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Hey travel friends, we are so glad you’re here.

As the travel editor for MLive, my team and I just love being able to act as your adventure concierge for your next destination. And now we’re elevating our coverage with this expanded Lovable Michigan newsletter – giving you more specially-curated travel ideas each week.

Whether you’re planning an Up North vacation and need help filling your itinerary or heading out on a day trip to your nearest big city, we want to make sure you have all the details you need to take your travel up a notch.

Michigan destinations are like a jewel box. Island-hopping. Wine trails. Waterfalls. History tours. Cultural hot spots. And beautiful beaches and dunes hemmed by our Great Lakes. As Michigan’s largest local news site, we’ve been writing about travel and adventures for years. But every week there are always new places to explore. From hiking Isle Royale’s rocky archipelago in Lake Superior to taking in a sunset on the Belle Isle beach, we are all about giving you more ideas for your next adventure.

So come along with us each week as we marvel at both our peninsulas and find new places to highlight. We bet you think Michigan is just as lovable as we do.

Happy Travels,
Tanda 

It's not just an island

Joel Bissell | MLive.com

A horse-drawn carriage leaves the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich. on Friday, May 17, 2024.

It’s not just an island. It’s like taking a trip in a time machine back to the 1800s where motorized vehicles are not allowed and the only way to get around is by walking, biking, riding a horse or in a horse and buggy.

Travel and Leisure has just listed Mackinac Island as one of the top 15 islands in the continental U.S.

See what criteria was used and learn why Michigan's special gem has the right to be ranked above Martha's Vineyard, Hilton Head and Captiva. 

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Yo, Ho, Ho (and a bottle of Black Star).

Grand Rapids Press staff photo

The tall ship Manitou takes a evening sail in Grand Traverse Bay.

Cruise lovers, you’ve got a new reason to raise a glass to evenings spent on Grand Traverse Bay.

The Tall Ship Manitou is partnering with award-winning winery Black Star Farms to offer wine-tasting sunset sails around the bay. The wine cruises are set for a handful of dates this summer.

“Come and enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise while tasting the best of one of our local wineries,” Tall Ship Manitou staff said while announcing the new event schedule this week. “This wine-tasting event aboard the schooner Manitou features five different wines from Black Star Farms winery. What better way to enjoy the evening than with the scenic beauty of sailing on Grand Traverse Bay and the rich flavors of local wines?”

We've got details on when the first wine-tasting sets sail and how to book it. Also, have you never been on The Manitou. You've got to get on that schooner. 

One perfect Michigan day. 5 lighthouses. 

Courtesy of Visit Alpena

Built in 1840, the Old Presque Isle Lighthouse is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It operated until 1871 when the keeper was transferred to the new, much taller light. It's open for tower climbs throughout the summer.

Is one Michigan summer day long enough for one epic lighthouse adventure? You better believe it.

You can explore five stunning lighthouses along Lake Huron's shoreline, all within a two-hour drive of each other.

But where do you start and what's the game plan? We have everything you need here except the snacks. 

Other top stories

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• Mackinac Island design shop unveils new Mackinac Bridge shirts
  
  
• This summer’s Traverse City Cherry Whiskey Fest will offer exclusive sips
  
  
• Rustic cabin near Pictured Rocks shoreline can be reserved for the first time

A note from Tanda:

We love to hear from our travel friends. Have a story tip for us? A suggestion for a new destination to check out? Feel free to send us the details. You can email me at tgmiter@mlive.com

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