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Girlfriends getaway: Unplug and relax on Mackinac

Posted on May 22, 2019

Time for a break from the routine? A place to unplug, unwind and relax? Welcome to Mackinac Island! It’s spelled…

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5 things to do the first (or next) time you visit Mackinac Island

Posted on May 15, 2019

So, you’re going to Mackinac Island for the first time! Whatever you do during your stay, you’ll enjoy being here…

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What’s so special about Mackinac Island? All of this!

Posted on May 1, 2019

Alright, so you’ve never been to Mackinac Island. Maybe you don’t even know where it is. But all you keep…

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Where to run and hide (from the kids) on Mackinac Island

Posted on April 24, 2019

Spring Break? Ha! A week off school with the kids is great. But it’s hardly a break. At least, not…

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Dogs of Mackinac: Fido’s travel guide to the island (in pictures)

Posted on April 17, 2019

Yes, you can bring your dog to Mackinac Island! Just two things to remember: Keep your dogs on a leash…

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Where is Mackinac Island? Get there by car, bike, ferry, flight

Posted on January 23, 2019

Alright, let’s answer this question the old-fashioned Michigan way. Hold up your left hand, palm facing out, and stick out…

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Best Mackinac photos from 2018: Happy New Year from the island!

Posted on December 24, 2018

It’s almost time to put another year in the books and say hello to 2019. But before we say goodbye…

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