Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
This resort, just seven miles from Traverse City, offers guests 600 pet-friendly guest rooms and suites, three golf courses and an indoor water park spanning more than 15,000 square feet. The resort offers 24-hour dog-sitting services so guests may explore the city, play a round of golf at The Bear, designed by Jack Nicklaus and one of the hardest courses in Michigan, or get pampered at the resort's spa. The resort also features four pools and a private beach club where guests can sunbathe. After a long day, guests can choose from five restaurants at the resort, ranging from a sports bar to a bistro.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village
Acme, MI 49610
(800) 236-1577
grandtraverseresort.com
Bayshore Resort
Located along West Grand Traverse Bay, this smoke-free resort features rooms with views of the bay or pool, as well as Jacuzzi suites. Besides sunbathing on the beach, guests can use the indoor pool, fitness center and well-stocked game room. When booking their room, guests have the option of booking a golf package, which allows them to golf 18 holes at a nearby course. Price is determined by which course guests choose. Level one courses include Elmbrook and the Summit at Shanty Creek, while higher-level courses include Mistwood and Cedar River at Shanty Creek.
Bayshore Resort
833 E. Front St.
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
(231) 935-4400
bayshore-resort.com
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Nestled along East Grand Traverse Bay, this resort entices guests with more than 300 feet of private sandy beach. Visitors will experience romance and relaxation at this resort as they sunbathe on the white sandy beach or pamper themselves at the resort's spa. The resort offers five specialty packages for guests, including a Wine-n-Dine package, which treats guests to a wine tasting and a free bottle of wine at Chateau Chantal, along with a $50 gift card for dinner at a local restaurant and two free movie rentals. The resort is centrally placed for easy shopping, dining and golf courses, including Elmbrook and Shanty Creek.
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
1773 U.S. 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 938-0100
tcbeaches.com
About The Author
Laura Nowak is a freelance writer who combines her love of travel and research to write travel articles. She has been published in various print and online publications, including the "Western Herald," where she wrote arts and entertainment articles. Nowak earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in practical writing from Western Michigan University.
