Holland Tulip Festival Tour
May 4-8, 2010
$699-Double; $679-Triple; $659-Quad; $899-Single Occupancy

htmy04-  Deposit Amt-$100 per person    Final Due by-3/18/10

PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ Chicago, IL, area ~ Holland, MI ~ Holland Tulip Festival (2 days) ~ Veldheer Tulip Gardens ~ DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delftware Factory ~ Volksparade ~ Show: The Coasters, The Drifters, & The Platters ~ Grand Rapids, MI (2 nights) ~ Windmill Island ~ Dutch Village ~ Tulip Trolley Tour ~ Nappanee, IN ~ Amish Acres - House Tour, Farm Wagon Ride, Lunch ~ 4 Continental Breakfasts ~ 1 Lunch

Tues., May 4: Chicago, IL
Join Utopia Tours as we celebrate over 80 years of culture, heritage and beauty at the Tulip Festival in Holland, MI. We travel in the comfort of our motorcoach to the Chicago, IL, area for our first nights stay.

Wed,. May 5: Holland, MI / Grand Rapids, MI (CB)
We travel from Illinois to Holland, MI, to participate in the Holland Tulip Festival. The Holland Tulip Festival is full of events and attractions throughout each day. We will visit the Veldheer Tulip Gardens which also has the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe & Delftware Factory. Here you will find Holland’s only tulip farm with over 30 acres of tulips. The only Delftware factory in the USA is also located here. You will have time to explore the Festival and have lunch on your own. We will also enjoy a fun Tulip Trolley Tour from Centennial Park exploring more of the area. We then go to Grand Rapids, MI, for the next two nights.

Thurs., May 6: Holland, MI / Grand Rapids, MI (CB)
There is more of the Holland Tulip Festival in store for us today. Today we will visit Windmill Island and Dutch Village. Windmill Island has America’s only 245+ year-old working Dutch windmill, gift shoppe, candle carving, replica of Dutch Inn, Little Netherlands Museum, a carousel, and an Amsterdam Street Organ. There are to be 175,000 tulips planted that can be viewed from Windmill. Dutch Village is one of Holland’s favorite attractions with featuring Dutch folk dancing, wooden shoe carving, historical museums, spectacular gardens, rides for kids, live entertainment throughout the day, and one of the largest selections of imported gifts in the state. Our festival experience wouldn’t be complete without the authentic Volksparade. The parade starts out with the tradition of streetscrubbing, followed by the parade filled with dozens of colorful bands, floats, and more. This evening includes a wonderful show by The Coasters, The Drifters, & The Platters. Favorite songs by these groups are “Yakety Yak,” “Under the Boardwalk,” and “Great Pretenders.” We then return to our hotel in Grand Rapids.

Fri., May 7: Nappanee, IN / Rockford, IL (CB, L)
After a fun couple of days celebrating Tulip Time in Holland, MI, we make our way south to Nappanee, IN. Embrace the Pace is the motto around here, and is home of Amish Acres, a Historic Farm and Heritage Resort listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy your time here as we stroll through the house, do a farm wagon ride, and learn more about the life and times of the Amish in this area. While here, you will be enjoy an a delicious lunch. We then continue on to Rockford, IL, where we will stay for the night.

Sat., May 8: Home (CB)
The last few days we have been able to take in the sights and sounds of the Holland Tulip Festival and experience the life and times of Amish Acres, and now it is time to return home. We return home this later this afternoon. Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.



~Deposit is due within 5 days of sign-up to hold reservation. Coupons / discounts are to be taken off of the final or full payment, not the deposit.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approx. 10 days prior including hotel list, time/place of departure.
~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Brochures available for more information.
TOUR INCLUDES: See “Price Includes” Section. All sightseeing admissions, transportation, transfers, guide fees, tour director services, events included in tour itinerary, lodging, baggage handling (for one piece of luggage per person), taxes, tips for services included in tour, meals mentioned in "Price Includes" section of itinerary. NOT INCLUDED: Tips for meals or services not included in tour price; also, gratuities to Tour Director and Driver are customary.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.

General Tour Information
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details. FUEL SURCHARGE: Utopia Tours reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to the cost of the tour. Notice will be given prior to departure. AIRFARE INCLUDED: The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Utopia Tours reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. PERSONALLY ESCORTED: A congenial and trained tour director will handle every detail, attend to the comfort and pleasure of each individual and provide expert guidance throughout the tour.  LUGGAGE: Provision is made for handling one piece of luggage per person. You may also take another travel bag to be handled by yourself.  SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: No seats are reserved on our motorcoach tour except the seat behind the driver which is reserved for the Tour Director. A seat rotation procedure will be followed.  IDENTIFICATION: For tour members entering Canada or foreign ports, passports are required starting 6/1/09. UTOPIA TOURS reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the printed itinerary, dates, routings, or included features prior to or during the tour as may be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour without prior notice and assumes no responsibility for delays and/or expenses due to such modification. SMOKING: No smoking is allowed on the motorcoach. RESPONSIBILITY: Utopia Tours is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal property or for injuries, expenses or damages whatsoever incurred or claimed by any tour member.