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station without Donald Trump gloating that he’s going to become
the next president.
The hotel has a deal with Shakti Shali; for $25 per room a day,
guests have access to all classes. If money is no object, fashion
lovers can knock themselves out buying glorious rags at a range of
glamorous, high-end boutiques around Aspen. Those on a budget
needn’t despair; movie stars often can’t bear to wear an outfi t
more than once, so you’ll see wonderful garments on sale for a
fraction of their original price at shops like The Little Bird (525
East Cooper St) and Susie’s Consignment Shop (600 East Main
St). There’s the good old Thrift Shop of Aspen (422 East Hopkins
Ave) where you can buy a quality ski jacket for about $12 on the
right day. It’s next door to Peaches Café, a fi ne spot for a bowl of
soup or a toasted sandwich while reading your local Aspen Times.
The health-conscious will enjoy Spring Café (119 Spring St Aspen)
with fresh juices, kale salads and delicious soups, and Pyramid
Bistro (221 East Main St) above the fabulous Explore bookshop.
Aspen has plenty to offer culturally, as unlike other ski resorts,
it was originally a town. There’s a picture theatre, historic opera
house, umpteen art galleries, clubs for writers, groups for artists,
and even a physics club which welcomes visitors!
“I’ve lived here a long time and I used to worry, ‘Am I going to
all the right parties in this place?’” says Jaime. “Now I’ve opened
my heart, I see something beautiful in everybody. That’s all
thanks to yoga, and I’m so glad it’s becoming so popular in my
amazing mountain home.”“A growing number of our guests are into
yoga and they love that they can just walk
out of their room, hop on the gondola and
do a morning class up at the Sundeck.”