Vail is home to 4,500 permanent residents, plus another 5,000 part-time residents of vacation properties. Together, we share and value a lifestyle that combines one of the best alpine resorts in the world with a friendly, small-town feel.  With world renowned skiing, diverse shops and restaurants, luxurious accommodations, friendly neighborhoods and breath-taking mountain views, Vail is arguably the finest resort destination in the world.  The Vail Valley is awaiting your discovery in the Colorado Rockies. Beautiful scenery, activities and unrivaled ski resorts combine to create the ultimate Colorado Rocky Mountain getaway any time of year.