http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/Local and Great Lakes Region Travel News and TipsenThu, 01 May 2008 08:37:16 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal and Great Lakes Region Travel News and Tipsmichigan_travelhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/G2Pb55fGcJk/family_golf_night_at_crystal_m.htmlLatest UpdatesThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 01 May 2008 08:37:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.938807 ]]>Have time for a midweek getaway? Wednesday nights are family golf night at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. Included are nine holes of golf, with cart, plus dinner of hot dogs, chips and pop. Costs is $10 per person. Food...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/05/family_golf_night_at_crystal_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/40WukwkDdno/win_a_free_getaway_up_north.htmlLatest UpdatesThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:38:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.918905 ]]>TRAVERSE CITY -- Longing for a spring vacation and want to do it on the cheap? How about free? MyNorth.com is giving away a six-night getaway to northern Michigan to jump start the season. Visitors of MyNorth.com can sign up...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/04/win_a_free_getaway_up_north.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/1KKdi1RyWh0/gas_prices_economy_hit_tourism.htmlMark Sanchez | Business Review Western MichiganMon, 14 Apr 2008 10:51:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.880561 ]]>A continuing sour state economy, falling consumer confidence and record-high gasoline prices will have fewer people traveling in Michigan this year, according to Michigan State University economists. Travel volume across the state will decline two percent in 2008 and travel...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/04/gas_prices_economy_hit_tourism.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/OoToC1if_XA/touristdependent_business_owne.htmlBreaking NewsJerry Nunn | The Bay City TimesSun, 30 Mar 2008 10:48:58 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.839704 ]]>Alexander Cohn | Times PhotoVillage Square at the east end of Houghton Lake. Houghton Lake tourism is up with the snowy winter, but businesses are still feeling the crunch.HOUGHTON LAKE - You would think a northern Michigan business owner experiencing...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/touristdependent_business_owne.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/ooQ1b5skTLk/teen_travel_its_about_adventur.htmlBreaking NewsThe Grand Rapids PressSun, 30 Mar 2008 10:40:24 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.839701 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- Forget the tan, the Mickey Mouse photos and the cliche souvenirs. These days, travelers, especially young people, want to experience something more than the gated resort and the cruise ship buffet. They want to go on a...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/teen_travel_its_about_adventur.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/pA2OGKMCLF8/boyne_mountain_hosts_wellness.htmlLatest UpdatesThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 26 Mar 2008 12:02:30 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.830857 ]]>Reduce your stress and get healthy this spring with a trio of wellness events planned at Solace Spa in Boyne Mountain resort in Boyne Falls. First up is a Healing Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat, April 18-20 with instructor Rolinda May....http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/boyne_mountain_hosts_wellness.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/ubhB9-shNZc/seven_architectural_wonders_na.htmlBreaking NewsLatest UpdatesThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 26 Mar 2008 05:48:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.827737 ]]>Imagination, it appears, is soaring -- especially when it comes to architecture. Conde Nast Traveler's April issue picks seven noteworthy architectural designs as the "new seven wonders of the architecture world."...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/seven_architectural_wonders_na.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/j3gujc9OwiA/western_ski_resort_offer_later.htmlLatest UpdatesTHE GRAND RAPIDS PRESSTue, 25 Mar 2008 11:01:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.827715 ]]>DENVER -- A few ski resorts out West are taking advantage of heavy snowfall this winter by staying open longer. Aspen Highlands and Wolf Creek, both in Colorado, will stay open until April 27, according to The Associated Press. Elsewhere...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/western_ski_resort_offer_later.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/YNQK265ZTUw/march_17_michigan_fuel_prices.htmlAAA Fuel ReportAAA MichiganSat, 22 Mar 2008 06:57:12 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.821499 ]]>AAA Fuel Report: Febuary 4, 2007 State Gas Prices Gain 4 Cents Contact: Jim Rink The average price of motor fuel in Michigan increased 5.4 cents per gallon over the past week, according to AAA. The current statewide average is...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/march_17_michigan_fuel_prices.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/RqpML1yJI3Q/michigan_fuel_prices_jump_191.htmlAAA Fuel ReportAAA MichiganSat, 15 Mar 2008 04:13:18 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.804260 ]]>AAA Fuel Report: Febuary 4, 2007 State Gas Prices Gain 4 Cents Contact: Jim Rink The average price of motor fuel in Michigan increased 19.1 cents per gallon over the past week, according to AAA. The current statewide average is...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/michigan_fuel_prices_jump_191.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/hSt7MbD9JtY/caberfae_to_host_spring_bash.htmlLatest UpdatesatamboerThu, 06 Mar 2008 07:42:17 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.780395 ]]>It's time to get your silly on. Caberfae Peaks near Cadillac is gearing up for its spring party on the slopes, March 15, which includes a costume parade, swimsuit parade, big air contest, rock-paper-scissors tournament and outdoor snowbar and grill....http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/caberfae_to_host_spring_bash.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/A9pHrhJP9tE/crystal_mountain_offers_two_we.htmlLatest UpdatesatamboerThu, 06 Mar 2008 07:39:24 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.780389 ]]>Lighten up this spring with silly, mountaintop family fun at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. Two March weekends are on tap that focus on tickling your funny bone rather than perfecting your ski technique....http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/03/crystal_mountain_offers_two_we.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/QtIr--wd8kA/feburary_25_michigan_fuel_pric.htmlAAA Fuel ReportAAA MichiganMon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:55 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.733298 ]]>AAA Fuel Report: Febuary 4, 2007 State Gas Prices Gain 4 Cents Contact: Jim Rink The average price of motor fuel in Michigan increased 12.2 cents per gallon over the past week, according to AAA. The current statewide average is...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/02/feburary_25_michigan_fuel_pric.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/2Frh63RvWxk/michigan_gets_serious_about_to.htmlBreaking NewsMARK SANCHEZ | Business Review Western MichiganThu, 14 Feb 2008 04:21:30 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.704325 ]]>Photo by David EvansMarci Cisneros sees the Granholm proposal as a potential opportunity to gather data on the ROI of high promotional spending to use later.Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposal to pump $60 million over two years into tourism and business...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/02/michigan_gets_serious_about_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan_travel/~3/ANDlgxbEUJM/head_to_toronto_for_presidents.htmlLatest UpdatesatamboerTue, 12 Feb 2008 10:11:28 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/michigan_travel//1718.698589 ]]>TORONTO -- Toronto attractions, theater productions and events are being offered at discounted rates during the city's new Family Day weekend. "Family Day is a great time to enjoy what Canada's largest city has to offer for the family," said...http://blog.mlive.com/michigan_travel/2008/02/head_to_toronto_for_presidents.htmlnonadult