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Bright Sun, Bitchin' Powder, and A New Vail Resort

Where: Vail, CO, United States, 81657/58

Okay all you downhill skiers, in 2011 the ever-popular slopes of Vail will welcome a new posh mountain resort from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The luxury hotelier just announced plans to develop the Fairmont Vail, with 128 plush rooms, 73 Fairmont Residences as well as Fairmont Heritage Place, the company's private residence club homes.

Set amidst the destination's three mountain areas, the new resort will treat winter and summertime guests to a handful of restaurants, a signature 10,000-sq.ft. Willow Stream spa, and 9,500-sq.ft. feet of function space, including a 3,000-sq.ft. ballroom for apres-skiing fun.

Vail is going to be getting a slew of luxury condo-resorts like The Ritz Carlton Residences, the Solaris Solaris and a Four Seasons Hotel by 2009. The Fairmont brand is already located at other famous ski resorts like Banff Springs, Whistler, Lake Louise, and nearby Telluride.

Despite the deluge of luxury digs, eco-minded skiers will be somewhat comforted to know that the entire Vail Mountain destination is 100% powered by the wind.

[Photo: Tracy~]