By Hilary Nangle on July 5, 2010
Save on lodging, dining, and attractions simply with Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau coupons and Freeport Merchants Association coupons. Go ahead, talk a look , print them out, it’s that simple. No one is giving away the farm, but if these sites are in your plans, every little bit helps. Most are discounts of 10 [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Food, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Lodging, Shopping, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged coupons, Deals, discounts, Freeport, Maine, Portland |
By Hilary Nangle on June 22, 2010
Today, Wednesday, June 22, save 30% on ice cream and other menu items at Gifford’s Ice Cream stands in Skowhegan, Farmington, Bangor, Waterville, and Auburn. Guests at the Skowhegan stand will also receive a free cupcake while supplies last.
Posted in Food, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Deals, discounts, Gifford's ice cream, Ice cream, Maine |
By Hilary Nangle on June 17, 2010
Looking for a fun family getaway? Something that won’t break the budget? Like to hike or mountain bike or paddle? I’m a huge fan of Maine Huts & Trails, and this summer the organization has rolled out some enticing family programs. For starters, kids stay free. Not too shabby, eh? It’s limited to one child [...]
Posted in Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Boating, Cabins & Cottages, Hiking, Lodging, Sporting Camps, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Carrabassett Valley, Deals, discounts, family programs, Flagstaff Lake, full-service huts, hiking, kids stay free, Maine, Maine Huts & Trails, Poplar Falls |
By Hilary Nangle on June 3, 2010
Ogunquit has wakened from its winter slumber and is encouraging visitors to come hang out on its beaches, browse its art galleries and museum, and mosey the Marginal Way, and rewarding them with Restaurant Week Ogunquit deals. From June 7-15, participating restaurants (see below) are offering breakfast-for-two for $15, lunch-for-two for $20; and a three-course [...]
Posted in Deals, Events, Food, Southern Coast/Beaches, Where to go | Tagged Deals, discounts, Maine, Ogunquit, restaurant deals in Ogunquit, restaurant week |
By Hilary Nangle on May 8, 2010
Through May 26, write a $35 check to Habitat for Humanity, and save 50 percent, Sundays through Thursdays, on a two-bedroom beach, cottage, or loft cottage at the chic, ultra-green, four-diamond, oceanfront Inn by the Sea, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. With the donation, rates range $134.50-$169.50. While you won’t see the special advertised on the [...]
Posted in Deals, Food, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches, Woof | Tagged Cape Elizabeth, Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich, Deals, discounts, Inn by the Sea, Inns, James Beard House dinner, Lobster Shack, luxury, Maine, oceanfront lodging, Sea Glass, Spa, tasting menu, Two Lights |
By Hilary Nangle on May 4, 2010
If you’re itching to take advantage of this early season warm spell and want to enjoy a bit of pampering, too, check out this deal at the oceanfront Stage Neck Inn, a AAA four-diamond resort property in York Harbor. The midweek spa package includes overnight lodging, with spa treatment (choose from four), hot buffet breakfast, [...]
Posted in Deals, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged Deals, MaineStage Neck Inn, southern Maine Coast, spa package, York Harbor |
By Hilary Nangle on April 19, 2010
Kennebunkport is one of Maine’s first coastal towns to awaken from its winter slumber, and the riverfront Nonantum Resort has a few noteworthy specials for its opening week. The resort is a pleasant stroll from Dock Square, the jumble of fishing shanties turned boutiques, and it provides easy access to Parson’s Way, an oceanfront walk [...]
Posted in Deals, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged Deals, Earth Day, Kennebunkport, lodging specials, Maine, National Estuarine Research Reserve, Nonantum Resort, Southern Coast Cheap Sleeps, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm |
By Hilary Nangle on April 19, 2010
Sunday River knows how to merge the seasons: It ends its ski season today, and plans to open its golf club on Friday. Now through May 31, Golf-and-Stay Getaways begin at $99 per person (plus 18% tax and resort fee) at the Bethel (actually Newry), Maine, resort; package includes one round of golf, cart, lodging [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Golf, Lodging, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Bethel, Deals, golf, Golf packages, Golf-and-Stay getaways, Maine, Newry, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on April 9, 2010
A few news and notes from around Maine, re: events, activities, deals, and what-not over the coming week: • Eat! Shop! at Flavors of Freeport: Opens tonight with Chefs Signature and Libations Gala ($25 at the door, Hilton Garden Inn); continues Saturday with lifestyle demonstrations, physic readings/ film, block party; and runs through Sunday with [...]
Posted in Acadia, Deals, Events, Greater Portland, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Bar Harbor, College of the Atlantic, Deals, discounted lift tickets, Dorr Museum, Free Stuff, insects, It's a bugs' world, Maine, pet friendly lodging, Saddleback, spring skiing |
By Hilary Nangle on March 19, 2010
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in Maine, consider these two events: L.L. Bean’s Spring Fishing Weekend, today through Sunday March 21, and Celebrate the Shrimp, all day Saturday, March 20, in Rockland. • Spring Fishing Weekend If you’re angling to catch some free fishing know-how, cast your line into this [...]
Posted in Deals, Events, Food, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Penobscot Bay | Tagged angling, art walk, Celebrate the Shrimp, Deals, fishing, fishing weekend, fly fishing, Free Stuff, Freeport, L.L. Bean, Maine, Rockland, shrimp cooking contest |
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