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Maine’s best food festivals & events
Hungry for a taste of the real Maine? Feast upon this tasting portion of some of Maine's best food festivals and events. (Updated April...
Make reservations now for Maine Restaurant Week 2024
Hungry? Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is on. This year's culinary event, March 1-12, lets you choose restaurants not only by location and meal, but also by delivery style--inside, outdoors, or curbside.
What to see & do in Quebec City, plus where to...
Wondering what to see and do in Quebec City? I can help. Since I live in Maine, I consider Quebec City as my extended...
Hartstone Inn review: Checking In & Dining Out
Camden's Hartstone Inn pairs a lovely inn with an excellent restaurant in a convenient, walk-to-everything downtown location. Former owners Chef Michael Salmon and his...
Maine’s Best Lobster Shacks: Maine Travel Maven shares her favorites
Maine's best lobster shacks, according to the Maine Travel Maven, who shares her favorite Maine lobster shacks, from Kittery to Eastport.
Maine’s best ice cream: Here’s where to find fresh, Maine-made ice...
Summer means ice cream, and if you're looking for Maine's best ice cream, gelato, or custard, I've done the research for you. Here's the scoop on where to find Maine's best homemade ice cream, from Kittery to The County.
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Maine’s luxury, eco-conscious, beachfront Inn by the Sea
In the predawn quietude of a late October morning, clean-up bags tucked in my pocket, I leash my dog Bo, slip out of our...
Hartstone Inn review: Checking In & Dining Out
Camden's Hartstone Inn pairs a lovely inn with an excellent restaurant in a convenient, walk-to-everything downtown location. Former owners Chef Michael Salmon and his...
Checking in: The Federal Hotel & 555 North Restaurant
Over the decades, I've watched what's now The Federal hotel change owners, names, and styles. I think the current version will last. Reopened in...
Checking in: Norumbega, Maine’s castle hotel
New owners of the Norumbega Inn, Maine's castle hotel, have refurbished this architectural gem from the ground-floor suites to the fourth-floor Penthouse. Proprietors Brett...
Maine waterfront hotels on working wharves
At these three Maine waterfront hotels, you can fall asleep listening to the waves lap and awaken to lobster boats chugging out to sea....
Checking In: One Sixty Five shines in downtown Brunswick
One Sixty Five, a boutique inn on Park Row in downtown Brunswick, Maine, rose from the ashes of the former Brunswick Inn. Of course,...
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Turkish delights: What to see and do in Istanbul
Everything is the simplest answer to what to see and do in Istanbul.
"Either I conquer Istanbul, or Istanbul conquers me,” vowed Ottoman sultan Fatih...
What to see & do in Quebec City, plus where to...
Wondering what to see and do in Quebec City? I can help. Since I live in Maine, I consider Quebec City as my extended...
Aqua Dome Wellness Hotel: Ski, Spa & Savor Austria’s Alps
Austria’s Aqua Dome wellness hotel is just the ticket after a day of skiing at nearby Sölden or Obergurgl/Hochgurgl. The hotel spa’s indoor and...
Quirky museums: fun, focused, offbeat favorites
I love quirky museums and often stumble upon them when traveling. Some are small, out-of-the-way curiosities with intriguing exhibits focused on one topic. Others...
The rebuilt Groton Inn honors its legacy as America’s oldest inn
GROTON, Mass..—Once America's oldest inn, The Groton Inn is the newest addition to the Migis Hotel Group. The original hotel, dating from around 1678,...
Tremblant: Say mais oui to ski, spa, and winter fun
Quebec's Mont Tremblant, about 90 minutes northwest of Montreal, is a bit Old Quebec, a bit Europe, a bit Disney, and a whole lot...
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Cheap Sleeps: Budget lodging near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Yes, you can find budget lodging in Maine's Acadia region, which comprises the Blue Hill/Deer Isle Peninsula, the Ellsworth area, Mount Desert Island (home...
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Maine Garden Tours blossom statewide
See spectacular Maine gardens while participating in a 2022 Maine Garden Tour.
Let’s talk Maine lobster: All you need to know about Maine’s lobster shacks, lobster...
Maine lobster is world renowned, and you can enjoy it a gazillion ways.
Eating it, of course, is the biggie (with so many options —baked,...
Maine’s best food festivals & events
Hungry for a taste of the real Maine? Feast upon this tasting portion of some of Maine's best food festivals and events. (Updated April...
Maine birding festivals: Add to your life list
Add a new species to your life list at one of these Maine Birding Festivals.
Bahre Antique Car Collection One-Day Show
You can view more than 50 extraordinary antique and classic cars during the annual Founder's Day charity event in Paris, Maine. The Bahre Antique...
Save 25% on The CAT Ferry
Book by March 17, 2024, to save on The CAT ferry this summer. You read that right; you can save 25% on vehicle and...
Turkish delights: What to see and do in Istanbul
Everything is the simplest answer to what to see and do in Istanbul.
"Either I conquer Istanbul, or Istanbul conquers me,” vowed Ottoman sultan Fatih...
Spring Skiing Safari: Slather on the Sunscreen for a Cross-Border Spree
Too many folks store their skis in March. I consider spring skiing the reward for braving frigid temps and blustery winds. Give me sunshine,...
Experience the Great American Eclipse in Maine
The Great American Eclipse in Maine passes over some of the state's deepest wilderness, darkest skies, and best outdoor recreation areas on April 8,...
Make reservations now for Maine Restaurant Week 2024
Hungry? Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is on. This year's culinary event, March 1-12, lets you choose restaurants not only by location and meal, but also by delivery style--inside, outdoors, or curbside.
What to see & do in Quebec City, plus where to eat & sleep
Wondering what to see and do in Quebec City? I can help. Since I live in Maine, I consider Quebec City as my extended...