Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peggy Noonan traveled to stately Grand Hotel to deliver a speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference in… Read more »
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Historic Bars Abound in Michigan
People reacted similarly when I mentioned that I’d be giving the keynote lunch speech Monday…to the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association…. Read more »
Get Lost “Somewhere in Time” at the Grand Hotel
Hollywood actress Jane Seymour told me this week she tries not to travel too much these days. Who can blame… Read more »
Life Is A Highway for Sportscasting Legend Jim Nantz
Superstar sportscaster Jim Nantz and his wife Courtney travel during parts of 48 weeks each year. When they’re home, they… Read more »
Famous Faces and Films Raise Michigan’s Profile
Batman and Superman are coming to Michigan. Word leaked the Michigan Film Office has approved 35-million dollars in incentives for… Read more »
More Hotels Giving Out Signature Swag
Your hotel room is coming home with you. At least some of it is. And more than just the little… Read more »
FUN WITH FUDGE AT MURDICK’S OF MACKINAC ISLAND
Fudge moves faster than you’d think. But so does Bob Benser Jr., who, in his mid-40’s, has the duty of… Read more »
SHIELS’ PICKS: GREAT GRAND HOTELS
The dictionary defines the word “grand” as “impressive in size, appearance, or general effect; stately, majestic, or dignified; magnificent, splendid,… Read more »