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Michigan Travel Guide

When to visit Michigan

With ski resorts attracting visitors in the winter and state parks luring campers in the summer, plus many spring and fall activities, Michigan is a year-round destination. When spring melts away the snow, the resorts switch from skiing to golf and continue to draw tourists. In summer, there are plenty of outdoor activities around the Great Lakes and at many of the state's 11,000 inland lakes, rivers, and streams. During autumn, the turning of the leaves creates spectacular color displays. read more

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  • $98 R/T Domestic Sale Fares on Midwest*
    Midwest Airlines is linking mid-western cities including Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Omaha, with destinations like Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. AirTran, American, Frontier, and United, and other airlines, bring some competition.
  • $75 O/W Last-Minute Thanksgiving Day Sale on Southwest*
    Just in time for that last-minute booking, Southwest has announced a Thanksgiving sale with dates encompassing the holiday period. Several carriers, including AirTran, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways, are also competing.

Michigan Travel Advice See All Michigan Travel Advice

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  • Free Tours Offer Budget-Friendly Fun The word "free" never sounded so good. Ed Perkins highlights some of the many interesting factory tours that are easy on your wallet.
  • Moms and Daughters Bond with Spa Time Despite the economy, spa programs aimed at teenagers and girls are flourishing. Eileen Ogintz explores some of places that provide opportunities for moms and daughters to bond.
  • Top 10 Vacation Package Deals Around the World From Australia to Las Vegas, the Deal Detective reveals the best vacation packages available right now.
  • Readers Name Their Favorite Beaches Last month we asked readers to send in descriptions of their favorite beaches. You responded with hidden gems in Hawaii, aqua blue waters in Florida, and even pink sand beaches in Bermuda.
  • Where to Look for Columbus Day Deals Because of high demand, Columbus Day getaways tend to be more expensive than those for any other fall weekend, but you can find deals in destinations across the U.S.

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