Journey The Great Lakes

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Chicago. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel, which is conveniently located in downtown Chicago with easy access to many of the city’s attractions. Tonight, you may choose to 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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Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

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Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Exceptionally spacious and well equipped, the hotel has a modern and bright design throughout its guestrooms and suites. All offer a flat screen television and marble bathroom boasting a separate bath and rainfall-style shower, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Offering an exclusive level of luxury and service, Fairmont Gold rooms are tucked away on the 14th to 17th floors and offer a private reception area and access to the Fairmont Gold Suite where continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres are served.

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Chicago is a wonderful city, loved by everyone who visits. There are attractions galore! Take one of the elevators up Willis Tower for a bird’s eye view of the amazing skyscrapers, visit the iconic Bean and wander along the beautiful lakefront. Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile promises some of the east coasts best shopping opportunities.

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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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Today you collect your car rental and start your journey, hugging the shores of Lake Michigan. Sitting by the water, Saugatuck is a place of serene beauty, which also boasts unique shops and fine dining. Travel just twenty minutes north and experience the Dutch heritage in Holland, boasting Dutch architecture, culture, tulip and windmill gardens and even a wooden shoe factory.

Accommodation: Tulyp Tapestry

There are no vehicles allowed on Mackinac Island. You’ll leave your car at Mackinaw City, and let the ferry carry you to Mackinac Island. An island of under four square miles, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the delightful modes of transport. Why not enjoy a guided tour by bike or self-guided on foot to see the varied sights which include Arch Rock, Skull Cave, British Landing and Devil’s Kitchen.

Accommodation: Island House Hotel

Leaving Mackinac Island behind, collect your car from Mackinaw City cross the Mackinac Bridge 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.

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Landmark Inn, Marquette

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Landmark Inn, Marquette

Accommodation at the Landmark Inn blends historic charm with modern comforts. Rooms are well-appointed with private bathrooms, complimentary Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee-makers and thoughtful furnishings, offering a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

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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.

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Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield

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Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield

Accommodation at the Rittenhouse Inn are elegant and inviting, blending classic charm with modern amenities. Guestrooms feature private bathrooms, complimentary Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tasteful decor that reflects the character of the historic property. Many rooms offer views of Lake Superior, providing a serene backdrop for a relaxing stay.

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A scenic drive across Wisconsin brings you to the state capital, Madison. En route, you may choose to stop at Big Eau Pleine Country Park and Lake Du Bay, both offering note-worthy picture opportunities. Once in Madison, visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, which is one of the finest botanical gardens in the country and take time to visit the State Capitol building.

Accommodation: The Dylin

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!

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Eagle Harbor Inn, Ephraim

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Eagle Harbor Inn, Ephraim

Accommodation at the Eagle Harbor Inn are cosy and welcoming, offering a blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guestrooms feature private bathrooms, complimentary Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tasteful décor, with some rooms offering views of Green Bay.

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It’s back to the bright lights of a big city, as you wind your way into 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 two hour journey back to Chicago, where you return your car rental and check-in for your flight back to the UK.