Packing or Planning
Tips for Reserving Cabins for Large Groups
TIPS FOR RESERVING CABINS FOR LARGE GROUPS Whether it is a family reunion or a larger group of friends, there are some tips you may want to consider when planning. Although it can be a last minute get away, it is best to plan ahead. Get started a year in advance. Some resorts book up…
Read MoreMinnesota Family Friendly Travel Tips
Minnesota Family Friendly Travel Tips: Tips for Making the Most out of your trip Family-friendly vacationing is a combination of so many small details that add up to amazing memories that last a lifetime. The main goals are to enjoy the outdoors, spend time together, and want to do this again next year! Here are…
Read MorePacking for Your Minnesota Vacation
Packing for your Minnesota Vacation The kids, the dogs, the spouse, the tent, the snacks, and there is always something that you forget no matter how many lists you make. For me a list for packing is a MUST have; I always say “If it isn’t written down it doesn’t happen.” So here is my…
Read MoreVacation Unplugged
VACATION UNPLUGGED We know your job is important. It is a large part of our identities and without it you wouldn’t be able to take a Minnesota vacation. If you work for a large corporation, a startup or are self-employed (that’s including you stay-at-home parents) you know how important it is to take a vacation…
Read MoreThe Gift that Keeps Giving
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING What are some of your favorite memories growing up? Are they material items that you had or are they vacations you went on, camps that you went to, sports you played, friends you hung out with, or adventures you went on? Were any of your favorite memories spending time in…
Read MoreHow do you Look Forward to your Minnesota Vacation?
HOW DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR MINNESOTA VACATION? People get ready and enjoy their vacations very differently. Through the years of owning and operating a resort, I heard it all and it was fun to hear it. I made a list of some of what I have heard of how people prepare for their…
Read MorePlan Now for a MN Snowmobile Vacation
PLAN NOW FOR A MN SNOWMOBILE VACATION Yes, snowmobile season will be here before you know it. There are somethings that can be done now to get ready for and plan that snowmobile vacation this winter. I have been snowmobiling many years and enjoy it. If you are lucky to be able to snowmobile from…
Read MoreTake A Quick Trip North, There Is Still Time
TAKE A QUICK TRIP NORTH, THERE IS STILL TIME Summer is not over. There is still time to take a quick trip up north. School hasn’t started yet in Minnesota and many schools won’t start until after Labor Day. Some neighboring states’ school year starts mid-August. Even if you are coming from out of state,…
Read MoreMake Vacation Plans, It Isn’t Too Late
MAKE VACATION PLANS, IT ISN’T TOO LATE I certainly hope you enjoyed your 4th of July holiday weekend. For most (or maybe all??) of Minnesota, the weather this year was fantastic. For those of you lucky enough to have spent it at a Minnesota Resort, you probably spent some time in the water. The time…
Read MoreMeal Planning while on Vacation
MEAL PLANNING WHILE ON VACATION Whether you are at home or on vacation you still have to eat. How do you do your meal planning while on vacation? There are many options and lots to consider. Every family or group is different. Some really like to spend time on meals while on vacation because they…
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