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Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

Say "yes" to travel for grownups. You've done Disney World and Legoland—and all the other hotspots your kids begged to visit. Let's face it: You're ready for a little adult time. Send the kiddos elsewhere, pack your bags and choose your next adventure in an...

Secret Spots to Put the ‘Yay!’ in Your Staycation

Secret Spots to Put the ‘Yay!’ in Your Staycation

Ah, the staycation—the perfect solution for the budget-conscious, time-sapped, hassle-weary and local-loyal. Whatever your reason for keeping close to home, we've uncovered a host of hidden gems to add to your itinerary. Photo courtesy of Saugatuck Retro Resort....

Mecosta County: A Golfer’s Paradise

Mecosta County: A Golfer’s Paradise

Golf isn't just a sport—it's a lifestyle. Next time you're looking for a destination with velvety fairways stretching out from the tee, rolling greens, deep bunkers and unexpected waterways, consider the golf courses in Mecosta County. Grab yourself an ice-cold Arnold...

Where to This Summer? Your Next Weekend Getaway, Discovered.

Where to This Summer? Your Next Weekend Getaway, Discovered.

Tired of the same old destinations? Feel like you've seen everything Michigan has to offer? Here are four alternatives to the standard go-to locations that will refresh your view of weekending in the Mitten! A Great Lakes Gem Photo courtesy of Christian Giannelli...

Get (Vacation) Packing!

Get (Vacation) Packing!

Just thinking about a vacation is exciting! It can also be overwhelming—especially when trying to get everything done before you go and, of course, packing! Sometimes it can come together so easily; sometimes, it doesn't. Yet packing can be fun, when you know how to...

Girl Power! A Fabulous Femme’s Guide to Broadway Getaways

Girl Power! A Fabulous Femme’s Guide to Broadway Getaways

The phrase "Sisterhood is Powerful" was first coined in 1968. Fifty years later, 2018 is seeing a sisterhood renaissance and is poised to live out its prophesy as "The Year of the Woman."  What better way to celebrate this wave of women's empowerment than through...

Michigan Travel: Find Your Heart’s Desire in Your Own Back Yard

Michigan Travel: Find Your Heart’s Desire in Your Own Back Yard

Few states offer as much summer travel variety as Michigan, where lakes, dunes, forests, scenic routes and urban oases satisfy most every kind of adventurer. Talk to the Animals Llamas, ponies, bunnies, goats, peacocks, camels and parakeets are among the friends you...

Coming Soon: Little Pink Houses of Hope

Coming Soon: Little Pink Houses of Hope

Grand Haven, Michigan, is turning pink. Little Pink Houses of Hope is coming. Little Pink Houses of Hope is a nonprofit organization that promotes breast cancer recovery, offering opportunities for breast cancer patients and their families to reconnect and celebrate...

Escape to Greater Wellness and Renewed Sisterhood

Escape to Greater Wellness and Renewed Sisterhood

We all strive for wellness in some form, don't we? There are forces beckoning us to be the best versions of ourselves—to be fit physically and emotionally; to be nourished socially, spiritually and intellectually. Maybe turning the page from 2017 to 2018 has you newly...

7 Ways to Spend Winter in Traverse City

7 Ways to Spend Winter in Traverse City

Life in a snow globe is magical—and that's the way of life in Traverse City during Michigan winters. When the snow falls, the summer haven transforms into a winter wonderland. From sports and shopping to dining and wine tasting, here are seven things to do on a winter...