When my husband asked if I wanted to spend the weekend in Breckenridge last week, I wondered what he was thinking; too cold for river rafting and not yet cold enough to ski -- what the heck were we going to do all weekend long?

Summer in Breckenridge beckons you to river sports, like fly-fishing and rafting. A cooler full of your favorite libations and an innertube or raft is the perfect way to spend a day in the sun. Events throughout summer include a huge patriotic 4^th of July celebration (parade in the morning and fireworks at night) and even a film festival. Winter, because of the terrain and location at the base of more than 14 ski slopes, speaks to the skier at all levels, from beginner to advanced, whispering a “pied piper's song" of promising days “swooshing” down white, powdery mountains.

Fall, on the other hand, turned out to be something altogether spectacular there. It was Oktoberfest in Breckenridge when we went, and just as the festival title might suggest, Breckenridge became quite the hamlet to what seemed like thousands milling the main street and partaking of epicurean fare and brew masters' delights, sure to please the most discriminating taste buds!

By Jessica Arent, Feature Author

Raised in San Francisco, California, Jessica Arent views everything and everyone as “normal.” For her, there have never been boundaries nor obstacles. Travelling the world is Jessica’s passion, as she believes that the experiences of cultural immersion and adventure broaden our perspective of ourselves and the community around us, and further educate us in tolerance and an understanding that we are not all the same -- rather, we are an extraordinary, intertwined tapestry of differences and vibrant colors to be explored and experienced. Jessica has sought out opportunities throughout her career which have continued this journey in understanding, broadened her horizons, and strengthened her resolve and her character.

The mother of an OUT gay teen, Jessica advocates for equality with a force to be reckoned with, believing that we are all created equal, all entitled to live our lives fully and completely without bias or restraint, and every human being has the primal right to love and be loved in matrimony and union, if we so choose. A die-hard romantic herself, she is passionate about opening doors to a brave new world of romantic adventure and exploration. Writing about the places she has been, and the places you will go, allows her to leave her own indelible mark on the world, and make a difference in every extraordinary life she touches through her articles.

Jessica is CEO of PROMESA, LLC with GAY WEDDING MEXICO <http://www.gayweddingmexico.com> and a welcomed contributor to 10,000 Couples' section called Romantic Getaways for Same Gender Couples.

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