“Grand” Vacation to Michigan

DAY 1: MID-MICHIGAN
Travel north to mid-Michigan for dinner and an overnight stay. D

DAY 2: GRAND TRAVERSE BAY
Explore the magnificent Silver Lake Sand Dunes with Mac Woods Dune Rides. A Michigan tradition for 30 years, be thrilled as you learn the history and environment of the constantly moving sand mountains. Continue to Traverse City with dinner at a local favorite before checking into our lakefront hotel, The Bayshore Resort, with beautiful views on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a two-night stay. B, D

DAY 3: SLEEPING BEAR DUNES AND GRAND TRAVERSE BAY
Join our local guide for a scenic drive past cherry orchards and around picturesque Old Mission Peninsula with unparalleled views both east and west of Grand Traverse Bay from hillside vistas. Continue along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s Good Morning America. Sample local and unique cherry items at the Cherry Republic beforeenjoying lunch on the Peninsula and a visit to the historic Old Mission Lighthouse. B, L

DAY 4: MACKINAC ISLAND AND GRAND HOTEL
Travel along Lake Michigan for a ferry ride to Mackinac Island. Feel like you have stepped back in time when you take a horse and carriage to the world-renowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier luxury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy a five-course dinner in the Grand Hotel’s elegant dining room. B, D

DAY 5: MACKINAC ISLAND AND GRAND RAPIDS
After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beautiful rooms, enjoy a morning at leisure to relax at the hotel or take an optional horse drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island State Park (additional expense). Before the return ferry ride, we have our third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel: lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet! Travel to Grand Rapids area for an overnight stay. B, L

DAY 6: RETURN HOME
Return to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: Embassy Suites, Grand Rapids
Nights 2-3: Bayshore Resort, Grand Traverse Bay
Night 4: The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Night 5: Hampton Inn, Grand Rapids (or similar)

Dates:

• Departure: June 2, 2024 sold out
• Return: June 7, 2024 sold out

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• Departure: June 22, 2024 sold out
• Return: June 27, 2024 sold out

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• Departure: June 25, 2024 sold out
• Return: June 30, 2024 sold out

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• Departure: September 16, 2024 sold out
• Return: September 21, 2024 sold out

Pricing:

• Double: $1939
• Triple/Quad: $1799
• Single: 2459

*Price per person

About Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel
This tour features a 1-night stay at the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island which is a full-service hotel with evening music/bars and spa services (your own expense). The Grand Hotel opened its doors in 1887 and has 397 unique rooms. No two rooms are alike! Mackinac Island was our nation’s second national park for 20 years. When the land was given to Michigan in 1895, it became its first state park.

Helpful Hints
Visit the Cupola Bar (ascending several steps required) at the very top of the Grand Hotel for spectacular views of the Mackinac Bridge, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

Located on the north end of Main Street on Mackinac Island, Doud’s Market (est. 1884) is a good place to pick up a quick snack or forgotten travel essentials.

Try some fudge! There are 13 shops where you can try the sweet treat-it has been said that 10 tons of sugar are imported each week.

Enjoy a sunrise or sunset from the longest porch in the world at the Grand Hotel.

Attire
There is a dress code for dinners/evenings at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island:

Since every evening at Grand Hotel is a special occasion, after 6:30pm dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters and dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit coat, necktie and dress pants, no denim or shorts. This applies for all areas inside the hotel except for the Cupola Bar. Men’s Suit Jacket Rental: Suit jackets are available for guests at the Grand Hotel that forget theirs or if you don’t want to pack your coat. They come in a variety of sizes and there is no charge for them unless you don’t return them.

Walking Distance
Mackinac Island has a unique rule – no cars are allowed, so visitors explore everywhere on foot or in a horse–drawn carriage, enjoying a peaceful and eco-friendly experience. During the tour some walking will be on uneven paths and sand. Note: Sleeping Bear Dunes are accessible by extensive wooden boardwalks, allowing easy access to spectacular views.

Weather
Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s. The ferry ride to Mackinac Island is about 25 minutes and there is outdoor and indoor seating available. Bring a jacket if you plan to sit outside, as it can be brisk.

Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -4)

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.