After Dark Fun In Big Bear During March
Posted on 02/21/2014 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
We’re slowly working our way through winter, and the days are starting to last a bit longer. Spring will be here before you know it, and the nights in Big Bear are starting to offer some great activities both indoors and outdoors.
While there’s nothing we’d rather be doing any night of the week other than sitting in front of a crackling fire in one of our luxurious Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates, we have to admit that there are some worthwhile activities in Big Bear after the sun goes down. For those of you who have the willpower to pry yourselves off the sofa during your stay with us, here are a few fun things you may want to consider:
Go Night Skiing
If you’ve never been skiing after dark, it’s something you really need to try. There’s an entirely different feel to the slopes after dark, and it’s a great way to get some extra runs in during your stay. Hurry, though, the last run is scheduled for the weekend of March 8th. The Alpine Slide (www.alpineslidebigbear.com, (909) 866-4626) is also scheduling evening hours, so be sure to call ahead to see what’s available.
Catch Some Tunes
Big Bear has long been known as a great spot for some great music. And March offers some great opportunities to to get your toes tapping. Here’s just a sampling.
Let your dreadlocks fly free and head over to The Cave for some great Rock Reggae with “Solution.” Check their website for show times and details: www.thecavebigbear.com
Chad’s Place has live music every Friday and Saturday night. On Tuesday nights you can finally learn to line dance. And Thursday nights are great fun with an open mic for pretty much anything. You’ll hear poets, comedians, magicians. Maybe this could be your big show biz break, eh? For details and directions, visit their website: http://www.chads-place.com/entertainment/
Whiskey Dave’s has great DJ music every weekend, so you can rock to your favorite tunes delivered at the skilled hands of their DJ’s. Visit their website for more info: http://whiskeydaves.com/
We can also help you plan your holiday in one our other destinations as well. Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We realize that you get very little vacation time each year, so we’re dedicated to ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for your and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
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Make Your Big Bear To-Do List With Five Star Vacation Rentals
Posted on 02/14/2014 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Life is filled with to-do lists. Most of them are pretty mundane. Forgive us, but we’ve taken a peek at yours, and we’re about as bored as you are by what we see there: Pick up the dry cleaning. Pay the water bill. Call the accountant.
Yawn
Well, don’t despair. One of our specialties here at Five Star Vacation Rentals is adding some spice to the otherwise ordinary daily lives most of us live. Take another look at that list, and you’ll notice we’ve added a few items that you should definitely move to the top:
1. Learn to Ski or Snowboard
You hate to admit it, but you’ve been in Southern California for how long, and never learned to ski? Well, many of us here were late bloomers as well. Like you, we spent years nodding quietly as our friends recounted their adventures on the slopes. Our laughter always seemed a bit hollow, and we never wanted to admit that we never really learned to ski. If you’re a novice and want to get serious about improving your style, ski lessons are a great way to quickly improve your downhill experience. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offer lessons. And remember, ski lessons are not just for first-timers. Maybe you’ve been skiing a while, and are ready to learn snowboarding. They’ve got lessons for that as well. Make it a family affair by including the kids as well. They’ll always remember the great fun they had learning to ski with you. Don’t delay on this one, as we’re quickly approaching the end of the ski season.
2. Take a Walk In the Woods
Each weekend the Big Bear Discovery Center offers nature walks starting at the center (map). These are great fun for the entire family. These walks are full of great information about Big Bear’s wildlife and natural beauty. The tour guides also provide lots of little-known info about the history of Big Bear. Your family will come away with a better understanding, and a new way to enjoy Big Bear. Call the Discovery Center for more details: (909) 382-2790
3. Count Some Bald Eagles
The Forest Service conducts annual counts of our national symbol, and they need lots of volunteers to help find them. This is a great opportunity to see these grand birds and help in their preservation. Volunteers don’t need to sign up in advance. Just dress warmly, and arrive at the Big Bear Discovery Center by 8am on Saturday, March 8th. Be sure to bring binoculars and a watch. You’ll be given a brief orientation and assigned a vantage point to record sightings of our beloved national symbol. It’s a really amazing sight as these majestic birds take flight. And we guarantee you’ll attract a crowd at work the following week when you’re asked, “So, what did you do last weekend?” More details at this link.
4. Immerse Yourself in Luxury and Get Pampered While Working on Your To-Do List
The above items will certainly give your family great enjoyment and enrich your lives. And we can’t think of any better way to augment these experiences than returning each evening to one of our luxury Big Bear vacation rental cabins. We’re experts at helping folks wind down and enjoy a level of relaxation that just can’t be found in their daily lives. We’ve collected some of Big Bear’s most luxurious cabins and furnished them with your comfort and relaxation in mind. You know that huge sigh you let out when you finally get to relax after a hard day at work or when you complete a difficult project? Well, you’ll be breathing that sign continually in your amazing cabin. Welcome to relaxation. Welcome to your Big Bear Vacation Rental getaway. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll get started creating your next getaway. Start your to-do list by check out all our great Big Bear cabins at this link.
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Win a Gold Medal In Vacationing
Posted on 02/07/2014 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
The Winter Olympics are upon us, and very soon we’ll all be glued to the TV watching some amazing athletes compete in a variety of sports including skating, skiing, snowboarding, and more. But don’t you wish you could unleash your inner Olympian? Don’t you want to feel that cool air on your face and hear the whooshing of the snow under your skis or snow board? We’ll we’re creating our own Olympic sport, and your training starts by visiting our Big Bear, Park City, or Mammoth Mountain vacation rental pages.
The great thing about this event is that anyone can complete. Earning a gold medal in vacationing is a goal that can be achieved by anybody from a complete couch potato to a long distance runner. The finish line is not timed, rather the judges will be gauging the size of the smiles on your faces. The bigger the smile, the more points you’ll be awarded. And we’re going to help you earn that medal every time. We have some of the finest vacation rental properties that are certain to keep your entire family or group smiling for the duration of your stay with us.
Conditions are good at both Park City and Mammoth. Big Bear is warming up a bit, but Bear Mountain and Snow Summit both have a good base. Bear Mountain is making snow most nights as well. Grab your skis or snow board and make that run up to one of these great destinations. We’ll gladly help you in your “training” for the Vacation Event by working with you to choose the perfect cabin for your vacation. If you can get away during the week, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds on the slopes and most of our cabins have reduced rates during the week. If you’ve never skied before, now is a great time to start with both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offering lessons that will get you enjoying the thrill of a downhill run in no time. Kids under 6 ski for free, and it’s a great time to start that passion in your little ones as well. Your family will enjoy the time away, and you’ll be positively amazed at the wonderful cabins we offer. All our cabins are designed with great detail to luxury and comfort. You’ll be a winner in our vacation competition. Go ahead and get ready to let out that yelp of delight accompanied by some enthusiastic fist pumps. Give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll get your vacation started. Start exercising your smile.
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