By Hilary Nangle on January 31, 2013
Debating the best way to travel between Boston and points in Maine? The best options are the Concord Coachlines bus service or the Amtrak Downeaster train service. Here’s the skinny on both: Concord Coachlines bus service The Concord Coachlines bus has extremely frequent service between Boston’s Logan Airport, Boston’s South Station, and Portland’s Transportation Center, [...]
Posted in Greater Portland, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Amtrak, Boston to maine transportation, bus to maine, Concord Coachlines, Megabus, Portland transportation, The Downeaster train, Train to maine |
By Hilary Nangle on December 19, 2012
Ho, ho, ho: Santa has rewarded Maine’s Skiers, riders, and snow lovers. A three-day storm has buried western Maine in 14 to more than 30 inches of often snow. And get this: It’s still snowing. Sure other regions received some new snow, but check out these stats: As of this morning, Sugarloaf and Saddleback are [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Motels, Penobscot Bay cheap sleeps, Quebec, Skiing/Riding, Transportation, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged mainehuts and trails, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on August 14, 2011
Rockland rocks. Named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the small Maine coastal city edging Penobscot Bay retains the heart and spirit of a working town, buzzes with the added pizazz of excellent museums, a vigorous arts scene, surprising restaurants, eclectic shops, and delivers a more than generous serving of lobster, [...]
Posted in Activities, Boating, Entertainment, Events, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Transportation, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Berry Manor Inn, Brass Compass., Cafe Miranda, Capt. Lindsey House, Farnsworth Museum, First Friday Art WAllk, Granite Inn, Historic Inns of Rockland, in good company, Lily bistro, Limerock Inn, Maine eastern railroad, Maine Lighthouse Museum, Maine Lobster Festival, Marshall Point light, Miller's Lobster, Owls Head Light, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Project Puffin Visitor Center, Rockland, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, sail power & steam museum, Shell's Southwest Grille, Strand, Sunfire Mexican Grill, Suzuki's Sushi Bar, Sweets & Meats Market, The Brown Bag, WAterman's Beach Lobster |
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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By Hilary Nangle on March 22, 2011
Wow, folks, here’s a real deal, but you must act today. Jet Blue is having another one-day sale, offering $59 one-way fares between New York City (JFK) and Portland, Maine (PWM). Fare is valid for travel April 5 through May 26, which means you can use it to take advantage of the 50-percent discounts offered [...]
Posted in Deals, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Motels, Resorts, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged $59 fare, Jet Blue, Maine innkeepers association habitat for humanity |
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 January 18, 2011
Get your Maine winter on with Jet Blue’s two-day sale to Portland, Maine, (PWM, with fares priced at $44 from New York (JFK) and $69 from Orland (MCO). Think of the possibilities: Perhaps a foodie escape during Restaurant Week Maine? a ski or snowboard vacation to Sugarloaf, Sunday River, or Saddleback? maybe some snowshoeing or [...]
Posted in Deals, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Jet blue sale to Portland Maine |
By Hilary Nangle on November 29, 2010
Here are three great opportunities to take care of some of your holiday shopping needs and support a Maine-related cause at the same time. • Not everything is paddle-related in The Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s annual auction, which continues through Friday, Dec. 3: Lots of cool stuff—paddles, boats, books, clothing, gear, ski lift tix, lodging, [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Free Stuff, Resources, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Maine Bicycle Coaltion raffle, Northern Forest Canoe Trail auction |
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 |
By Hilary Nangle on August 24, 2010
Wow! $49 from New York’s JFK to Portland’s Jetport (PWM). One-day sale on Jet Blue. Whatcha waiting for? Clock’s ticking on this one-day sale.
Posted in Deals, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged airfare, JetBlue deal JFK to PWM |
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