Are You Travel Soulmates? Hotel Colorado’s Guide to Testing Travel Compatibility
The historic Hotel Colorado challenges duos to discover if they’re true travel soulmates by tackling four days of Glenwood Springs thrills, chills, and “who packed the toothpaste” debates. Between heart-shaped pools, mountain-top coasters, tandem ducky rapids, and late-night pillow negotiations, you’ll learn whether you sync like a well-oiled tandem bike…or need a relationship tune-up. Ready to test your compatibility?
Day 1: Let the Games Begin
10:00 AM
Coffee Chemistry
Start with artisan brews and crafted cappuccinos at Wild Coffee. Notice whose foam-art standards are higher and who’s content with instant style.
11:00 AM
Glenwood Springs Welcome Walk
Saunter historic downtown Grand Avenue. Bonus trial: who’s the patient browser and who’s the gentle nudge-along?
12:00 PM
Taco Truce at Slope & Hatch
Fuel up on fish tacos, curried lamb sliders, or frankfurters. Compatibility hint: can you share the last taco shell without passive-aggressive eye rolls?
1:00 PM
Mountain-Top Mayhem
Ride the gondola up to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, America’s only mountaintop theme park. Brave the Alpine Coaster, Cliffhanger Roller Coaster, and explore the labyrinth of caves. Are you both fearless or is someone a fraidy-cat?
5:00 PM
Suite Showdown at Hotel Colorado
Time to check into your chosen room at Hotel Colorado. Whether you pick plush pillows, a cozy fireplace, or a balcony built for secret plans, negotiate with grace – bonus points for skipping the pillow fight.
7:30 PM
Dinner at Hotel Colorado Restaurant
After you get settled, it’s time to dine on selections like alpine trout or the HC Burger. Dessert diplomacy: can you peacefully split the final bite of chocolate lava cake?
Day 2: Pedal-Powered Partnership & Paddle-Powered Patience
8:00 AM
Breakfast in the Hotel Colorado Restaurant
Does one person love a big breakfast like eggs benedict and hash browns? While the other prefers something light like yogurt and fresh fruit? Either way, Hotel Colorado has all the right choices on their menu.
9:30 AM
Glenwood Canyon Bike Ride
Cruise the Glenwood Recreation Path on rental bikes. Test your pace-matching skills: are you Tour de France hopefuls or Sunday-ride socialites?
12:00 PM
Margarita Mediation at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
Spice things up with jalapeño margaritas and fajitas. Real test: can you share guac without asking “why don’t you like more cheese?”
2:00 PM
Ducky Diplomacy on the Roaring Fork
Team up in a two-person inflatable kayak. Navigate gentle rapids and surprise eddies. Warning: “You steered us straight into that rock” may trigger minor apologies.
4:30 PM
Serenity at Yampah Mineral Baths
Soak in the adults-only mineral pools at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. Five temperatures, zero kids – true travel soulmates help each other out of cold plunge pools without a push.
7:00 PM
Western-Twist at Co. Ranch House
Savor house-smoked trout or elk quesadillas at this chic Western spot. Observe who orders boldly and who sticks with safe salads.
Day 3: Bavarian Breakfast, Heart-Shaped Soaks & Western-Lore Hike
8:00 AM
Waffle-Logic at Rosi’s Little Bavarian Restaurant
Fluffy German waffles, warm strudel and perfectly pulled espresso set the tone. Compatibility barometer: whose waffle-to-topping ratio reigns supreme?
9:30 AM
Heart-Shaped Pools at Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Float side-by-side in the World Springs section, where one of the mineral-filled pools is shaped like Cupid’s favorite geometry. Take turns guessing each other’s favorite soak temperature.
1:00 PM
Doc Holliday’s Hike & Picnic
Grab some to-go sandwiches and snacks, then locate the Doc Holliday Memorial Trail to historic Linwood Cemetery. Wander among weathered headstones, salute Doc Holliday’s and Kid Curry’s headstones, and savor your picnic with sweeping river and mountain views. Navigation test: no phone maps – rely on personal sense of direction to find the legendary dentist-gunslinger’s memorial.
3:00 PM
Mid-Afternoon Debrief in the Hotel Colorado Bar & Lounge
Reunite over two craft cocktails. Memory exam: can you each name your partner’s top three moments of the day without a single prompt?
6:00 PM
Final Night Feast at Riviera Supper Club and Scratch Kitchen
Raise a glass of bold red or crisp white alongside beef Wellington or garlic-roasted burrata. The challenge: are you a big tipper or someone who calculates to the exact penny?
Day 4: Farewell Finale & Compatibility Conclusion
8:00 AM
Quick Breakfast at Legends Coffee & Gift Shop
Order freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon rolls, or breakfast sammies. One last test: do you know how your partner likes their coffee? Does your partner even drink coffee?
10:00 AM
Scenic Stroll on the Pedestrian Bridge
Take a final hand-in-hand walk above the Colorado River, framed by the Rockies. Compatibility fact: couples who pause to share a selfie without argument score extra love points.
11:00 AM
Check-Out Triumph
One key, two names, zero drama. Celebrate with a high-five!
Congratulations, Travel Test Graduates!
If you survived four days of ridge-line rides, heart-shaped floats, tandem ducky tumbles, and happy hour sunsets without hurling a pillow, you’re officially travel soulmates. The Hotel Colorado salutes your teamwork and eagerly awaits your return!