Today we are in Vail for the annual Teva Mountain Games – a three-day celebration of mountain sports where professional and everyday athletes compete in numerous categories. Travelers descend on Vail in early June every year to see athletes competed in a mud run, the IFSC Bouldering World Cup, mountain bike races, trail runs and new this year, a Stand Up Paddleboard surf sprint on Gore Creek and the Eukanuba DockDogs competitions (for four-legged athletes).

Summer travel can be more fun and interesting when visiting a destination that offer creative, interactive events like the Teva Mountain Games in Vail that showcase the environment in which they are located. Checking out a property like Manor Vail’s calendar of events to see what activities are happening can help travelers plan their summer vacation.

This summer, travelers may choose to visit Lake Tahoe for the annual Concours d’Elegance Boat Show, which takes place June 19 and 20. The annual event, conveniently located near Resort at Squaw Creek, showcases some of the most beautiful wooden boats in North America including the ‘queen’ of Lake Tahoe, the Thunderbird.

When making a reservation at Hotel Telluride, travelers may select the weekend of September 3-6 for the popular Telluride Film Festival. The 37th Annual event features more than 40 programs screened over nine venues. The most popular films are repeated throughout the weekend according to pass holder demand.

The Jazz in the Garden Concert Series in Tempe, Arizona kicks off June 4 at the Desert Botanical Gardens. After enjoying jazz under the stars, sleep comfortably at the Tempe Mission Palms. Or, cool off at The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas during the Ice Cream Festival the first week in August.

Visit the Web site of your favorite Destination Hotels & Resorts property to help plan your summer vacation. This summer, select destinations such as Vail, Austin, Tempe or Lake Tahoe which come to life with annual events that showcase the arts, culture and lifestyle of their location.