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Accommodations

Searching for Snow: The Homestead Resort

The first searching for snow article is HERE, the second is HERE, and the third is HERE. And the adventure continues. By the time we arrived at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan, the last of our four fabulous snow destinations, you might think we would be getting a little tired of snow. You would … Continue reading »

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Why Complain About Winter? Three Michigan Resorts to Enjoy a Cozy Getaway

Yeah, traffic may be backed up because of those drivers who are freaked out by ice and snow, the temperatures are so low you simply can’t put on enough clothing, and school has been called off yet again. Why not forget about all that and actually enjoy this fabulous winter? This is pretty easy to … Continue reading »

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10 Things to Do in Michigan If You Don’t Love Skiing

We had no intention of skiing when we planned the Great Snow Trip of 2014; we just wanted to see snow. And lots of it. This is a little ironic since the majority of the places we stayed were technically ski resorts, although they were also four season resorts and many were actually busier in … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain Winter Activities

So I have already told you about the lovely people, the fabulous food, and the amazingly cozy cottage we stayed in during our visit to Crystal Mountain. Now I want to tell you how we spent our time. Which was by cramming it with as many activities as we possibly could in the short time … Continue reading »

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The Unexpected Drury Inn and Suites in Findlay, Ohio

    Honestly. My expectations were pretty low. We are not normally fans of chain hotels. We prefer to stay in smaller, locally owned, boutique hotels that are a little more interesting. We have now officially changed our minds. If there is a Drury Hotel nearby, we may very well be staying there and we … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE and the second is HERE. And our adventure continues. There were things we adored about every single one of the destinations we visited on our snow trip but the accommodations at the lovely Crystal Mountain are at the very top of the list. Although just about every … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: The Grand Traverse Resort

The first “Searching for Snow” article is HERE. And our journey continues.   Our first sight of The Grand Traverse Resort was a soaring, glass tower in the distance sparkling in the afternoon sun as we drove along a road through Michigan, near Traverse City which was lined with deep snow on both sides. We … Continue reading »

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Getaway to the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

It’s no wonder I had never heard of Isle of Palms before our girlfriends getaway. A tiny barrier island of only about 6 square miles, it is tucked neatly against the South Carolina coast, separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Technically considered part of the Charleston metropolitan area and only a short 30 … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: The Grand Geneva Resort

The Great Snow Trip of 2014 began with the vague thought that it might be nice to go somewhere for my birthday on January 20. Somewhere different. Somewhere that Tom would like which meant…somewhere with snow. So I looked north. North to Wisconsin and Michigan where they had substantially more snow than we did – … Continue reading »

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5 Important Things to Know About Winter in Michigan

1. Seasonal Roads. Who knew? We southerners have never heard of seasonal roads, but they are all over northern Michigan. These are back country roads that are not plowed so the snow gets pretty deep. Most are used as snowmobile trails and it’s technically illegal to travel on them, although there are no signs that … Continue reading »

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