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Your team’s in a bit of a rut. The meetings are staggering. The usual antics are lacking. The air feels stale. It’s understandable, it happens to all teams at all companies at some point or another. Doing nothing isn’t going to help, though. Your team needs a break from the ordinary. They need to get out and rejuvenate. To help, we’ve outlined some tips and benefits for booking a day retreat on a charter bus to get your team back on track.

There are few things that mesh as well as ‘summer’ and ‘road trips.’ Let’s be honest, that feeling of being on the open road without a care in the world is quite liberating. Exploring new sites, experiencing new scenery, and taking in that fresh summer air. All play a role in the great American road trip.

But those picturesque road trips could also turn into nightmares. You could get stuck in traffic for hours on end, hitting rush-hour as your air conditioning decides to stop working. Or, you could get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. These scenarios happen more often than you think.

So why not experience the open road in the comfort of a modern motorcoach? You’ll be free from stressful driving, plus you get free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining seats, and more. There’s nothing not to love about taking a bus trip this summer.

We thought we could help as you plan where to take your trip when the possibilities are endless; so here are five fun bus trips that you would love to take this summer.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… if you’re a baseball fan, that is!

The Detroit Tigers 2017 schedule is well underway, but there are still plenty of home games left on the schedule, if you’re itching to catch a ballgame in Detroit.

Many people are already taking advantage of our Tigers charter service, which combines the price of transportation to Detroit and a ticket to a Tigers game into one easy purchase.

There’s nothing quite like a summer day at Comerica Park. The aroma of hotdogs lingering in the air, the roar of a tiger booming over the loudspeaker after each run scored, the sight of kids scurrying to catch a photo with PAWS; all make for an appealing combination of senses against Detroit’s colossal skyline. 

There’s no doubt about it — once you’re inside the ballpark, you’re almost guaranteed an enjoyable experience. But the hassle before and after the game can make a trip to see the Tigers seem like a hard day’s work. 

 “Now, that was easy.” A short, four-word sentence that can bring the most hardened online shoppers to their knees in praise.

Purchasing bus tickets online can have you singing those four little words over and over. But, you’ve got to know what to look out for during the buying process.

Before an online ticket purchase becomes easy, there’s a few bumps in the road that could hamper your enjoyment of the buying process; so, we’ve outlined some points to be on the lookout for as you look to buy your bus ticket online.

Charter buses are often judged unfairly by their past. If you’ve got memories of cramped seats, grumpy drivers, and noisy transit, you’ll be happy to hear that the charter bus industry has gone from inopportune to downright impressive. Some even say that chartering a bus has become cooler than carpooling.

We get why some are still skeptical. How are you supposed to know what’s really behind that massive metal exterior? At Indian Trails, we pride ourselves in implementing the latest and greatest amenities on our buses. Here are some of the top features inside one of our modern charter buses:

Let’s get this out in the air: If you haven’t been to Detroit recently, you don’t know what you’re missing. Long known for its blue-collar mentality, Motown music, and the automotive industry, Detroit is transforming into a 21^st century metropolis, and Indian Trails can help you get there to experience it all.

Casino bus tours are a favorite pastime in Michigan, with plenty of choices throughout the region for those who love to play. Many charter bus companies – like Indian Trails – offer the option to plan an entire casino bus trip or tour for just you and your 40-50 closest friends.

Many of Michigan’s top casinos offer discounts for charter groups — allowing you to work with one of their coordinators to get you the best deal (Bonus: many of them include free slot play). With all the great casino trips to take in Michigan, we knew it would be hard to narrow it down, which is why we put together our list of the top casino bus trips to take in Michigan.

Hidden gems are a big part of what makes the Great Lakes State so great. Sure, Pure Michigan is known worldwide for some of its more popular travel destinations, like Mackinac Island, or the Sleeping Bear Dunes, but there are countless lesser-known destinations and attractions that are right up there on the aw-factor scale. Jaw dropping scenery, fantastic food, unique communities, — and of course those magnificent lakes, can all be explored within two fabulous peninsulas.

The best part? Getting to these hidden gems isn’t hard — or expensive.

What does personality have to do with driving a bus? More than you may think.

Maybe you are one of those rare lucky ones whose career path has always seemed pre-ordained. Maybe you’ve known since childhood that you were born to be a teacher, or an inventor, or an author of children’s books. And if you were really lucky, you grew up and actually figured out how to earn a living doing your dream job. But for much of the generation now approaching retirement, choosing a career was more of a “hit or miss” proposition. Many baby boomers chose jobs based on timing, geography, opportunity or serendipity. And whether they loved the job or not, they often stayed put for decades.