The Homestead Is Celebrating 25 Years; Bring Your Valentine

If you’ve never skied or ridden at The Homestead, Michigan’s fresh water resort, than you’ve missed one of the Heartland’s most scenic resorts. Nestled among towering sand dunes along the Lake Michigan coastline, it offers incredible panoramic views from the top of the ski hill; which is actually the top of a towering perched dune.

You can trace the gentle curve of the shoreline far below. A broad expanse of steely blue water, often filled with ice floes, fills the frame and the Manitou Islands bob on the horizon. It honestly looks as if you could schuss right into the lake. You don’t, but it’s hard to take your eyes off that view and pay attention to the slope. Fortunately you don’t have to worry, because The Homestead does an excellent job of grooming, and limited traffic helps keep it that way.

This is one of a very few Midwest ski areas to limit lift ticket sales, and it’s done to provide an un-crowded ski and snowboard experience. It allows you to experience both the great skiing and riding and that wonderful view without worrying about an overcrowded slope. Throw in a sunny, spring day, and it’s an unbeatable combination. The ski area, not overly big by even Midwest standards, offers a 375-foot vertical drop, three chairlifts and 15 or 16 named runs. But, did I say the view from the top is to terrific?

“Couples looking for a romantic winter getaway and families with young kids helped us become Northwest Michigan’s most civilized snowsports destination,” says The Homestead’s Jamie Jewell. “As a way of saying thanks to all those patrons we’ve come up with some special 25th Anniversary Packages.”

A couple can enjoy a romantic two-night stay for as little as $164 a night, and a family of four can stay for as little as $197 per night.

The Homestead recently opened its new Spa Amira to further pamper guests. It’s a total mind and body wellness center offering tranquil outdoor gardens, relaxation pools, massage, pedicures, and more. Add to that the award winning cuisine found at the resort’s top end restaurant, Nonna’s, and it doesn’t get any better. The Homestead’s a resort with the soul of a fine B&B, and it would make a wonderful romantic getaway for Valentines Day weekend.

Spa-aaaah! Just in time for the Women’s Winter Tour, Crystal Mountain is opening its long-awaited, $5.5-million spa on Jan. 30, to soothe achy, winter-weary bods with heated locker-room floors, steam rooms and infrared saunas. Crystal Spa will offer massages, herbal wraps and other spa services in 12 treatment rooms, including a two-table couples’ room with hot tub. Outside the Meditation Lounge, with its large stone fireplace, is a meditation garden with an eight-person, year-round hot tub. An opening weekend special features a choice of two treatments for $99, or ask about lodging packages. The resort’s newly expanded fitness center and pool area feature state-of-the-art equipment plus yoga, Pilates and other wellness classes. 

Crystal Spa Vacation Packages

  

Crystal Spa Package Ideal for anniversaries, birthdays & other occasions, or simply for a relaxing getaway from the every day, our Crystal Spa Package includes one night of lodging, breakfast each day, your choice of one 50-Minute Treatment from our Spa Menu, and one 50-minute nail treatment. From $199* per person

Ski & Spa Package Perfect for winter sports enthusiasts, our Ski & Spa Package includes two nights of lodging, your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment, admittance to fitness classes and motion studio, use of spa facilities on the day of your treatment (including our luxurious locker rooms with infrared saunas and steam rooms, private meditation lounge, and outdoor garden with hot tub), lift tickets valid upon arrival through departure, plus a complimentary cross-country trail pass.   From $299* per person

 

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The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor

 
Standing on the shore of Lake Michigan, the Inn at Bay Harbor- A Renaissance Golf Resort is a fresh, inspired destination, conceived in the spirit of the great turn-of-the-century lakeside resorts that defined the golden age of vacationing.

 
The Spa Freedom 555 Package

The Spa Freedom 555 package is our most popular package ever! For $555*, you will receive two nights lodging at the spectacular Inn at Bay Harbor – A Renaissance Golf Resort, breakfast for two each day and a $555 credit to spend as you please at The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor.

Indulge in this refreshing package which allows you the ultimate freedom to enjoy a relaxing retreat, a romantic couples’ escape, or a girlfriends’ getaway.

Remember, you can earn Marriott rewards during your stay at The Inn at Bay Harbor.

 
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The Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort 
1 Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7959‎

 
The Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain is Michigan’s Premier Luxury Destination Spa.  Named one of the “Best Spas in the World” by Spa Magazine.  The Solace Spa is Michigan’s largest spa at 18,000 sq. ft. with soothing whirlpools, cedar saunas, purifying steam, indoor and outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness and training facilities, and inspiring menu of spa treatments.

The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway

includes continental breakfast both days
dinner Saturday night
spa facility access and more!
For $618 you can upgrade your package to include 2 nights at the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa™.

Valid from October 03, 2008 to October 05, 2008

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