REASONS TO VACATION at the THE GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT
One of the finest, upscale Northern Michigan resorts, The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is one of my favorite places to visit in Michigan. Not exactly what one could call inexpensive, but I have to rave about this fine establishment that has so much to offer any new bride (much less one that had been married a few years like me) that she would be honored to spend her honeymoon in one of the fantastic suites.
It’s a rare thing to find a cheap, all inclusive Michigan resort vacation, but occasionally you can find promotions offering Grand Traverse Resort Coupon Codes to save you some money once you reach this fantastic resort. I suggest you subscribe to some of the Michigan travel newsletters and watch for any discounts and promotions that are offered.
They have condominiums with up to three bedrooms which would work for the family, but we like the luxury of the hotel rooms. They also have what they call Tower Rooms, and they have fabulous views of the orchards and hills around the motel, but we have enjoyed a couples package that offered more of an adult vacation and the nightly rates even on weekends were inexpensive for what was offered.
We were there on a weekend and a wedding was being planned (is it just me or are all Michigan resorts booked for weddings and bridal parties every weekend?) and the ballroom of the Grand Traverse Resort was decorated so beautifully that it made me want to join the wedding party and see if they would allow us to renew our vows. If I could have coaxed my dear golfing husband in off the golf course, that might have been a world of fun and oh so very romantic.
AHHHH THE SPA
The Grand Traverse spa is what I had in mind when I said that you should shop for Michigan resorts that have WHAT WOMEN WANT IN A VACATION as well as stuff for the men in the group to see and do. Those massage therapists make you feel like you are well accustomed to a rich, pampered lifestyle rather than a hard working woman whose idea of a sumptuous meal is taking the kids to the local fast food joint.
FINE DINING WITH A HOMEY FEEL
If there is anything about this resort and spa that I loved better than the massage and facial treatments, it would be the Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. It’s in the Tower and I just love the booths and the atmosphere.
My cheap husband liked the availability of an excellent wine at an inexpensive price. There are expensive items on the menu and wine list, but you can find something tasty for a reasonable price. There’s none of that snobbish attitude that I’ve seen from the wait staff in some restaurants when you indicate to them that you would like to stay within a budget. The staff is wonderful at making you feel comfortable and welcome. The Grand Traverse is one of my favorite resorts and I think that if you stay there it will become a special, romantic getaway vacation destination for your and your travel partner, too.
