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	<title>Visit Up North Blog &#187; Acme</title>
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		<title>AOL lists Traverse City one of ten top beaches in the U.S.A.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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If beautiful beaches aer your thing look no further. Visit Traverse City Michigan! Rent a cottage or condo with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals. Call today 800-901-8922.
8. Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City&#8217;s tawny beaches and towering dunes merit the moniker Malibu of Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features wilderness islands, trails through diverse ecosystems, and [...]]]></description>
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<p>If beautiful beaches aer your thing look no further. Visit Traverse City Michigan! Rent a cottage or condo with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals. Call today 800-901-8922.</p>
<p>8. Traverse City, Michigan<br />
Traverse City&#8217;s tawny beaches and towering dunes merit the moniker <strong>Malibu of Michigan</strong>. <strong>Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore</strong> features wilderness islands, trails through diverse ecosystems, and preserved historic farmsteads. This part of Michigan has a deep history and South Manitou Island, reachable by ferry, recreates pioneer days from old schoolhouse to 1871 lighthouse while area museums celebrate everything from steam railroads to Scandinavian heritage. Traverse City&#8217;s Victorian downtown boasts hundreds of galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Foodies should pick up a Tasty Traverse guide if they want to chat with brewers and bakers, fromageres and fishermen. There are also those great American summer activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, go karts, and video arcades. Early July brings the famous <strong>National Cherry Festival </strong>with arts-and-crafts fairs, air shows, and cherries baked, pressed, and jammed in every way possible.</p>
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		<title>Need help choosing a vacation cottage? We are here to help plan your Up North vacation.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Planning a vacation can be daunting. There are hundreds of websites and as many homes to choose from. It can be confusing at the least and overwhelming often. At &#8220;Visit Up North Vacation Rentals&#8221; we take the anxiety of planning away. How? We are a local management company that physically manages our homes. That means [...]]]></description>
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<p>Planning a vacation can be daunting. There are hundreds of websites and as many homes to choose from. It can be confusing at the least and overwhelming often. At <em>&#8220;Visit Up North Vacation Rentals&#8221; </em>we take the anxiety of planning away. How? We are a local management company that physically manages our homes. That means we are in these homes, we clean and maintain them. We live here so we know the area. We take our families to the beautiful beaches. We eat at the local diners, drink the local wine, enjoy the local festivities. We live and breathe Northern Michigan.  We want your vacation to be special and as much of the guess work we take away from you allows you to enjoy what your spending your hard earned money on&#8230; a wonderful vacation. <img src="http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/foxwoodhouse1-300x214.jpg" alt="foxwoodhouse1" title="foxwoodhouse1" width="300" height="214" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5435" /> </p>
<p><strong>Call us today and let us guide you through our homes, cottages and condos. We look forward to talking with you soon. 800-901-8922</strong></p>
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		<title>Getting married in Northern Michigan? What a destination! We have great places for you to stay</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing beats the beauty and charm of Northern Michigan. The Great Lakes, wineries and vineyards, charming villages, natural beauty that takes your breath away.
You cannot find a more perfect location for one of the most important days of your life.
 When making your wedding plans you do not have to worry about accommodations. Let Visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing beats the beauty and charm of Northern Michigan. The Great Lakes, wineries and vineyards, charming villages, natural beauty that takes your breath away.<br/><br />
You cannot find a more perfect location for one of the most important days of your life.</p>
<p> When making your wedding plans you do not have to worry about accommodations. Let <strong>Visit Up North Vacation Rentals</strong> take away the headache of where everyone is going to stay. We have homes, cottages and condos for a few or for many. Whether a summer, winter , spring or fall venue,  we have something for everyone.<strong> Why not call us today at 800-901-8922.</strong> Our friendly staff are happy to assist you.</p>
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		<title>Experience the slow vacation of your dreams in Michigan at Visit Up North Vacation Rentals</title>
		<link>http://www.visitupnorth.com/blog/experience-the-slow-vacation-of-your-dreams-in-michigan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
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The latest buzz word in travel is &#8220;slow travel&#8221;. What actually is it? Slow travel is about soaking up the surroundings you are in, at a leisurely pace instead of running from one thing to another. Having a vacation that leaves you feeling refreshed instead of more exhausted than when you started. It doesn&#8217;t mean [...]]]></description>
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The latest buzz word in travel is <em>&#8220;slow travel&#8221;</em>. What actually is it? Slow travel is about soaking up the surroundings you are in, at a leisurely pace instead of running from one thing to another. Having a vacation that leaves you feeling refreshed instead of more exhausted than when you started. It doesn&#8217;t mean you should skip the anticipated highlights of your trip, but taking the time to experience the little things your vacation is less like touristy travel.  How can you make your own slow travel vacation? Rent your own cottage or home. Get up in the morning to your own space not shared with everyone in a hotel. Sit on the deck and watch the sun rise, breath in the fresh air, savor a cup of coffee. Have a slow breakfast. Start your day in the middle of the afternoon. Take in your surroundings. Plan a day of visiting small local shops, visit mom and pop diners, sit in a park and people watch. </p>
<p>In our hurried world slowing down is often one of the hardest things to do. It is worth the effort though. Coming back to the grind may just be a little less grinding after your relaxing slow vacation.<br />
Let <strong>Visit Up North Vacaton Rentals </strong>assist you in planning you next trip. Call us at 800-901-8922.</p>
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		<title>Summer is here in Northern Michigan and we have a place for you to stay.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Looks like everyone wants to be in Northern Michigan. We are working hard on aquiring new properties so you can visit this amazing location. We have cottages, homes and condos. Short stays and weekly rentals.
Call and plan your vacation getaway today. 800-901-8922. Book online anytime.
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<p>Looks like everyone wants to be in Northern Michigan. We are working hard on aquiring new properties so you can visit this amazing location. We have cottages, homes and condos. Short stays and weekly rentals.<br />
Call and plan your vacation getaway today. 800-901-8922. Book online anytime.</p>
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		<title>Hotel vs Vacation home. Why choose a vacation rental.  Visit Up North</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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The process for renting a vacation home differs from booking a hotel room. One of the many benefits is working with a property management company that has the expertise to make staying at a cottage or home headache free. Their personal interest in your stay and knowledge of the property are far beyond that of [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>The process for renting a vacation home differs from booking a hotel room. One of the many benefits is working with a property management company that has the expertise to make staying at a cottage or home headache free. Their personal interest in your stay and knowledge of the property are far beyond that of a hotel reservation center! This helps you make the best choice for you and your family. Let Visit Up North Vacation Rentals friendly staff start helping you today&#8230; it&#8217;s absolutely worth it! </strong></p>
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<strong><em>Spend less, travel more</em</strong><br />
Priced between 50 and 80 percent less per square foot than the average hotel room in popular destinations, vacation rentals offer real value.<br />
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Room to relax</em></strong><br />
Say goodbye to the small hotel room. Our average vacation rental is 1800 sq. ft<br />
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Privacy</em></strong><br />
No hotel staff to disturb you, and plenty of private space for spending family-time together.</p>
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The kitchen is always open</em></strong><br />
Dine in with the kids or dine out on the town. Free yourself from vending machines and expensive room service. Stock up on local fresh farm goods and fresh local products.<br />
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<em>Bring the dog</em></strong><br />
Many vacation rentals are pet friendly and offer dog beds, dog runs, and more so your best friend will feel right at home. No more putting your furry friend in a kennel.</p>
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