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Travel Note

Jon & Jenna's Travel

Hi family & friends: Make it a long holiday vacation :) Jenna & Jon will be flying to Denver on August 8th and leaving on Saturday, August 20th. Come hang with us! **We will be in Estes Park from Mon, 15th Aug - Fri, 19th Aug staying at Estes Park Resort & Della Terra Mountain Chateau suites.

Flight

Denver International Airport (DIA)

DIA is the closest airport to Estes Park - renting a car is highly recommended (or see below for shuttle details)!!

Travel Note

*UK Guests Please Read!!*

Make sure you have a valid ESTA before travelling!!! An ESTA is required for everyone entering the US by air or sea. ESTA applications cost $14 and last for two years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. To apply, visit the US Department of Homeland Security’s ESTA web page - it should only take about five minutes to complete. You'll normally be asked to check your application status later as a decision can take up to 72 hours.

Hotel

The Stanley Hotel

This gorgeous historic hotel is where Stephen King got his inspiration for "The Shining".

Hotel

The Estes Park Resort

Beautiful waterfront resort on Lake Estes

Hotel

The Ridgeline Hotel-Estes Park, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Hotel

Nicky's Resort

House Or Rental

Airbnb Estes Park

Friends & Family - Why not rent a big house together to enjoy your own place and celebrate everyone being reunited?!

Shuttle

Estes Park Shuttle

August 17, 2022 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

For those not planning on renting a car, you can make a reservation to and from the airport with Estes Park Shuttle. Here is our discount code: JandJ22 Please visit https://www.estesparkshuttle.com/reservations and input the code in the "group code" field under the date selections. You can also call and book through the office at +1 (970)-586-5151 option 1.

Travel Note

What to remember when visiting higher altitude

1. HYDRATE! – Before your trip to Estes Park, and while you are here, drink plenty of water! It's the number one way to help your body adjust easily to our higher altitude. The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, so you need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home. 2. Monitor Your Alcohol Intake – In Colorado, alcoholic drinks pack more of a wallop than at sea level. It is recommended that you go easy on the alcohol in the mountains, as its effects will feel much stronger. 3. Eat Foods High in Potassium – Foods such as broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes will help you replenish electrolytes by balancing salt intake. 4. Watch Your Physical Activity – The effects of exercise are more intense here. If you normally run 10 miles a day at home, you might try 6 miles in Estes Park.

Travel Note

5280 miles above sea level

5. Pack for Sun – With less water vapor in the air at this altitude, the sky really is bluer in Colorado. However, there’s 25 percent less protection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must. Colorado receives over 300 days of sunshine each year. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm. 6. Dress in Layers – Two days before your trip to Estes Park, check the weather and use this information to pack appropriately. Because you’ll be closer to the sun, it can feel much warmer than the actual temperature during the daytime, but then become very chilly after sundown, particularly in the Spring and Fall. It is best to layer your clothing. 7. Enjoy Yourself – Don’t let anything you hear about the mile-high altitude scare you. The air is just thinner and dryer. Just follow these simple tips and you will very likely not even notice the difference.