We’re going to HOLLAND! No, not in Europe, but in MICHIGAN. And we’re going in the spring when the tulips are in full bloom and the scenery is lovely. But that’s not all. Michigan is one of our most beautiful states and has much to offer. Our tour will highlight three areas of the state: First, we’ll visit Chicago before traveling a short distance to Holland where we’ll participate in many activities associated with one of America’s great traditions: “Tulip Time”. While there we’ll see great entertainment, festive parades, great Dutch culture and millions of tulips. Next, it’s on to Mackinac Island, one of the most peaceful and charming places you’ll ever visit (no cars allowed, only horse and buggy). Finally, we’ll see the German Village of Frankenmuth (Michgan’s most visited town), with its interesting culture and peaceful setting. Before flying home, we’ll visit Dearborn, Michigan with interesting activities at the Ford complex.
The tour includes all breakfasts and many other meals in some lovely settings. One of the highlights is our Mothers Day Lunch at Grand Hotel. You’ll never forget it. We’ll travel on a luxury motor coach, stay in excellent hotels (including the Lakeview Hotel on the island) and enjoy some unique and memorable activities. If you’re looking for a spring getaway that is full of scenery, culture, history and great entertainment, this one is definitely worth considering. We hope you can join us.
Great spring getaway
May 7: This morning we’ll fly to Chicago, arriving in the early afternoon. We’ll go into town and enjoy a stroll on the Magnificent Mile followed by some free time for lunch and browsing at Navy Pier. We’ll then enjoy a one hour boat ride (departing from Navy Pier) on the Chicago River known as the Architectural Tour. It goes right through the middle of downtown Chicago and is a great way to see and learn about the city. Everyone loves this and you’ll see why. We’ll visit Millennial and Grant Parks which are important parts of this vibrant city. We’ll sleep in a Chicago suburb tonight. Tour to pay for boat ride.
May 8: This morning we’ll work our way north along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll arrive in Holland by noon. A delicious Dutch lunch will be waiting for us. After lunch we’ll be welcomed to town by the delightful Kinderparade featuring the children of Holland dressed in Dutch costumes and carrying colorful banners and signs depicting their heritage. In addition, high school bands in wooden shoes and other Dutch fun are part of the parade. We’ll then go to our EXCELLENT hotel and check in and relax before a fun evening out. We’ll have a delicious dinner followed by a show called Fiddle Fire. This is the Tanning Family with incredible musical talent, humor and charm, now in their 9th season at Tulip Time (Shows for 2025 have not yet been announced, but we expect this show to be there – if not, it will be replaced by another excellent show). Tour to pay for breakfast, lunch, Parade seats, dinner and show.
May 9: This morning a costumed guide will join us to show us the area. We’ll see the interesting Klompen Dancers with their wooden shoes lining the streets. During lunch, we’ll enjoy some time for browsing in Marketplaats with lots of local crafts. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy the two highest concentrations of tulips. One is called Windmill Island where we’ll see 120,000 tulips, tour a 235 year old Dutch Windmill (the oldest known working windmill), a beautiful setting and more. Then we’ll visit the Veldher Tulip Gardens and the Delft Factory. The gardens include acre after acre of every different kind of tulip imaginable in a beautiful garden setting, with over 2.5 million tulips in one place (like being in the Netherlands)! And you can also take an optional tour (free) of the Delft Factory where the famous Delftware is made. After a rest, we’ll have a nice dinner followed by the headliner evening show (which will be announced toward the end of 2023). Tour to pay for breakfast, tour, Veldhers, Windmill Island, dinner & show today.
May 10: This morning we’ll drive through the interior of Michigan where you’ll see some lovely countryside. We’ll have some interesting stops along the way. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Mackinac City where we’ll board a ferry for an 18 minute ride over to Mackinac Island (pronounced Mak-i-naw). The island is simply one of the most unique, beautiful, and serene settings anywhere. There are no cars, no pollution, no noise, just a magnificent backdrop for our two nights here. We’ll stay at the historic Lake View Hotel in the middle of Main Street You’ll have some free time in the afternoon and evening to enjoy this charming place. There is much to see and do withing walking distance. Tour to pay for breakfast and ferry.
May 11: We’ll spend all day on the island today. After breakfast, you’ll be on your own until about 10:30. Lots to do within walking distance. You can browse in the shops, stroll along the lake, see the butterfly house or just relax. At 10:30, a local guide will show us some of the highlights of the island in our horse and carriage. In a matter of minutes, you go form seaside scenes to pine forests to breathtaking overlooks. Most of the island is a state park. The tour ends at the luxurious Grand Hotel where we’ll enjoy the famous Grand Luncheon Buffet. The Grand Hotel was made famous by the movie Somewhere in Time, which was filmed on the island. This may be the most elegant lunch that you ever eat. After lunch, you can explore this hotel and gardens which comprise the largest summer resort hotel in America, with the largest front porch in the world. The views from the wrap-around verandah are breathtaking. You’ll then have some free time to shop, visit Fort Maciknac or rest. There are many special places to visit in our country. Mackinac Island is certainly one of those places. You simply have to see it! Tour to pay for breakfast, lunch, and carriage tour.
May 12: This morning, we’ll drive a couple of hours to the little town of Frankenmuth, a quaint Bavarian village in Central Michigan which was originally settled by a small group of Germans who came as Christian missionaries. After lunch, a local guide, dressed in German costume, will show us this unique little town for one hour. We’ll have some time to browse and enjoy the setting. This is also home to Bronner’s, the world’s LARGEST Christmas Store! Our hotel is the delightful Bavarian Haus or Zenders. Zender’s famous Chicken Dinner is included tonight. Tour pays for breakfast, dinner and guide.
May 13: Before we leave Frankenmuth, you’ll have some time to browse on its very attractive Main Street with its famous covered bridge. Frankenmuth is Michigan’s number one visitor attraction so you know it has to be charming (and it is). We’re not far from the Detroit area which is the birthplace of mass production and the automobile. You’ll have a choice this afternoon: You can tour the famous Henry Ford Museum OR you can enjoy an interesting Ford Factory Tour (where they make the Ford F150 Truck). One or the other is included in the price. We’ll then transfer to the airport for our flight home. Tour to pay for breakfast and Henry Ford Activities.
Registration Information:
A $300 deposit is required to reserve your space. To make a reservation, simply register online by completing the booking form above. Your deposit will be charged to your credit card. If you prefer, you can call us and we will take your reservation information and credit card details over the phone. When we receive your reservation, we will email you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel itinerary, flight information (if applicable) and luggage tags will be sent roughly 75 days prior to departure. The balance will be due roughly 60 days prior to departure. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that package. We prefer final payments in the form of a check. Webb Tours also accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A 2.5% fee applies to final payments made by credit card to cover a portion of the credit card company fees (which are now around 4%)
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for unforeseen reasons. If cancellation occurs 120 days or more before departure, your deposit is refundable. If airline tickets are purchased prior to that time (with your permission), they are the responsibility of the traveler. In most cases, airlines will allow the value of airline tickets to be used for future travel. If it is within 120 days, your deposit and other committed funds are non refundable.
Travel Protection:
In today’s changing travel environment, it is important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services 360° Group Premier Protection Plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.
Premium for this insurance depends on your age and trip cost and is priced as follows:
Trip Cost (per person) Ages 0-59 Ages 60-74 Ages 75+
| $1,000-$1,500 |
$109 |
$143 |
$211 |
| $1,501-$2,000 |
$149 |
$191 |
$215 |
| $2,001-$2,500 |
$191 |
$245 |
$277 |
| $2,501-$3,000 |
$234 |
$300 |
$338 |
| $3,001-$3,500 |
$276 |
$354 |
$400 |
| $3,501-$4,000 |
$319 |
$409 |
$461 |
| $4,001-$4,500 |
$361 |
$463 |
$523 |
| $4,501-$5,000 |
$404 |
$518 |
$584 |
| $5,001-$5,500 |
$446 |
$572 |
$646 |
| $5,501-$6,000 |
$489 |
$627 |
$707 |
For coverage details and explanation of benefits, you can view or download the policy by going to https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPZ-1023.
If you are interested in the travel insurance, please contact Webb Tours any time up until final payment for the tour. You must be medically fit at the time you buy the insurance. The insurance goes into effect once purchased.
This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, offer, advice, recommendation, or any other service with regard to any type of insurance product underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage, terms and conditions. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. CA Agency license #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC # 16535).
Insurance includes the following items:
For benefit and rate information, please review the Group Premier product flyer at https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/docs/premier
Unexpected flight cancellations or weather delays: Webb Tours works diligently to cover all of the details associated with your travel. We make sure that all ground transportation, lodging, local tours, restaurants, specialists, etc, are in place and awaiting our arrival. We ensure that our directors are well prepared to provide you with an experience that exceeds your expectations. One thing we do NOT control are the airlines. Significant problems can arise on a group tour due to canceled flights, weather delays or missed connections. In the case of a flight cancellation, Webb Tours will do all we can to work with the airline to move people to the next available flights. Any portion of the tour that is missed due to flight delays or cancellations is NOT the financial responsibility of Webb Tours. Refunds will not be given for hotels, ground transportation, activities or meals that are missed due to flight interruptions. This is another good reason to purchase the travel insruance which has a provision for missed connections (see Group Premier product flyer referenced above for details). Your participation in the tour signifies that you understand and accept this policy.
Register for your tour on line or mail deposit and reservation details to:
WEBB TOURS
2378 Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel. (801) 278-3101
or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519
Or call us and register over the phone. We hope you can join us.
