Hotels Maine
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
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Located in the New England region sharing a border with Canada in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the southeast and New Hampshire to the southwest, Maine is the most eastern state in the U.S. It is also called the Pine Tree State since 90% of the land is forested, much of it being uninhabited. The great North Woods in the north of the state are a large pristine wilderness area. The capital city is Augusta while Portland is the largest. The seagoing history of this rugged port is preserved in many of the buildings and guests to any of the hotels will be able to enjoy excellent restaurants, cosmopolitan pubs and plenty of shopping opportunities. Other major cities include Bangor, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and the large industrial town in central maine, Lewiston. The ocean scenery with nearly 3,500 miles of shoreline, thousands of islands including the Isle of Shoals, bays, inlets, lighthouses, cliffs and rocky faces is what attracts most visitors to the hotels Maine offer. Rachel Carson did much of her research here and the spot is now preserved at Pemaquid Point. Prominent glacial features that were formed at the end of the last ice age include Somes Sound which is deep enough to allow large ships to navigate almost the entire length. Acadia, located on Mount Desert Island, New England's only national park is also home to Bubble Mountain with Bubble Rock perched on the edge. Cadillac Mountain is the place to go if you want to be the first to witness the sunrise on the east coast. Further inland it is the fresh water lakes and wilderness that attracts visitors. These provide ample opportunity for guests to enjoy fishing, hiking, whiteriver rafting and canoeing in the summer months and skiing and snowmobiling during the long cold winter. Here, lovely mountain resort hotels ensure warmth and comfort when guests come in from the snow with blazing fires, warm décor and lots of comfort food. Black Mountain, Saddleback and Squaw Mountain Retreat are some of the favorite skiing slopes while in the summer months, guests enjoy hiking, walking and golf. The hotels Maine offer come in a great variety of establishments. From century old historic inns and converted old sea captains homes to modern city hotels there is something for all visitors. They provide accommodation for families and couples, adventurers and explorers, those on a budget and guests looking for a luxury holiday. Probably the best way to visit this state is through the Portland International Airport. Otherwise passenger trains and cars and a bus service from Boston to Maine's major cities are a great way to see the countryside. A high speed ferry service from Nova Scotia and Yarmouth to Portland and Bar Harbor is another alternative. Once in the state, a car is the best mode of transport and guests to any of the hotels Maine offer need to remember that roads to the north are few and far between and many are private requiring a permit. Many of the coastal hotels Maine offer provide stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean including breathtaking views of Frenchman's Bay or Boothbay Harbor or any one of the many other inlets. Providing the finest accommodation and unsurpassed hospitality, these hotels are perfect for families or romantic getaways. Deluxe guest rooms include a private balcony cable TV and a choice of a king-size bed or two doubles. Deluxe studios, one, two or three bedrooms suites include fully equipped kitchens, dining rooms and glowing fireplaces. Guests are welcomed with fresh flowers and fruit, a turndown and evening valet service Marble bathrooms fit for a king are the perfect place to relax and unwind with separate baths and shower and double vanities. Luxurious body toiletries, soft terry robes and warm slippers are standard at the luxury hotels Maine offer. Indoor heated pools, a fitness center and luxurious spas are some of the amenities for guest to enjoy. In the summer months, outdoor swimming pools, acres of beautifully maintained gardens and lovely cliff walks are favorite pastimes. Many of the cities and towns offer fine art galleries and fantastic shopping opportunities from factory shops to designer stores and antique shops. In-house restaurants are impossible to ignore as they offer some of the finest cuisine around. Lobster, off course is nearly always on the menu as well as a variety of other delectable seafood. No one can resist some of the countries freshest blueberries, strawberries and maple syrup for desert, made from the bounty of Maine's harvest. A continental breakfast and afternoon tea are almost always on the menu. The hotels Maine offer are vibrant and exciting and are reminiscent of a bye gone era of brave seafarers and pioneers but with all the modern amenities and facilities expected by today's vacationers. From inns to separate cottages, ski lodges and restored mansions, all visitors are in for a real treat and will bask in the kind hospitality, restorative and fine cuisine and the many outdoor and indoor pursuits these hotels offer. |
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