Tour Details
Magnificent Michigan and Mackinac Island
August 4 - 10, 2024
Group Flight Information
Sunday, August 4, 2024
- United Airlines #1427 – Departs Houston – Bush Airport @ 12:00PM/arrives Detroit Metropolitan @ 3:49PM
Saturday, August 10, 2024
- United Airlines # 1905 – departs Detroit Metropolitan @5:00PM/arrives Bush Intercontinental at 6:58PM
If you flying with the group, you will not be able to check in ahead of time for your flight.
On Sunday, August 4 plan to arrive by 10:00am and meet Jeff and Sarah at Bush Intercontinental airport, Terminal C at the United Airlines kiosk area to begin your check in process. You will present your driver’s license to the ticket agent or a kiosk to check in and receive your boarding pass. If applicable, verify your TSA number and\or your United Airlines sky miles number with an agent to be sure it is linked to your ticket. Also, it is recommended to inquire about your seats for the flights. The airlines assign seats with groups and it is not always what was requested. Once you have tagged and dropped your checked bag and have seen Jeff or Sarah, you are free to proceed through security to the gate.
If you are not flying with the group
If your flight arrives within 30 minutes of the group flight, you are welcome to transfer to the hotel with the group. If your flight arrives at a different time, you will be responsible for your transfer to the hotel.
Hotel In Detroit
The tour officially begins with the first night of hotel in Detroit: DoubleTree Hotel: 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, Michigan 48228
Time and weather in August
The weather will be summer temps with average ranges from 65-75 degrees. The region is on EST (Eastern Standard Time), 1 hour ahead of Houston time.
Luggage/Weight Restrictions
Each person is allowed one checked bag (up to 50lbs), one carry on bag, and one personal item. Be sure your checked bag is tagged with your name and contact number. It is recommended to carry all a change of clothes, valuables and medication in your carry on in case of lost luggage.
Recommended Dress
Dress for the tour will be casual – no dress clothes are needed. Very comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there will be some walking on the tour.
Medications
Medications do not need to be carried in their original bottles. We do suggest that you have a list of your medication in your wallet or emailed to you in case of lost medication or an emergency.
Tipping and entrance fees
All gratuities and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary are included in your tour cost have been included in your tour cost.
Cameras\iPad\Laptops
You are encouraged to take photos throughout the tour to share with your friends and post to social media. We do not recommend packing valuable electronics in your checked baggage but rather in your carryon bag.
Emergency contact number while traveling
The Prelude Tours office number 281.667.1057 will be forwarded to a cell phone and will be answered 24 hours a day while on tour in case of emergencies. The Prelude Tours email address, preludetours@gmail.com, will also be checked frequently during the tour.
Typical tour day
A typical day of touring begins with a 7:00am breakfast (usually buffet) in the hotel restaurant followed by a 8:00-9:00am departure for the day. The motor coach will stop every 75-90 minutes throughout the day for coffee breaks and rest stops. Lunch will be served between 11:00am -1:00pm depending on the tour schedule. It is recommended to have a back pack with you each day with a few snacks and an extra phone battery or charging cable for your phone. Some buses may be equipped with USB outlets and\or wi-fi. Complimentary bottles of water will be available each day on the bus.
Hairdryers
All hotels will provide hairdryers in the room. It is recommended to locate the hairdryer upon checking into your room and request one if it is not there.
Travel Insurance
If you have purchased travel insurance, it will be helpful to have your policy number accessible in case of emergency. If you have not purchased travel insurance, you can purchase up to 24 hours before departure. Travel insurance not only protects your tour in case of cancellation or interruption but also offers coverage for medical and dental expenses while traveling as well as lost and\or delayed bag coverage. Information for travel insurance can be found at www.preludetours.com/travel-insurance/.
Hotels
- Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn – 1 night
- Fairfield Inn, Frankenmuth – 1 night
- Bicycle Street Inn, Mackinac Island – 2 nights
- Park Place Hotel, Traverse City – 1 night
- Embassy Suites, Grand Rapids – 1 night
