The following resorts, inns and bed-and-breakfasts were featured in recent issues of Midwest Living. Because packages are always being introduced and altered, you might want to call the property first.

Ahmeek, Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn Just west of Ahmeek, this yellow brick bed and breakfast built in 1917 resembles an Italian Renaissance structure. 906-337-1744.

AuSable River Valley, Penrod's AuSable River Resort Twelve riverside cabins await you at this family lodge and outfitter. 888-GORIVER.

AuTrain, Pinewood Lodge Bed & Breakfast When you stay at this bed and breakfast in a big log home shaded by pines, you can open the door, walk down the steps and be on the beach. 906-892-8300.

Battle Creek, Greencrest Manor The grand French Normandy mansion's steeply-pitched slate roof, rising amid the surrounding apple orchards and honey locusts, makes you feel as if you're in the rolling French countryside. Cheery country floral patterns decorate the eight guest rooms, each with a generous sitting area. Six rooms have private baths; selected rooms have a whirlpool or fireplace. 269-962-8633.

Bay City, Clements Inn This gingerbread-trimmed mansion is part of this area's timber-boom legacy. 989-894-4600.

Bellaire, Shanty Creek This full destination resort offers golf, skiing, hiking, and meeting rooms for conferences. 800-678-4111.

Berrien Springs, Pennellwood Resort Pennellwood spreads across a wooded hill above Lake Chapin, 15 miles south of St. Joseph. Forty small -- but spotless -- two- and three-bedroom redwood cabins (no cooking facilities) sleep up to eight. Guests mingle over home-cooked, family-style meals at long tables in the lodge. 269-473-2511.

Big Bay, Thunder Bay Inn Back in the 1940s, auto magnate Henry Ford owned the rambling three-story hotel. The second-floor hallway leads to 12 guest rooms (six with private baths). Antique furniture gleams in rooms with hardwood floors, and large windows provide lake or forest views. 906-345-9376.

Birmingham, Townsend Hotel This newly-expanded hotel boasts 50 balconied rooms and suites, with touches ranging from Egyptian linens to computers. Stands halfway between downtown Detroit and the Motor City-area sports arenas to the north. 800-548-4172.

Cadillac, McGuire's Resort Choose one of the resort's 123 spacious rooms, many with views of the countryside, plus fireplaces or whirlpools. 800-635-7302.

Caseville, The Lodge at Oak Pointe This five-room inn is surrounded by 30 acres of woods and ponds. Each room includes a canopied bed, oversize whirlpool, and fireplace. 989-856-3055.

Coldwater, Chicago Pike Inn With its massive Greek Revival columns, wide veranda and pair of stone lions guarding the entrance, the sunny-yellow two-story mansion treats guests to elegant Victorian surroundings. White wicker furniture, wrought-iron beds, antiques, and quilts decorate the six guest rooms (each with a private bath). For a romantic getaway, rent one of the two whirlpool rooms in the carriage house. 517-279-8744.

Copper Harbor, Brockway Inn Modest mom-and-pop motel within walking distance of Lake Superior, attracting visitors prowling Copper Harbor's crafts and souvenir shops. 906-289-4588.

Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed this cluster of comfortable log cabins near a central lodge and restaurant. 906-289-4403.

Dearborn, Hyatt Regency Dearborn Two miles northeast of the museum and village, a luxury hotel with 772 rooms. 313-593-1234.

Dearborn, The Dearborn Inn A Marriott Hotel, this inn is a Restored National Historic Site that was the first U.S. airport hotel, built by Henry Ford. 800-321-2049 or 313-271-2700.

Dearborn, The Ritz-Carlton Three miles northeast of the Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village, you'll find this 308-room luxury hotel. 800-241-3333.

Detroit, Omni Detroit River Place Hotel The restored turn-of-the-century River Place Hotel, with its 108 rooms, is a calm oasis amid one of America's biggest cities. It's just minutes from Joe Louis Arena, Comerica Park, the Fox Theater, and the Renaissance Center. 800-843-6664.

Drummond Island, Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center Some 2,000 acres of forests and lakes, sweeping lawns and a challenging golf course surround the honey-colored log lodge. The lodge's 40 rooms, with hardwood floors, log walls, and handcrafted furnishings, provide woodsy comfort. 800-999-6343.

Eaton Rapids, The English Inn You'll feel like privileged gentry amid the Old World paintings, crystal chandeliers, and glittering decorations inside this 1927 Tudor mansion 10 miles south of Lansing. The six rooms are named for various English towns or countries, and the Windsor Suite is a nod to the British royal family. A newly-built banquet facility seats 180. 800-858-0598.

Elk Rapids, White Birch Lodge It's as if the whole family goes to summer camp at this resort along Elk Lake, 17 miles northeast of Traverse City. Lodgings range from simple, no-frills cottages and rooms to townhouse apartments and new condos. 231-264-8271.

Fennville, Kingsley House Bed & Breakfast A romantic Victorian-era bed and breakfast accented with antiques, ruffles and lace. 269-561-6425.

Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast Escape to the peacefulness of this quaint bed and breakfast for guarenteed friendly service and a relaxing vacation. 231-334-6789.

Glen Arbor, The Homestead The Crystal River meanders through this complex, which resembles a friendly small town. Flower-lined paths lead to shops on The Village, as well as to three restaurants, two small hotels, a lodge, an inn, and more than 175 vacation homes and condos. 231-334-5000.

Grand Haven, Harbor House Inn At this Victorian-style three-story inn near the east shore of Lake Michigan, you can settle into chairs on the porch's main level or the second floor balconies, and savor sweeping views of Lake Michigan sand dunes. Different décor sets the mood in each of the 17 rooms, all with private baths and many with whirlpools and fireplaces. 800-841-0610.

Grand Rapids, Amway Grand Plaza The hotel's new 400-room tower rises above the business district along the east bank of the Grand River. 616-774-2000.

Greenfield Village, The Dearborn Inn Built by Henry Ford, this historic Georgian-style hotel has two restaurants. 313-271-2700.

Harbor Springs, Kimberly Country Estate This inn recalls a classic Colonial plantation. Family heirlooms decorate the romantic bedrooms, and the kitchen resembles a French country farmhouse. 231-526-7646.

Hubbard Lake, Churchill Pointe Inn A 1920s bed and breakfast, this lakeside inn affords a spectacular view of Hubbard Lake's calm waters from the dining area. 989-727-2020.

Isle Royale, Rock Harbor Lodge This two-story lodge with 60 motel-style rooms overlooks the Lake Superior shore, and 20 housekeeping cottages are nestled near quiet Tobin Harbor. 906-337-4993.

Lake Leelanau, Fountain Point You can't help relaxing at this old-fashioned family summer resort, which dates to 1889. The white frame hotel with a wide veranda sits along Lake Leelanau, 17 miles north of Traverse City. Nineteen renovated cottages line up along the ridge, or you can stay in the eight-room bed and breakfast. 231-256-9800.

Lake Leelanau, Jolli Lodge Lake Michigan steals the show at this small, homey retreat, secluded among the trees. A great view of the lake awaits from the five cottages, 11 apartments and six lodge rooms, or from the breezy, screened-in porch of the white frame lodge. 888-256-9291.

Lakeside, White Rabbit Inn Motel remodeled as a bed and breakfast, with fireplaces, whirlpools and handcrafted rustic wood furniture. 800-967-2224.

Laurium, Laurium Manor Inn Hand-stenciled walls, embossed leather, murals, oak fireplaces, and domed ceilings grace the 40-room Laurium Manor Inn. Guests stay in one of 10 bedrooms (eight with private baths), named after nearby copper mines. Across the street, Victorian Hall, a three-story brick mansion, offers seven rooms and a carriage house suite, each with private bath. 906-337-2549.

Lewiston, Garland Resort A golfer's haven in the summer becomes a serene hideaway from December to March, when the stylish resort 2 hours north of Saginaw with a 4-diamond rating hosts "Zhivago Nights." 877-4-garland.

Ludington, Snyder's Shoreline Inn You can stay just steps from the sand at this white clapboard structure with an imposing mansard roof. Walk to local eateries specializing in fresh whitefish, perch, and walleye. But plan to be back in the evening, as the setting sun blazes orange into the lake. 231-845-1261.

Mackinac Island, Chippewa Hotel This 1902 hotel along the island's lakefront pampers guests in 26 new suite-size rooms. Recently, 35 additional rooms were renovated. 800-241-3341.

Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel This century-old hotel is only a 20-minute ferry ride from Mackinaw City. Enjoy cocktails on the front porch overlooking the straights of Mackinac. 800-334-7263.

Mackinac Island, Stonecliff This 1904 Tudor mansion perches like English royalty on a wooded bluff overlooking the 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge. Victorian antiques fill the 16 guest rooms on the serene side of the island. A new building, Summer House Suites, offers 33 plush new rooms. 906-847-3355.

Mackinaw City, The Beach House Family-owned retreat along Lake Huron, with gardens, charming yellow cottages and a 250-foot beach. 800-262-5353.

Manistee, Manistee Country House This bed and breakfast features four rooms (two with private baths) in a 19th-century home. 231-723-2367.

Mendon, Mendon Country Inn This 1843 stagecoach inn, with an old-time look that any western movie fan would love, is a restful sanctuary along the main street of this small farm community. Nautical, Native American and other themes decorate each of the 18 rooms in three buildings. 269-496-8132.

Rothbury, Double JJ Resort Twenty miles north of Muskegon, this resort has an Arthur Hills 18-hole golf course, plush condos and more than 100 horses to choose from. Owners host chuckwagon dinners, western-style dances and hayrides. 800-DOUBLE JJ.

New Buffalo, The Harbor Grand Hotel The Prairie School architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright inspired this $7 million hotel along Lake Michigan. The 57-room three-story includes harbor-view rooms and one-bedroom village-view suites. 269-469-7700.

Ontonagon, Peterson's Chalet Cottages Miles of Lake Superior beach beckon just steps from your door at this small resort, west of Ontonagon on the Upper Peninsula. The 14 cottages sleep two to seven people, and one vacation home sleeps up to 14. 906-884-4230.

Ontonagon, Scott's Superior Inn & Cabins Situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula. New chalet style cabins feature knotty pine interior, cedar exterior, vaulted ceilings, 1 bedroom down and an open loft upstairs, fireplace, fully-furnished. Private sandy beach. 906-884-4866.

Ontonagon, Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground 15 motel rooms, 5 cabins and a 15 unit rustic campground on 25 wooded acres with a sand beach on lake Superior. Picnic area with tables, playground and grill. Very quiet area in the country with sking, snowmobiling and hiking. Only 10 minutes from the Porkies. 906-884-2187.

Oscoda, Huron House Bed & Breakfast You'll be welcomed at this comfortable establishment by owners Denny and Martie Lorenz. 989-739-9255.

Paw Paw, Oak Cove Resort Staying at this resort is like spending a week at the lake with friends. Eleven homey, one-to five-bedroom cottages plus a historic inn are snuggled on 16 wooded acres overlooking Lake Cora. Guests can enjoy free rounds of golf; plus three meals a day, just like grandma used to make. 269-674-8228.

Pentwater, Historic Nickerson Inn Next to Charles Mears State Park, this inn perches on century-old white sand blocks atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. 800-742-1288.

Petosky, Stafford's Perry Hotel With a panoramic view of Little Traverse Bay, Victorian style and 80 newly remodeled rooms, Stafford's Perry is still a local hub after a century of operation. 800-737-1899.

Roscommon, Birch Lodge Even with the clear waters of Higgins Lake rippling close by, it's hard to take your mind off your next meal at this 55-year-old retreat. The 17 tidy, white-sided cottages (one to three bedrooms) form a semicircle facing the lake. 989-821-6261.

Saginaw, Montague Inn Flower gardens punctuate the 8 acres of lawns that surround the stately, Georgian-style inn of Robert S. Montague. The factory owner built the mansion as his home more than 70 years ago. Elegant antiques, as well as Oriental and Persian rugs, decorate the 17 rooms, which include six fireplaces. 989-752-3939.

Saugatuck, Park House The town's oldest residence (built in 1857) is now a cozy bed and breakfast, with antiques, wide plank floors, nine rooms and quilt-covered beds. 800-321-4535.

Saugatuck, Wickwood Inn In this onetime home of an early mayor, surprises abound in cozy rooms, decorated with flair. 269-857-1465.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ojibway Ramada Plaza A historic and newly-renovated 1900s hotel on the U.S. side of town. 313-381-5444.

Silver City, Mountain View Lodges Eleven lodges sleep up to six and line up beside Lake Superior, with all the comforts of home. The northern lights make appearances at these lodges, located at Michigan's northernmost tip. 906-885-5256.

Silver City, Tomlinson's Rainbow Lodging Tomlinson's Rainbow Lodging features a Lake Superior Beach House, Deluxe Motel Units, chalets, and large family units with kitchens. Located on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains. 906-885-5348.

South Haven, The Carriage House at the Harbor Guests can choose from 11 rooms in The Carriage House at the Harbor, all with private baths and fireplaces. Many have private decks and jacuzzis overlooking the harbor. Breakfasts might include hot peach-and-granola cobbler. A bounty of hors d'oeuvres is served in the evenings. 269-639-2161.

St. Clair, River Crab/Blue Water Inn Three miles north of St. Clair, this comfortable motel overlooking the St. Clair river has 21 rooms, with themes varying from nautical to white wicker. 800-468-3727.

St. Clair, Murphy Inn Stay in one of seven rooms with private baths in this 1836 boardinghouse. 810-329-7118.

St. Clair, St. Clair Inn It's been 74 years since this two-story brick hotel began hosting guests. Today, you can experience the charm of the early years in one of the original 38 rooms or stay closer to the indoor pool and spa in one of the 40 rooms in the newer wing. 800-482-8327.

St. Clair, William Hopkins Manor This Victorian mansion is refurbished as a five-room bed and breakfast. 810-329-0188.

St. Joseph, Boulevard Inn This seven-story structure, with 82 suites (including lakeview rooms), offers traditional elegance in the historic harbor of St. Joseph. 800-875-6600.

Stevensville, Chalet on the Lake Families appreciate the spacious, well-equipped quarters and all the activities at this sprawling resort along Lake Michigan. The 51 roomy two-story gray duplexes spread across 36 acres overlooking the water. Each two-bedroom A-frame sleeps up to eight. 269-465-6365.

Thompsonville, Crystal Mountain Resort This ski resort has special classes targeted especially for children and teenagers. Family activities are also available, such as sleigh rides and ice skating. 800-968-7686.

Traverse City, Bayshore Resort Balconies run the length of this four-story Victorian-style hotel. Most of the 120 rooms have a view of the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay. 800-634-4401.

Traverse City, Grand Beach Resort Hotel From beach chairs looking out on the bay, guests spend hours soaking up the sun and watching sailboats scud across the horizon. All of the T-shaped three-story structure's motel-style rooms are spacious; half look out on the bay. 800-968-1992.

Traverse City, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa This retreat lies on the northest side of town and features a golf course. Golf and spa packages are available. 800-748-0303.

Traverse City, Park Place Hotel This historic downtown hotel is 10 stories of Victorian-inspired rooms and a rooftop lounge that overlooks the city and the lake. 800-748-0133.

Traverse City, Sugar Beach Resort New 97-room complex along east Grand Traverse Bay, welcoming families with its oversize rooms and suites. 800-509-1995.

Traverse City, Waterfront Inn Four-story hotel painted blue and sunny yellow, surveying almost 800 feet of beach and East Grand Traverse Bay. Many of the 127 spacious rooms include sun decks or balconies, some with bay views. 800-558-9283.

Union Pier, Garden Grove Bed & Breakfast A sprawling cottage hiding amid the warren of lanes twisting beside the shore. Rooms are painted in colors as warm as firelight. 800-613-2872.

Union Pier, Gintaras The atmosphere is strictly casual at this 4-acre complex along the southeast Lake Michigan shore. The nine-bedroom White House, six-bedroom Log House and two- and three-bedroom housekeeping cabins are steps from 300 feet of beach. 269-469-3298.

Union Pier, Pine Garth Inn This picture-book-pretty yellow clapboard inn, built as a summer home in 1905, perches on a hill overlooking 200 feet of Lake Michigan beach. Carefully chosen fabrics, twig pieces and antiques give seven guest rooms an elegant country air. 269-469-1642.

Union Pier, Sandpiper Inn All but two rooms face the lake, and include a private porch in this adult-only lodge. Some rooms have feature a fireplace or stove. In the morning try some breakfast specialties, such as almond waffles or the Piper's Nest--an egg nestled in a croissant, topped with cheese. 800-351-2080.

Union Pier, Warren Woods Inn Seven rooms and a garden apartment offer jacuzzis and fireplaces in this 1853 house. 800-358-4754.

Wakefield, Indianhead Mountain Resort Located in the Upper Peninsula, this ski resort attracts veteran skiers as well as beginners. A Family Fun Center caters to families and children. 800-3INDIAN or 906-229-5181.

White Cloud, The Shack Country Inn Nobody goes hungry at this log lodge overlooking Lake Robinson. Every night, guests are sent off to bed with heaping banana splits. If these treats don't prompt sweet dreams, The Shack's hot tubs and fireplaces will. 231-924-6683.

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