In 1889 Aspen, Colorado was a long way from being a glitzy ski destination, but it was a booming silver mining town, and this newfound wealth led to The Hotel Jerome, built to rival the world's finest lodgings.

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Caribbean's most glamorous destination--stomping ground of European and American elites--the place retains an unspoiled, small-town charm pleasantly inconsistent with the tremendous wealth that exists there.

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It will be a major cultural attraction for the town and the region, bringing visitors and wealth to the area and increasing trade for local businesses.

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