Right before our New Zealand trip last month, I started a new job. I am thrilled to take on this new opportunity, but I am also excited about the team offsite they have planned for this month; I’m going to Denver (again), baby!
Colorado has been featured on the blog not infrequently because Megan and I both have had great vacations there. However, I’ve spent more time in Boulder, since my good friend Liz lives there – you may recognize her from our adventures in Iceland, Ireland, or, of course, Colorado. I am definitely looking forward to spending some more time in the heart of Denver, which I haven’t really done since my first trip there in April 2017 – we had gotten tickets for $130 RT, so it was one of my first cheap flight deal adventures too!
Since this is a work trip, there hasn’t been a ton for me to plan, but I will certainly be squeezing in some bleisure! Here is what I do have planned:
- My flights. Holiday flights are always expensive, but $520 for a RT ticket to Denver from Tampa was pricier than I have seen in awhile. You can get somewhat cheaper than this if you add in layovers (my tickets are for direct flights) or fly with a budget airline, but you’ll need to weigh the cost benefits for you.
- My hotel. I’ll be staying at the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Denver, which has some beautiful rooms and solid Google reviews. This boutique hotel is also partnered with Marriott, so if you’re staying there, make sure you’re earning your Marriott Bonvoy rewards. I am excited to scope out the area.
- A team building activity. This has been kept very hush hush, but I am told that it is outside and to dress warm. Considering I can expect the temperature to be in the 20s and 30s while there, I’ll definitely be bundled up. Will we be going snow tubing? Visiting an ice castle? I’ll find out soon!
- A visit with Liz! This was arguably the most important part of getting this adventure in the books. Since I’ll be in her neck of the woods, I will be meeting with Liz at some point, though we still have to figure out when it will work best, based on the full itineraries for that week. Any time I can see her in person is a treat.
This will definitely be my coldest trip in a while – probably since my last trip to Colorado – so I’ll also try to pack some Florida sunshine with me. I can’t wait!
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