We’re seeing some fun travel deals being flashed this week. And they seem equally split between outdoor fun and indoor pampering.
Treetops Resort near Gaylord, home to five championship golf courses and a pretty sweet après golf scene, is rolling out a stay-and-play deal for golfers. The deal can be booked months ahead, but the deadline for booking is April 12. (See all the details below) So golfers will want to jump on this one early.
And the Mother’s Day deals are already rolling in. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, just north of Traverse City, is offering a trifecta of savings at their spa, their Aerie restaurant known for its panoramic views, and free golf for women.
Lastly, if you are ready for a grown-up play date with wine on the side, the deals don’t get better than all the offerings during the Traverse City Uncorked special in May. We’ve got a sneak peek of those for you below.
Let’s get started:

A refreshed Bar 81 at Treetops Resort feels like a Up North nightclub and is open all day. Photo provided by Treetops Resort.
Master’s Madness golf deal at Treetops Resort near Gaylord
What you get: For $199 per person, you can stay one night at Treetops Resort and enjoy two rounds of golf with a cart on any of Treetops’ award-winning courses. Breakfast is included. This deal is based on double occupancy. It can be used Sunday through Thursday during the 2024 golf season.
Deadline: Guests need to book before the offer expires on April 12, 2024. Make sure to mention “Master’s Madness” when you are making your reservation. Book this deal directly by calling the resort at (888) 897-0541. Find more details on the resort’s website here.
Lovable Michigan Tip: When you are at Treetops, don’t forget to try Bar 81, which sits just off the Main Lodge’s lobby. The creative cocktail menu is amazing, and the smoked cocktails are Instagram-worthy.

Mother’s Day spa specials are being offered for weeks at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Photo provided by Grand Traverse Resort.Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Mother’s Day specials stretch for weeks at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City
Forget the one-day deals. Mother’s Day specials are going on for weeks at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa just north of Traverse City.
“Mother’s Day specials are available at Spa Grand Traverse from April 15 – May 31,” resort staff said. “The Ultimate Mother’s Day Retreat includes our spring renewal massage, herbal citrus body scrub, spring clean facial, and whipped honey manicure and pedicure. Spend the day with mom when you book our Mother & Daughter Spa Retreat package. Each guest will receive a spring renewal massage and whipped honey pedicure.”
Other Mother’s Day specials being offered at Grand Traverse Resort:
Mother’s Day Brunch at the resort’s sky-high Aerie Restaurant. Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu includes an omelet station, fruit display, homemade soup, avocado toast, ambrosia salad, pesto chicken, seared cod, Bolognese pappardelle, gluten free options, and assorted pastries and homemade desserts. Call 231-534-6800 for reservations.
Complimentary golf for women: “We are excited to offer complimentary golf with a golf cart for all women in recognition of Mother’s Day. This offer is available Sunday, May 12, on all three of our courses: The Bear, The Wolverine, and Spruce Run. To book a golf tee time call 231-534-6000.”
Lovable Michigan Tip: Fresh off a $10 million renovation of its hotel rooms, Grand Traverse Resort last year also unveiled new junior suites that created a lot of buzz.
Sweet wines at Chateau Chantal on Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse County. Chateau Chantal is one of about a dozen wineries that make up the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)MLive.com
Traverse City Uncorked in May
We’re lucky enough to have wine-tasting and wine tours available year-round in Michigan’s beautiful wine regions, including the Traverse Wine Coast. During the month of May, the Traverse City Uncorked promotion will help visitors take a self-guided tour of the area’s wine region. There will be deals like buy one – get one wine tastings, savings on wine by the bottle, and prizes. The digital passports aren’t ready yet, but you can sign up here to have one sent to your inbox as soon as they are released.
If you’re staying for a day or two, where you stay can help you win a prize.
“Book your stay at one of the lodging options listed here and you will be eligible to win a wine-themed vacation to Traverse City,” Traverse City Tourism staff said. “When you check-in, be sure to mention that you are visiting for Uncorked. You will be provided with a code to enter into the Uncorked passport. Use this code and your name will be added to the drawing.”

















