Chef Andrew Chadwick presents a Maine-made menu at the James Beard House on Apr. 5.

Inn by the Sea chef brings Maine to Jame Beard House Apr. 5

Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick, of Sea Glass restaurant at Cape Elizabeth's Inn by the Sea, will pay homage to Maine's farmers, foragers, and fishermen...
Excellent grooming makes cruising Tremblant's trails even more fun. ©Nathalie Royer/Tremblant Resort Association.

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...
If you're seeking budget-friendly lodging near Sugarloaf, check out the Hostel of Maine. courtesy photo

Cheap sleeps: Budget-friendly lodging in Western Lakes & Mountains

Finding cheap sleeps in Maine's Western Lakes & Mountains region is easier than on the coast. Accommodations here tend to be less expensive and...
The Seacroft Inn in downtown Bar Harbor offers budget Acadia lodging.

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...
For an authentic seafaring heritage experience, stay at The Inn at the Wharf sited in a former sardine cannery on Lubec's waterfront. ©Hilary Nangle

Cheap Sleeps: budget-friendly lodging on Maine’s Down East Coast

For budget-friendly lodging in down east Maine, check out these inexpensive accommodations that provide character, are clean, and pass my sniff test. (Updated June...
The Old Granite Inn is contemporary inside and has one room for less than $100 in peak season. ©Hilary Nangle

Cheap Sleeps: Penobscot Bay, budget-friendly lodging near Camden, Rockland, & Searsport

Yes, you can find budget-friendly lodging along the western shoreline of Maine's Penobscot Bay. These have passed my sniff test.

Cheap Sleeps: Budget-friendly lodging in Mid-Coast Maine

It's getting harder and harder to find budget lodging I can recommend along Maine's mid-coast. (updated May 4, 2025) The Federal, Brunswick It's by no means...
For a budget-friendly stay in Greater Portland, consider the retro Maine Idyll Motor Court in Freeport.

Cheap Sleeps Greater Portland: inexpensive lodgings in Portland & Freeport, Maine

These properties in Greater Portland Maine offer budget lodging with a bit of, uhm character. (Updated March 7, 2024) Black Elephant Hostel, Portland, Maine This family-owned and...

Cheap Sleeps: budget-friendly lodging on Maine’s southern coast

It's not easy to find budget-friendly lodging on Maine's Southern Coast. The region's proximity to Boston and easy access have made it especially popular....
The Percy Inn not only has well equipped rooms, but also a great location in downtown Portland as well as free onsite parking. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking in: Portland’s Percy Inn is a great choice for independent-minded travelers

The Percy Inn delivers everything an independent-minded traveler needs. This handsome, 1830 Federal-style row house is sited downtown Portland, Maine, just a few steps...