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 will walk together to the Crystal Clipper and ride the chairlift to the mountaintop for a 1-hour yoga experience. After class, you may ride the Crystal Clipper down the mountain.

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GOLF
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Crystal’s 33,000 square feet of International Association of Conference Centers-approved conference facilities can accommodate groups of up to 300. Crystal is a five-time recipient of the Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings and Incentives magazine.

CRYSTAL SPA
Crystal Spa is a celebration of relaxation, renewal and the environment on a grand scale. This 18,500-square-foot oasis in the heart of Crystal Mountain honors the art and natural beauty of northern Michigan in a setting that awakens and inspires.

MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK
Crystal is home to the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a unique 30-acre park that features a variety
of artwork nestled along a woodland trail. Its aim is to integrate art and nature in an ecologically sensitive environment. The Art Park is open year-round, and also features a number of live performances in the outdoor amphitheater during the summer.

SKIING AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is northern Michigan’s premier ski resort destination. Ski and ride on 45 downhill slopes - including two terrain parks and a 700-foot halfpipe. Tour rolling terrain and glide through wooded valleys on 40+ kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. Award-winning kids programs and a nationally certified ski and snowboard school can get you started or help you fine-tune your skills.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
240 luxury suites, hotel rooms, condos & resort homes, many with in-room whirlpools, can accommodate over 1,300 guests on-premise.

REAL ESTATE
Crystal’s Real Estate office has opportunities for every lifestyle; condominiums, townhouses,
single-family homes and building sites.

Crystal Mountain Resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683
1-800-968-4676

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THE VILLAGES OF SHANTY CREEK RESORTS

Summit Village
Boasting a $10 million renovation, The Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center at Summit Village offers million-dollar views of Lake Bellaire, miles of pristine hardwood forests and out-the-door access to The Legend and Summit Golf Courses and Summit Mountain’s slopes. With spacious and lavish guest rooms, The Lakeview Restaurant & Lounge, Arnie’s Grill, The Spa at Shanty Creek Resorts and over 16,000 square feet of meeting space including the renovated Grand Ballroom, Bellaire Ballroom and Fireside Parlor, Summit Village is the heart of Shanty Creek Resorts.

Cedar River Village
Featuring 72 suites and studios plus 14 condominiums, this elegant village showcases well-appointed accommodations in one- and two-bedroom suites and three- and four-bedroom condos with views of Cedar River Golf Course or the north face of Schuss Mountain. Guests staying at Cedar River are treated to the convenience of out-the-door access to Cedar River Golf Course, the downhill slopes of Schuss Mountain and 30 km of Nordic trails. Ideal for corporate events, Cedar River Village includes over 7,100 sq ft of meeting space, creating a perfect harmony of high-tech facilities and natural vistas from every window.

Schuss Village
European Charm Up North - Located at the foot of Schuss Mountain, Schuss Village exudes European charm. Featuring a variety of accommodations from villas and condos bordering the Schuss Mountain Golf Course to guest suites with views of the Schuss Mountain ski slopes and walking distance to Ivan’s for Apres-ski entertainment and fun.

GOLF AT SHANTY CREEK
Once you get a taste of Northwoods Michigan high country golf, you’ll want more. Shanty Creek boasts 72 holes on four unique and distinct championship golf courses, each combining challenging play with Up North natural beauty. When it comes to golf, the bar has been raised. Sporting tight fairways, formidable doglegs, breathtaking hazards, and varying elevations, Shanty Creek’s golf courses put golfers in an enviable position—trying to read and play those challenging greens amid the stunning views.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
With over 36,000 square feet of redesigned and renovated functional meeting spaces, lavishly appointed suites and on-property dining venues, Shanty Creek is the host with the most, all within Shanty Creek’s 4,500 acres. • Spacious meeting rooms • Executive boardrooms • Audio/visual services and omnipresent WiFi • Task tables with power pods • On-property business center

The Spa at Lakeview Hotel
Guests of Shanty Creek Resorts discover the true meaning of complete serenity at the Lakeview Hotels & Conference Center’s Spa. Choose from an array of indulgent treatments and spa packages. Our staff of trained professionals will deliver a comforting spa experience guaranteed to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Treatments include a variety of body
wraps, massages, herbal therapies, and unique combination therapies.

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www.shantycreek.com/pdfs/villages/SCR_Spa_Menu.pdf

SUMMER RECREATION
Family Fun Found - From season to season, Shanty Creek keeps family fun on the menu. From winter wonderland sleigh rides and dog-sledding to summertime outdoor movies under the stars, GPS driven geo-caching explorations, and much more, there’s always something to do. Throughout the year, we’ll publish our seasonal activities so you and your family can decide what to do during your next getaway.

SKIING AT SHANTY CREEK RESORTS
Michigan’s Favorite Slopes - It’s no surprise Shanty Creek was rated “Best Downhill Terrain in the Midwest” by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors. With 49 runs on two mountains, more than 200″ of snow annually, and a 450′ vertical drop to suit any snow lover—novices, intermediates and experts—Shanty Creek is a snowsports paradise where terrain meets tradition. And with competitive rates, special event pricing, and season passes available for all ages, Shanty Creek makes it easy to schuss all winter long.

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The Homestead is located on the shore of Lake Michigan’s Manitou Passage across the bay from Sleeping Bear Dunes, the largest moving dunes in the world.

 
 
Golf Programs at The Homestead

Dave Pelz Scoring Game School
The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School applies a practical, yet scientific approach to golf instruction inside of 100 yards from the hole. Pelz, the physicist turned golf researcher and teach, has helped golfers of all ability levels lower their scores. Countless amateurs attest to that. So do leading professionals Beth Daniel, Lee Janzen, Phil Mickelson, Se Ri Pak, Vijay Singh, Annika Sorenstam and Mike Weir!

Tee It Up!
Play our stunningly beautiful Par 3 or at one of the courses which offers our members and guest preferred rates — Manitou Passage Golf Culb, Champion Hills, Pinecroft Golf Plantation and Mistwood.

Manitou Passage Golf Course an Arnold Palmer signature course was redesigned by Palmer and rebuilt to become a destination course. It now offers five traditional tee boxes, strategically placed hazards, lush fairways and exceptional greens in one of the region’s most spectacular natural settings. To complement that, there’s unmatched service on the course and in the all-new clubhouse. The course is located just south of the Manitou Passage on M-22 between Glen Arbor and Leland. See it online at: www.manitoupassagegolfclub.com.

Spa Amira

Quietly, Spa Amira invites you to a ridge high above Lake Michigan. When you visit, you’ll enjoy commanding views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Manitou Islands while being engaged in a captivating interlude with one of America’s most treasured natural environments. That tranquil feeling will allow you to relax and enjoy extensive outdoor spaces including terraces, gardens, waterfalls, a fireplace, labyrinth and pool. Those spaces and the views from them create a serene and welcoming retreat that’s far, far away from the everyday.

Meetings

Of Fish, Ponds and Meetings - You and we know the adage. We also know that small meetings get swallowed up when a large meeting lurks in the same pond. That’s why we designed five small ponds and invite you to call one your own. We’ll stock your pond with all the supplies and refreshments you’ll need. So you’ll enjoy quiet waters and won’t get hooked with extra charges. When the work day’s done, you can be in, along or above a really big pond, Lake Michigan – here or in the adjoining Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Summer Recreation

You’re invited! You’re invited to enjoy summer days and nights doing as much or as little as you like. You could just listen to the water and walk on the beach, or hike or bike, swim, play golf or tennis, kayak, wind surf – or even kite surf! You could enjoy a Dave Pelz Scoring Game School or Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing School or a Great Lakes Photo Tour. You could take in a concert at the Interlochen Center for the Arts or Manitou Music Festival or a movie at the Traverse City Film Festival.

To learn more about activities in the area, visit Explore the Destination, www.sleepingbeardunes.com and www.nps.gov/slbe.

WINTER AT THE HOMESTEAD

Put the Blackberry away. Get away for a romantic weekend or for a family weekend. Rediscover skating, downhill skiing, cross-country and snowboarding. For a new adventure try snowshoeing. Go with an instructor or a guide, or without. Let the kids go to camp. Work out at the new health and fitness center. Refresh at the spa. Enjoy a beverage that�s cold outside and warm inside. Taste, really taste a meal sitting by a crackling fire. Play a game or read a book. So come for a visit. You’ll be refreshed and restored. And you and your special someone - or you and your kids - will have memories, wonderful memories, to take with you. You might even win a vacation!

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Chateau Chantal was established in 1983, when cherry orchards were replaced with grafted vinifera grape vines – the same species of wine grape grown along other parts of the 45th parallel in the Bordeaux region of France.

Acreage is planted with Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Meunier. Wine grapes thrive in the unique micro-climate characteristic of this enviable area of the State. Our handcrafted wines are produced under our winemaker’s meticulous supervision from vineyard to bottle.

More About Chateau Chantal on Best Up North

• Chateau Chantal Wine Dinners - Wednesdays and Saturdays starting June 16

• Chateau Chantal Tapas Tours

Chateau Chantal B&B
15900 Rue de Vin
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-223-4110

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Awards & Wine News

• Bel Lago brings the national spotlight to Michigan Rieslings by capturing Best White Wine at the 2010 Pacific Rim Wine Competition in California. (The Detroit News)

• 5th New Varietal of 2010– Auxerrois from Bel Lago! (thewinemonologues.com)
Great Blog post on the 2008 Bel Lago Auxerrois with an extensive note on the variety from Charles Edson

Bel Lago Winery and Vineyard
6530 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-4800

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Our building captures that fresh and bold character of the wines we produce. And our view is… beyond compare. So start your wine tour at the top of Old Mission Peninsula.

• Look for good things from 2 Lads on Old Mission Peninsula (MLive.com)

Two Lads Winery
16985 Smokey Hollow Road
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
231.223.7722

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Treetops Golf
Five distinctly different courses by renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith offer arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country. Better golf begins with better instruction. And you won’t find more experienced, highly skilled instructors than those at Treetops. In fact, the Rick Smith Golf Academy is Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school. So whether you’re looking to enhance your full swing or hone your short game, our instructors will help you maximize your skills, increase your confidence and lower your score.

Spa
Treetops Spa caters to both men and women who enjoy personal attention. We pride ourselves in our ability to make our clients feel comfortable and well cared for. We offer a range of Massage Therapies, Body Treatments, Skin Care, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures. All are designed to soothe, pamper, relax, and de-stress your body, mind and spirit.

Meetings & Conferences
Treetops has long been hailed as the finest resort in the Midwest for mixing business with pleasure. There are countless reasons why Treetops is the ultimate setting for your next meeting or event. Treetops’ expert conference staff can easily coordinate an unforgettable conference or banquet, including theme events for everything from a small office retreat to a large corporate gathering. At Treetops, our meeting rooms are equipped to handle audiovisual equipment and include high-speed Internet connections for your convenience. All meeting facilities and certain guest rooms are barrier-free for easy access by mobility-impaired individuals. Treetops provides over 20,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

Weddings
Breathtaking vistas and a wide variety of amenities make Treetops Resort a premier site for wedding receptions. You and your guests will be pleased with the vast array of lodging options, ranging from standard hotel rooms to luxurious condominium homes.

Summer Activities
Outdoor Adventures - Treetops offers a variety of activities to provide you with the ultimate summer vacation getaway.

SKIING AT TREETOPS
With our location in northern Michigan, Treetops offers some of the finest terrain in the Midwest. Take advantage of our 23 picturesque ski runs, complete with three chairlifts and two tow ropes. A guest seating area in the Warming Hut is located at the base of the slopes where parents have a clear view of their children learning to ski. To further ease the transition of the beginner skier, we have extended one of the tow ropes an additional 145 feet to a lower location. We also feature “The Yard” Terrain park that will be back by popular demand this year which is home to tabletops and rails for skiers and snowboarders in search of a challenge.

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The Resort is open all year. Every amenity and service at the resort is designed to compliment your north wood’s experience. Our unique and comfortable accommodations, excellent cuisine, genuine friendly service, and long list of resort activities guarantees a refreshing and satisfying stay. Our 18 hole championship golf course, The Rock, is a must for you golfers. The course is beautifully designed and home to an abundance of wildlife. Many deer stroll throughout the course, not bothered by nearby golfers.

The Rock

2008 Golf Digest 4-Star Rating - “Best Places to Play” — Island greens. Long tree-lined fairways. Dog-legs left . Dog-legs right. Abundant wildlife - deer that actually come into play on some holes. The people who love this course play to all levels. They like The Rock because it’s an experience, not just a round of golf.

Lodging

Rustic elegance in a unique, comfortable setting. Each of our executive-style cabins and cottages are entirely unique. With a view of sunsets and the bay, these are proving to be in very high demand. We have several other cottages and log homes available. Most of these 1-5 bedrooms units feature private bathrooms in every bedroom, fireplaces and firewood, full kitchens with coffee makers, comfortable living rooms and grills for that memorable evening barbecue. Special weekly rates are available for all cottages. Our forty-room hotel, “The Lodge” has unique wood construction rooms that feature telephones, televisions with satellite connection,, VCR’s and small refrigerators. Our “loft” rooms feature 2 queen beds on the first level, and a third queen bed up in the loft (perfect for families and small groups).

Meetings & Conferences

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center’s meeting facilities are designed for maximum productivity and creativity. Woodmoor Lodge has two executive boardrooms where you can roll up your sleeves and get down to business. The boardrooms overlook our trout pond and can accommodate up to 14 persons. Larger meeting and banquet facilities are located at the Bayside waterfront area.

Weddings
The romance of an island, combined with the charming ambiance of our Outdoor Chapel and reception facilities make the Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center a sought after wedding destination. Our culinary creations are exquisite whether you pick from our existing menus or work to create your own.

Recreation

If you have a genuine appreciation for the outdoors, you will enjoy many of the self-guided and structured activities contained within. Over 60% of Drummond Island’s 87,000 acres is state owned, and Drummond boasts of 150+ miles of shoreline. There are far too many activities and sites to experience in a week’s time. And Drummond Island is not just to be experienced in the summer, but in all four seasons.

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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Drive
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
231.526.3000

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Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
800-GO-BOYNE

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The Inn At Bay Harbor & Spa
3600 Village Harbor Dr.
Bay Harbor, MI 49770-8577
800-362-6963

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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. Treetops is truly the Midwest’s must play resort.

Home to 81 holes of championship golf. Five distinctly different courses by renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith offer arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country.

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. - Masterpiece

Robert Trent Jones, Sr.’s final design in Michigan is truly a masterpiece. In his own words, Jones claimed it as his crowning glory. The course is located at the headwaters of the Pigeon River and takes full advantage of natural valleys, ravines and broad plains. The signature sixth hole features a 120’ vertical drop and a panoramic view of the Pigeon River Valley.

Tom Fazio - Premier

Premier is the only course in Michigan designed by famed architect, Tom Fazio. The course makes the most of the rolling terrain, striking the perfect balance between challenge and forgiveness. When asked to name a signature hole, Fazio replied, “all of them.” Play a round on the Premier and we think you’ll agree.

Rick Smith - Signature

Rick Smith, renowned architect and golf instructor; set the bar high with Signature; his first 18-hole designed course. The course unfolds into a high upland area and features undulating greens and wide, forgiving fairways. Undisturbed natural areas are prominent on holes four and eleven. Signature has been rated a Top 50 Course for Women.

Rick Smith - Tradition

Tradition is Rick Smith’s walking course which pays homage to golf’s origin. The course is well named as it features “traditional” wooden pins and pennant flags. The links-style layout takes advantage of high ridges and hilltops, providing some sloping while still being walkable. Holes one through nine wrap back around to the starter house, allowing for nine-hole play

Rick Smith - Threetops

Threetops. Rick Smith’s first par three-designed course, has been receiving national recognition since it opened in 1992. It consistently ranks as the #1 par three course in America by Golf Magazine, Golfweek, Golf & Travel and several others and is perhaps the most recognized par three course in America. For a number of years, Threetops hosted the ESPN Par 3 Shootout. Lee Trevino recorded an ace on #7 during the Shootout in 2001. The course itself features elevated greens and tees with noticeable slopes.

Rick Smith Golf Academy

Learn from the best – Better golf begins with better instruction. And you won’t find more experienced, highly skilled instructors than those at Treetops. In fact, the Rick Smith Golf Academy is Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school. So whether you’re looking to enhance your full swing or hone your short game, our instructors will help you maximize your skills, increase your confidence and lower your score.

Consistently ranked in the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America”. Lessons and Programs will be booked only through The Academy. Treetops Resort offers elegant accommodations, fine dining, and spectacular golf on all five courses.To receive more information or to reserve your golf instruction through The Rick Smith Academy, please call 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888-873-3867) and ask for extension 2485, or dial the Rick Smith Golf Academy direct at 989-731-8016. For more information email us now.

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Sporting tight fairways, formidable doglegs, breathtaking hazards, and varying elevations, Shanty Creek’s golf courses put golfers in an enviable position—trying to read and play those challenging greens amid the stunning views.

THE LEGEND
Designed by “The King” Arnold Palmer, The Legend was given 4½ stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play Directory.” The Legend’s 600 acres cascade over hilltops with stunning views of Lake Bellaire and into valleys with holes playing alongside and over crystal clear waters. Designed to challenge the most focused golfer, The Legend was named one of the top four resort courses in the United States by the readers of Golf Magazine.

CEDAR RIVER
Designed by PGA player and architect, Tom Weiskopf, Cedar River Golf Course weaves through the hills and peaceful waters of northern Michigan and has been named one of America’s Top 100 resort courses by Golf Week. One of Golf Magazine’s “Top Ten in the U.S. You Can Play,” this northern Michigan course offers five tees to provide players with challenging yet enjoyable golf.

SUMMIT
This William Diddel gem is Shanty Creek’s original northern Michigan golf course. It rolls gently across the hills of Antrim County and has been a long-time favorite among golfers who favor wide fairways and fast greens.

SCHUSS
A favorite among locals who annually name it one of the top public courses in Michigan. Schuss Mountain GC is a challenging course carved into Pure Michigan. But don’t let the tranquility of this Warner Bowen golf course fool you! Schuss Mountain delivers the challenge golfers seek throughout 6,922 yards of abundant wetlands, rolling hills, and wildlife.

SHANTY CREEK RESORTS GOLF ACADEMY
Let Shanty Creek Resorts Golf Academy improve your handicap. Regardless of your ability, our golf instructors teach proper technique for full swings, short swings, and recovery. Improve your driving distance, accuracy, approach shots, hazard saves and putting. For beginners, our instruction includes an explanation of the rules of golf and polite golf etiquette. The Shanty Creek Golf Academy offers individual and group lessons for women-only, beginner, intermediate and advanced golfers. Call 866.901.3151 to schedule your next lesson.

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Crystal Mountain Golf Courses

Mountain Ridge
Experience panoramic views, a winding, high elevation circuit and fairways framed by stately pines on Crystal’s Mountain Ridge course. Despite its challenging layout, four tee boxes on each hole make Mountain Ridge very playable, with distances ranging from 4,956 to 7,007 yards.

Betsie Valley
The Betsie Valley is just coming off a recent renovation to the back nine, making the course equal in beauty and quality as the Mountain Ridge course. The Betsie Valley also features “Green Tees” for junior and beginner golfers. You may take a cart or walk the Betsie Valley.

Crystal Mountain Golf School

Northern Michigan’s Crystal Mountain Golf School, a GOLF Magazine Top 25 Golf School, offers over 100 golf schools, clinics and programs to every level of golfer.

Taught by PGA and LPGA Professionals, many of whom have been named to Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Michigan list and honored by the Michigan PGA, the highly acclaimed Crystal Mountain Golf School provides quality golf instruction for all levels of golfers, from beginner to elite, in an exquisite northern Michigan golf setting.

All told, this is some of the most sought-after instruction in the Midwest!

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Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1-800-33-GRAND

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SOME COMMENTS FROM THE MACKINAC ISLAND PAGE ON FACEBOOK - 6/17/10

Just this past May, taking advantage of the Pure Michigan special at the Grand and expecting a room overlooking the stables. Instead got a room overlooking the Lake with 2 comfy chairs in front of a picture window. I would have been happy to stay in that room in front of that window with THAT VIEW the whole vacation!

My husband and I visited the Grand two Labor Days ago. The buffet on Sunday was “out of this world”. But the best part was we took a carriage ride there, and crossed the porch into the hotel. Once in the hotel, I asked an empoyee about paying to be on the porch. She graciously told me, “You are here now” not once, but twice, before I got the message. Thank you for the Grand staff for being SO grand!

My favorite memory happened several years ago. I was having high tea in the lobby of the Grand Hotel in my evening gown with the musicians playing the theme from “Somewhere in Time.” I remember thinking “Pinch me! I must be dreaming!”

My favorite memory: My family joined me in the spring of 2007 - 08 during the policy conference. I taught the sunrise yoga program for the conference attendees on the porch of the Grand Hotel. The gorgeous view, immaculate landscaping, and the sound of morning birds provided a peaceful backdrop for our annual practice.

I worked at the Grand Hotel as a lifeguard and lived in the poolhouse during the summer of 1998. It was one of the best summers of my life. I met my husband at the Grand - he worked on the greens crew. And now we live happily ever after, watching Somewhere in Time on each wedding anniversary.

SOME MORE COMMENTS FROM THE MACKINAC ISLAND PAGE ON FACEBOOK - 5/19/09

One of the best vacations we had. We had a suite which was fantastic over looking the bridge, pool, and garden. Want to go back soon.

Spent Mother’s Day weekend there and we will be back in 2 weeks. I love the High Tea, breakfast, friendly staff, beautiful view and seeing familar faces year after year in the shops, salon, staff. I also love eating at the Woods and Gate House. Best whitefish!!! and love their new menu.

Stayed there for the Win Some Women conference. We got to sleep in the Somewhere in Time suite! Super awesome and great food there!!

My three-day stay last week was wonderful… the stress of life melts away like ice sculptures in the sun.

A stay at Grand Hotel is always the highlight of the summer. It’s wonderful. Mackinac Island is such a magical place.

Love it. Stayed there well over a dozen times. Never been disappointed. The ambiance that surrounds the grand, is simply GRAND. Dressing up for dinner is what makes it so unique (and for those of you who do not know, it is the only time you have to be dressed up). Most of us simple folks don’t do that often enough. And believe it or not, most … people who stay at the grand are simple folks. Not stuffy or stuck up. Just looking for an “old” and “unique” place to get away. It’s not the only great place on the island as we have stayed at several other B&B’s, we even rented a home there last summer for a month. It’s all good. The island has so many great places to explore. But the grand always lives up to it’s name, GRAND.

Horseback riding, swimming, tennis, bike riding, movie watching, cards, dancing, dining, drinking, sitting on the worlds most beautiful porch, sight seeing at the fort, carriage ride, golf, duck pin bowling, ping pong, etc, etc, etc, one of the most beautiful places on earth!

My parents and I use to spend each summer month at the Grand Hotel. During the filming of Somewhere In Time, I was given a handful of quarters, and strict instructions to meet my parents at the dinner hall on time. The elevators took forever, so I decided to take the stairs down to the lower lobby to the game room. When I was descending the stairs at full speed, I came around a corner and BOOM! I ran smack dab into a man. As I was apologizing, he helped me pick up my quarters that had scattered everywhere. I stood up to thank the man, and I was thanking Christopher Reeve himself.

The Hotel Iroquois is also known for some of the best dining on Mackinac Island. The Carriage House dining room at the Hotel Iroquois is well-known for its excellent food, fine service and beautiful waterfront location.

Conde` Nast Gold List and Travel and Leisure Top 500 recipient, the Hotel Iroquois was awarded a perfect 100 location points by Conde` Nast Traveler Magazine for its beautiful waterfront setting.

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Hotel Iroquois
P.O. Box 456
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3321

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SOME COMMENTS FROM THE MACKINAC ISLAND PAGE ON FACEBOOK

This is one of the best…highly recommend…

I stayed in the Lighthouse Suite at the very top of the Hotel. It was the most amazing place to view everything! Everything is just first class at the Iroquois. The sheets are beautiful, the sitting room was just lovely. I have never stayed at The Grand, but my choice is The Iroquois! Wonderful memories! A MUST stay place for everyone!

I had my 40th birthday on the island and stayed at the Iroquois. The best! The room with all the windows is wonderful; perfect location for access to Main St. and a bit out of the crowds.

We enjoy sitting outside with a beverage watching the ships go by.

The rooms are lovely, views are perfect, staff is very accommodating… our favorite place in the whole world… We have stayed at least 15 times and wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else! Try a “boxed lunch” for your bike ride around the island :o)

Our family loves the Iroquois!! Our son worked at the Iroquois for 2 summers. Our favorite room is the Lighthouse Suite. It has the most beautiful views I had ever seen. We will stay there any this year I LOVE the Iroquois…and the island.

The hotel is amazing, staff is wonderful, The Carriage House is FABULOUS! Breakfast on the veranda every morning was our favorite memory…

My Husband, and I Love the Iroquois! I love the decor, the location, everything!!! We have GREAT memories from there!

This is the hotel where Joe and I spent our honeymoon, in 1976! We had a corner room, with a wonderful view of the Mackinac Bridge. It was very beautiful, and we have many, many fond memories of that time in our lives.

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Mission Point Resort offers a true resort experience with four dining options ranging from fine dining to carry out picnic baskets. Enjoy tennis, bocce ball, croquet, The Greens of Mackinac 18-hole executive putting course, a Tower Museum with spellbinding views and historical exhibits about the Straits of Mackinac, our Kids Club to give you adult time, the brand new The Point unique gifts, apparel and sundries, offering everything from clothing to collectibles and art, and our health club, spa, pool & hot tubs and more. The Resort also provides complete conference facilities for corporate groups and special events, as well as being one of the most sought after wedding destinations on the Island! We’re Pet-Friendly too! Bringing your four-legged friends is a breeze on the ferry, and there’s plenty of room for them to run and play!

Mission Point Resort
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1-800-833-7711

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SOME COMMENTS FROM THE MACKINAC ISLAND PAGE ON FACEBOOK

Our favorite place to stay with our boys. Fond memories of wandering through the shipwreck museum, lake-gazing from the adirondack chairs in the morning and evening, and playing Clue by the fire in the lobby late at night!

And — we LOVE the two-room suites!

That is where our daughter got married last August. We love Mackinac Island and Mission Point is a beautiful place to have a wedding with the water in the background…What could be better?? :)

The Great Hall is awesome.

Looking forward to spending July 4th at Mission Point with family!!! It’s a awesome place!

This is my absolute favorite place to stay on the island!!! It’s awesome!

My favorite resort on the island!

I used to chaperone our high school choir and we always stayed there - a really nice place - memories galore!

I love croquet, tennis and bocce!

My wife and I basked in the sun on the lawn making great use of the Adirondack chairs!

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The Market Street Inn offers a variety of uniquely furnished guest rooms at affordable rates and a cozy sitting area where you may relax after a day of sightseeing and having fun on Mackinac Island. We have six Queen bedrooms, two King bedrooms with a Jacuzzi, and a special Garden Suite that accommodates up to four guests with a queen and sofa bed. The gardens surrounding the Market Street Inn provide an intimate and relaxing environment. Reserve our beautiful back garden area for parties, weddings, and receptions. The inn, built at the turn of the century as a private home, has been updated to include all modern conveniences including air conditioning, wireless internet, flat-screen LCD TVs with cable and private baths while retaining all the traditional ambiance.

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The Market Street Inn is currently rated #1 on Trip Advisor for B&Bs / Inns on Mackinac Island - Market Street Inn on TripAdvisor.

Guests like the Inn’s location on Market Street near Fort Mackinac and Marquette Park — “the front porch is perfect to sit on to watch the carriages and people go by… our room overlooked the fort and it was the best view!” They enjoy that the Inn offers a quiet, intimate setting while still being one block from all the downtown attractions of Mackinac Island.

The Innkeeper, Kristen, and her crew win high praise from guests for their warm hospitality, friendliness, knowledge of the island, attentiveness and professionalism. — “Kristen, made us feel right at home during our four-night stay.” - “I was welcomed to the inn with open arms as if I were family or an honored guest.”

The Market Street Inn offers a delicious continental breakfast with a choice of muffins, cinnamon rolls, bagels, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, juice, coffee and tea. You have the option of having breakfast served in your room, in the cozy parlor off the lobby or on the lovely garden patio behind the inn. - “From the cute garden to the yummy breakfast, everything was just perfect.”

Market Street Inn
PO Box 224
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1-888-899-3811

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