mary Frances
      August 13, 2012 at 9:50 am

      strawberry park hot springs!

    • Laura
      August 14, 2012 at 11:07 am

      So jealous! I could def vacation here regularly!

  • Patricia
    August 12, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Oh my gosh, I would kill for a ‘vacation payout’. Is this a US thing? I’ve never heard of it. But seriously, nothing beats travelling. I definitely can’t wait until you post your trip pics. I’m always looking for new destinations to go to.

    • Laura
      August 14, 2012 at 11:06 am

      I think it might be a US thing – it’s not tons of money, but a nice perk!

  • Mom
    August 12, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Have a blast!

  • Nikki
    August 12, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Winona’s Cafe for breakfast is a must! Also, BeauJo’s Pizza for dinner, Bamboo market for vegetarian-friendly picnic supplies, and don’t forget to do the alpine slide!!

    • Laura
      August 14, 2012 at 11:05 am

      The Alpine slide looks so neat, and a little scary!

  • Lisa
    August 13, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I have no advice for Steamboat, but I know alllll about Denver!

    Lucile’s Creole Cafe for breakfast/brunch – SERIOUSLY.

    Vesta Dipping Grill

    Green Russell for speakeasy cocktails.

    Osteria Marco

    Stella (in the Highlands)

    Lola (also Highlands)

    Little Man Ice Cream

    Snooze for brunch

    Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs

    Great Divide Brewing Company

    Falling Rock Taphouse for beer

    And if you get a chance to get out of town, head to Lyons to Oskar Blues.

    • Laura
      August 13, 2012 at 11:17 am

      Awesome! Thank you!!

      • Lisa
        August 13, 2012 at 5:58 pm

        OH. And TAG!

  • Mary
    August 13, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I live in Colorado and can tell you that you can’t go to Denver without going to three places:

    Snooze – OMG brunch – http://www.snoozeeatery.com/

    Vesta Dipping Grill – amaaazzzinnggg dinner (and unique): http://www.vestagrill.com/

    The Tattered Cover – http://www.tatteredcover.com/ – fun shopping and great history!

    • Laura
      August 14, 2012 at 11:03 am

      So many cool places!!!

  • kathleen
    August 16, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I live in Denver as well and here are my favorite places to eat…

    Dinner- Linger, Sushi Sasa, ChoLon, and TAG

    Lunch- The Market and Civic Center Eats (Tuesday and Thursday food truck party)

    Breakfast- Snooze, Gaia Bistro, and DJ’s Berkley Cafe

    Denver Breweries- Trve, Denver Beer Co., Great Divide, Renegade

    • Laura
      August 17, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Tag looks soo good! And I haven’t heard of Renegade, but looks great!