After our incredibly successful inaugural visit in 2008 the ONLY complaint we received was ‘We didn’t stay long enough—add a day!” So in celebration of summers end our deluxe motorcoach travels north to one of the country’s finest historic inns and our home for the next THREE evenings. According to Native American tradition Mackinac Island is a sacred place, home to the Great Spirit Gitchie Manitou. Arriving in Mackinaw City we board the ferry delivering us to the famous island of no autos—home to the clip clop of horses’ hooves. Our horse drawn taxis carry us to perhaps one of the most picturesque verandahs in the world—the 660 foot, geranium bedecked Front Porch of the GRAND HOTEL. With the warmth of summer still gentling the air we’ll include a narrated horse drawn wagon ISLAND TOUR with plenty of time for your own exploration of the Island, including the famous fort, lovely homes, shops and gardens. Included in your stay at the Grand will be three full breakfasts and gourmet dinners at the Grand Hotel. We have also added a special MKL tour exclusive: a private chartered BOAT TRIP around the island to FOUR HISTORIC ISLAND LIGHTHOUSES—including admission into one—and a narrated guide on board to enlighten us from waters edge of the marvel that is the Mackinaw Bridge! A first class experience and well worth a visit—either first time or return. Built in 1887 this historic landmark has played host to five U.S. Presidents and now awaits your arrival. Please join us—or join us again!

TOUR PACKAGE: Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation; 3 nights accommodations at Grand Hotel; 7 meals (including 3 breakfast & 3 dinners at hotel); round trip ferry crossing; round trip ground transportation to/ from ferry dock to hotel; porterage of 1 bag; taxes and gratuities. Reservations due May 31.

COST:
$ 970 per person DOUBLE occupancy
$ 1,295 per person SINGLE occupancy
$ 910 per person TRIPLE/QUAD occupancy

IRELAND 2010
Of course we couldn’t forget our favorite destination. In 2010 we will be offering only custom tours developed by specific request. Each tour is a unique itinerary from past years and are scheduled for JULY (14 day) and OCTOBER (12 day) of 2010. If this is the year for you to visit Ireland you are very welcome to come along with either group! Just give us a call and we’ll gladly provide you with the details.

MKL Tours is one of only two certified travel specialists with Tourism Ireland in all of Ohio and Kentucky