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Denver Magnolia Hotel

818 17th Street - Denver, Colorado 80202
Toll Free: Reservations - (888) 915-1110
Phone: (303) 607-9000 - Fax: (303) 607-0101
Reservations by email: denres@magnoliahotels.com

We've reserved a block of rooms at the Magnolia Hotel. King rooms are $109, and Suites are $139. Rates include in-room internet access, hot breakfast buffet, and a bedtime cookie buffet :)

Other Hotel Options:

We strongly recommend you stay at the Magnolia Hotel, but if you'd prefer to stay elsewhere, here are a couple of options:

Marriot Hotel Denver

King room start at $149. Rates including parking and breakfast start at $169.

Sheraton Downtown Denver

Rates start at $119.

Flight Info

To find a cheap flight to Denver, check www.sidestep.com.

Flight prices tend to increase 3 months prior to your departure date. To get the best rate, book your flight at least 12 weeks in advance. Always book flights on Tuesdays, as that is when the most recent and lowest rates are published by airlines. You can sign up for a Fare Tracker on www.sidestep.com, or check www.faretracker.com to see if rates will be changing soon.

Frontier Airlines often has the lowest rates, so check www.frontierairlines.com for their specials as well.

Shuttle Info

There's an easy to use shuttle that will take you from Denver International Airport to the Magnolia Hotel: www.supershuttle.com.

Should cost $19 per person, one way. This is for a shared ride with several people going to different locations.

Taxis are also available, see http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Denver. Will cost around $43 one way.

Getting Around Town

If you choose to stay at the Magnolia Hotel, chances are you will not need a car. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Denver, just one block from the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and less than a block from the downtown LightRail system. We recommend taking a shuttle from the airport and maneuvering downtown Denver on foot or with public transportation. The hotel also provides some limited free transportation around the downtown area.

LightRail Schedule:
http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getRouteList.action?routeType=2

Getting around Downtown Denver:
http://www.downtowndenver.com/Life/GettingAround/tabid/111/Default.aspx

The Registry Items

Below you'll find the list of all the items we can think of to want for a fantastic honeymoon adventure. You may choose the items it would strike your fancy to sponsor by picking a quantity in the "Add" portion on the right, and continue on to PayPal to complete your gift by pushing the button at the bottom.

Accommodations

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Night in Boracay

We don't usually stay at super swank places, but it's our honeymoon and we're splurging!  Three nights at this fab hotel will give us some time to relax, enjoy the beach, and start our trip off right.

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Each Gift: $200.00

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Room With a View

Somewhere between swanky honeymooner mode and rugged backpacker mode we'll enjoy the occasional middle-of-the-road accommodations.  We'll be sure to take a picture of the view from our balcony, which should be scenic.

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Each Gift: $80.00

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Bed at a Hostel

We like to wing it during the more adventurous segments of our journeys and when doing so rarely book a hotel in advance.  Sometimes a simple pillow to crash our heads onto is all we need to enable the best kinds of travel stories.

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Each Gift: $40.00

Entertainment/Activities

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Island Hopping

Renting a bangka (boat) and floating between the beautiful islands in the Bacuit Archipelago.  Bliss.

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Each Gift: $40.00

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Hiking Taal Volcano

After a hike to the top, we can swim in the crater lake to cool off.

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Each Gift: $40.00

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Subterranean River Tour

We'll paddle a canoe through the caves on this subterranean river.  It will either be really cheesy, or totally rad.  Either way, there's guaranteed to be bats.

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Each Gift: $30.00

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Hiking the Ifugao Rice Terraces

Billed as an "Eighth Wonder of the World" these terraces are over 2,000 years old.  We'll need some help with the transportation and park entrance fees so we can hike around and enjoy the view.

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Each Gift: $15.00

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Windsurfing

We've been practicing in Denver, but windsurfing in the ocean will be a totally new experience!

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Each Gift: $50.00

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Scuba Diving

The Philippines is known for amazing diving.  We'll probably check out the underwater scene both in Boracay and Palawan.  You know, just to see what all the fuss is about.

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Each Gift: $70.00

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Surf Lessons

We'll spend the day taking surf lessons at the beach in San Juan.  We probably won't look as cute as the surfing penguin, but we'll have a blast.

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Each Gift: $60.00

Transportation

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Flight to the Philippines

Round trip to the Philippines... kinda pricey, but every bit worth it!  This is the grand enabler of it all, broken into manageable pieces: we're not actually taking 40 flights there :).

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Each Gift: $50.00

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Flight to Boracay

A short one hour flight will take us to the island paradise of Boracay, where we'll spend a few days relaxing on the beach.

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Each Gift: $100.00

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Overnight Bus to Banaue

To get to the Ifugao Rice Terraces, we'll take a 9 hour overnight bus ride from Manila to Banaue.

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Each Gift: $30.00

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Sailing to El Nido

The Bacuit Archipelago is only accessible via bus or sailboat - we're choosing to sail!

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Each Gift: $45.00

Dining

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Street Side Chicken

John LOVES street food.  Especially when he's starving - which is always :)

Requesting: 6

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Each Gift: $2.00

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Dinner in Manila

We'll splurge on one great meal in Manila.  Hopefully we'll find some yummy vegetarian options!

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Each Gift: $50.00

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Frou Frou Cocktails

What's that - you'd like to buy us a drink?  We accept :)  It's our honeymoon after all, drinks with fancy garnishes are a requirement.

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Each Gift: $5.00

Odds and Ends

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Coconuts

If he could, John would snag ripened fruit straight from the source.  Since Tracy doesn't want to resuscitate him after he falls out of a tree, he'll have to get his coconuts from a guy on the street like everyone else.  Help him fulfill his daily habit the safe way.

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Each Gift: $1.00

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SPF 70

If you heard the stories of our sunburns from Panama, you know we need this.  A lot of it.

Requesting: 5

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Each Gift: $4.00

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Film

Just kidding - no one uses film anymore.  But if you gift us this one, Tracy will take extra travel photos just for you. :)

Requesting: 12

Received: 5

Each Gift: $1.50

All set? If you're satisfied with your choices for a gift below, simply click the button below to complete the process. Many thanks from John and Tracy for your contribution!

The Magnolia Club

Here's the blurb as prepared by the fine copywriters of the Magnolia Hotel. It pretty well captures the essence. :)

Perhaps a seated, plated dinner in a ballroom is just not your style. For your wedding, you want to mix and mingle in an atmosphere that oozes with contemporary sophistication, befitting of a modern, stylish couple.

Enter the inviting Magnolia Club, a space filled with cozy seating arrangements and modern decor, an intimate library and separate billiards area. The rock formation water feature is a perfect backdrop for ceremonies or the reception. Picture yourself on the dance floor in front of the water feature, with votive candles dispersed among the rocks, providing a romantic, elegant ambiance.

Seating niches with sleek banquettes and oversize chairs provide plenty of space for guests to mingle and savor gourmet delicacies. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres or buffet stations with custom chef delicacies prepared exclusively for your event. The spacious, lounge-like setting is perfect for those seeking a chic reception that is contemporary and more alternative than a traditional ballroom setting. The Magnolia Club is a one-of-a-kind event space that is big on style.

Tracy's Guide to Your Denver Area Fun

If you're making a mini-vacation out of your trip to Colorado, here are a few things we suggest to fill your time. Websites are provided for each activity, but feel free to contact us with questions as well!

Downtown Denver

16th Street Mall: This pedestrian mall is conveniently located just one block from The Magnolia Hotel! Several shops and restaurants line the streets, and the people watching never disappoints. http://www.denver.com/16th-street-mall/

Denver Art Museum: Within walking distance of the hotel (or the free shuttle on 16th Street can help you get there faster.) Currently featuring a King Tut exhibit. http://www.denverartmuseum.org/home

Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Just a few blocks from the hotel. To see what shows are playing, visit http://www.denvercenter.org/home.aspx

Museum of Nature and Science: Great for kids. Includes an IMAX theatre and Planetarium. http://www.dmns.org/

Coor's Field Tour: Like baseball? Take a tour of the Rockie's home stadium. http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ballpark/tours.jsp

Pepsi Center: The Rockettes are in town for their Radio City Christmas Spectacular this weekend. If you're interested in seeing them, visit http://www.pepsicenter.com/events/event.aspx?eid=bPbx5fuP81k=

Boulder

Pearl Street Mall: Another pedestrian mall lined with shops and restaurants, lots of college students, and several street performers. http://www.boulderdowntown.com/visit/history-of-pearl-street

Boulder Dushanbe Tea House: A very cool, authentic tea house brought over from Tajikistan. The brunch is delicious. http://www.boulderteahouse.com/inside.html

Golden

Coor's Brewery Tour: Free tours daily. http://www.millercoors.com/brewery-tours.aspx

Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak: Visit the top of Pikes Peak by driving your way 19 miles to the top. The road is a bit winding, and has no guardrails, but is a fairly slow and easy drive. If you don't want to drive your way to the top, try riding the Cog Railway instead. Relevant info can be found at http://www.pikes-peak.com/page/122.aspx

US Air Force Academy: Visitors can tour several buildings ont he campus, including the beautiful Cadet Chapel. More info at http://www.usafa.af.mil/information/visitors/index.asp

Garden of the Gods: Walk or drive through this gorgeous park of red rocks. http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm

Royal Gorge Railroad: Enjoy the scenery and check out the view from the highest suspension bridge in the US. http://www.canoncitycolorado.com/

Broadmoor Hotel: This 5 star hotel has a lot of history, and is an excellent place for lunch, or even just a drink. http://www.broadmoor.com/

Estes Park

Rocky Mountain National Park: A wonderful place to hike, horseback ride, and take in breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. http://www.nps.gov/romo/

The Stanley Hotel: Steven King's The Shining was written about and filmed at this old hotel. They do offer Ghost Tours, but if nothing else it's an historic hotel that's kinda fun. http://www.stanleyhotel.com/

Downtown Estes Park: A beautiful place to stay, especially if you plan to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. http://estesparkcvb.com/arts_information.cfm

Vail & Breckenridge

Both of these mountain towns are lovely to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. Take a ride to the top of the mountain to enjoy the view, or stay in the village for dining and shopping.

Vail is approximately a 2 hour drive from Denver. More information here http://www.vail.com/

Breckenridge is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Denver. More information here http://www.gobreck.com/

Skiing

If you're looking to ski in November, Loveland Ski Area is the closest and is most likely to have decent snow that time of year. The ski area is about an hour drive from Denver. Check out the conditions on the mountain here http://www.skiloveland.com/default.aspx

Things to do

Once again, the blurb prepared by the fine folks of the Magnolia sums things up nicely:

The Magnolia Hotel Denver is just a stone's throw away from Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, the Pepsi Center, home of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche and the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, home of the legendary Denver Broncos. This downtown Denver hotel is also conveniently located near the Denver Museum of Art, the Colorado Convention Center, and all of the city's major corporate headquarters. Our location just off 16th Street Mall makes us a short walk to over 100 restaurants, entertainment venues, restaurants and Lo Do. Take in a show at the Temple Buell Theatre, enjoy a short walk to Larimer Square, or take a five minute drive to the ever-popular Cherry Creek Mall.

These links will also help you get oriented:

• http://www.downtowndenver.com/Life/WhattoDo/tabid/103/Default.aspx
• http://www.downtowndenver.com/Default.aspx
• http://www.denver.com/attractions/