MACKINAC ISLAND GETAWAY 

DAY 1
Off to Michigan!
Our wonderful getaway to Mackinac Island begins with pickup at your home. With everyone transferred to the motorcoach, we begin the scenic ride north through the state of Michigan. Along the way, enjoy a delicious, included lunch in Grand Rapids. Just before arriving we cross the five-mile Mackinac Bridge, one of the world’s longest suspension spans. Opened in 1957, the “Mighty Mac” bridge is the finish line for the yacht race from Chicago each August. At St. Ignace on the Upper Peninsula, unpack for two nights at the beautiful Harbour Pointe Inn. This hotel sits amid 11 acres on the shores of Lake Huron and has an indoor swimming pool. Tonight, we enjoy a great get-acquainted dinner. (L,D)

DAY 2
Mackinac Island.
After a continental breakfast, we take the 20-minute ferry ride across the crystal blue waters of the Straits of Mackinac. The Straits, under the Mackinac Bridge, separate lakes Michigan and Huron. On reaching Mackinac Island we board horse-drawn carriages for a tour of this quaint, summer resort. To keep island life slow and quite, “traffic” is limited to horsedrawn carriages, bicycles and saddle horses only. No cars are allowed except for the firetruck and the ambulance! From our carriages we see Fort Mackinac, Arch Rock, Governor’s Mansion and Surrey Hill. The highlight of the day is the spectacular Grand Hotel Grand Buffet. The elegance and beauty of this palace are matched only by its spectacular food. The rest of the day is at leisure to expolore the island shops or just relax. Boxes of fudge are special Island treats to share or take home. After the ferry ride back, the evening is yours to enjoy. Share stories of the day at the Inn’s bonfire on the beach. Unwind with a swim in the pool or a soak in the whirlpool. Another option is the shuttle to the nearby Kewadin Shores Casino. (CB,L)

DAY 3
Homeward Bound.
Get up and out early and perhaps see the sun rise over Mackinac Island. Lying low and green in the blue lake water, you can see why the Native Americans called it Michilimackinac meaning “Great Turtle.” After a continental breakfast we begin our journey home by re-crossing the Mackinac Bridge. As we ride south through Michigan we stop for lunch at the Noel Restaurant in Jamestown. Shuttles return us home from the motorcoach early this evening, concluding our wonderful Island Getaway. (CB,L)

Straits of Mackinac	Grand Hotel - Grand Buffet	Noel Restaurant- Jamestown

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