From the moment we arrived, I could feel that Traverse City was more than just a small lakeside vacation destination for big city Michiganders. Instead it’s a town filled with great food, fantastic culture, beautiful beaches, and some really amazing people. Even though we only spent a few nights getting to know the town, Lauren and I both fell in love with its charms, and I left a piece of my heart in Traverse City.
The city of Calgary is often overlooked when planning a trip through Canada, and to be honest I’m not sure why. This beautiful city is a perfect hub to plan outdoor adventures in places like Banff and Drumheller in addition to having a a slew of arts, cultural, and other activities to enjoy in the city proper. If you are planning a trip through Calgary take a look at our Ramblin’ Calgary Travel Guide for a great selection of things to do in the city.
Getting away for a weekend of romance and relaxation should be on every couples’ list. We always have a little snafu when planning a weekend getaway. Our snafu has a name, and her name is Zoe, our 70 lb Weimaraner. While visiting Traverse City, Michigan we were looking forward to a weekend of fine dining and spa treatments, but no one wants to have to wake up early to walk the pooch and make sure she is fed and happy while also trying to enjoying a weekend of romance. The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has an ace up there sleeve and treated us to a weekend we would never forget, Zoe included. We had a complete weekend of romance done right!
Everyone knows that Zoe goes just about everywhere with us. She is an extremely well-traveled pooch. Sometimes though, we go overseas or fly domestically and can’t take Zoe with us. I refuse to force her to fly and quarantine in another country is out of the question. So, can what do we do when Zoe can’t vacation with us? Now we can book her a vacation of her own with DogVacay!
Touring food factories can be a hit or miss venture. Some times you get a really hands on tour that gets you up close and personal to the action which can be pretty fun. Other times you’re stuck sitting in a room watching animatronic dolls tell you a companies history circa 1982. I’m here to tell you that taking a tour of the Tabasco Factory and then visiting Avery Island, is absolutely worth your time.
