June is a busy month for Door County, Wisconsin:
8-26 A KINGDOM SO DELICIOUS Countywide, Enjoy a journey of cuisine and culture on the scenic Door County Peninsula. Throughout the mont of June, celebrate the unique experiences Door County has to offer: fiery fish boils, cooking classes and demonstrations, palate pleasing samples from local orchards, vineyards and farms, and artistic offerings from plays to paintings to pottery. 1-800-52-RELAX.

9-16 STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST 3 Downtown, Sturgeon Bay
Historical Downtown Sturgeon Bay will celebrate with songs. celebrations, creativity and community. Details www.steelbridgesongfest.org or 920-818-0081.

22-24 40TH ANNUAL OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS
Auto show, arts & crafts fair, soap box derby, food, fun, kid’s games, raffle and more. Parade at 11am on Saturday. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the Ellison Bay Men’s Club, just for the fun of it! General info: 920-854-9535.

Check the Visitor’s Bureau for more events and activities in Door County.

Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort is located less than three miles North of the heart of Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Bay on scenic Bay Shore Drive and has a breathtaking view of the bay.  Each room does, too!

Westwood Shores provides some of the finest lodging in Door County, Wisconsin and has quickly become a favorite vacation spot of guests coming to enjoy the splendor of Door County. Our comfortable suites offer a smoke-free environment, and your own private deck to catch one of Door County’s famed picture perfect sunsets.

Westwood Shores has awide variety of activities for guests, including heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, shorefront picnic area, complimentary paddle boats, and much more! Your vacation will be complete because Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort has it all!

Treat yourself to a memorable getaway in Legendary Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Discover why families meet here year after year and make this charming village on a crystal-clear lake their vacation home away from home.  Complete with all the activities and special amenities, you’ll find everything you need to relax, indulge and savor your time together.

You can enjoy live theatre performances; watersport activities; shopping and art; charming horse and carriage rides; a relaxing spa; delectable indoor and outdoor dining; live music; dancing and; cozy accommodations at all of our grand Victorian-style resorts.

With so much to do, you will soon see why there is more to Wisconsin than just cheese!

. . . by Midwest Living Magazine
After 20 years of looking over 8,500 communities in the Midwest for “the best small town (under 20,000) getaways,” the editors of Midwest Living Magazine have issued their Top 100 List and Elkhart Lake is ranked number 15! That’s close behind such bellwethers as Door County’s Ephraim/Fish Creek; Petosky/Charlevois, Michigan; Galena, Illinois; Bayfield; and Mackinac Island, Michigan.

See the June 2007 of Midwest Living Magazine for more information.

2007 Lake Street ARTfest – SEPTEMBER 29 & 30
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
Don’t miss this year’s event – the date has been changed – but  the show will be back and it will be better than ever! Upscaled for 2007, you’ll find fine art, fine craft, and fine jewelry selected by a qualified jury of outstanding artists. Imagine a colorful autumn day overlooking the picturesque shores of Elkhart Lake. Enjoy an array of fine quality, original works of art, live music, fine wines, and delicious cheeses as you explore Elkhart Lake and its annual Lake Street ARTfest. All located within blocks of our resorts and bed and breakfast inns. Remember to mark the date change in your calendar.

1st Annual Elkhart Lake Historic Rally Scheduled for October 5 & 6
Historic Race Circuits of Elkhart Lake, in conjunction with the Sports Car Club of America and the Great Race, announces the first annual Elkhart Lake Historic Rally, an SCCA national point’s time-speed-distance rally using the Great Race’s compatible format. Please visit their new website: www.historicracecircuits.com.

Your adventure at Martha’s Vineyard has only just begun. The more you explore the more you find to explore. So why leave?

Turn your day trip into a week long adventure. Everything you need is here and there is lots of lodging to choose from. One of our favorites is Mansion House, a charming and affordable hotel. There is a health club and spa for guests to use and it is home to the famous Zephrus Restaurant.

While on the island you’ll enjoy clean and crisp air, pure water and lots of inviting public beaches, all beckoning for your attention and most accessible by public transit. There are also lighthouses to explore and an abundance of restaurants with varied menus.

Explore the Island’s museum, Martha’s Vineyard Museum which houses lots of cultural artifacts, historic photographs, archival records, and genealogical records. This museum is dedicated to broaden awareness and access to the Island’s history and shared memory. Discover the past and present of this magical island.

Punta Mita, whose name is derived from a local adaptation of the Aztec word mictlan (gateway to paradise), and its surrounding area have been considered a place for spiritual renewal for centuries. Archeological discoveries identify six different cultures having lived in and around Punta Mita, with settlements dating back to 300 BC. The existence of ports and docking beaches along the coast may date back as far as 2,000 BC. It is a place of history, ancient cultures and serenity.

Punta Mita is situated on the Bay of Banderas and bordered by 9 ½ miles of private beach and is blessed with one of the most pleasant climates in the world. Sharing the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, Punta Mita is kept comfortable year round by gentle sea breezes, with summer temperatures averaging 85° and winter temperatures averaging 75°.  A  great website to help you find a really nice place to stay at is Las Palmas Punta Mita, which offers a variety of lodging choices in the area.

The mountain ski town of Crested Butte is home to Nordic Inn. You will feel like you are home during your stay in this charming Scandinavian-style lodge (but no breakfast dishes!).

This friendly inn is conveniently located within walking distance to biking, hiking and fly fishing for your adventure filled summer getaways. After a day of fun in the sun come back to Nordic Inn and relax.

But the fun isn’t all had during summer . . . winter holds excitement as well. Some of the many snow activities to enjoy include skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, ice fishing on pristine lakes, ice skating on the town rink, and ice climbing on nearby falls.

 With a wide range of activities, you can do it all in Crested Butte.

Don’t just dream about a vacation in the Caymen Islands . . . make them a reality with Cayman Island Condo Beach Vacation Rentals, specializing in vacation condominiums located in seaside properties on Grand Cayman Island. Enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean sun and the relaxation and serenity of world famous Seven Mile Beach. After a few days of fun on Seven Mile Beach, take a drive to Rum Point and relax and enjoy the quiet north side of the island. All beaches in the Cayman Islands are public up to the high water mark.They might be located in Iowa but they know Grand Cayman and try to match customers with a perfect property. As a team of dedicated professionals they are proud of the relationships built with travel professionals and their clients as well as property owners. The integrity, enthusiasm, and commitment shown to all clients are the keys to success for Caymen Island Rentals.

Make your vacation get away planning easy with one stop at Gulf Shores Plantation, a Mandoki Hospitality Managed Resort.

Your unforgettable Gulf Coast beach vacation is set with a back drop of soft southern breezes, spectacular sunrises and sunsets and mild temperatures. This luxury resort offers lots of amenities, including one indoor pool, six outdoor pools, lighted tennis, basketball, and shuffleboard courts, saunas, hot tubs, exercise room, putting green, horseshoe pits, outdoor charcoal grills, limited free wireless Internet access and a gated entrance with 24-hour security. With all that, you won’t need to leave!