Travel Guide:maine
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Why Portland, Maine, Is the New Portlandia
Surprise! Portland, Maine, is just as happening as hipster haven Portland, Oregon. When I read my friend and favorite author Kate Christensen’s new book How to Cook a Moose, about moving to Portland, Maine, I was even more inspired. She left Brooklyn to live in Maine, which makes sense because Portland is like the new Brooklyn, if Brooklyn were occupied by a white-haired army in L.L.Bean puffy coats. But don’t take that as a crack on Portland’s authenticity. It’s also inevitable to compare t
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The Perfect Coastal Maine Road Trip
By Laura Itzkowitz Lobster shacks, waves crashing against rocky outcroppings, pine trees, and rugged bluffs—Maine is New England’s crowning gem. And with winding roads overlooking the Atlantic, secluded lighthouses, and charming cities up and down the coast, it’s a gem best experienced by car. Here now, the best places to eat, drink, shop, and sightsee between Portland and Bar Harbor. More from Travel + Leisure: The 10 Best Lobster Shacks in Maine Why Right Now is the Best Time to Eat Lobster Am
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Want to Win a B&B in Maine? Write an Essay
Janice Sage wants to hand over the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in an essay contest. Prove it in 200 words or less, and you might just become the proud owner of a 210-year-old country inn in New England. Janice Sage, owner of Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant, is holding a writing contest to find her successor for the seven-room bed and breakfast in Lovell, Maine, she has managed for the past 22 years.
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Where to Drink in Portland, Maine if You Don't Feel Like Beer
It’s no secret that Portland, Maine, is a haven for beer drinkers, thanks to the omnipresence of breweries, such as Allagash and Banded Horn, in the area. Or simply want to take a day off from hoppy brews and try out some of Portland’s other liquid offerings. Whether it’s coffee, soda, or mead (yes, mead) that you want to check out during your visit to Maine’s largest city, Portland has plenty to offer.
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WATCH: From Beijing to Bar Harbor — Why Chinese Travelers are Flocking to Maine
It’s no secret that Maine is heaven for summer vacations. Now the word has gotten out — big time. With new direct flights from Beijing to Boston, Chinese travelers are flocking to destinations like Bar Harbor, Maine, which is seeing a boom in tourism. CBS’s Chip Reid reports on this burgeoning travel trend.
