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The Family Vacationer

Traverse City, MI

  • S1E53
  • 41:29
  • September 7th 2021

Special Guest Mike Kent stopped by to talk to Rob and Danny about Traverse City, MI.

When asked what separates Traverse City from other places families can travel, Mike says that hands down it's the people that make the difference. Traverse City has all the attributes of a larger city with more natural beauty. Mike talked about some incredible biking paths and walking trails in the area. He also touted Sleeping Bear Dunes which was recently tabbed by Good Morning America as the most beautiful spot in the US.

Wineries

Mike was excited about the over 40 wineries in the area and mentioned how Traverse City is on the 45th Parallel which is the same parallel as some of the finest wineries in France and Italy. These wineries are family-friendly with plenty for kids to do.

Year-Round Town

Traverse City is not just a summer town. Obviously, during the summer months, there are fantastic beaches and festivals for families to enjoy. Fall brings a breathtaking change of colors. Winter offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling with springtime bringing rebirth and the blooming of hundreds of miles of Cherry Trees.

Beaches

One of the most interesting things Mike mentions about the beaches in the area was that, yes, there are miles and miles of lifeguarded beaches. But there are also endless trails that have trails branching off to secluded beaches.

Festivals

Some of the iconic festivals in the area include:

Traverse City Film Festival

National Cherry Festival

Michigan Lighthouse Festival

Family-Friendly Lodging

Great Wolf Lodge

Crystal Mountain

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Restaurants

Red Ginger

The Cook's House

Farm Club -Farm to Table

Little Fleet -Food Trucks

Oakwood Propper Burger

Moomers Ice Cream! - Can't miss, must stop!

If you're ready to plan your next family vacation, don't forget Rob is a Certified Travel Associate. His services are free to his clients, just drop him a line at [email protected]

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Growing up, Rob Jones mainly traveled to Florida for vacation. Those family trips to Orlando and the Gulf Coast are cherished memories that influence him to this day. His entire professional career has involved travel. From working in the music business to event marketing, Rob has traveled to 46 states and five countries. Rob has been married to his wife, Traci, for 16 years and they love to travel with their three children: Ruthie, Nash, and Chase.

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Dr. Danny Evans is a 23-year veteran language teacher and world traveler. He has been traveling the world since the age of 16 and loves studying language and culture, but most of all, Danny loves making memories with his family. He has been married for 28 years and has two daughters, Gracie and Zoe.

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