Outdoors – Custom Holidays

Alaska Borealis Igloo Experience

Postponed until 2023 - Spend the night in a Borealis Basecamp igloo and feel the magic. Spacious interiors provide plenty of room for auroraviewing and relaxing. With comfortable beds and luxurious linens, guests snuggle in for a night of gazing upon the starry Arctic sky through an expansive, clear, 12-foot ceiling. Curved windows stretch 16 feet across each igloo roof, allowing guests view the dancing lights of the aurora and scenery outdoors without leaving their cozy nest. Private igloos allow for daytime relaxation with friends or family. Life off the grid doesn’t mean primitive. Borealis Basecamp igloos have full baths offering a shower, hairdryer, toilet, and vanity sink with all the comforts travelers expect. All domes are thoughtfully provided with soap, conditioner, and shampoo.

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Holiday American Queen River Cruise

December 4, 2022 - December 12, 2022

The Lower Mississippi River has stories to share – a legacy that flows from Memphis to the Gulf of Mexico. Embark on more than just a cruise, and return with more than memories: experience, understanding, an enlightened perspective. Let us introduce you to the American South and show you all the great sights and port cities as we cruise the legendary Mississippi river between Memphis to New Orleans. A new chapter awaits as we cruise around each river bend.

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Christmas at Crossroads Village – with The Huckleberry Railroad Train Ride

December 9, 2022

Two spaces available! - Make memories to last all year when the spirit of the season fills the streets and shops at Crossroads Village, with thousands of sparkling lights. Join friends and family for an evening ride on the Huckleberry Railroad and watch Village artisans make vintage crafts.

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Palm Springs Getaway – A Concierge Tour by Custom Holidays

January 9, 2023 - January 20, 2023

Check in and chill out! Surrounded by four picturesque mountain ranges and long sought-after by travelers for its inspiring scenery and sense of adventure, Greater Palm Springs is Southern California’s most storied resort oasis. Beneath endless blue skies and swaying palms, it’s easy to see why every day feels like a “sun” day. Airfare from DTW is included!

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Winter in Yellowstone

February 4, 2023 - February 9, 2023

Once-in-a-lifetime experience! - Seeing the spectacular winter scenery & wildlife doesn’t have to be cold. Book a snowcoach tour through Yellowstone National Park and you'll take in the winter wonderland and spot wildlife at a relaxed pace. No matter how cold the weather outside, you’ll stay cozy on your journey through America's first national park

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South Padre Island, Texas – A Custom Holidays Concierge Tour

February 16, 2023 - March 1, 2023

South Padre Island is a tropical oasis located off the southern tip of Texas. This barrier island offers the unsurpassed beauty of the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and is the ideal destination for visitors seeking a getaway from the frigid temperatures of a Midwest Winter. Round-trip airfare from DTW is included!

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Tropical Costa Rica

March 11, 2023 - March 19, 2023

New! - Lush forests and stunning waterfalls...rumbling volcanos and endless coastlines...Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plans and incredible animals. Enjoy this 9 day escape with included hotel accommodations, tours, local cuisine, and round-trip air.

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California Rail Discovery

March 29, 2023 - April 4, 2023

New! - A crimson bridge, cable cars, a sparkling bay, and streets lined with elegant Victorian homes—San Francisco is undeniably one of the world’s great cities. Reason enough to join us on a spectacular seven-day journey through Northern California on the California Rail Discovery.

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Discover Scotland

New! - From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Learn how to play the bagpipes and enjoy dinner at the National Piping Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. Sample Scotch whisky on a distillery tour. Marvel at the stunning Isle of Skye. Take a cruise on famed Loch Ness. Explore the Orkney Islands’ ancient Skara Brae. Visit Dunrobin Castle. Visit a local family on their farm and meet their sheepdogs. Explore the regal city of Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish cuisine during an interactive cooking class. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and smooth Scotch whisky.

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Tulip Time Festival

May 13, 2023

New! - Welcome to the celebration & experience known as the Tulip Time Festival! Since 1929, the city of Holland, Michigan has blossomed with literally hundreds of thousands of tulips — and an equal number of tulip-loving attendees.

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Tara – A Country Inn

June 12, 2023 - June 14, 2023

New! - The Tara Inn is an elegant Greek Revivalstyle mansion, built in 1854, and serves as the perfect country inn for a getaway. The award-winning Inn holds a rich history as well as several awards for excellence in serving travelers with authentic Southern charm and luxury. If you are a fan of the Hollywood classic film "Gone with the Wind," you will love this themed hotel.

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Franklin Garden Walk

New! - The Annual Franklin Garden Walk, is a long tradition that draws many hundreds of visitors to walk through area gardens selected to showcase different types of landscaping.

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Michigan Lavender Festival

June 24, 2023

New! - Since 2002, The Original Michigan Lavender Festival has offered a true “Symphony for the Senses”. When you step inside the doors, the subtle yet sweet aroma of lavender will begin to calm your nerves. Soothing music will add to your relaxing experience .as it echoes throughout the event.

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A Day at the Lake

June 29, 2023

New! - Today's agenda includes a leisurely boat ride aboard The Sandpiper on the Maumee River and a stop at The National Museum of the Great Lakes.

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Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

July 10, 2023 - July 16, 2023

New! -Ice fields, rushing waterfalls, glacial peaks, and towering summits are just a few of the wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during a visit to Glacier National Park. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Stop at Athabasca Glacier and choose to ride across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the glass bottom platform at the Glacier Skywalk. Explore Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. Visit the incomparable Lake Louise. Get ready for an adventure that brings together the expanse of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and Montana’s Glacier National Park.

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Alaska Cruise

August 26, 2023 - September 2, 2023

New! - One of the most scenic and thrilling cruises is Alaska, and this 7-day itinerary even includes Icy Strait Point and its wilderness experiences. Just outside of Juneau is where you’ll find the majestic Mendenhall Glacier. Walk the nature trails and explore the Visitor Center with its view of the Juneau Ice Field. Icy Strait Point is home to the largest Native Tlingit village in the state and its waters are teeming with wildlife, including orcas and humpbacks. Since every shop at Icy Strait Point is Native-owned, this is the place for authentic goods and handicrafts. Your last port is Victoria, the oldest city in the Pacific Northwest. With its green spaces and Victorian architecture, it is stunning. SeeButchart Gardens and the stately Craigdarroch Castle. You also have the option to add on a 5 day pre-cruise land tour featuring Denali National Park.

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

October 12, 2023 - October 16, 2023

Any local will tell you that October is the most beautiful time of year in New Mexico, made so in large part by the much anticipated sight of colorful balloons punctuating the skyline. During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper -- almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh -- and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

October 22, 2023 - October 28, 2023

New! -Each year, during the winter months, travelers journey to Iceland and venture out into the dark to see the magical but elusive northern lights (aurora borealis). This natural phenomenon is the product of collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere ;the results are spectacular. Streaks of colorful light appear across the sky. It is known that the best time to witness the lights in Iceland is from late September to mid-April, when the nights are the longest. This light show is truly dazzling and worth the pursuit.

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Cuba Discovery

November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023

New! - Cuba is one of the worlds most exciting places to visit. Its uniqueness inspires the imagination, and its rich and colorful history fascinates. After more than half a century of relative isolation, Cuba is fast becoming more accessible. It’s an adventurous destination, seemingly on the verge of massive change. Life in Cuba passes by surrounded by music, tradition, culture, national monuments and natural attractions of immeasurable value.

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Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City

November 30, 2023 - December 4, 2023

New! - The Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec city will leave you full of wonder, nostalgia and the holiday spirit. Join us as we experience the holiday season and wander the outdoor markets with hand-made wooden toys, ornaments and local crafts. Enjoy the sound of carolers, music and horse-drawn wagons on cobblestone. Embrace delightfully decorated town squares with magical streets and the scents of gingerbread filling the air with spice.

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