Summer Sampler: Mackinac Island Update

Mission Point continues its renovation with a complete Straits Lodge refresh.
Mission Point continues its renovation with a complete Straits Lodge refresh.
No cars, just bicycles and horse-drawn carriages. It might feel like a throwback to another era, and Mackinac Island certainly has quaint charm. But it’s also a beautiful modern-day getaway.
MIM+E held its annual Best of Michigan party May 22 at the new Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron. Empty Canvas provided the entertainment; Kurt Colone and the team from Mike Staff Productions emceed and played music; Chateau Chantal provided a wine tasting table; SugarHigh Bakery delighted guests with a sweets table; and Emerald City Designs provided the floral arrangements and linens.
Bradley McCallum, a Michigan native, developed a passion for travel and the guest experience while working in the Midwest, Europe and Asia. “I’ve been very fortunate to work with some great companies and great mentors,” McCallum says. He now showcases that passion as general manager of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.