Great Lakes Trip Planner

As tomorrow's opening day and the summer tourist season approaches to a nation tired of winter, travel tips are flying from all quarters. Yesterday it was from Time Out Chicago, today it is from Courier, the trade publication of the National Tour Association. These are the folks who depend on you to fill their charter buses for pre-planned visits to America's most interesting destinations and attractions. Worries abound in the industry as to how the Baby Boomers are going to enter their market. Bets are that the passive senior content with a guide leading them will bolt to more independant opportunities where personal exploration will lead to more in-depth and hands-on experiences.

So you would expect the Trip Planner for the Great Lakes would include, "a visit to Amish Acres Historic Farm gives visitors a true feel for the Amish culture. The 80-acre farmstead is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and echoes the simple life of this society through historc interpretation, dining, lodging, theatre, countryside tours, baked goods and a collection of shops."

As Sonya Harman, CTP, group marketing manager of Amish Country of Northern Indiana states, "We strive to stay current with trends and provide memorable experiences that are unique, personal and fun, while still maintaining the integrity of this heritage destination."