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MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN

Mackinac Island: The Jewel of Michigan

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Beatrice from Glenelg, MD Number of programs attended: 12
Date attended: 06/09/13 - 06/14/13
Mackinac Island is a magical place to visit! If you like lilacs, try to go during the lilac festival. My favorite parts of the program were the tea at the Grand Hotel; learning about and seeing/smelling all the lilacs, and listening to the horses clip clopping as they pull the carriages.

Lucinda from Bellevue, WA Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 05/19/13 - 05/24/13
This is not about the website but I receive far, far too many ads and mailings from Road Scholar. I've now stopped the email ads and think I've stopped the paper ads. Twice a year is enough since most of us can look trips up online.

Carol from Lancaster, NY Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 05/19/13 - 05/24/13
This was our first experience but it certainly will not be our last. Great program with diverse learning experiences that included a wonderful tea, walk in the woods. Not even fog and rain could diminish the enjoyment we found in the time we were there.

Carolyn from Erie, PA Number of programs attended: 18
Date attended: 05/19/13 - 05/24/13
The Mackinac Island program was wonderful. Be prepared, however, for possible very cold weather in May and in the fall.

Christine from Gansevoort, NY Number of programs attended: 28
Date attended: 09/30/12 - 10/05/12
My sister and I had a wondeful time on this program. The island is beautiful, the food was great, the leader was superb and the other participants were so much fun. I've been on 26 Roadscholar programs and this was a favorite. I did not want to leave on Friday even though the weather had turned cold. Don't miss this one.

Jody from Overland Park, KS Number of programs attended: 5
Date attended: 09/23/12 - 09/28/12
I simply can't thank each of you enough. I have taken I believe 7 Road Scholar programs and loved everyone. I have never worked with an organization who is so nice to work with and will bend to make it enjoyable and applicable for you. I should work for you I have given your email address to so many. Thank you. I drool when I get the catalog.

John from Salinas, CA Number of programs attended: 9
Date attended: 09/16/12 - 09/21/12
Even though Mackinac Island is indeed out-of-the-way, it is truly worth the effort... in fact, the visitor may be tempted to stay a bit longer just to get everything in. Road Scholar has collected all of the best into a great visit.

Mary from Rochester, MN Number of programs attended: 3
Date attended: 09/23/12 - 09/28/12
The trip was great. So happy that I went.

Ann from Sturgeon Bay, WI Number of programs attended: 6
Date attended: 09/23/12 - 09/28/12
This program is a real treat. A beautiful setting, Interesting, humorous speakers, a variety of field trips. They gave a real feel for what life on Mackinac Island is like year round.

Donald from Pataskala, OH Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 09/09/12 - 09/14/12
The program was well organized and we enjoyed seeing more of Mackinac Island than the normal visitor, especially what ha[[ens in the winter.

Marilyn from Brooklyn, NY Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 05/31/09 - 06/05/09
This was the most wonderful program I could imagine. The accommodations were great, the programs were varied and interesting, the island was magnificent.

Doug from West Lafayette, IN Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
Excellent program in all respects. Great location; excellent program coordinators; speakers, without exception, excellent; solid program content. Highly recommend.

Kathryn from Neenah, WI Number of programs attended: 31
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
The program was delightful and all the talks given were topliners.

we especially liked the movies that described the island during the winter and all the shenanigans with the snowmobiles.............

Richard from Culpeper, VA Number of programs attended: 7
Date attended: 08/19/12 - 08/24/12

Walter from Horsham, PA Number of programs attended: 2
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
The Mackinac Island program was very informative, enjoyable & interesting. The program really ties in the various topics for a special look at the Mackinac Island setting.

Irvin from Fitchburg, WI Number of programs attended: 2
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
Mackinac Island is a beautiful, unique place (no cars!) The Road Scholar program gave me a chance to enjoy the beauty and at the same time, gave me a full understanding of the island, its culture, people, and history. I will treasure the memories of Mackinac Island for a long time!

Vivian from Fitchburg, WI Number of programs attended: 2
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
In many ways I was able to step back in time during my visit to Mackinac Island. I learned so much about the history, and life on the Island, more than I could have ever learned on my own. I was so sad to leave the Island and I hope to return some day, maybe even to stay at the Grand Hotel and have high tea again. I would most diffidently recommend this program to everyone. The horse and buggy taxis make it possible to really enjoy the Island.

Janis from Langhorne, PA Number of programs attended: 18
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
I have enjoyed over 15 programs and each one has been good - in the US and Europe. The latest to Mackinac Island was the most delightful - although there were excellent features in all.

William from Oshkosh, WI Number of programs attended: 26
Date attended: 08/26/12 - 08/31/12
It was excellent . I would recommend it to everyone

Melinda from Hagerstown, MD Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 08/12/12 - 08/17/12
This is a very good program. The presenters were excellent and showed several different aspects of the island.


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