Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes

There is no doubt that Vermont is full of amazing things to do all year round. During the summer months, you're likely to find the locals cooling off at any number of Vermont Swimming Holes. These hidden gems are...

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5 Reasons to Love the Suites at the Inn by the Sea

With impeccable service and a commitment to being environmentally conscientious, the Inn by the Sea has been honored with many awards and accolades for being one of the best hotels in Maine. Located just south of Portland, in Cape Elizabeth,...

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The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont

If you are dreaming about a safe, socially distanced vacation consider renting an Airbnb in Vermont. With roughly 620,000 people spread out over 9,250 square miles, you could say that Vermont is socially distanced by nature. Renting a vacation...

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A Long Weekend in Camden, Maine

Updated March 20, 2023 Maine's mid-coast boasts many beautiful coastal towns. While I usually stay in a region south of Portland, I recently discovered Camden, Lincolnville, and Rockport. These three charming seaside spots make a stunning trifecta and are ideal...

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Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus

I was pretty excited to pack my suitcase and spend the night in a hotel. Like most people, I have not been traveling during the coronavirus outbreak at all. I’ve been grounded for eight weeks, in a travel writer‘s...

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The J & E Riggin: A Culinary Adventure at Sea

Sailing on a Maine Windjammer Cruise is something I look forward to every summer. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to sail on several different schooners over the years. While most windjammer voyages are similar, the individual...

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My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations

While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from the stresses of everyday life to recharge their human batteries. You will hardly be...

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Where to Eat Local in Vermont

No matter where you choose to eat in Vermont you will find most restaurants have a food philosophy that incorporates a myriad of local products into their menus. Farm-to-table isn't just a movement in Vermont, it is a way...

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Best Vacation Rental Homes Around the World

I know a thing or two about vacation rentals because I have been renting them for several years. Right around the time our kids were no longer willing to sleep in the same bed, it stopped being fun to...

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Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama

Do you love to hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach while you are on vacation? I know I do. I can see myself, toes in the sand with a good book. However, sometimes staying in an...

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