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Tulip Time Festival

May 13, 2023
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
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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North Dakota Trails

June 19, 2023 - June 27, 2023
Follow the footsteps of Lewis & Clark, Teddy Roosevelt & Louis L'Amour to a place where Native Americans chased buffalo. Remote and rocky, this land is wide open and filled with stories.  
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Franklin Garden Walk

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
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
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
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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Hot Air Jubilee

July 22, 2023
New! - In 1983 a group of Hot Air Balloon enthusiasts who lived in and around Jackson came up with the dream of a family friendly event for the Jackson Community. The Hot Air Jubilee was born.
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St. Louis Blues

July 23, 2023 - July 26, 2023
No matter your travel persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with world class attractions. Sprinkle in a bit of their secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up undeniably epic travel experiences.
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Circle Lake Erie

August 7, 2023 - August 13, 2023
New! - Water & Nature Lovers, Rejoice! This tour takes you around Lake Erie where you can relax on boat rides, explore picturesque lighthouses, learn about naval history, meander through gardens, gaze at historical architecture, along with tasting local wine, chocolate, and cuisine.
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Sunflower Festival

August 12, 2023
New! - Stroll through the Sunflowers at Blake's Annual Sunflower Festival. Shop from 100+ artisans, enjoy a short walk to the Sunflower fields to cut your own sunflowers and enjoy endless photo opportunities.
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Erie Canal Experience

August 24, 2023
New! - Step back in time at the Canal Experience and get a taste of life on the Miami and Erie Canal in 1876. Today you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the canal as well as a tour of the Isaac Ludwig Mill.
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Alaska Cruise

August 26, 2023 - September 2, 2023
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. See Butchart 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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Discover Scotland

September 11, 2023 - September 20, 2023
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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Horses and Heroes

September 11, 2023
New! - Spend the day in Sandusky County, Ohio to visit a K-9 dog training center, follow the barn mural trail, stop at a Belgian horse farm and see the Public Safety Service Memorial.
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Niagara Falls & Toronto

September 18, 2023 - September 21, 2023
New! - You’ll rarely find a site as breathtaking and majestic as Niagara Falls. Located in a strait between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, the Falls are a popular vacation spot. Just a short drive away is Toronto, capital of Ontario, one of the most diverse cities. It's home to a dynamic mix of tourist attractions and memorable places to visit
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Trains of New England

October 3, 2023 - October 10, 2023
Autumn falls across New England like a bright patchwork quilt, the cooler weather painting the landscape in broad strokes of scarlet, gold and shocking orange. New England puts on a seasonal show like nowhere else —and stunning foliage is just the beginning.  
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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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Appleumpkin Festival & Kapernick Orchards

October 14, 2023
New! - This is a family-friendly fun fest with more than 80 general vendors, 20-plus nonprofit organizations, carnival, helicopter rides, monster truck rides, a petting zoo, a haunted house, pumpkin bowling, antique tractor show, antique car club show and 36 performers on various stages throughout the weekend.    
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Cranes and Colors

October 15, 2023
New! - Every October Sandhill Cranes gather by the thousands in southwest Michigan. This is said to be the second largest gathering of these birds in the U.S. They come flying and soaring in to the wetlands in the Baker Sanctuary, the air filled with that distinctive, almost prehistoric cry. Join us for a unique experience of getting an up-close look at the magnificent Sandhill Crane Bird Migration near Marshall, MI.
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Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

October 22, 2023 - October 28, 2023
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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Mackinac Island – Grand Hotel

October 24, 2023 - October 27, 2023
New! - For centuries, visitors have enjoyed this national treasure that’s home to historic Fort Mackinac, world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages. This ideal vacation spot is a paradise of exploration with incredible natural landmarks, awe-inspiring sunrises and unforgettable sunsets.    
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Cuba Discovery

November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023
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
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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