Cadillac, Michigan, is the perfect Midwest winter getaway with friends! The town is only four hours from Chicago and full of outdoor activities, boutique shopping, wonderful food, and amazing people.

Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan. Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, and other smaller inland lakes, as well as hunting, fishing, and camping.

Here are my top picks for Monterey County and a few local secrets.  This famous stretch of coastal highway is home to Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey, and Salinas Valley.  Let’s Go!