Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
4 Days: June 13 to 16, 2009
DAY 1: A leisurely drive takes us to the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia where we cross into the great state of Michigan.
After a shopping stop at the duty free shop we cross into the great state of Michigan. A Buffet meal is included and time will be allowed to shop and pick up supplies for the hotel room before continuing our journey through Michigan's Lower Peninsula and across one of the worlds largest and most beautiflul suspension bridges. This journey will take us to St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula. Excellent accommodations for the next three nights are situated on the shores of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy a walk on the beach, a stroll into the village or relax by the indoor or outdoor pool. Shuttle service available each evening to the Kewadin Casino. Beach bonfire and marshmallow roast included at the hotel this evening.
DAY 2: A short journey on the ferry this morning takes us to beautiful Mackinac Island where we will be met by horse-drawn carriage for a tour of this verdant Island. The tour concludes at the stately Grand Hotel where we will be ushered into the elegant dining room for a sumptuous buffet. The meal and ambiance of this magnificent world-famous hotel is considered by many as the "highlight of the tour".
Next, you will have time to explore this stately hotel at your leisure. The hotel's most unforgettable architectural feature is its seemingly endless colonnaded front porch. Reputed to be the longest porch in the world, it stretches the entire length of the hotel's elegant facade. Visitors need only spend a few relaxing moments in one of the dozens of rocking chairs on the 880-foot long verandah to understand why this famous porch has captured the hearts of so many for over a century. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring on your own, enjoying the horse-drawn floats in the Lilac Parade, browsing in the unique stores that line the streets of this Resort Island, or relaxing on a bench by the water. Returning by ferry to the mainland you will have the remainder of the evening free to do as you please. Coach will drop off at the casino for those interested. Beach bonfire and marshmallow roast included at the hotel this evening.
DAY 3: Today can be as relaxing or as busy as you please. You might opt to relax and enjoy hotel facilities, or take a walk on the beach. An optional shopping excursion will be offered to Mackinaw Crossings, a unique waterfront shopping complex, or perhaps you might opt to return to Mackinac Island to explore more on your own. The ferry docks are a short walk from our hotel. Beach BBQ is included this evening.
DAY 4: Departing St. Ignace, we retrace our journey homeward. Buffet meal included before crossing the border back into Canada.
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TOUR
INCLUDES 3
nights 3-star accommodation 3
continental breakfasts Beach BBQ Sumptuous buffet at the Grand Hotel 2 buffet meals en route Beach bonfire & marshmallow roast Ferry
crossing to Mackinac Island Horse
drawn carriage tour of Island Lilac Parade Kewadin casino & Bonus (optional) Shopping excursion (Optional) Fully
escorted luxury coach Hotel
taxes & baggage handling Gst
exempt |
COST
PER PERSON Single…………$699.00 Twin…….….…$535.00 Triple……….…$499.00 Quad……..…….$479.00 Company
cancellation policy 45
days or more prior to departure…………full
refund 32-44
days prior to departure………$100.00
p.p. charge 31
days or less prior to departure……….….no
refunds Cancellation insurance will provide complete coverage right up to
and beyond departure. Out
of country medical insurance highly recommended. Rates
for both upon request. |
(519) 650-2643
Outside Of
Waterloo Region
(800) 395-5953