UK visitors guide to Traverse City

datePosted on 22:56, March 10th, 2012 by admin

Traverse City visit us from Bristol or Manchester airports ukIt is very easy to find a hotel in Traverse City. But first lets begin by discussing your travel plans. If you are travelling from UK and using airport parking, we Parking at Bristol Airport  or even the Manchester airport parking from Airport Parking shop. First of all make all of your arrangements in advance. Secure a long term parking place closest to your home location. Do not just leave your car in the main daily lot. Remove any valuables from your car so it will not be broken into while you are gone. England and the United States are similar to each other but there is some differences.

Manchester airport parking Terminal 1 is a bit more expensive than Bristol airport parking so that could be a consideration depending on how close these are to you. After leaving your car take the shuttle to the airport. Check in with the ticket agent. It will not be long until you are flying across the ocean to the United States. Before you fly however be sure to call to check on your hotel in Traverse City.

While you are flying we will discuss your choice of a hotel in Traverse City. Here is a list of some of the best of them and what they provide.

1. The Grand Traverse Resort -

900 acres of property including a wonderful golf course.
Kids programs including art and water activities
ice skating
skiing
dog sled rides
A huge bonfire nightly
lots of water activities
Pool

2. Cherry Tree Inn

Private sandy beach
snack bar in each room
kids activities
water activities rentals
views of cherry orchards and water
Pool

3. The Park Place Hotel

Landmark in Traverse City
Great views
Tours of vineyards arranged
water activities arranged
pool

4. The Grand Beach Resort

300′ of sandy beach
Indoor pool
exercise room
watercraft rentals
Beautiful views
Private balconies
Breakfast included
HBO and wireless included
Hot Tub

5. Sugar Sand Beach Resort

In room coffee
exercise spa area
Breakfast included
Balconies very private
300′ of sandy beach
wireless included
heated pool indoors

Any of these would be a great hotel in traverse city to stay at.

Remember to put your ticket and passport and the receipt for storing your car ( at either the Newcastle airport parking area or the Edinburgh Parking lot) into a safe place all together. It is very important not to misplace these documents.

There are many things to do once you reach your destination. Traverse City is known for its many beautiful cherry orchards. Springtime in Traverse city is breathtaking. Acres upon acres of pink blossoming trees lend a perfume to the air. Lake Michigan’s beautiful blue fresh water sparkles when touched by the sun. There will be sailboats and small watercraft on the blue bays. In the summer there are tasty dark and tart red cherries to snack on. The luscious red fruit covers the trees and is ripe for picking. Fall is stunning in Michigan. Bright orange, red, and yellow leaves cascade down like a rainbow of color. Just take a walk in the many woods and it will captivate your senses. The smoky scent of a bonfire taking the chill off of the night air and the moon casting its light on the water will give you pleasant memories to take home. One of the best seasons to be in Traverse City is the winter. The area transforms in this cold season to a vast wintry playground. Lots of skiers enjoy the white slopes sparkling like diamonds. They also snowboard, and do skating and ice fishing here. People bring out the snow mobiles to get around with ease on the snow. This area is like a winter wonderland of snow laden fir trees and icy ponds. One activity not to be missed is taking a horse and carriage ride in the snow. Hearing the jingle bells on the horses and covering up with a warm blanket on the ride is memorable.

Be sure to take many photographs of your visit to Traverse City. The people back home would love to see them and it will encourage you to return to this wonderful unspoiled place where the people are friendly and the activities unlimited. As you make the return flight to the United Kingdom remember this place with a smile. And when you pick up your vehicle from the Bristol airport parking or the Manchester airport parking and start to drive home think of the special times you had in Traverse City and make plans to return.