Our bed and breakfast guests who checked into the Inn today for the weekend reminded us how great a late summer getaway trip can be for a couple.  Most of them expressed that they would much rather travel during this time of year between the busy summer and fall seasons to the Saugatuck area of Michigan.   There really isn’t the same crowded and hurried tourists in the area this time of year, the restaurants are easier to get into for a romantic dinner for two and the weather sure is much more comfortable as well.

While many have their own way of celebrating the labor day holiday with getaways, barbecues or just plain relaxing, our Michigan governor has an annual tradition of walking across the great Mackniac bridge that connects the lower and upper pennisulas of Michigan.  It is an annual event that many participate in each labor day holiday and a great way to draw attention to our great state’s two bodies of land connected by this great master bridge.  If you haven’t seen or been to it yet, what are you waiting for?

One of the many options we have available for our couples here on a romantic getaway retreat is the Spa basket, which can be added to any stay at our bed and breakfast.  The spa basket includes a romantic CD, bottle of Fenn Valley winery wine or sparkling juice (with our compliments) , assorted gourmet chocolates, massage lotion, scented soy candle and heart shape rose soap.  It really has become quite popular and is a great way to add a romantic touch to your couples getaway.  Just be sure to ask for it in your online reservation or when we take you reservation over the phone.

This evening a group of us dined at Marro’s Italian restaurant in downtown Saugatuck.  Although it is only open during the late spring to early fall time of the year, it definitely draws a large crowd of guests visiting the Saugatuck Michigan area as well as locals who await it’s re-opening each year.  There is almost always a wait for a table in the summertime, so to be able to get in without a wait tonight was a nice change.  I am sure that the upcoming labor day weekend will find it packed to the rafters once again.

Each year the Red Dock operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day holidays and with the holiday weekend soon approaching, it is difficult to fathom that we are already at that time of year!  We went to lunch yesterday at Saugatuck’s Red Dock eating/drinks establishment once more thinking “well this may just be our last time of sitting on this dock for the 2010 season.”  It is a favorite of both locals and visitors alike and is a great way to unwind and take in the cool Lake/harbor breezes while relaxing with a cool beverage and/or snack.  Awww, another busy and successful summer season for all of us area businesses is coming to a close before entering into the great fall season.