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The village of Breckenridge has long been a favorite spot in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for snow skiing and winter sports.  The laid back atmosphere and quaint historic district draws visitors looking for an authentic Colorado mountain town experience and a break from fast food joints and chain restaurants.  The numerous ski trails provide an experience for all levels of skiers from beginners to advanced.  The high elevation and the beautiful scenery provides a tranquil spot to relax in summer and is a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking. There is even a line of stores on Airport Road featuring different varieties of Cannabis for those who'd like to indulge (legal in Colorado). However, the cost of a ski vacation can be quite daunting when you factor in flights, lodging, ski equipment rental and lift tickets.  But don't despair.  Here are three FREE activities to do while in Breckenridge. 1.  Free tastings and tours at Breckenridge Dist...

The newest trend on Youtube is Hotel Room Cooking, believe it or not!   With the economy crunching everyone's budget, it's no wonder people are looking for ways to save money on travel.  All you need to cook in your hotel room is aluminum foil and an iron. To read more about this trend and the do's and don't of hotel room cooking, click on thi s link. Just because space and equipment is limited, it doesn't mean you can't prepare delicious meals.  Here is my "gourmet" take on hotel room cooking kicked up a few notches!  I've included breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes and best of all, dessert! Be safe and have fun! Breakfast recipes: Make sure that your coffee maker is clean before trying this.  Run plain water through the coffee pot to make sure that that it is clean and to make sure that what you cook doesn't taste like coffee.  If it is not clean, call the hotel front desk and tell them you want your coffee maker replaced.   1...