http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan The Best of Michigan - Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:43:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa with an outdoor Yoga class on top of the mountain! No matter what your experience level, yoga offers excellent health and wellness benefits, and provides a unique perspective to exercise and fitness. Meet at the Peak Fitness Center, class ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=156 Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 45 downhill slopes, over 260 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities. Crystal Mountain is located 28 miles SW of Traverse City, Michigan – an easy drive from Detroit and ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=96 Shanty Creek Resorts’ Up North Michigan hospitality is legendary. Our three distinct villages within 4,500 acres of pristine landscapes are surrounded by golf courses, ski mountains and spectacular views of Lake Bellaire. Enjoy our complimentary shuttle service to experience the whole resort, and to nearby downtown Bellaire. THE VILLAGES OF SHANTY ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=126 The exceptional natural setting makes The Homestead the perfect resort for romantic getaways, family vacations, family reunions, weddings, meetings and vacation and retirement homes. When you visit, you'll discover beaches on which you can walk for hours without interruption. They will make your day soothing in spring and summer, invigorating ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=131 The Begin family, Robert, Nadine and daughter Marie-Chantal, opened the doors of Chateau Chantal in 1993 upon the completion of a French style three room B&B, winery and vineyard estates. The winery and B&B has since undergone a 15,000 square foot expansion which increased the total rooms available to eleven. ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=78 Our wines are made from grapes grown in family owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan where the climate and soils favor cool climate classics like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Auxerrois and others. From these, a variety of still and sparkling wines are carefully crafted for ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=178 Two Lads winery is a 10,500 square foot facility located on 58 acres on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, Michigan. 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This resort hotel is destined to become the benchmark for all four season accommodations and services. The Mountain Grand's interior features 220 luxurious rooms of one, two, three and four bedroom suites. These spacious accommodations ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=184 The Inn at Bay Harbor - A Renaissance Golf Resort, is the centerpiece of Bay Harbor Development, which is set along 5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.The Inn at Bay Harbor affords owners and guests the finest accommodations services available in the center of northern Michigan's most renowned 4 season ... http://www.bestupnorth.com/northernmichigan/?p=185 Designed by Masters, Played by Champions Treetops is the name by which all other courses in Michigan are measured. It is on the short list of the nation’s finest golf facilities. Dramatic views, contours and rolling terrain provide a beautiful setting for world-class golf. 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