Estes Park, Colorado is most well known for its spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park. Thousands upon thousands of visitors descend upon the park each summer, and with those arrivals, crowds and traffic arrive as well. After Labor Day comes and goes, it’s another story. The throngs of people disappear and lodging specials become too good to pass up.

There are a variety of Estes Park lodging styles available during the off-season and as many types of specials offered. No matter what your accommodation needs may be: mountain cabins, condominiums, Jacuzzi suites, riverside condos, cozy cottages, or large…

The charming town of Telluride, primarily recognized for its world-class skiing, is located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. But it’s not only skiing that makes this Colorado ski resort so popular. The San Miguel River floats by for gold medal fishing enthusiasts. Hiking and mountain biking trails of all skill levels beckon outdoor adventurers. And for the faint of heart, shopping in this quaint Victorian hamlet is an adventure of its own sort.

Telluride hotels provide a lodging option for lucky tourists visiting this Colorado gem of a town. At…

If your travel plans happen to include southwestern Colorado near Telluride, you may want to alter your itinerary just a bit.  The town of Dunton Hot Springs, located at 8,600 feet in the San Juan Mountains, has become a “romantic” ghost town set in an extraordinary alpine valley.  This impeccably restored town encompasses twelve hand-hewn structures originally built by gold miners in the 1800s, and now serves as a lodging alternative for those lucky enough to find their way.  This Colorado luxury resort and cabins destination has most recently received the 2010 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award.

Dunton…

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, affectionately known as Ski Town USA due to its world class skiing, was originally frequented by tourists during the summer months in the early 1900’s as a resort famous for its natural hot springs, fishing possibilities on the Yampa River, and abundant hunting in the surrounding national forests and wilderness areas.  Today, summer activities also include three championship golf courses, kayaking, hiking the numerous trail systems, and horseback riding.  Steamboat is located in Colorado’s Yampa Valley just 160 scenic miles northwest of Denver, with easy access by car or by plane via the Yampa Valley Regional…