By Hilary Nangle on January 25, 2012
It’s quiet season, and two of Maine’s nicest inns—the Hartstone Inn and Hideaway, in Camden, and the Inn by the Sea, in Cape Elizabeth—are offering great deals. Both are known for their restaurants as well as their lodging. February is Fabulous at the Hartstone Inn & Hideaway The February is Fabulous special at the Hartstone [...]
Posted in Deals, Greater Portland, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Cape Elizabeth, Hartstone Inn, Inn by the Sea |
By Hilary Nangle on January 23, 2012
Everybody loves a deal, and I’ve got quite a few for you. Book today: TOO LATE, YOU MISSED IT, SORRY. $49 airfare from New York, NY, (JFK) Portland, Maine (PWM) on Jet Blue. The fare is good from Jan. 30 through April 3, 2012, which means it’s perfect for a skiing/snowboarding escape to Sugarloaf, Sunday [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Deals, Events, Food, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Skiing/Riding, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged airfare, Black Mountain of Maine, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, dog-kissing, Free skiing, Habitat for Humanity promotion, Inn at Brunswick Station, Maine Restaurant Week, Planet Dog, Portland, Ruford |
By Hilary Nangle on November 6, 2011
If you think November isn’t a good time to visit Maine, think again: Sure, the weather can be a bit iffy, but special events such as Maine Beer Week, holiday festivities, and the lure of shopping without crowds make it a good time to visit. Most Maine accommodations are at off -season rates, and a [...]
Posted in Deals, Greater Portland, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay, Resorts, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Cape Elizabeth, Captain Lord Mansion, Cliff House Maine, Inn by the Sea, Kennebunkport, lodging packages, Ogunquit, Portland, Rockland |
By Hilary Nangle on August 18, 2011
So many tidbits, I’m just bundling them in nice package for you. By region: Kennebec Valley • The Maine State Museum, in Augusta, is expanding its weekend hours, opening Sundays from 1-4 p.m. through at least Nov. 27, when the pilot project ends. New hours begin Sunday, Aug. 21, when the museum will celebrate with [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Deals, Down East Coast, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Augusta, Bar Harbor, Carrabassett Valley, College of the Atlantic, Maine Huts & Trails, Maine State Museum, Tides Institute and Museum |
By Hilary Nangle on July 29, 2011
If you love the sounds of a brass band, get yourself to Bethel on Saturday, July 30, for the Second Ripley Brass Band Festival. Not just any brass instruments, mind you, the Yankee Brass Band will be performing 19th-century music on antique instruments. They’ll be joined by three other bands: the Carter Mountain Brass Band, [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Bethel, Brass Band concert, free, outdoor concert |
By Hilary Nangle on July 25, 2011
Maine’s newest summer theater company is performing with out a theater. The young MaineStage Shakespeare, is performing works by William Shakespeare outdoors in Lafayette Park, downtown Kennebunk (in Town Hall Auditorium, when it rains). The nonprofit company is staging Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, and a child-friendly version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Moon guidebook updates, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning | Tagged Kennebunk, MaineStage Shakespeare, Shakespeare |
By Hilary Nangle on May 31, 2011
Summertime and the living is easy. Salvage your vacation budget woes by grabbing this $49 JetBlue Airways fare between New York’s JFK and Portland’s PWM. Available while seats last today only. It’s valid for travel Tues. and Wed. only between June 7 – Oct. 5, 2011. Blackout dates are June 28 – July 6, 2011.
Posted in Deals, Trip Planning | Tagged airfare deal JFK to PWM, airfare sale, jetblue |
By Hilary Nangle on May 22, 2011
Azaleas, rhododendrons, and lilacs are beginning to blossom, and these Maine public gardens are full of their color and promise. Note: Some have donation boxes—give the suggested amount if you can, more if possible, but no one will badger you for payment. • McLaughlin Garden, South Paris Home to one of the largest collections of [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Deals, Free Stuff, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Asticou Azalea Garden, Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary, lilacs, Maine public gardens, McLaughlin Garden, Northeast Harbor, South Paris, Springvale |
By Hilary Nangle on May 17, 2011
Why visit Maine in late spring? For starters, you’ll have the state practically to yourself. The summerfolk have yet to arrive in droves. And, you can snag some great rates and packages for lodging. And it’s easier to get reservations at the top restaurants. Sure the weather can be a bit iffy and there’s likely [...]
Posted in Acadia, Deals, Down East Coast, Events, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Acadia Birding Festival, Acadia National Park, asticou azalea gardens, Belfast, blistered fingers bluegrass festival, Cobscook Bay, down east birding festival, Farnsworth, fishiing, Greenville, Kennebunk, kennebunkport festival, litchfield, Maine Sporting Camps, moose, Moose Mainea, Mount Desert Island, ogu8nquit, old port festival, Portland, restaurant week, Rockland, sundary river, trek across maine, wyeth |
By Hilary Nangle on May 17, 2011
Snag it now: JetBlue Airways has a one-day sale. Book today for a $49 fare between Portland, ME (PWM) and New York City (JFK); fare is valid for travel between May 24 – June 22, 2011 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. Blackout dates: May 26 – May 31, 2011. Why come now? See my 10 [...]
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