This is part 1 of 2 cities this vacation. It's Chuck's first trip out to Vegas. Temperature was on the cool side - in the 60's/70's. Day 1: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 - We parked at DTW airport and flew non-stop into Las Vegas at 1pm (their time) and took a bus from the airport to our Bluegreen Resort named: Bluegreen Club 36 .... Here's the link: http://www.colorfulplaces.com/bluegreen-resorts/bluegreen-club-36-las-vegas-nv It's about 1/2 mile behind the main st...

From Boyne to Traverse City for a fun day of exploring. Chuck did all the driving and played tour guide. Stopping first at a winery named Brys. Wine taste testing day for us. Tried Ice Wine $150 per bottle, it was amazing. Bought a $15 bottle of blush wine instead however. Then to the Old Mission Light House. 45th Parallel. Breezy and beautiful. Off to another winery named Black Star Farms. Sampled 5 more wines and got one that tasted like beer (for Chuck). Stop...

We left Wed. night 10/24/12 after Cheryl got off work. Drove up to Boyne Mtn. Bluegreen Resort. On Thurs. we toured Boyne City, Petosky, and Charlevoix for the day. We grabbed a bite at Cafe Sante in Boyne City. Later a cocktail on the outside patio at The Weathervane in Charlevoix. Walked around the town and sat by the docks. The last Summer like weather for the year, no jackets necessary, sunny and 70's. Grabbed some chocolate and back to our room for a mov...

Visited Sami but not the Big Apple this time.

Road trip to see Sami's family. Took a detour to Gettysburg, PA. Stayed at a Super 8 for one night. Here's where we stayed: http://www.super8.com/hotels/pennsylvania/gettysburg/super-8-gettysburg/hotel-overview