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May 4 - 10, 2024Tulips & Wine SipsTulips & Wine SipsTulips & Wine SipsHolland, MichiganHolland, MichiganHolland, MichiganJoin Ladies Luxury Travel for aHosted Custom Curated Experience
Day 1Arrival at Gerald FordInternational AirportGrand Rapids, & check-in at host Hotel,welcome cocktail &dinnerDay 3Breakfast, Holland’sTulip Festival,Evergreen CommonsDutch Lunch and StyleShow, Tulip ImmersionGarden, WindmillIsland Gardens,Holland Princessdinner cruiseDay 6Breakfast, the Villages atGrand TraverseCommons, Barrel Roomexperience, HigherGrounds Coffee behindthe scenes tour, LeftFoot Charley, lunch onown, Dannos MuseumCenter - Inuit art ofCanadian Arctic.behind-the-scenes tour,Cherry Pie making,dinner on your own Day 2Breakfast, FrederikMeijer Gardens &Sculpture Park lunchon own, free timeGrand RapidsDowntown Market,Candle class, dinner atlocal restaurantDay 5Breakfast, Old MissionPeninsula, WunschFarms Distributor,Lighthouse tour,Dougherty House tour,Old Mission GeneralStore, Seven Hill localart scene, Wine tastingand tour, ChateauChantal wine tasting,touring and pairedfarewell dinner Day 4Breakfast, HotelCheck-Out, SleepingBear Dunes NationalLakeshore, lunch on own, shopping GlenArbor, Cherry Republic,Cherry Wine Tasting,Black Star Farms,Interactive Charcuteri,Chef presented ArturosDinner with Winetasting, hotel check in
Inclusions6 nights; 7 days3 nights Grand Rapids Hotel 4.5*3 nights Lakeside Delamar Traverse City hotelBreakfasts included1 Lunch5 Dinners Minibus transportationAdmissions as indicatedGuide service as indicatedWelcome cocktailsFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkGrand Rapids Downtown Market & Market HallCandle Making ClassHolland’s Tulip Time FestivalEvergreen Commons Dutch Lunch & Style Show Tulip Immersion GardenWindmill Island GardensHolland Princess 2-hour dinner cruiseSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore VisitorCenterGlen ArborWorld Headquarters of the Cherry RepublicCherry Wine TastingBlack Star Farms
InclusionsCharcuterie Board Workshop Bistro PolarisChef presented Arturos Dinner with wine pairingOld Mission PeninsulaWunsch FarmsLighthouse TourTour Dougherty HouseOld Mission General StoreSeven Hills Wine Tasting and TourFull wine-making tourThe Village at Grand Traverse CommonsBarrel Room Experience Left Foot CharleyWineryHigher Grounds Coffee ExperienceDannos Museum Center; behind the scenes tourwith CuratorCherry Pie Making Demonstration classFarewell dinner with wine-tasting ChateauChantal Applicable taxes Driver and Guide gratuity
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Day OneWelcome to GrandRapids, MichiganYour destination is the host hotel, theAC Hotel, by Marriott, Grand Rapids.If you are arriving by plane at theGerald R. Ford International Airport,private transfers can be arranged(+$).Please be sure to arrive no later than4pm. Relax and get settled in beforemeeting your fellow travelers forcocktails and dinner. May 4, 2024
At the AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids, there isno room for the ordinary, no desire for thecommonplace.Instead, there is dramatic attention to deliveringexceptional experiences. Teeming with European-inspired décor, stunning architectural features, andthe finest designer furnishings, AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids delivers on everylevel, at every moment.Guest rooms are thoughtfully designed providingadjustable reading lamps, comfortable beds, plushpillows, hair dryers and other upscale amenities. Complimentary high-speed Internet access in allguest rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.Dining includes the Toscana Kitchen & Wine Marketand our AC Lounge where crafted cocktails arecreated.AC Hotel by Marriott
Day Onecont’dEnjoy welcome dinner at San Chez ATapas Bistro located 5 min away fromthe hotel. The most unique dining andentertainment venue in GrandRapids. San Chez Bistro offers a blend ofauthentic European, Mediterranean,and Latin American cuisine in a fun,laid-back, and artful atmosphere.One alcoholic drink per personincluded. Menu TBD.May 4, 2024
Day TwoFollowing breakfast at your leisure, weare off to Frederik Meijer Gardens &Sculpture Park. Experience masterpiecesof art and nature that will delight yoursenses at one of the nation's premierhorticultural display gardens andsculpture parks in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Experience the pathways incomfort during a narrated tour ride.Immerse yourself in one of theworld’s finest horticultural displaygardens and sculpture parks in GrandRapids, Michigan. Proudly rankedamong the top 45 most-visited artmuseums worldwide, our collectionshowcases over 200 captivatingsculptures, inviting you to experiencethe perfect blend of art and nature.May 5, 2024
Day TwoDeparting the gardens, our next stop is theGrand Rapids Downtown Market. A culinary collective of butchers, bakers,and fishmongers—the Market Hall is filledwith artisan cuisine, local grocery items,and specialty food products. Enjoy lunch onour own and free time.Enjoy a hands-on class of Candle makingclass! Candles need 2 hours to set*. We highly recommend visiting some of theneighboring businesses while awaiting settime. Local suggestions will be provided. Return to the hotel to freshen upand enjoy local dinner included.May 5, 2024cont’d
Day TwoAfter returning to the hotel to freshen upwe will set out on foot for a leisurely 6minute walk to enjoy dinner at The Kitchenby Wolfgang Puck.Made-from-scratch comfort fare meetsauthentic global classics in the kitchen ofthe world’s first celebrity chef, WolfgangPuck. Known for his genuine warmth andlove of craft. Menu TBDMay 5, 2024cont’d
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart for the Holland and the Tulip Festival. (28 mile drive)For over 90 years, millions of people have gatheredto participate in Holland’s Tulip Time Festival.Drawing more than 500,000 people annually, TulipTime offers a nine-day experience of its town and itstraditions. With over 5 million tulips blooming throughout thecity and hundreds of klompen dancers, Tulip Timehas been heralded as the nation’s Best FlowerFestival, America’s Best Small-Town Festival andeven the 2017–2018 Tulip Festival of the Year! From Dutch traditional garb and dance to nationallyrenowned entertainment, Tulip Time celebratesboth culture and community. This year, participate inall the festival offers — parades, carnival rides,wooden shoes, elephant ears, fireworks and tulips.Day ThreeMay 6, 2024
Day ThreeWalk to Evergreen Commons for aDutch Lunch and Style Show.Experience a Dutch inspired lunch& dessert along with a Dutch Danceperformance. The famous DutchDancers of Holland, Michiganwill perform their signature DutchKlompen Dance, which features thedancers wearing woodenshoes known as klompen. You willalso get a chance to see theirauthentic replica Dutch Costumes,which are sure to impress.cont’d
Day ThreeDepart and spend free time at Tulip ImmersionGarden Dutch horticulturalist Ibo Gulsen artfullydisplays 65,000+ tulips in raised beds on the idyllicgrounds of Beechwood Church. Tulips of all varietiesand colors are displayed at eye level to create anamazing photographic experience.Depart 3:30pm and spend the afternoon atWindmill Island Gardens. The gardens are home tothe last working windmill allowed to leave theNetherlands in 1964. The historic windmill 'de Zwaan'is the highlight of the park and stands amongst 36acres of exhibits, gardens and natural areas. The millstill turns and grinds grain into flour and a tour up 5floors is the highlight of any visit to the park.cont’d
Day ThreeNow for a special dinner.Depart Wind Mill Island and head tothe Holland Princess to start boardingat 6:00pm.The Holland Princess is a popularattraction that offers dinner cruises ona Victorian-style paddlewheel boat.The boat departs from LakeMacatawa and cruises to the channel,and if the weather is fair, it cruisesthrough the channel and into LakeMichigan. The Captain’s Feast isserved on board, and there is also acash bar available. • Menu TBDcont’d
Day FourGood Morning All. Ready thosebags as after breakfast we arechecking out!Our first stop of the day is SleepingBear Dunes National Lakeshorewhere you will meet our step-onguide. Starting at the Visitor’s Center wewill view an inspiring 25-minutevideo. This is not your typical video,it will leave you wanting to seemore and gives you a betterunderstanding this living, ever-changing landscape. Also, take a moment to check outthe gorgeous landscape quilt thattook first place overall during the2013 Art Prize. The guide or National Park Rangerif available, will escort us throughthe landscape which offerssweeping views of Lake Michiganand the Manitou Islands.May 7, 2024We will have free time to shopand enjoy lunch on our own inGlen Arbor. Don’t forget to stop inat the world headquarters ofCherry Republic where you will beimmersed in all things cherry.Glen Arbor is filled with boutiqueshopping opportunities. It’s astone’s throw to the beach andhas a winery, where you can tastea variety of wines.
Day FourOur next stop is the Inn at Black Star Farms fora one-hour guided walking tour through thepicturesque 160-acre estate ending with aninteractive Charcuterie Board Workshop atBistro Polaris including instruction, deliciousbites, and wine. Black Star is rated one of Michigan’t bestwineries. Their tasting room offers a largeselection of internationally award-winningwines and spirits crafted from local fruit.What would wine be without a little cheese?We will join catering Sous Chef, Leah Moerdyk,who will demonstrate how to put together theperfect board with plenty of fun tips and tricksso you can bring a showstopping board to yournext party.Our evening will conclude at Black Star Farmwith an included chef-presented Arturo'sDinner with wine pairing.cont’d
Day Four We will overnight at the Park Place Hoteland Conference Center in Traverse City.Located downtown the location offers viewsof Traverse City and Grand Traverse Baywhich cannot be beaten. And you don'thave to travel far to experience nationallyre-nowned restaurants and entertainment.Stay in newly renovated rooms, blendingmodern design and amenities with ahistoric location. Don’t forget to check outthe 10th floor lounge, which is very popularat sunset.cont’d free high-speed internetAward-winning Minervas RestaurantRoom serviceIndoor PoolFitness CenterLaundry and valet serviceAnna's Roses gift shop for souvenirs andpersonal care items
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at thehotel before checking out.It’s time for a bit of shopping! Visitthe Village at Grand TraverseCommons where shopping iscombined with a bit of history. Aone-of-a-kind indoor shoppingexperience featuring a unique arrayof local shops and boutiques.The former laundry building housesthe Left Foot Charley, an award-winning winery that offers a “BarrelRoom” experience and HigherGrounds Coffee that will teach youabout coffee from the ground to thecup and behind-the-scenes tours inconjunction with Left Foot Charley. Restaurants are available for lunchon your own including Spanglish,S2S – Sugar 2 Salt, Red Spire BrunchHouse, Cuppa Joe Café, PleasantonBrick Oven Bakery, as well asseasonal food trucks.Day FiveMay 8, 2024Moving to our next stop we will visit theDennos Museum Center. Since 1991 The DMC has been surprisingguests with visual and performing arts.The museum’s permanent collectionand rotating galleries are stunning.It also houses one of the largest andmost historically complete collections ofInuit art of the Canadian Arctic.Take a behind-the-scenes tour led byExecutive Director and Chief Curator.
It’s been a big day and we are not quitedone yet!We are in the heart of Cherry Country solet’s strengthen those culinary skills atNorthwestern Michigan College for aCherry Pie Making or demonstrationclass. (2h 30min) Return to our hotel. Dinner on our own.Day Fivecont’d
Day SixEnjoy a slow start to the day at our hotel withbreakfast onsite and time to relax and enjoythe patio, beach, and accommodations beforeexperiencing the local Art and Food Scene. 10:00 am Arrive at Old Mission Peninsula.Delight in the spectacle of acres and acres ofcherry blossoms and simple beauty as theland intersects the water for a perfectmicroclimate to grow wine grapes, cherries,apples, and many other fruits.Meet our Step-on Guide at Wunsch FarmsWholesale Distributor. The Wunsch family hasbeen growing cherries on the Old MissionPeninsula for over a century. Barb Wunschand her son Isaiah will host our group for anintimate look at the process of growingcherries and wine grapes on the Peninsulaand share the history of area farms. May 9, 2024
Day SixOur historical path continues as we head tothe Mission Point Lighthouse for a tour. TheMission Point Lighthouse has been a TraverseCity and Old Mission Peninsula icon fordecades. It stands as a classic piece ofMichigan history. While it no longer guidesmariners through West Grand Traverse Bay asit did from September 10, 1870 until it wasdecommissioned in 1933, Mission PointLighthouse now offers visitors a peek intowhat life was like around the turn of thecentury for lighthouse keepers and for otherswho lived and worked in the area at the time. Our next walk through history is theDougherty House. This home was built in 1842 by ReverendPeter Dougherty, a Presbyterian minister, with the help of a Ojibwe village headed byChief Aghosa. The Mission was supported by the UnitedStates pursuant to the Treaty of 1836.May 9, 2024By that treaty, the Odawaand Ojibwe ceded 14 millionacres of land to the U.S.Michigan Territory, qualifyingMichigan to become a State.Dougherty's Mission taughtreligion, English, carpentry,and blacksmithing pursuantto the treaty with the goal ofassimilating the NativeAmericans in the area intowestern culture.These historical places giveyou a full range of how OldMission and Traverse Citycame to be. Time permitting,you can also stop at the OldMission General Store foranother step back in time. cont’d
Moving into the present day, let’svisit Seven Hills for an experiencewith local artists. Also, you can shopthe local art scene while embracinga casual setting in the woods.For those who want a bit ‘stronger’experience, try Old MissionDistilling. They source theiringredients locally, tapping into theabundance of farms and orchardsthat grace the peninsula.Is coffee your thing? Pop into Mission Proper a coffee shop andcafé celebrating regional flavors.Plus they offer a lawn for gamesand relaxing, distillery education,and more. – lunch on our own.Day Six.cont'd
.And before you know it, we have come tothe end of our adventure. Our farewell group dinner will be held at theChateau Chantal Winery.This evening prepares for a one-of-a-kindexperience at Chateau Chantal with a fullwine-making facilities tour with tastingsand then a scrumptious wine-paired dinneroverlooking both East and West GrandTraverse Bays from the window-lined diningroom and one more look at the cherryblossoms! Enjoy a farewell Chefpresentation with dinner tonight.Return to hotel for the eveningDay Sixcont'd
Sadly we say goodbye toMichigan at one of its mostbeautiful moments in theyear. But we leave with newmemories, new foundfriends, and a passion totravel again!DepartureBreakfast at the hotelHotel checkoutAirport Transfers can bearranged at an additional costto Grand Rapids (GRR) orTraverse City (TVC) airport.Begin your journey homeFarwell!May 10, 2024
PlanningThis is a women’s only luxury group travel experienceThis trip requires 14 participants to secure the priceThe itinerary is subject to changeRooms are Double or Single Occupancy as availableNon-Refundable Deposit: USD $350 per person due uponbooking request; Non-Refundable Payment Due: $2500 per person February4, 2024Final Payment due no later than March 10, 2024Package pricing is inclusive of current tax and fuel rates. Any taxincrease or fuel surcharge will result in a rate increase charged tothe customer. If the contracted minimum is not met, packageprices are subject to increaseThe Fine PrintMay 4 - 10, 2024 6 Nights/ 7 DaysRequires 14 GuestsUSD $4,299 per person,Dbl OccUSD $4,899 Single OccDeposit: USD $350 ppNon-RefundablePayment: $2500 perperson Non-Refundable2/4/2024Final Payment: No Laterthan 3/10/2024Trip protectionInsurance is Strongly suggested. I can assist in providing quotes for your considertion Cancellation Penalties will apply.
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