Leelanau Peninsula: Dispatches from the 45th Parallel
It’s 45 degrees outside in October, rain is pounding in horizontal sheets onto the plate-glass window nearby, and I’m drinking a Bloody Mary with...
Blackbirch Cabin: Explore This Stunning Up North Getaway
Anyone who has scrolled through Instagram long enough knows that the A-frame has become the ultimate representation of “a peaceful getaway in .”
A-frames are...
Detroit Named ‘Most Underrated City Everyone Should Visit’ by ‘Travel + Leisure’
Detroit continues to receive positive national attention with the latest shoutout coming via Travel + Leisure.Over the weekend, the publication published a glowing feature on...
5 Castles to Visit on Your Next European Vacation
In the ninth century, the once-mighty Frankish empire of the Carolingian dynasty began to fracture, giving rise to a feudal system that reshaped Europe’s...
13 Winter Events and Activities Across Michigan to Check Out
Got your snow tires on? Here are 13 can’t-miss winter events and activities across Michigan that are worth a road trip this season.
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Inside The Mill at Zehnder Park, Frankenmuth’s New Boutique Hotel
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is bringing an old flour mill on the Cass River back to life.
In 1848, just a few years after Frankenmuth was...
Stratford Is for Theater Lovers: A Weekend Trip to Canada’s Renowned Cultural Haven
Bury me in the public square in Stratford, Ontario!Is that too dramatic? That might be because I’m still buzzing from my second trip to...
Detroit to Grand Cayman: Paradise is Now a Nonstop Flight Away
Running through the airport and dodging children while praying you don’t trip over your skirt is never a great way to start a vacation,...
A Day Trip to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Over the past 30 years, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids has surprised and delighted more than 15 million visitors from...
7 Ways to Be a Better Human in the Great Outdoors
From kayaking the crystal-clear waters of McCarty’s Cove to hiking the picturesque, 47-mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail, it’s no surprise that tourism is responsible...
What’s New on Mackinac Island
Although Mackinac Island is known for being a historical town, with roots dating back more than 400 years, that doesn’t mean you can’t expect...
Michigan Sand Dunes Worth A Visit
Michigan has the largest collection of dunes on a freshwater coast in the world. They are visible from space and take up more than...
Editor’s Letter: Tourism in Michigan
A springtime conversation with a recent Detroit transplant got me thinking about how we do summers in Michigan. “I hear everyone goes to northern...
An Insider’s Guide to Michigan’s Lake Towns
Northwest
CharlevoixLowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S. 31, which heads into...
The Best of Michigan’s Beach Towns
Thanks to our Great Lakes, there's no shortage of Michigan beach towns to visit. These towns throughout the state have made waves among national...
Enjoy Big-City Vibes at Otis Harbor Springs
Downtown Detroit’s renaissance has brought countless modern bars, cozy cafés, and extravagant hotels with it, all developed with the Midwestern hospitality Michiganders have grown...
14 Cool Airbnbs and VRBOs for Rental in Michigan
Summer is almost here, but it's not too late to plan a getaway. Luckily, Michigan is home to over 22,000 vacation rental listings across...
A Sneak Peek at Frankenmuth’s First Luxury Boutique Hotel
In 1848, just a few years after Frankenmuth was founded, the Hubinger brothers built a flour mill on the banks of the Cass River, an energetic waterway....
Local Company Helps You Explore the ‘Edge of the World’
Anyone who has researched hiking in Patagonia is likely familiar with the W-Trek, a five-day hike across Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. But...
Two Grecian Getaways to Explore on Your Next Vacation
Most visitors to Greece make a beeline for the Cyclades islands, charmed by the whitewashed buildings silhouetted against the sapphire sea and the buzzy,...






















