Ah, yes, vacation. The very word brings a smile and thoughts of happy times with friends and family. Why not try a Maine vacation the next time around? This state has so much to offer that its nickname is actually “vacationland.” Maine is the land of the moose, of humpback whales leaping offshore, of countless fish-filled lakes and endless miles of trails to explore. Winter brings a blanket of snow and the chance to ski on world class runs, ice-skate on a frozen pond or even enjoy a bark-filled dogsled ride
The first step in planning your Maine vacation is to find out which of Maine’s eight regions appeals to you. A handy and free map of Maine gets you started. The Maine Beaches, sometimes called the Southern Maine Coast, is a haven for beach lovers. Stretches of white sand reach from Old Orchard Beach to Kittery. Ogunquit is home to one of the top beaches in the United States. To the north and still on the coast is the Greater Portland & Casco Bay region. Visit Portland, Maine’s largest city, brimming with Ne
Midcoast Maine is next, filled with seaside villages and home to a vintage fleet of windjammers ready to take you on a memorable cruise. At the very north-eastern tip of Maine is Downeast & Acadia, blessed with countless offshore islands, lighthouses, coastal towns and Acadia National Park. This is where you find Cadillac Mountain, the first bit of United States soil to welcome the sun each morning. As we follow the lazy curve of Maine’s coast we come to Aroostook County that shares a border with Canada and