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The cherry blossoms are blooming, spring is in the northern Michigan air and our team at Traverse Bay RV Resort has been busy preparing for the upcoming 2010 season.

Traverse Bay RV Resort, Michigan’s Premier RV Resort, offers guests a laid-back, luxury lifestyle in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.

We are now taking reservations for your weekend getaways or extended vacation stays so you can enjoy one of the midwest’s greatest tourism areas. Being an upscale site condominium development, you also have the opportunity to purchase and enjoy your own RV lot in our community. We have a wonderful selection of pre-owned RV lots available, including pondside, corner, back-in and fully landscaped lots ready for your enjoyment.

New for this season, we are happy to announce that Matt Geib and Steve Scheppe have joined our sales team as licensed real estate agents and along with Dave Scheppe will be able to handle all of your real estate needs within the resort. Matt and Steve have been part of the Traverse Bay team for many years and bring a great deal of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm about the resort.

With summer approaching, we have many great things planned for our guests at Traverse Bay RV Resort and we look forward to helping make your 2010 season one to remember!

Email us at: sales@traversebayrv.com.

Traverse Bay Motorcoach and RV Resort is pleased to announce the installation and activation of a new state-of-the-art WiFi system.  TBRVR has contracted with NomadISP the largest and most trusted wireless internet service provider in the recreation industry. As a manufacturer of rugged, high quality WiFi hardware, NomadISP is uniquely positioned to provide the technology and service level that the recreation industry requires.

Our exclusive list examines small cities that offer big value.

By Reyhaneh Fathieh

With 401(k)s taking a hit, Americans are in no rush to retire now. But that doesn’t mean they’re not planning for their golden years. A recent survey of real estate agents, by Coldwell Banker, finds that many 50-somethings are buying their retirement homes now, well before they retire.

PULLOUT

Buy now, retire later in these hot markets

1. Helena, Mont. (pop. 28,726): This town has a local symphony and fine-art galleries. Nature lovers can trek 1,000-plus miles of mountain and forest trails. Median home price: $191,500.
2. Pensacola, Fla. (pop. 54,283): The sun always shines on its white beaches, it’s super-safe (the crime rate is well below the national average), and the American Association baseball team boosts hometown spirit. Median home price: $137,200.
3. Creve Coeur, Mo. (pop. 16,933): Its 320-acre lake is a boating haven surrounded by picnic sites and an archery range. And St. Louis is a half-hour drive away. Median home price: $355,000.
4. Traverse City, Mich. (pop. 14,339): The “cherry capital” is famous for its vineyards. Plus, its health services are top-notch; the Munson Medical Center is consistently named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. Median home price: $129,500.
5. Butte-Silver Bow, Mont. (pop. 31,967): This area’s 29 recreational facilities (golf courses, parks, pools) keep residents active. And Butte will host the National Folk Festival again next summer. Median home price: $108,500.

Source: Onboard Informatics for USA WEEKEND

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By MARTA HEPLER DRAHOS

See this article at the Traverse City Record-Eagle

TRAVERSE CITY — Before they left Denmark, Kirsten and Mogens Hermansen dreamed of buying a boat and sailing around the world.

Instead they settled in the U.S. and bought a 45-foot motor coach — the “big rig” of the RV world.

“This is our sailboat,” said Kirsten Hermansen, an amateur artist whose summer “studio” is the windowed storage shed on the couple’s lot at Traverse Bay RV Resort in Williamsburg.

More than 8 million households own RVs, according to a 2005 University of Michigan study commissioned by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. For some, it’s a way to travel without breaking the bank. For others, it’s a grown-up form of camping, with all the comforts of home.

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May 1st the winter gates were removed and Traverse Bay officially opened for the 2009 season. Within minutes coaches were rolling in with owners eager to set up at their “up north summer place”. By mid afternoon patio sets were out and and owners were ready to receive visits from friends and neighbors.

Resort Services was busy with spring cleanup and mulching as well as finishing up on some custom designed  lot upgrades in the South and North loops. They are also designing a customized model lot located in the Northwest section of the resort.

Traverse Bay held their first rally for the season hosted by Sue & Kurt Hurson for the Michigan Great Lakers on May 15th thru the 17th. The rally held a breakfast and 2 dinners at the Main Clubhouse hosted by Sue Hurson herself. Aromas from the kitchen drifted through the clubhouse and reminded everyone of the many events that will soon be happening in the upcoming season.

Traverse Bay will soon be hosting the annual Memorial Weekend events. On Saturday will be a Pancake Breakfast with all the trimmings. And on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 will be the Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ. The menu will be picnic style fare with hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, fruit salad, bevrages and desserts. This is a free event held each year and owners as well as visitors are all welcome.

Traverse Bay RV Resort’s New Brand and Web site Reflect a Carefree Lifestyle

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Traverse City Record-Eagle
RV Industry News

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – It may be the offseason for Northern Michigan’s RV resorts, but you could definitely say there is something new afoot at Traverse Bay RV Resort.  Aptly described as “North of Ordinary,” Traverse Bay RV Resort recently underwent an extensive rebranding process that Owners and Developers David and Kathy Scheppe hope will better reflect the relaxing-yet-lively lifestyle found here.

The Scheppes say the new logo’s vibrant red flip flops reflect the energy and enthusiasm shared at Traverse Bay. While it is hard to imagine wearing flip flops now in Northern Michigan, one visit in-season opens eyes to gorgeous weather, outdoor beauty, onsite amenities and endless local adventures. Also refreshed is the resort’s new user-friendly Web site, TraverseBayRV.com. It now features a series of video testimonials, photo galleries, news updates and area information. Additionally, the site showcases the resort’s dual emphasis of both for-sale lots and rental options.
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Many owners and guests heard the announcement of “Start Your Engines” and the roar of #41 Reed Sorenson’s Target Dodge NASCAR engine as the “Car of Tomorrow’s” most advanced simulator ever was presented outside the TBRV Main Clubhouse. Ticket buyers as well as interested observers lined up to watch as participants drove the “Car of Tomorrow.”

The crowds gather around the advanced simulator