Lovable Michigan Travel Deals: Memorial Day savings Up North, golf deals and more

Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner. It’s usually a great long weekend for travel across Michigan. The holiday is the official kickoff for summer fun. And May is also a good time to score some vacation deals, judging by what we’re seeing in our travel inbox this week.

From a sip-wine-and-chill vibe at a bayfront resort, to a list of amazing golf deals near beautiful Bellaire, our latest collection of offers shows there are ways to have fun while you’re saving a little cash.

Here’s what we’re seeing this week:

#1 Shanty Creek Resort

Golf lovers, take note: Shanty Creek Resort has a couple big golf course anniversaries this season, celebrating 25 years for Cedar River and 20 years for Hawk’s Eye. With these milestones come a trio of May golf deals at this huge resort northeast of Traverse City.

Here are the deals, as described by the resort:

• Anniversary Special $30 Rounds (May 3-12): Join us for a golfing extravaganza as we kick off the anniversary celebrations with $30 rounds (including cart) on any course from May 3-12, 2024.
• Special Tribute to Moms (May 6-12): In celebration of Mother’s Day, all moms are invited to enjoy 25% off any course from May 6-12.
• 25% Off Any Course (May 13-31; Sun-Wed): Golfers can take advantage of a generous discount on any of Shanty Creek’s exceptional courses from Monday through Wednesday and on Sundays throughout the month of May.

For more information about Shanty Creek Resort, and to book your tee time, go online to ShantyCreek.com or call (866) 695-5010.

#2 Stay at Crystal Mountain Resort for Memorial Day Weekend and save 30% on lodging.

If you know you want to spend your holiday weekend Up North – near Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, but also with a side of relaxation – then check out this deal being offered for a limited time by Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville.

Book your stay Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 and get 30% off lodging rates at the resort. This special offer has a deadline. The lodging must be reserved by Friday, April 26. A three-night minimum stay is required. You can make a reservation online here, or call the resort at (855) 283-4077.

In addition to golf, biking and hiking, Crystal Mountain has summer fun activities for families. This includes the big outdoor pool and water playground, its Vertical Edge climbing wall, and its new Bungee Trampoline.

#3 Uncork and Unwind at the Inn at Bay Harbor

This spot near Petoskey is always a fun place to visit. It’s a little waterfront resort within the larger Bay Harbor development – and just a short drive from Petoskey. Or you can pedal to downtown Petoskey on the Little Traverse Wheelway that runs along the Bay Harbor entrance.

Owned by Boyne Resorts, the Inn at Bay Harbor is marking the return of its Uncork & Unwind package in May. “For one month only, join us at the Inn in the room or suite of your choice and enjoy a bottle of Michigan wine and charcuterie board added to your stay,” inn staff said. “Relax at the resort as you savor the Lake Michigan breeze from your balcony, the pool or riding a beach cruiser. Plus, discover flavors of the region as you explore the Petoskey Wine Region, quaint downtown areas, and beyond.”

This package includes:

• A two-night stay
• Breakfast for two each morning
• Bottle of Black Star Farms’ Red House Red and a charcuterie board delivered to your room or suite

To book, use the promo code YX1. The offer is valid for new reservations from May 1-31.

You can find more details and make a reservation online at the resort’s website here, or call (888) 398-9359