1938 Burdette Ave Ferndale MI 48220 US

Start date: Tuesday, May 14 2024.

Schedule:

 From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM until Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Resource person: Alicia Pardo - (248) 544-6767 x503 - apardo@ferndalemi.gov

Description:

Ferndale Parks & Recreation in partnership with mParks is pleased to announce the 2024 mParks Grand Experience program!  Travelers ages 50+ are invited to enjoy the best of Mackinac Island & the Grand Hotel at a greatly-reduced, all-inclusive rate!  Embark on this fantastic opportunity to see Mackinac Island in the spring, experience the beautiful Grand Hotel before the busy season starts, & spend time with family & friends (old & new)! This opportunity has something for everyone, & only one person in each room needs to be at least 50 years of age which makes it a great multi-generational opportunity! It is also a great gift idea for parents, grandparents or yourself to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's Day! Even if you have been in the past, no 2 rooms at the Grand are the same, & activities vary year to year – don’t miss out!

Registration includes:

  • Accommodations at the luxurious Grand Hotel (include baggage handling, taxes & gratuities)
  • Charter bus transportation to & from Mackinac Island Ferry (initially meeting at Ferndale Parks & Recreation office)
  • Round trip ferry tickets
  • Horse drawn taxi to/from Grand Hotel
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Tea & cookies each afternoon
  • A complimentary Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet on Wednesday & Thursday
  • Dinner each evening
  • Special champagne reception on Thursday
  • Nightly demitasse
  • Nightly dancing with the Grand Hotel Orchestra
  • Grand Hotel history lecture 
  • A carriage tour  
  • Tournaments (bocce, golf putting & chipping – weather permitting)
  • Bingo
  • Self-guided walks
  • Writing contests
  • Movies
  • Daily activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Discounts on bicycle rental, golf, photos 
  • & of course, fudge & much more!

Additional program fees will be charged for wine tasting, beading workshop, & ballroom dancing.

There is an additional fee if guests wish to visit Ft. Mackinac during the carriage tour.

Gift certificates are available for purchase through Grand Hotel & can be used to pay for add-ons to the Grand Experience trip!  More information about the Grand Hotel can be found at www.grandhotel.com

 

BUS PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION: Ferndale Parks & Recreation Office at Incubizo - 1938 Burdette Street, Ferndale MI 48220

PRICING: 

Occupancy         Fee Per Person

Single                     $1150
Double                    $930**
Triple                      $856**

$150 per person deposit due by Friday, January 5, 2024 Saturday, March 2, 2024 or until spots are filled, whichever comes first.  50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. 

Remaining balance will be split into equal monthly payments on the 2nd of every month until final balance due date of Tuesday, April 2, 2024. All registrants must have balance paid in full by this date.  No refunds.

Important Payment Dates:

1/5/24 - Initial $150 deposit due (EXTENDED TO 3/2/24)

2/2/24 - First Installment Payment Due

3/2/24 - Second Installment Payment Due

4/2/24 - Final Installment Payment Due. Balance must be paid by this date.

WHEN REGISTERING, ONLY INCLUDE THE PEOPLE YOU ARE PAYING FOR.  OCCUPANCY DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED DURING THE CHECKOUT PROCESS.

 

PAYMENT METHODS: Credit card, Check, & Cash

 

**Most rooms at Grand Hotel have either 2 double beds (not queen size) or 1 king size bed per room. For triple occupancy, a rollaway bed can be added at no extra charge. The rollaway will be delivered upon request after occupying the room.  Some of the hotel rooms are small for 3 people. Room assignments are “luck of the draw.”  Please keep this in mind when deciding your room arrangements.

mParks recommends that participants with physical, mental & emotional restrictions be accompanied by a caregiver. Caregiver’s rate is not reduced. Please note: Mackinac Island has limited medical facilities.

Travelers Insurance is highly encouraged.

There are no refunds for this trip.

IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING ROOMMATES &/OR HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ALICIA PARDO AT (248) 544-6767 X503 OR EMAIL APARDO@FERNDALEMI.GOV.

Available: Full

Price: $856.00 - $1,150.00 Taxes waived

Tags: Seniors

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