By Hilary Nangle on June 19, 2012
I asked accessible travel maven Candy Harrington to write a guest post about accessible travel in Maine. Here she shares her thoughts on Freeport’s Harraseeket Inn, which has made the necessary modifications to welcome guests with mobility issues. Innkeepers make their properties accessible for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s just the right thing [...]
Posted in Birding/wildlife viewing, Greater Portland, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Shopping, Tips, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged accessible lodging, accessible travel, barrier-free travel, Candy Harrington, Freeport |
By Hilary Nangle on May 26, 2011
If you’re visiting Maine from another country, or if you’re a U.S. citizen whose planning to dip over the border to Canada (perhaps to visit Campobello Island International Park or venture up to Quebec City or explore New Brunswick or Nova Scotia), then this information, provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, is worth [...]
Posted in Tips, Trip Planning | Tagged International visitors to Maine, Maine to canada travel requirements |
By Hilary Nangle on May 20, 2011
One of my more fun and challenging assignments for the best few years has been picking the Best of Maine for Yankee Magazine. (I shared a few of my 2011 picks on 207, the evening magazine TV show). It’s not an easy task, and one I don’t take lightly. I agonize over these, as there [...]
Posted in Activities, Food, Lodging, Resources, Tips, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged 207, Best of Maine, Yankee |
By Hilary Nangle on February 22, 2011
JetBlue has announced a one-day sale, today Feb. 22, for hops from the Big Apple (JFK) to Portland (PWM). The $49 fare can be booked today only for flights March 1 through May 25. Think of the possibilities! Plan a visit for Maine Restaurant Week, and nibble your way through Portland, America’s foodiest small town. [...]
Posted in Deals, Tips, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged discount fare, jetblue, JFK to pwM |
By Hilary Nangle on December 11, 2010
A reminder to all that I often post news of current events and interesting doings throughout Maine on my Maine Travel Maven Facebook page, or, when appropriate to my Moon Acadia National Park page, so if you’re on Facebook, you might want to like both.
Posted in Resources, Tips | Tagged Facebook |
By Hilary Nangle on November 14, 2010
My travel-writing friend Ramsey Qubein posed as an airline gate agent for one day and shared his experiences in this article. Make a point of reading it before your next flight, and it will be a more enjoyable experience for all.
Posted in Tips, Trip Planning | Tagged airport tips, flying |
By Hilary Nangle on November 13, 2010
I travel frequently throughout Maine and beyond for work, and since I’m most often on my own for expenses, I’ve mastered keeping costs manageable. Sure, I love it when I’m able to stay at a fancy-pants hotel or dine in a chi-chi restaurant, but more often than not, I’m seeking cheap digs and meals and [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Events, Food, Lodging, Resources, Tips, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Budget, Travel tips |
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