Pure Michigan’s May travel deals include beachfront resorts, big cities and more
Updated May 09, 2021;
Summer vacation planning is ramping up, but some of the best early deals can be had in May. Whether you are heading to one of the Up North islands, a resort known for its golf courses, or are leaning toward a big-city adventure, this month’s travel deals being highlighted by our friends at Pure Michigan have something for everyone.
Check out the descriptions below and click the website links for more details on vacation savings.
The Straits of Mackinac view from a balcony room at the Chippewa Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Tahoe Daily Tribune
While there are some incredible hotels and lodging facilities in the Tahoe Basin, one great way to experience the area is through camping. Whether it’s tent camping, traveling in an RV or if a rustic cabin is preferred, there are many beautiful options.
Whether you live here year round or come especially to enjoy the outdoors, the following is a list of campsites around the basin.
Some campgrounds have just opened for the season and the rest will be opening soon.
Fire restrictions for Tahoe National Forest and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be noted on their respective websites, and those restrictions will likely be ramped up through the summer after a dry winter.
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Meredith Corporation s (NYSE: MDP) PARENTS announces the top 20 U.S. getaways for families in this year s Family Travel Awards. Selected by a panel of judges including editors and experts in the field, the 2021 winners offer safe, affordable, and fun outdoor experiences for all ages. Providing trip-planning inspiration for when the time is right, PARENTS Family Travel Awards 2021 is available on Parents.com/TravelAwards and in the June issue of PARENTS magazine, available now. With many families starting to think about and plan their first trips in quite some time, we know that health and well-being is top-of-mind, said PARENTS Editor in Chief Julia Edelstein. This year s list features destinations that bring families close to nature, offer lots of adventure, and above all else, provide a safe environment for the entire family.
Okoboji for newbies: Where to stay, eat and play around Iowa s Great Lakes Laura Rowley
Editor s note: This story was originally published in 2018.
For some families, summers at Okoboji have been a tradition for generations. But if you’ve never made the trip, you’ll find plenty of fun on the Iowa Great Lakes.
This area of northwest Iowa includes five glacier-carved, interconnected lakes spanning about 15,000 acres: West Okoboji, East Okoboji, Upper Gar, Lower Gar and Minnewashta.
Here are tips on where to stay, dine and play.
Where to stay near the Iowa Great Lakes
Fillenwarth Beach has apartments and cottages with fully equipped kitchens, indoor and outdoor pools, sports courts and playgrounds. Guests have access to canoes, rowboats and paddleboats and daily cruises. (87 Lakeshore Drive, Arnolds Park; fillenwarthbeach.com).