A few years ago, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Portland-by-the-Bay in Portland, Maine, and thought it was fantastic. The hotel is clean with nicely appointed rooms, features a really impressive, large indoor pool a cozy restaurant called the Port of Call restaurant that serves Maine lobster on the...
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Bar Harbor, Maine: Cheap Places to Stay
Following up on the footsteps of our recent “Five Affordable Cape Cod Hotels,” we thought it would be a great idea to feature a similar article for Bar Harbor, Maine — the commercial and very pleasant gateway to Acadia National Park, Maine. Bar Harbor offers water views, a nice...
Five Affordable Hotels on Cape Cod
Cape Cod is one of our country’s most popular summer vacation destinations. People love Cape Cod for the ocean beaches, the seafood and the laid-back, charming small towns — or, for others, the spirited commercial centers of Hyannis and Falmouth. We know how expensive vacationing on Cape Cod can...
West Brookfield, Mass., Asparagus and Flower Heritage Festival, May 21, 2011
Editor’s note: West Brookfield, located in central Massachusetts, is simply one of New England’s hidden travel gems. Unspoiled, friendly and quintessentially New England, West Brookfield features a beautiful town common, many homes and municipal buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, beautiful Lake Wickaboag, the charming Salem Cross Inn...
You Don’t Have to Be “Witch” to Visit Salem…
Salem, Mass., is best known for its witch culture. It is also a very neat, little coastal city with many restaurants and locally-owned shops. Trusted Tours and attractions is offering a good bargain for admission to the . At this writing, an adult ticket sells for $7.25 (normally $8.50),...
Dining Bargain at Warren’s Lobster House, Kittery, Maine
A few weeks ago, we saved $20.00 on dinners at Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, Maine, by using online coupons. While that promotion is over, Warren’s is offering another special dining bargain that could save you just as much money with a mid-week (Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday) “Buy 1 Get 1...





