MICHIGAN TULIP TIME: MAY 6-13, 2027

Day 1:  Thursday, May 6, 2027

Arrive Courtyard by Marriott Toledo Ohio – a stop will be made enroute to the hotel for dinner (on own) 

Day 2:  Friday, May 7, 2027

After Breakfast, depart for Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary, home to hundreds of reptiles who have come there through adoption, donation, rescue, or from other institutions. Tour the facility, feed the alligators and hold or touch one. Next, depart for Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (lunch on own enroute). Experience a world where world-class art and pristine nature harmoniously blend.  The exhibition features a tribe of massive, folklore-inspired trolls meticulously hand-crafted from reclaimed wood and scrap materials. These spectacular 15-to-20-foot-tall gentle giants are beautifully positioned along the park’s most scenic vistas, offering an enchanting, fairy-tale viewing experience. Your visit here includes: The Conservatory and Tram tour of the outside gardens.

Depart for DINNER included at Kitchen 67.  Choice of BBQ Ribs, 6oz Sizzling Sirloin, Baked Cod, or Pale Ale Chicken

Check-in tonight for a 2-night stay at the Country Inn & Suites in Grand Rapids, MI.

 Day 3:  Saturday, May 8, 2027

After Breakfast, depart for the Holland Tulip Festival – Meet your costumed guide for the Tulip-time Tour for the full immersion into the history of Holland and how Dutch culture played its role. Over 250,000 tulips line the designated “Tulip Lanes” during the Holland Tulip Time Festival.  Across the entire greater Holland, Michigan area, more than 5 to 6 million blooms fill public parks, city streets, and local gardens. The tour concludes downtown Holland.  Time is allowed to have lunch (on own) and explore the many shops and enjoy the Klompen Dancers performing in the streets. Reserved seating for the Volksparade – After the parade end your day at the Tulip Immersion Garden. Tulips of all varieties and colors are displayed at eye level to create an amazing photographic experience.

Depart for DINNER at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Menu TBA

Day 4:  Sunday, May 9, 2027

Breakfast is included at the hotel and after check-out, we depart for Castle Farms – Lunch is included at Castle Farms. Enjoy a tram tour of the picturesque grounds and landscaped gardens. Take a walking tour through buildings that showcase the grandeur of the French Chateaux styled buildings Next, depart for Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry – As you step upon the island you will feel like you have stepped back in time.  Horse drawn vehicles transport everything from supplies for the businesses on the island to passengers. Check-in for a 2-night stay at the Lovely Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Upon arrival at the Grand Hotel, you will be met for an orientation. Since you are staying at the Grand Hotel there is a dress code in the main dining room.

Dress code at the Grand Hotel:  Because every evening at Grand Hotel is a special occasion, after 6:30 PM in main areas of the hotel dresses, skirts, blouses, sweaters, and dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit or sport coat, necktie, and dress pants (no denim or shorts). This applies for all areas inside the hotel including the Parlor, Lobby, Terrace, and Main Dining Room, except for the Cupola Bar.

Dinner is included both nights.  You have a choice of the following.  Coffee, tea, lemonade, and iced tea are included.

• Main Dining Room. Overlooking the World’s Longest Porch and the Straits of Mackinac, the Main Dining Room offers one of the most picturesque dining experiences in an elegant setting for unforgettable formal dinner.  This landmark dining destination centers on old-world hospitality, where dressing up for dinner is a tradition and gathering for a meal is an event.  Reservations are not required.  Gratuity is included in the package price
• The Jockey Club: Featuring the only wood-fire grill on Mackinac Island, The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand serves up mouth-watering dishes incorporating ingredients from local farms and the finest purveyors of filet mignon and whitefish, as well as responsibly sourced poultry and shellfish.  Indoors, you’ll find a warm and inviting atmosphere with a stone fireplace, cozy leather booths, and unique artwork, all with a story to tell.  Outside, the dining patio overlooks the first hole of The Jewel golf course, while also offering great people and carriage watching.   Reservations are not required but recommended.  Gratuity is expected.  It is not included in your package price.  There is no specific dress code and neckties and suit or sports coats are not required.
• The Gate House: Lively and inviting, celebrating people and community, Gate House is a local favorite restaurant serving lunch and dinner.  In addition to the thoughtfully crafted craveable offerings, entrées, and delicious desserts, Gate House is well known for its signature MAC Daddy Burger.  Featuring local live entertainment and weekly and seasonal bar specials, you can relax with a cocktail on the expansive outdoor patio or cozy up next to the warm stone fireplace in chilly weather. Your new favorite spot has arrived.  Reservations are not required, but recommended.  Gratuity is expected.  It is not included in your package price.  Dress code is casual.

Day 5:  Monday, May 10, 2027

Breakfast is included at the Grand Hotel. Depart on a Carriage Tour of the island. The remainder of the day is free to explore the island.  Be sure to sample some of the fudge Mackinaw Island is famous for. Dinner is included tonight at the Grand Hotel.  Choice of Main Dining Room, Jockey Club or the Gate House.

Day 6:  Tuesday, May 11, 2027

Breakfast is included at the Grand Hotel. Lunch on own on the island prior to departing on the ferry for Mackinaw City. Departing for 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, the lighthouse was built in 1896 to assist ships through the dangerous shoreline where open water, hidden shoals and false bays had claimed many vessels.  Follow “Shipwreck Trail” to see what’s left of the Joseph S. Fay, one of 27 wooden ships that sank during a fierce storm in 1905. You can see about 150′ of her sidewalls resting on the beach. Arrive for check-in at Thunder Bay Resort.  This evening step back in time as you board a horse drawn carriage that takes you over the Thunder Bay River and into the woods at Thunder Bay Resort to see the magnificent elk.  Enjoy the scenery, the smell of pine, and the ever-changing face of the Thunder Bay River as the horses make their way deep in the woods to the beautiful Elk Antler Log Cabin.  A blazing fire in a massive split stone fireplace welcomes you.  Wonderful aromas mix with the scent of hardwood smoke and emanate from two antique wood cook stoves in full view.  This elegant cabin maintains its rustic appearance while providing every amenity.  Warm yourself by the fire and savor the delicious aromas put forth by the twin antique wood cook stoves as staff prepares your gourmet meal.  Throughout your dinner, sample wines from nearby wineries.

Your Gourmet Dinner Includes:  Pear & Apple Crepe, Shrimp Cocktail, Jan’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Thunder Bay Sweet Napa Salad and Croissant, Crown Roast of Pork with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, and White Chocolate Mousse Filled Pizzelles with Fresh Raspberries.

Day 7:  Wednesday, May 12, 2027

Breakfast is included in the Clubhouse Grill. We check out and depart for the Jack Frost Museum. Step into automotive splendor at the remarkable Jack Frost Museum, one of Michigan’s hidden gems for automobile enthusiasts and history lovers alike.  Nestled on a beautiful estate in Washington Township, this unique destination combines a world-class collection of vintage automobiles with breathtaking grounds and fascinating automotive history.

Relax and enjoy a delicious BBQ cookout picnic-style lunch in this charming setting surrounded by the beauty and nostalgia of this one-of-a-kind automotive destination.

This afternoon tour the Jack Frost Museum.  It offers an incredible journey through automotive history.  Tucked away on a scenic 62-acre sanctuary, it was the private estate and workshop of lifelong car enthusiast and master electrician Jack Frost, this unique museum and active restoration facility preserves an eclectic, rotating collection that spans from early brass-era gas vehicles to iconic American muscle cars and sleek vintage motorcycles.  The museum brings history to life with chauffeured classic car rides through the picturesque grounds to the gardens, where you’ll discover an incredible sculpture crafted entirely from automobile parts.  Along the way, take in sweeping views of the property and enjoy countless photo opportunities.  View fascinating artifacts organized exactly as Frost left them, alongside standout classics like a 1951 Jaguar XK120, a 1932 Ford hot rod, and even a custom-built replica of the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One of the most memorable highlights is an exclusive look inside the working restoration garage, where skilled mechanics bring classic cars back to life and preserve automotive history for future generations.

Depart with your guide, for a Tour of Detroit and learn why everyone is calling it the “Comeback City.”

Following our tour enjoy Dinner at Angelo’s – what history there is at this genuine “Supper Club.”  It’s been around since 1921 and has a long history as a hangout for the Mafia, the Purple Gang, bootleggers, mobsters and thugs.  Still sparkling like diamonds are the crystal chandeliers and tiny white lights throughout the main dining room. Be sure to check out the authentic ‘cigar room’ and bar where illegal card games were constant. Menu choices TBA

Depart for the Courtyard by Marriott Toledo Ohio for our overnight stay.

Day 8:  Thursday, May 13, 2027

Breakfast at your hotel before we depart for home.

Price Per Person:
Single – $3,500 | Double $2,899
Triple $2,819 | Quad $2,739