ACME, Mich. (July 16, 2008) - As summer comes to an end and bathing suits are going to the back of the drawer, vacationers start to think of getaways to take in the fall foliage. Michigan’s outdoor beauty and gorgeous fall palette paints the ideal picture for a scenic trip.

The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is located in the picturesque Northwoods of Michigan along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay; this recently renovated property provides the perfect setting for a fall getaway, which is precisely why the resort offers many autumn packages available August 31- November 1, 2008 to give leisure travelers great seasonal getaway options.

According to the 2008 National Leisure Travel Monitor, the most desirable attribute in a leisure travel experience (seven in ten respondents) is beautiful scenery and two-thirds express a desire to “go to a place they have never visited before” on vacation. Whether in search of fun and excitement with the family or rest and relaxation with someone special, Grand Traverse’s packages provide great incentives for any type of autumn vacation.

More than one-half of all leisure trips taken are with a spouse or another adult without children.

o 1 Night Do Not Disturb Package
-One night accommodation
-One dinner per person
-One breakfast per person
-Late check out at 1pm
Midweek starting at just $142.50 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy. Weekend starting at just $150.50 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy. Rates do not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee.

o 2 Night Carefree Getaway Package
-Two Nights Accommodations
-One Dinner per person
-Two Breakfasts per person
Midweek starting at just $225.25 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy. Weekend starting at just $240.25 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy.

Among those who have taken or plan to take leisure trips with their children, more that one-third want a hotel with a kids’ club or organized family activities.

o One Night Grand Family Escape Package:
- One Night Accommodation
- One In-Room Movie or Video Game per night
- Two - $10 gift certificates to Tumbleweeds children’s store per night
- 15 Tokens for the Arcade per night
- Ice Cream for four from the Marketplace per night
Midweek starting at just $187.75 in the Hotel. Weekend starting at just $203.75 in the Hotel. Rates do not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee.


Two-in-ten leisure travelers find having golf or a spa at a resort a desirable trait when going on vacation, the Grand Traverse Resort offers both.
o 1 Night Golf Package:
- One Night Accommodations
- One Round of Golf per person on Spruce Run*
- One Breakfast per person
- Range balls
Midweek starting at just $152.50 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy, plus 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee or for $295.25 per person you can make it a two night stay with a discount on Replay. Weekend starting at just $160.50 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy, plus 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee or for $310.25 per person you can make it a two-night stay with a discount on Replay.

o 2 Night Golf and Spa Package:
- Two Nights Accommodations
- Two Breakfasts per person
- One round of golf on Spruce Run* per person
- Range balls
- Your choice of ONE of the following per person**
50 min Relaxation massage
50 min Cherry Essence massage
50 min Hydrotherapy massage
50 min Refreshing facial
50 min Fitness facial
50 min Men's facial
Stress Relief Wrap
Cherry Honey Glow
Aromatherapy Bath
Cherries and Cream Bath
Spa Manicure
Spa Pedicure

Midweek starting at just $335.25 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy, plus 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee. Weekend starting at just $350.75 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy, plus 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee.

o Rejuvenation 1 Night Spa Package:

- One Night Accommodations
-One Breakfast per person
-Your choice of ONE of the following Spa Treatments per person:
50-minute Relaxation Massage
50-minute Cherry Essence Massage
50-minute Hydrotherapy Massage
50-minute Refreshing Facial
50-minute Fitness Facial
50-minute Men's Facial
Stress Relief Wrap
Cherry Honey Glow
Cherries and Cream Bath
Spa Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Midweek starting at just $192.50 per person based on double occupancy in the Hotel. Weekend starting at just $200.50 per person based on double occupancy in the Hotel. Rates do not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee.


o Body & Soul 2 Night Package:

- Two Nights Accommodations
-Two Breakfasts per person
- Your choice of TWO of the following Spa Treatments per person
50-minute Relaxation Massage
50-minute Cherry Essence Massage
50-minute Hydrotherapy Massage
50-minute Refreshing Facial
50-minute Fitness Facial
50-minute Men's Facial
Stress Relief Wrap
Cherry Honey Glow
Cherries and Cream Bath
Spa Manicure
Spa Pedicure
Midweek starting at just $375.25 per person based on double occupancy in the Hotel. Weekend starting at just $390.25 per person based on double occupancy in the Hotel. Rates do not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee.

The 900-acre resort is located along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. One of the Midwest’s finest full-service, year-round, golf, spa, vacation and conference destinations, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa offers 600 Hotel and Tower guestrooms and suites, and studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom Condominiums, 85,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, and 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Wolverine, a Gary Player signature golf course, plus the Jim McLean Golf School, and a Winter Golf Center.

An award-winning destination resort, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has been ranked among the Top 20 Mainland Resorts and Top 50 Travel Destinations and Services worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Additional accolades include honors from Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Family Circle, Successful Meetings, and many other respected organizations.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is proudly owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. For further information about specials, rates, and packages or to make reservations, please call 800-748-0303, or visit the Resort’s Web site at www.grandtraverseresort.com.
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E-mail: publicrelations@gtresort.com

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