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Pet friendly winter rentals

January 21, 2012 – 3:47 pm

Even in the winter we love to travel with our four legged friends. We welcome your well mannered friend at many of our rentals. Check us out and start planning today. Mention this post and we will waive the pet fee on any winter rental

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Crystal Mountain/Thompsonville, Glen Arbor/Empire, Homestead, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, New Year's Eve, News, Pet friendly, Pets welcome, Specials, Sugar Loaf, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Winter | Comments (1)

Need help choosing a vacation cottage? We are here to help plan your Up North vacation.

January 21, 2012 – 10:34 am

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 “Visit Up North Vacation Rentals” we take the anxiety of planning away. How? We are a local management company that physically manages our homes. That means [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Acme, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Sugar Loaf, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (2)

Traverse City Michigan freshwater fishing paradise and we have the places to stay at

January 13, 2012 – 10:47 am

Between May and October, there is no consistently better place to be fishing in America than Traverse City, Mich. Diversity is the key: Lake Michigan with salmon and steelhead; Grand Traverse Bay with some of the best smallmouth pockets and carp flats in America; and more rivers and natural lakes filled with trout, bass, and [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Fall, Featured, Fishing, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Lake Charleviox, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, News, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Getting married in Northern Michigan? What a destination! We have great places for you to stay

January 6, 2012 – 12:51 pm

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 [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Acme, Benzonia, Boyne City/Boyne area, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Homestead, Interlochen, Lake Charleviox, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Weddings | Comments (0)

Experience the slow vacation of your dreams in Michigan at Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

December 15, 2011 – 10:14 am

The latest buzz word in travel is “slow travel”. 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’t mean [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Acme, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Lake Charleviox, Lake Charlevoix, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Plan Your Trip, Spring, Summer, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Traverse City-Leelanau County -Northern Michigan always a magical beautiful place-come see why.

September 22, 2011 – 7:22 pm

The economy might be a little shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Attractions, Beaches, Bike Rentals, Bird Watching, Boat/Jet Ski Rentals, Canoe/Kayak/Tube Rentals, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Environment, Farms/Nature Centers, Featured, Festivals/Fairs, Glen Arbor/Empire, Golf, Hiking, Honeymoon, Horseback Riding, Inland Lake/Charter Fishing, Interlochen, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Lighthouses, Maple City/Cedar, News, Northport/Omena, Parks, Pets welcome, Plan Your Trip, Recreation, Shopping, Spring, Summer, Suttons Bay, Town Happenings, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula Lake Michigan, Wineries | Comments (0)

Beach etiquette so we all can keep enjoying our beautiful beaches in Northern Michigan

May 30, 2011 – 10:37 am

Take your trash with you:
Not only is trash and food waste on the beach an eyesore that can end up suffocating sealife, it attracts birds and wildlife that end up defecating on the sand. This ends up contributing to the already problematic sewage problem, says Nancy Stoner, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Beaches, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Interlochen, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Safety Tips, Summer, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula Lake Michigan | Comments (0)

Deer Crossing Northern Michigan Visit Up North Travel safe

April 1, 2011 – 10:25 am

For our furry friends the deer, this is the season to run across the road. You are more likely to see more deer this time of the year. Some practical preparation before you travel can help to keep encounters with these animals from becoming a tragedy.
If a deer crosses your path, brake firmly and hold [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Interlochen, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, News, Northport/Omena, Plan Your Trip, Safety Tips, Suttons Bay, Transportation, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Traverse City & Area Fall Color Tours Accommodations Northern Michigan

October 9, 2010 – 3:29 pm

Best Enjoyed: Late September to Mid-October
Approximate Length: 190 miles
Fall is the season of the grape, where local vineyards harvest the future Chardonnays, Rieslings and Pinot Grigios. Combine a color tour of the region with a visit to Michigan’s wine country – a feast for the eye and the palate.
Choose one or several of the 19 wineries [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Attractions, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Farmer's Markets, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Interlochen, Lake Michigan, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, News, Northport/Omena, Plan Your Trip, Suttons Bay, Tours, Traverse City | Comments (0)

More water safety tips from American Red Cross enjoy your Leelanau/Traverse City vacation

June 25, 2010 – 12:45 pm

Home > Services > Health and Safety Services > Swimming and Lifeguarding >Water Safety Tips
These General Water Safety Tips will help you stay safe in, on, and around the water! General Water Safety Tips for Beach Safety Boating Home Pools Keeping Children Safe In, On, and Around the Water Lakes and Rivers Ocean Safety Personal Watercraft [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Elk Rapids/Eastport, Glen Arbor/Empire, Interlochen, Leland/Lake Leelanau, News, Northport/Omena, Plan Your Trip, Safety Tips, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (1)
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