ACME, Mich. – March 19, 2005 – With the approach of spring, as travelers begin to consider warm weather travel plans, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Michigan is ready to welcome them with a variety of package choices.
Packages offered by the 900-acre destination resort include Casino, Spa, Romance, Family, and Golf. Spring rates are in effect April 22 - June 9 and summer rates are in effect June 10 - Aug 13, 2005. In addition, all packages have midweek and weekend, Hotel, Tower, and Condominium guest room options.
All package prices below are for midweek Hotel accommodations, per person, double occupancy, plus tax and nightly resort service charge.
Casino package
You could hit the jackpot with the Casino Package. It includes two nights accommodations, free Casino shuttle, one Casino discount book per person, shopping discounts in the Gallery of Shops, and two breakfasts per person. Casino discount books are good at Turtle Creek Casino, just four miles from the Resort, or at Leelanau Sands Casino, about 20 miles from the Resort on the other side of Grand Traverse Bay. Spring midweek rates begin at $161.30 in the Hotel. Summer midweek rates begin at $245 in the Hotel.
Spa packages
Delight in pampering and wellness at Spa Grand Traverse by choosing the One Night Spa Package, the two-night Spa Package, or the three-night Deluxe Spa Package. The Spa Package includes two nights accommodations, two breakfasts per person, and two treatments per person chosen from the following: 50-Minute Swedish Massage, 50-Minute Therapeutic Massage, 50-Minute Cherry Essence Massage, Mineral Mask, Aroma Wrap, Aromatherapy Bath, 50-Minute Essential Facial, 50-Minute Men's Facial, Spa Manicure with Paraffin Treatment, Spa Pedicure with Paraffin Treatment, Cherry Honey Glow (our signature exfoliation service), Cherries and Cream Bath, and Stress Relief Treatment. Spring midweek rates begin at $281.30 in the Hotel. Summer midweek rates begin at $365 in the Hotel.
Just the two of us
You'll fall in love with the Resort's romance package called "Just the Two of Us." Just the Two of Us includes two nights accommodations, one dinner per person, Champange and truffles, and flowers. Spring midweek rates begin at $188.50 in the Hotel. Summer midweek rates begin at $272.20 in the Hotel.
Carefree getaway
The Carefree Getaway is a popular package for families. It includes two nights accommodations, one dinner per person, and two breakfasts per person. Spring midweek rates begin at $179.30 and summer midweek rates begin at $263.
Golf Packages
A variety of golf packages are offered including One Night, Two Night and Three Night options as well as a Golf & Spa package.
Casino, Spa, Just the Two of Us, Carefree Getaway, and Golf packages are listed on Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's Web site at www.GrandTraverseResort.com. For more complete details and to make reservations, call 800-738-0303.
Inspired by nature - created by legends
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is located along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. The Midwest's largest full-service, year-round, resort and conference destination offers 660 rooms, suites, and condominiums, 85,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, and 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and The Wolverine - a Gary Player signature golf course.
Additional features include a full-service spa, variety of seasonal recreation, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, children's daycare, summer day camp, shopping gallery, and diverse restaurants and lounges.
In addition to the resort, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has been in the casino gaming business since 1984, and operates other economic development ventures. The Band's gaming operations include Leelanau Sands Casino in Peshawbestown and Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg. The Tribe also owns and operates one small hotel, several restaurants, a conference center, and a convenience store.
Over $9 million in renovations have been made to the property since the Grand Traverse Band acquired it in 2003. This year, another $1.8 million will be spent renovating Tower guest rooms.
For further information on specials, rates, and packages, and to make reservations, please call 800-748-0303, or visit the resort's Web site at www.grandtraverseresort.com.
Contact:
J. Michael DeAgostino
Public Relations Manager
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
P: 231-938-3781
F: 231-938-5494
publicrelations@gtresort.com
