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Bluefin Bay - Featured in the Star Tribune Sunday Travel Section

The Star Tribune calls Bluefin Bay "ideal and luxurious" in a front page story in the December 13th, 2007 Travel section. "The distinctive row of gray-and-white condos rises from the rocky shore; most units have wall-sized windows that bring the mesmerizing view of Lake Superior right into the room," writes Chris Welsch of the Star Tribune.

Welsch goes on to say that Bluefin Bay handles "adventure-seekers and couch potatoes with equal aplomb." That's right. That's why we say we have four seasons of recreation and relaxation.

If you're looking for adventure, there's no better time than winter at Bluefin Bay. Lutsen Mountains currently has a great base and we run free shuttles to and from the mountains, plus we have great deals on winter ski packages. We also shuttle guests to local cross country ski trails, which have been called "world class."

And if relaxation is more your speed, relax in one of our many pools or whirlpools, snuggle in front of a cozy wood fire, or book a massage at our Superior Waters Wellness Center.

If you haven't already book your winter getaway at the "ideal and luxurious" Bluefin Bay, do so today. We have the snow and we're waiting for you!

Read full Star Tribune article here

Bluefin Bay - Official Best Resort in Minnesota

It is always a pleasure to be the best at something. And this year, Bluefin Bay is delighted to be named the Official Best Resort in Minnesota.

Watch the Official Best of Minnesota TV program featuring Bluefin Bay as Minnesota's Best Resort this Saturday, Oct. 13 on NBC KARE 11 at Noon. It is also scheduled to air on Duluth/Superior network TV and those dates and times will be posted on our website once the schedule is set.

Or, check out the feature video at www.officialbestof.com or by clicking here.

The Official Best Of, sponsored by MediaWorld USA, solicits nominations on their website. Researchers then scour print and online travel resources to determine which nominees will be named as a "Best Of." Bluefin Bay was contacted in September with news of the award.

We thank our staff and guests for helping to make Bluefn Bay the best resort in Minnesota.

Gitchi Gami Trail Under Construction

The Ground breaking ceremony for the first major segment of the Gitchi Gami State Trail was held on August 18th, 2001 at Split Rock Lighthouse. This exciting new addition to the North Shore will provide a path for non-motorized use from Two Harbors to Grand Marais. We now have about 7 miles of trail right out our front door. For more details go to www.ggta.org

Reservations for sailing excursions on the Avanti can be made by calling our Guest Services Center, at either 218-663-7296 or 1-800-258-3346.

The Avanti was purchased by Bluefin co-owner and General Manager Dennis Rysdahl, in Annapolis Maryland in 1998. Dennis led a volunteer crew in sailing her home to Tofte in the spring of 1999. After some 1500 miles at sea, the Avanti arrived in Tofte for the 4th of July, 1999 celebration. She is now moored in Bluefin Bay.

Two-Hour Cruises

When making reservations please let us know if you are staying at Bluefin Bay - Guests do receive 20% off.

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Sharp-eyed readers of the Sally Forth comic strip may have done a double take at Saturday’s strip in the News-Tribune. Sally, the namesake of the strip, is seen wearing a sweatshirt with “Bluefin Bay” emblazoned on the front. It was cartoonist Craig MacIntosh's way of paying tribute to one of his favorite getaways. MacIntosh was, however, surprised anyone picked up on the reference. “We’ve been up to Bluefin Bay a couple of times,” said MacIntosh, a resident of the Twin Cities. “We just love it up there. My wife got a couple of sweatshirts like that so I thought I would put them in there. I’m surprised you noticed it.” The folks at Bluefin Bay were certainly surprised. “I don’t know anything about it,” said Rob Buntz, who handles public relations for the Tofte resort. “I knew it was us, we have sweatshirts exactly like that.” MacIntosh, who was last at Bluefin Bay in October, said he enjoys taking his work with him to the North Shore. “It’s great to be up there with the lake and the woods,” he said. “It’s a fun place to work. I like Duluth, too, and the whole North Shore.” A Minnesotan since 1975, MacIntosh has taken over for the strip's original artist, Greg Howard - who is also from Minnesota. Sally Forth is published in 635 newspapers.

Note: Bluefin Bay’s sweatshirt was shown in the Sally Forth comic on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (1/13, 14 & 15, 2000). The newspaper article above was in the Duluth News-Tribune on Wednesday 1/20/2000.