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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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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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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An Unplugged Vacation on the Windjammer Angelique

Do you remember when going on vacation really meant you were taking a vacation? In today's totally connected world it is almost hard to imagine doing that, but it can be done. I take an unplugged vacation at least once a year...

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The Truth about Sailing on a Windjammer Cruise

I enjoy cruising on small luxury ships. They are intimate, have unique itineraries and often go where bigger boats cannot dock. While a Maine windjammer cruise is somewhat similar to these types of trips, I knew that this kind of...

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Escape to the Inn by the Sea

Just 15 minutes south of Portland, Maine you will find the Inn by the Sea. This elegant coastal property offers it's guests exceptional service and amenities. From the moment visitors arrive they are met with a staff that is eager to meet their needs...

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