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

May 7, 2010 – 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, Benzie County/Crystal Lake, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Sugar Loaf, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Deer Crossing Northern Michigan Visit Up North Travel safe

May 1, 2010 – 9:25 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 Benzie County/Crystal Lake, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Interlochen, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, News, Northport/Omena, Plan Your Trip, Safety Tips, Suttons Bay, Transportation, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Condo on Lake Michigan & Crystal River in beautiful Glen Arbor call today and book a perfect vacation

April 30, 2010 – 4:56 pm

Great Lake is open year round and offers cozy accommodations for you and your family. Spring/Fall/Winter we offer 2 nights minimums. Planning a summer vacation? This is a perfect spot to spend a week or two. Call us today and make your plans now. 800-901-8922
Upper level unit ideally situated for easy enjoyment of Lake [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Beaches, Featured, Homestead, Misc.Info, Spring, Summer, Winter | Comments (0)

Traverse City Michigan Freshwater Fishing paradise

March 12, 2010 – 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 Benzie County/Crystal Lake, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Fall, Featured, Fishing, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Lake Charleviox, Lake Charlevoix, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, News, Northport/Omena, Old Mission, Spring, Summer, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (0)

Glen Arbor-Lake Michigan Condo open all year long.

February 21, 2010 – 10:30 pm

Beautiful condo getaway on Lake Michigan is a perfect escape for 1 or 2 couples or a small family. Great in the winter as a cozy getaway or a can’t be beat summer rental with premier beach. This stretch of beach cannot be beat for beach fun, star gazing, long walks on the beach or [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Beaches, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Plan Your Trip, Skiing, Sledding/Snowshoeing, Spring, Summer, Winter | Comments (0)

So many reasons to visit Glen Arbor Traverse City Suttons Bay Lake Michigan this winter

February 16, 2010 – 3:26 pm

Here in Leelanau County “lake effect” is often heard. This is produced by temperature differences above the open water and the shoreline. Locals don’t go into hiding when winter strikes though. Instead, they bundle up and play hard and welcome visitors to do the same. Make your own memories. Check out a few reasons to [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Art Galleries, Attractions, Dining, Featured, Girlfriend Getaways, Girls' Weekends, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Honeymoon, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, Movies, Pets welcome, Shopping, Sledding/Snowshoeing, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Wineries, Winter | Comments (0)

Free grocery tote. Visiting Up North? Stay in one of our rentals and receive free our terrific purple tote.

February 8, 2010 – 1:01 pm

When you stay with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals you receive one of our great grocery totes absolutely free! Stop by our office in Traverse City and pick yours up today. You will need something to carry all of those goodies you will find here! Traverse City (800-901-8922) office is open Monday – Friday.
Thanks you [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Benzie County/Crystal Lake, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Fall, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Honeymoon, Interlochen, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, News, Northport/Omena, Pets welcome, Plan Your Trip, Spring, Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula Lake Michigan, Winter | Comments (0)

So many reasons to visit Traverse City Michigan. Great food. Are you hungry yet?

January 28, 2010 – 1:03 pm

Thousands of visitors come to Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan each year to fish, water ski, bike, golf, play in the snow and explore shore towns. But the area’s riches run deeper than resorts and golf courses. The lake produces boatloads of whitefish, lake trout and chubs. The lakeshore climate lets hundreds of thousands of cherry [...]

By visitupnorth | Also posted in Breweries, Casual, Dining, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Featured, Fine Dining, Glen Arbor/Empire, Glen Lake, Homestead, Interlochen, Kid-Friendly, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, Misc.Info, News, Northport/Omena, Suttons Bay, Traverse City | Comments (2)

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals Growing Green. Protecting our earth & making your stay a better one.

January 11, 2010 – 5:21 am

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals is “growing” their business green. We recognize the importance of a healthy environment, using energy wisely, recycling and any practice that makes our footprint lighter. We look for green practices everyday and implement them in our cottages, homes and condos. We encourage our owners and guests to do the same [...]

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

Traverse City & Area Fall Color Tours

September 1, 2009 – 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, Benzie County/Crystal Lake, Eastport, Elk Rapids/Eastport, Farmer's Markets, Featured, Glen Arbor/Empire, Interlochen, Leland/Lake Leelanau, Maple City/Cedar, News, Northport/Omena, Plan Your Trip, Suttons Bay, Tours, Traverse City | Comments (0)
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