Journey The Great Lakes

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Chicago. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy Chicago’s restaurants, stroll along the shore of Lake Michigan or sample live music at a jazz or blues club.

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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, Chicago

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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, Chicago

Although a large hotel of over 1,500 guestrooms and suites, each accommodation has been designed with comfort and convenience front of mind. Promising a perfect nights’ sleep, every room features Hilton Serenity Beds, luxury linens, black-out blinds, climate control and flat screen televisions. Choose one of the hotel’s Executive rooms and enjoy enhanced amenities, including access to the Executive Lounge where complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres are served.

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Take one of the elevators up Willis Tower for a bird’s eye view of the amazing skyscrapers, and wander along the beautiful lakefront. Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile promises some of the east coasts best shopping opportunities.

Sightseeing in Chicago

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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, Chicago

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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, Chicago

Although a large hotel of over 1,500 guestrooms and suites, each accommodation has been designed with comfort and convenience front of mind. Promising a perfect nights’ sleep, every room features Hilton Serenity Beds, luxury linens, black-out blinds, climate control and flat screen televisions. Choose one of the hotel’s Executive rooms and enjoy enhanced amenities, including access to the Executive Lounge where complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres are served.

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Sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck is a place of serene beauty, which also boasts unique shops and fine dining. Travel 20 minutes north and experience the Dutch heritage in Holland, boasting Dutch architecture, culture, tulip and windmill gardens and even a wooden shoe factory.

Leaving your car at Mackinaw City, the ferry carries you to Mackinac Island. An island of under four square miles, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the delightful modes of transport. Enjoy a self-guided tour by bike or on foot and see the varied sights which include Arch Rock, Skull Cave, British Landing and Devil’s Kitchen.

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Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

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Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

At Grand Hotel, no two rooms are alike. Every room and suite features its own design and ambiance and is categorized by size, location, and view — be it views of the interior, The Jewel Golf Course, or the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. Additionally, each of the guestrooms is individually decorated and showcases a specific theme brought to life with colorful décor, historical memorabilia, curated paintings, and distinctive furnishings. Whether you go for a themed room or one of the hotel’s larger suites, with names such as Hollywood, Eisenhower, Versailles and Vanderbilt, you can expect individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen televisions and complimentary WiFi as standard.

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Leaving Mackinac Island behind, collect your car from Mackinaw City and enjoy a scenic drive to Marquette, which is the largest city on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After spending an afternoon exploring the city, we suggest sampling the European and Scandinavian cuisines for dinner.

The Upper Peninsula is encased to the north by Lake Superior, to the east by the St. Mary’s River, to the southeast by both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and to the southwest by Wisconsin. Its extensive coastline on the Great Lakes, state and national forests, cedar swamps, and more than 150 waterfalls make it a hub for boating, fishing and hiking. A small town with plenty to see and do, Bayfield serves as the gateway to the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, a National Park that includes 21 beautiful islands and over 12 miles of scenic peninsula shoreline.

A scenic drive across Wisconsin brings you to the state capital, Madison. Visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, which is one of the finest botanical gardens in the country. Also take time to visit the State Capitol building.

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The Edgewater Hotel, Madison

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The Edgewater Hotel, Madison

Each of the guestrooms at the Edgewater Hotel in Downtown Madison offers a harmonious fusion of comfort and sophistication. Each room is meticulously designed, featuring contemporary furnishings and upscale amenities that cater to the discerning traveller. Guests can indulge in the luxury of plush bedding, modern decor, and stunning views of either the Capitol Building or the serene waters of Lake Mendota. Other amenities include a flat-screen television, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, safety deposit box, spa-style bathrooms with stone vanities, Kohler fixtures, and a walk-in shower. Suites are also available offering additional living space and upgraded amenities.

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Leaving Madison behind, travel to Door County; a 75-mile long peninsula with over 300 miles of shoreline, five state parks and ten lighthouses. Your accommodation for the next two nights will be in Ephraim; a quaint village where shops and galleries are set in century-old barns, rustic log cabins and vintage homes. Charter a boat for a fishing expedition, enjoy a sailboat tour, take out a kayak, have fun on a jet ski or how about a scuba dive!

It’s back to the bright lights of the city, as you wind your way to Milwaukee. Why not start by exploring the beautiful Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee Art Museum and the Harley Davidson Museum? A brewery tour is a great way to sample the many different beers in the place known as ‘Brew City’.

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Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

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Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Each of the well-appointed guestrooms features contemporary furnishings, plush bedding, and a neutral colour palette that creates a calming ambience. Large windows offer abundant natural light and provide captivating views of the cityscape, adding an extra layer of charm to the stay. Other thoughtful amenities include flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, a mini-refrigerator, a safety deposit box and luxury toiletries. Several suites are also available offering additional living space and upgraded amenities.

 

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Enjoy your last morning in Milwaukee before making the short journey back to Chicago for your flight back to the UK.