We came. We saw. We conquered. Check out the travel tips (and photos) from our team-building trip to northern Michigan to see the “Best Island in the Continental U.S.” according to Travel & Leisure.
We take team building seriously.
Like sharing-a-bus-for-four-hours seriously.
Like spending-two-days-straight-together seriously.
After two years of socially distanced working, the team was overdue for some quality time together in a more relaxed setting.
“We do offsite team building because first it provides time to de-stress and get to know your teammates in a different way,” said Interrupt CEO Bill Rossiter. “And I believe that stronger working relationships not only drive a better culture, but also create a stronger environment for debate and innovative thinking. Most importantly, I just love hanging with this group of people.”
For our most recent outing, we headed north to Mackinac Island, land of horse-drawn carriages, sip ‘n sail cruise ships and fudge that sticks to the roof of your mouth.
Here are some of our favorite highlights from our trip. If you're looking for a getaway destination for yourself or your team, we highly recommend it.
Bicycle Street Inn & Suites
The Yankee Rebel Tavern
Woods Patio
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