Although its “Somewhere in Time” ambiance looks effortless, aggressive programs lie behind the Grand Hotel’s plans to seek out and implement the latest green technology on Mackinac Island.
It’s all part of the hotel and island’s continuing effort to provide modern conveniences to visitors while protecting the environment and maintaining the 19th Century charm both are known for. [ Read more ]
Travel Michigan and Detroit’s 760 WJR have joined forces for a new broadcast highlighting the state’s best destinations. Each Sunday from 4-5 p.m., tune in to 760 AM and join WJR’s John McColloch with Travel Michigan’s George Zimmermann, Dave Lorenz and Kirsten Borgstrom.
Recent attractions include the Old Mill Museum of Dundee, Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City and Saugatuck’s Grand Escapes. Next Sunday’s episode explores a girlfriends getaway in Grand Rapids and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Tune in to grab some tips, and pick up a copy of 2008 Michigan Travel Ideas for more.
For all you luh-vuhs looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a bang, there’s certainly no shortage of options across Michigan. With some help from our friends at Travel Michigan, MiLife MiTimes compiled ideas from around the state (and the Web) to heat things up this February. From champagne dinners and in-room Jacuzzi’s to wine tastings and spa treatments, Michigan hot spots can provide the perfect backdrop for your romantic retreat. [ Read more ]
The staff at Boyne’s Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa have good reason to smile. The hotel was the only ski hotel in the Midwest to be named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2007 list of Top 50 Ski Hotels. [ Read more ]
The NYTimes put Detroit at #40 of its 53 cities to visit in 2008 besting Vegas, London, San Diego and the Big Apple itself. The Times noted in Sunday’s Travel section that the new MGM Grand and MotorCity Casino Hotels, renovated DIA and constuction of the transformation of the Book-Cadillac into the new Westin are big reasons why. We heart the NYTimes! See the whole list via The New York Times.
No time or money to hit the Las Vegas Strip? No worries. With the opening of the new MGM Grand, Detroit is soon to be “Little Vegas.” The casino is as chic, classy and entertaining as the big houses in Nevada, but can be found right here in downtown Detroit. It’s the one-stop nightlife destination - after work cocktails, impressing out of town guests, corrupting a soon-to-be-married friend or spending a cozy weekend with someone special. MGM was designed as a top-notch luxury resort and has exceeded even the highest of expectations. [ Read more ]
Michigan schools compete in Ford Model T University Challenge - May 15th
NTW is here - May 14th
U-M Opening new Business Engagement Center - May 14th
Historic Preservation Efforts Awarded - May 13th
SBAM Launches New Program for Entrepreneurs - May 12th
Michigan Policy Summit 2008 - May 9th
DTE Embraces Biodiesel - May 8th
Michigan’s Creative Economy Gets a Boost - May 8th
Yee-haw! - May 7th
Brush up on your elevator pitch - May 7th
Enter AIGA's Celebrate Michigan Poster Design Contest.
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