Maine is surprisingly romantic in winter, when #Vacationland resembles a #snowglobe and a magical #winterwonderland! Of all the pretty villages and serene settings, Kennebunkport is Maine’s most romantic town – especially in December & February when locals celebrate Prelude and then Paint the Town Red! Innkeepers and shop owners decorate with sparkling lights, wreaths and buoys, heart shaped everything. Kennebunkport’s best restaurants and pubs offer happy hours with craft cocktails and love potions, and red plates dining specials. Inns offer romantic lodging deals with ..read more

You don’t find many cities like Portland, Maine. It’s truly a gem and not only a great place to live, but to visit as well. Its just the right size, but full of fun, sights and bites! Situated on the mouth of the Casco Bay, visitors can find lodgings in Portland with ocean views, walking distance to so much, even ferry boats to explore the islands, or just indulge in city life and some of the best restaurants in New England. There are many things to do in Portland, Maine that only include the typical city scene checking out new boutiques, concerts, bars and restaurants, but there’s tons o ..read more

Fall is here, our favorite time of year in Maine – where we really earn the moniker “Vacationland”. Nowhere is it more beautiful, stunningly scenic, a kaleidescope of colors, with perfect daytime temps and crisp cool evenings. There’s a myriad of reasons to come to Maine in fall y’all: A Photographers Dream! A burst of brilliant foliage colors paint the already pretty Maine landscape. The Pine Tree state is decorated with bright red maples, yellow elms, awesome orange oaks, and gorgeous gold birch leaves. On the coast, the waters provide stark contrast with a deep dark blue. In Maine’s lakes a ..read more

There are so many great scenic day hikes in Maine. You don’t have to summit Katahdin and scale the Knife’s Edge for mountain vistas, a beautiful walk in Maine’s woods and along sparkling granite slopes. A favorite hike of ours is a moderate to easy 4 mile round trip hike in Phillipsburg, on Maine’s midcoast. Morse Mountain trail takes you up to 492 feet above sea level with spectacular views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic from Phillipsburg Peninsula. From Morse Mountain Summit, after your sea view selfie, you can simply return one mile to the parking area, or choose to continue and descend dow ..read more

Hey Travel  Friends! Maine is open! The 207 is #Vacationland once again, after over a year of closure! If Maine is “the way life should be”, then your best vacation life awaits you, and you should Visit Maine! Reasons to Visit Maine… Maine is beautiful, from sandy beaches stretching out to be strolled, to unspoiled rocky coastlines of glimmer granite. Maine’s inland fresh crystal clear lakes Sebago and Moosehead Lakes regions and countless others, and interesting swerving sparkling rivers, are ready to be paddled, navigated, explored. Majestic mountains like Sugarloaf, Katahdin and Kineo ..read more

As of 2021 Maine recreational and medical cannabis use are legal, as is possession and growing but there are rules & regs. Here’s the scoop on pot, the word on weed in the 207, a loose leaf outline… seek further details on Maine marijuana policies with links below. You must be 21 years of age and older to partake in recreational marijuana use, and possess a Government issued photo ID. For medicinal marijuana, to purchase marijuana in a medicinal dispensary, you must be 18 or older, and consult a medical professional to qualify for the Maine Marijuana Program, and you can pruchase a Re ..read more

There’s a reason Maine is called Vacationland… there is so much to sea and do in the northeastern most state. It’s also nicknamed “the way life should be.” So a Maine vacation is a must, and Maine’s best weather is in summer. The only remaining question is, what to pack for summer vacation in Maine? Here is our Guide to packing for a Maine vacation: 1. Pack layers. They say in Maine “if you don’t like the weather in Maine, wait a minute.” Summer in Maine, temps can vary from 40’s at night to high 80’s in the day – see our weather and tides page. Sun, rain and fog can brighten and dam ..read more

Maine is the only state that shares its border with only one other state. Maine also borders one country – Canada Maine is the only one-syllable state in the US. Maine looks good for 200 years old. Birthdate March 15, 1820. Maine is the northeastern most state, Eastport is the most eastern city, West Quoddy Head is the most eastern point in the US – the first place to see the morning sun rise. Maine lobster is 90 percent of lobster in the US, with a lobster yield annually of over 100 million pounds, Maine lobster  is a $1 billion industry generating 4,000 jobs. Maine Lobste ..read more

Maine Lobster – how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… Lobster is a delicious nutritious seafood. And Maine’s lobster is the best… Why? Maine Lobster is the most tender, not tough, not too salty… or chewy… Because Maine Lobster comes from our cold Atlantic waters, it makes the Maine lobster meat taste sweeter than warm water lobster – spiny tail lobster tends to be chewier. Also cold Maine water keeps the meat from absorbing the salt from the ocean. Maine Lobster can be enjoyed year round! Lobster fishermen haul lobster in all seasons… Maine Lobster is called Homarus Americanus, you can’t ..read more

Camden is by far one of Maine’s prettiest seaside villages, with a bustling but well-protected boat harbor, and a delightful downtown for browsing, shopping and dining. Surrounding you are majestic Maine mountains, Camden State Park, lovely Inns and Bnbs and some upscale harbor hotels. The waterfront offers wonderful restaurants and a few swank rooftop or dock and dine decks. Here are our favorite things to “sea” and do and eat in Camden Visit Camden State Park and Mt Battie, you can drive the auto road to the top for fabulous views of the Camden Harbor and often see as far as Cadillac Mt on M ..read more