Category Archives: Inns/B & B’s

Traveling In the Time of COVID – Marking a Milestone Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We had started planning this special trip to Maine to mark our 25th Wedding Anniversary back at the end of 2019. Then the pandemic happened. One of the difficulties was selecting restaurants for special dinners to mark the occasion. Many … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the time of COVID – A Rainy Day Driving to Acadia is Better Than a Sunny Day Almost Anywhere Else

Posted on June 7, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Another day of rain should have been depressing, but today it was tolerable as we were on our way to Mount Desert Island and Acadia. We stopped in Ellsworth for an early lunch at Helen’s. Due to the pandemic, seating … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the time of COVID-19 – Rainy Lighthouse Day

Posted on May 24, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Today’s goal is to go to the Marshall Point Lighthouse, preferably in time to set up for sunset photos. Sadly the weather is not cooperating. After a drive on back country roads, we decided to have lunch in Rockland. Our … Continue reading →

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Traveling During COVID-19 – Freeport, Maine

Posted on April 12, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Upon landing in Portland, Maine, we headed to Freeport, Maine, often our first stop during our Maine trips due to close proximity to the airport, just a short drive up 295. It’s a great little town to head to after … Continue reading →

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Inns of Maine – The Danforth

Posted on July 24, 2018 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

 Classic Old Style Cozy Historic Meets Hip Asian Vibe (NOTE: I wrote about The Danforth on Tripadvisor back after our stay in 2014. The first part of this post is taken from that, with updated info on their transformation and … Continue reading →

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Maine Inns & B & B’s – James Place Inn

Posted on July 16, 2018 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

I love the experience of staying in an inn or B & B. Some have that wonderful cozy feel like you are staying with old friends. Others offer a chance to sleep in a historic setting while still others offer … Continue reading →

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Inns of Maine – Camden Harbour Inn

Posted on October 30, 2017 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

After an exhilarating afternoon of sailing on Penobscot Bay or a drive up US 1, this is the first sight that greets you as you pull up to the front of the inn you are spending the night at. Some … Continue reading →

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