Midwest to the Max: Vibrant Cities, Car-less Islands, and Golfing Galore
The modest Midwest is luxury, understated. Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Cleveland—Midwestern cities are a smorgasbord of rich culture and trendy activities, all wrapped up in Midwestern charm. While staying at the best 5-star hotels and resorts in the Midwest, you can chart a private helicopter over the picturesque Wisconsin Dells or book a private tour of the Art Institute of Chicago to view Monet and Seurat at your leisure. And you won't regret working up your appetite. From Chicago's Michelin-starred restaurants to the best barbecue of your life in Kansas City, dining is diverse and unmatched.
Escape the cities to search for hidden gems like Mackinac Island, where you arrive by ferry or private charter and trade engines for horse-drawn carriages. Cars are nonexistent, mornings slow down, dinners run long, and charm is baked right in. Then there are the lakes, where sailing and yachting lead to long, quiet afternoons that are the most luxurious part of the trip.
Wine country in Michigan leans intimate, allowing you to move between vineyards on private tours. In fact, the Midwest goes all-in on nature, with golf resorts carved into the landscape, luxury glamping in treehouses, hot spring retreats in five-star resorts, and private Bourbon Trail tours, where taste-testing is on the ticket. The Midwest doesn't need to impress you, but though humble, it does.