UP recognized as 'value destination'

The Upper Peninsula received a huge tourism boost last week when it was named one of the world’s top 10 Best Value Destinations by Lonely Planet.

The publication highlighted the U.P. as an “under-the-radar destination with stunning natural beauty, charming small towns and attractions, including lighthouses, hundreds of miles of beaches and waterfalls.”

The U.P. was the only U.S. destination in the top 10 list, which included Nepal, Venice and Belize.

“We know that the Upper Peninsula represents the purest of Pure Michigan, however it’s still a hidden gem for many travelers around the nation an...