Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

I'm traveling in Michigan this week with a colleague and he booked this hotel and I was curious…read morewhat this was. Looking from the outside I didn't see anything extremely extraordinary but when I got to the room and looked closer, this is a step above. Whether boutique is the right name or not, I really liked this place! Checked in easily even two hours early, which was great, king size bed with lots of pillows, above standard linens, Starbucks, coffee, TV refrigerator the basics until you go to the bathroom. Took me a minute to look and see the details then when my eyes got focused first thing I noticed was a full sauna shower with overhead showerhead, jets coming from the back, extendable wand, Good sized with easy push button water jets. Then to the toilet! Full state of the art bidet toilet with heated seat, heated water, spray, dryer, temperature controls not your standard bathroom. This is a $3000 toilet lol. I'm getting one for my house! Then I look at the mirror and there are buttons with Bluetooth on off and on the ceiling, Bose stereo speakers that you can sync your phone to while you take a shower and listen to music. Have to say for a little over 200 bucks a night hotels I've stayed at in New York City for $400 may have had more room, but they didn't have amenities like this. This is an older looks like a family owned business, with plenty of conference rooms, and just those extra touches that told me this place was above and beyond. Then we had to Webster's restaurant for lunch and had another great experience.. Great service, we both had soup and salad with my colleague. Having the lobster bisque. I opted for the black bean soup of the day, which was fabulous! Lots of protein lots of flavor not your standard black bean soup. The walnut cranberry salad was perfect for my diet and the full menu was actually quite inviting. Went back out to work to see another. Client came back and decided to eat dinner here so we actually sat at the bar where we had a couple of cocktails, then looked at the menu, but once I was told prime rib was a specialty. I went ahead and opted for the 12 ounce prime rib, which came out perfectly rare to medium rare. My colleague got the ribeye also medium rare. Perfect, we had a escargot and some great short rib, stuffed pastry, and au jus, couldn't really reverse engineer it, but it was quite tasty. Full bar selection, excellent brands and great wine selection. Breakfast was a little pricey, but expected. Having recently had a heart attack. I opted for the overnight oats with apple and Greek yogurt while the other dish was the American breakfast with eggs hashbrowns sausage, the Works. This is fine, dining, tablecloths, servers are all spot on, front staff is cordial and friendly. Just not something you get at a Hilton or a Marriott that we typically stay at. Price points were a little higher, but have to say I was not only pleasantly surprised but very impressed. Being an older place. There's a lot of finished wood work, sitting areas that are nicely decorated. Personally, I loved it. The next time in the area, I will gladly come back and enjoy everything they have to offer here. Highly recommend.!!

Great staff, and amenities. EVERYTIME I stay here the staff goes over and beyond to ensure that my…read morestay is perfect. The price, location and amenities are all well worth it.

Full disclosure... I am related to the family that owns this establishment. We came from Maryland…read moreto visit our family in Michigan back in the summer of 2018. We went to Angie's Inn on The Grand for a visit one afternoon. What a beautiful inn! The pool was so inviting, and our son enjoyed playing in it. Angie is an excellent cook, and she made some savory steaks on the grill. My husband is a coffee connoisseur, and he said it was the best coffee that he'd ever had. Angie and her mother are such welcoming and gracious hostesses. We didn't spend the night, but I would love to go and stay sometime. I highly recommend this inn to rent for functions or simply to stay for the weekend.

Would have given a 4.5 if available. Enjoyed a relaxing ladies weekend. Reasonably priced. Good…read morefood. Was clean. Angie and her mom Loretta were very friendly and accommodating. Would have enjoyed a small indoor sitting area. Will visit again!

Family run, excellent service. they will bend over backwards to make sure you are satisfied. Great…read moretrips. get a trip sheet and look into it!

,Wonderful way to travel. Doesn't matter if it's a day trip or extended trip. Nice comfortable bus,…read morefriendly guides and great bus drivers. You are dropped and picked up at front door. No need to worry about parking. The Jackson Trippers become like family to you when you travel. They really care that each person with them enjoys their time.

I traveled to Earthwell Retreat Center, with my family, for a Mindfulness in Nature, special day…read moreevent. We were joined by our host, Charlie Sutherland (teachercharlie.com), and two other families. The retreat center is definitely off the beaten path, with little signage, but that's exactly what I was hoping for. If you plan to visit, expect dirt paths, rustic housing, and composting toilets (the bathrooms were acceptable, especially considering they were basically large outhouses). The property upkeep; I'm specifically speaking of the area near the little green parking lot, which is where we spent the majority of our time; was absolutely beautiful. There was a small swimming pond that my youngest was instantly drawn to; it had a beach, beach dock, floating dock, paddle boards, paddle boat, and canoe available for use. The nature area, surrounding the pond, was partially cleared to make a short, but peaceful walking path. There is another path off to the side that leads to a larger trail, and clearing, if you need more adventure. While we only visited for an event, they do have cabins to rent, community housing, or even areas to pop a tent. As for actual employees of the resort, I did not have the chance to interact with any of them. We only had our guide, Charlie. He was a fantastic mentor for the mindfulness event, easy to talk to, and he offered examples and descriptions, in such a way, even the young children were able to grasp the basics of the concept. We spent the day enjoying the nature area, and discussing the benefits and techniques of mindfulness. As for Earthwell Retreat itself; the property is beautiful and tucked away. It's not an incredibly large acreage of land, but truly feels like a mini nature escape. If you aren't into the more rustic-type adventures though, this place might not be for you. As for us, we quite enjoyed it.

I wanted to jumpstart my birthday month off with focusing on self care and relaxation. I found…read morethis retreat center just by a simple google search a few months ago, and planned from that point on! This was such a great experience! I'm not a nature girl, but I went along with the nature walk and the entire nature connection on this cold and rainy day! Definitely a 10/10 recommend!

This is one of the most friendliest lodges we have been in. If you live in the area differently…read morejoin. We are just traveling through but they made us right at home.

This is so good we did it again. My wife and I did this trip last year with captain Rue and because…read moreit was so relaxing and peaceful we booked it again and once again loved every 120 minutes of peaceful cruising and conversation with Rue. The airboat rides are full on throttle fun but this boat ride is longer and more peaceful with just as much wildlife to be seen. We are looking to return to Florida if we do we will certainly be booking again. Want something cool & different book this experience.

I was apprehensive after reading the lousy reviews. I am pleased to let everyone know that these…read moremust be a couple of kooks because we found Captain Scotty absolutely fabulous. He is charming, polite, knowledgeable and really aims to please! This boat ride was the BEST money I have spent in a long time. I need to do it again in the fall!!!

I had the best experience with this travel agency. Debbie took care of everything plus more. I…read morehighly recommend Debbie. You're in good hands.

We booked a trip with Debbie Polk and I can't tell you how much we appreciated all her help…read more During this difficult pandemic time we had to change our reservations several times. She went above & beyond to make it all happen each time. She was with us every step of the way during this time. She spent many hours making sure we have the perfect trip planned. Thank You Debbie for your dedication.