Surrounded by the stunning San Juan Mountains, Durango is a small city in the state of Colorado and is well known for its links to the mining industry back in the 1800s. Nowadays, Durango is home to a number of colleges, bars, shops and restaurants and has a population of over 17,000 citizens. Nestled in the Animas River Valley, Durango offers a multitude of water sports and outdoor activities for thrill seekers and adventure lovers alike. Visitors can go hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing and can enjoy year round river fishing. The Animas River, or El Rio de las Animas (River of Souls) as it’s also referred to, also offers canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting.

There are cities you visit where you get the sense the residents must feel they’re always on vacation. It’s just that kind of place: there’s a holiday vibe in the air, the food is good, the scenery is stunning, and everyone seems to be in a sunny mood.

When one hears the name Disney, images of costumed characters, screaming children, and parents with less than enthused looks on their faces come to mind. While this may at times be the case when visiting a Disney theme park, with a Disney cruise it's a completely different experience. And here are five reasons why:

The American hotel chain Days Inn has hotels in many surprising places, not just in the United States. Their destinations are fascinating, have great locations, stunning surroundings or are surrounded by unique sights in the area. Did you know about these six places where Days Inn has hotels?

The sunny, tropical country of Sri Lanka is a paradise for adrenaline-junkies who love to try new things. The island is full of opportunities to be one with nature, attempt extreme sports and get some new perspective on the sea and the sky.

Looking for activities in Orlando outside the theme parks? Here are Endless Vacation Rental's recommendations for things to do, sites to see and places to eat—sans kids!

On a recent trip to Portland, Maine, travel writer Scott Josephson stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Here’s his take on the experience.

The Caribbean isn’t only about all-inclusive hotels, superyachts and infinity pools. In fact, a few under the radar islands look and feel almost untouched by tourism. One of those is Dominica, a lush green oasis of serenity located between Martinique and Guadeloupe, fittingly called “Nature Island.”