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Family Vacations   We invite you and your family to join us in Costa Rica for 8 days for the vacation of a lifetime! Go snorkeling from a private catamaran, horseback riding by a waterfall, zip lining above the jungle canopy, ATVing to a secluded beach, surfing in the Pacific, river tubing through exhilarating rapids or stroll along the beach, snooze on a hammock, read a book under a shaded palm tree, enjoy a massage, unwind in one of several thermal hot springs, rejuvenate in a soothing mud bath, suntan by the pool and more the choice is yours! (less) ... (more)

The perfect getaway for your adventure-filled Colorado vacation!   Each of A Bed On The Arkansas' six impeccably decorated and remodeled bed and breakfast rooms feature high-end, hand made mattresses and box springs by Shifman Mattress Company. The Mt. Princeton, Trout Creek, Mt. Yale, Rockview, Arkansas River, and Cozy Nest rooms all have a private bathroom, television with satellite connection, DVD/VCR player, small refrigerator, coffee maker with coffee and condiments, and include a simple continental breakfast. Choose from rooms with king or queen size beds, 2 queens, or even a 2-bedroom suite with your own sitting room in between! A Bed On The Arkansas can comfortably accommodate groups and families up to 18 people. After an exhilarating day on the river or the mountain, enjoy the comfort of unrivaled amenities and relax in our large, enclosed hot tub. Let yourself unwind while reading a book to the soothing sound of the Arkansas River, from our covered patio. Feel free to use our full kitchen, outdoor barbeque, or gather with friends and family on the luxurious leather sofas in our common area. Enjoy a game of horseshoes, or simply marvel at the views from our wrap-around deck. Our bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Chaffee County, the adventure capitol of Colorado. From its perch along the Arkansas River, you can enjoy impressive views of some of Colorado's highest mountains, the Collegiate Peaks. This cluster of forteeners (mountains over 14,000 feet tall) include Mt. Princeton, Mt. Harvard, Mt. Yale, and Mt. Columbia. The three-story B&B is conveniently located just 2 miles south of historic Buena Vista in Johnson Village, near the intersection of Hwy 24 & 285. We are confident that you will not find a better quality accommodation or a more comfortable bed! For more information, please check us out at www.BedontheArkansas.com , and as always, feel free to contact our friendly office staff for expert advice via email or at 800-497-7238. For your convenience, The Adventure Company, is located on-site to provide you with high quality guided outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting, fly or spin fishing, hard-shell or inflatable kayaking, zip line tours, atv tours, horseback riding, jeep tours, and much, much more. Check out www.TheAdventureCompany.com for activities, packages, and more information. (less) ... (more)

High Quality Half-, One-, Two-, and Three-day Rafting Adventures on the Arkansas River   We give you more value for your rafting dollar! Our Brown's Canyon Bonus Half-Day Trip includes two extra rapids. On our deluxe two- and three-day trips, we camp on private land so we give you a better camping experience for less money than companies that camp on public land. Our friendly, well-trained guides and staff will make your rafting trip a special experience! ACQUIRED TASTES HAS PROVIDED SAFE, FUN, EXCITING WHITEWATER ADVENTURES UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP SINCE 1986! (less) ... (more)

Hot Springs & Cool Rafting Packages.   10% OFF Rafting & 10% OFF Lodging. Soak in 100% Natural Hot Springs after your rafting trip. $100 OFF Multi-Day Rafting Trips in Dinosaur National Monument. We are proud to be an Authorized Concessioner for the National Park Service. Family Rafting Trips. Teaching People to Raft since 1972. RIVER RUNNERS has two Arkansas River rafting destinations near Denver, Colorado Springs & the Colorado ski resorts. Visit RIVERRUNNERS Riverside Rafting Resort and Grill in Buena Vista, Colorado or RIVERRUNNERS Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City, Colorado. Call 800-723-8786 to learn why people have been trusting us with their precious families for the last 36 years. (less) ... (more)

Offering Rafting Trips Packed With Premium Features   Congratulations on discovering COLORADO'S PREMIER OUTFITTER. Founded in Breckenridge in 1987, we have earned a reputation for unsurpassed quality by offering trips packed with premium features. As COLORADO'S ONLY OUTFITTER THAT DOES NOT HIRE FIRST-YEAR GUIDES, we recognize that an experienced guide is critical to a safe and fun trip. In fact, our least experienced guides are typically fourth-year guides! Unheard of in today's rafting industry! For over 20 years, we have specialized in whitewater rafting and now offer more than 25 trips from beginner to expert on 4 rivers from 5 convenient meeting locations. Try combining one of our other activities like fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, or horseback riding with a raft trip for an awesome day and we'll serve you our "ULTIMATE FAJITA BUFFET" lunch for free! For those who enjoy camping, consider one of our multi-day "wilderness style" raft trips. We also offer discounted group packages that can include teambuilding activities. Committed to remaining medium-sized, we understand the importance of individual attention and great customer service. While you won't see us advertised in the newspaper or hear us on the radio, we are confident that you will not find a better quality guided outdoor adventure anywhere else. (less) ... (more)

Trips on 5 Rivers at 6 Outposts!   We'll find the trip that's perfect for you. We offer adventures for all ages and abilities -- mild & relaxing floats, fun family whitewater and the most thrilling, heart-pounding Class V in the West! FREE wetsuits and splash jackets on all trips. Let us show you the beauty, wonder and fun of Colorado's most popular summer activity. Be sure to check out our award-winning website, where you can watch live-action VIDEOS of all of our trips. We also offer rock climbing, fly fishing and horseback riding. Come stay in our log cabins or campground and make it a multi-day trip! Let us help you create the adventure of a lifetime with AVA! (less) ... (more)

Door-to-Door Service   Let us provide door-to-door service for you from Breckenridge or Keystone while you enjoy your Colorado adventure! Or save $$$ by driving to one of our convenient offices! BWR is centrally located within an hour of five Colorado rivers. Always FREE wetsuits and splash jackets on all of our trips. Our outstanding and experienced guides will provide you with the adventure of a lifetime. (less) ... (more)

Colorado Rafting For Singles, Couples, Families and Groups of all Ages   The Arkansas River offers some of the best Colorado river rafting trips. Every year, Buffalo Joe's books Colorado rafting reservations for singles, couples, families and groups of all ages and takes them on guided Colorado rafting trips! Colorado Rafting has quickly become one of coolest additions to your western vacation. Half-day to 6 day Colorado river rafting tours are available on the Arkansas River for all skill levels from Class III (great family trips) to Class V rapids (high adventure). Even if you have never been on a Colorado river rafting trip, or are a non swimmer we have a trip for you. (less) ... (more)

Child Aviation Restraint System   The CARES flight harness makes flying with young children safe and simple. Instead of lugging a car seat when you fly, carry the 1 lb, FAA certified CARES child aviation safety harness in your pocket! Installs in 1 minute and approved for all phases of flight. The kids love it, too!

   Experience Colorado whitewater river rafting adventure! Want to raft the Arkansas River or Clear Creek River in Colorado, or experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in the Rocky Mountains or at the majestic Royal Gorge? A river rafting adventure on a Colorado white water rafting trip will be the highlight of your vacation! Whitewater rafting getaways and family adventures on the Arkansas River, Clear Creek River, through the Royal Gorge, Browns Canyon and Bighorn Sheep Canyon in Colorado are our specialty. Experience the thrill of the Clear Creek River 30 minutes away from Denver. (less) ... (more)

   The Comfort Suites Summit County hotel is surrounded by the scenic Rocky Mountains in the middle of Colorado's playground in the heart of Summit County. This Dillon, CO hotel is minutes from world-class ski areas like Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Loveland Ski Area and Vail.

It's Family Vacation Time   Family-Friendly Vacations is your local, full-service travel agency helping families explore the world. We are certified Sandals/Beaches specialists and have teamed up with Beaches Resorts by Sandals to provide ultra all-inclusive family vacation packages in the Caribbean. In addition to all-inclusive vacations, our services also include adventure trips, cruises, custom itineraries, Disney, dude ranches, multi-generational trips, reunion planning, safaris, themed packages and vacation rentals. Visit our website today and let us help your family get away! (less) ... (more)

Genuine Colorado Adventure at its Best !   Rafting in Colorado on a scenic whitewater raft trip is genuine Colorado adventure at its best ! Our rafting trips range from family adventure to extreme whitewater excitement trips. The raft trips depart from our offices in Breckenridge, Buena Vista, and the Royal Gorge. Our offices are an easy drive from the Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, Aspen, Vail , Keystone, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, and Salida areas. We raft on the Arkansas, Clear Creek, Blue and Colorado Rivers offering half-day to multi-day trips with spectacular mountain and canyon scenery. The Arkansas River is the most popular river in Colorado and offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the nation! Performance Tours has been offering professionally guided raft trips for all ages and abilities since 1986, and we have provided over 200,000 guests with fun-filled river memories that will last a lifetime! Our excellent safety record, and emphasis on customer satisfaction has made us one of the most popular, trusted, and highly respected outfitters in Colorado. Our highly qualified and service oriented staff is committed to exceeding your expectations in an effort to make your Colorado rafting adventure the best that it can be ! We invite you to join us this summer and experience for yourself the thrill and excitement that whitewater rafting offers. You'll see why river rafting has become one of the most popular activities in the Colorado Rockies and you'll discover why so many people prefer Performance Tours for their adventures. Give us a call - you'll be glad you did! (less) ... (more)