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  1. LindseyHansen avatar

    RE: Some time in eastern Canada

    by LindseyHansen 20 May 2012

    In Canada I recommend stopping at Fundy National Park on your way to Baltimore from NS. It's in New Brunswick. A truly magical place…

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    Re: sandy beaches in Maine

    by LindseyHansen 16 May 2012

    The Sandy beach in Acadia is called "Sand Beach". It is in the park so you can't stay within walking distance. Acadia is also very crowded…

  3. misqui avatar

    sandy beaches in Maine

    by misqui 15 May 2012

    We're going to Maine this summer and would like to stay at an inn or hotel within walking distance to a sandy beach (so that our toddler…

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    RE: Beach holiday in Maine

    by ETracy 07 April 2012

    I would also recommend a southern beach town like Saco, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Wells, etc. Amtrak runs from Boston and Portland…

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    RE: Beach holiday in Maine

    by ETracy 07 April 2012

    I would also recommend a southern beach town like Saco, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Wells, etc. Amtrak runs from Boston and Portland…

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    RE: Beach holiday in Maine

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 25 March 2012

    Maine is gorgeous--obviously you've done enough research to know about Acadia NP. I 2nd Ogunquit. It's charming and there's a great clifftop…

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    RE: Beach holiday in Maine

    by amobr82 24 March 2012

    I suggest Ogunquit, Maine, about 80 miles or1 1/2 hours by car from Boston. The beach is great for small kids. There is a river right…

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    Maine Vacation is a Must

    by smichaud 06 March 2012

    From *3/5/12 to 3/18/12* you can get some really good deals on some first-rate Maine hotels, inns and B&B's. Many of these hotels are…

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    RE: Trips from Boston in Early April

    by amobr82 24 February 2012

    New England weather right now is much much warmer than usual, but/so it's hard to predict what the end of March might bring. The "classic"…

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    RE: suggestions on US beach vacation in September?

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 20 August 2011

    The weather up and down the east coast in September should be great, as long as there are no hurricanes. Lewes, Delaware is artsy-ish…

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    Eleven day road trip

    by Pencilshavings 07 August 2011

    I'm seeking opinions related to a road trip we're planning in the second week of September. We have 11 days starting in Quebec City ending…

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    RE: car trip from Manhattan to Maine to Pennsylvania than back

    by smartcookiee 21 July 2011

    How many days do you have in total for the driving part? 6-7? You're trying to fit a lot in. Boston needs 3 days Newport. RI 2 days Por…

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    RE: 2-3 weeks for NYC and where else?

    by smartcookiee 15 June 2011

    If you like smaller towns as well as museums, you can combine a few things. You can drive up to Boston for 2 days and then head up via…

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    RE: 9 Days Off in New Hampshire

    by smartcookiee 13 June 2011

    Consider checking out Ogunquit and Kennenbunkport if you haven't been. Lots of small interesting shops there.

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    RE: trip from NYC for a week

    by smartcookiee 13 June 2011

    A week is not that long considering all the places around. Do you want to actually see Boston? That will take up 3 days already. You…

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    RE: Maine - Need Advice

    by sonichaggis 10 June 2011

    I've been to Maine tons of times and, while it is true that you don't have much time to go really, really north, we just did a very long…

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    RE: Maine - Need Advice

    by smartcookiee 01 June 2011

    I did this exact trip last year. Here's what we did: - Drive to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Eat at one of the seafood places on the dock,…

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    RE: Maine - Need Advice

    by Ogie_Ogilthorpe 01 June 2011

    Are you guys gay? If so Ogunquit. Kennebunkport is worth looking into. I agree that Mt. Desert Island is really nice but probably…

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    RE: New York area in a RV - advice please

    by smartcookiee 31 May 2011

    - I would skip the RV idea. Too difficult tio navigate around cities and expensive to rent and drive. Rent a comfortable sedan or an SUV…

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    RE: reasonable priced accommodation new england sept11

    by smartcookiee 04 April 2011

    You need to figure out where you're going first. How can anyone recommend a town of where to stay if we don't know your itinerary. If…

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    RE: Road Trip from Boston through New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine

    by smartcookiee 17 March 2011

    5 days is not a lot of time. We did this last year, starting in Boston (without seeing Boston as we've been before) and driving up via…

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    RE: New England and surrounding areas

    by smartcookiee 14 March 2011

    I'd recommend a trip up the coast from Boston to Portland, Maine, stopping in places like Kennenbunkport, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach,…

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    RE: New York to Boston - which way?

    by smartcookiee 07 February 2011

    - Have you looked at prices for car rentals in NY? They're not cheap. I would recommend taking a bus to Boston ($1-20 - see Gotobus, Boltbus…

  24. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: help with southern New Hampshire / Maine

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 04 February 2011

    Maine is gorgeous, southern or otherwise. Obv it gets more rugged as you go north. Acadia National Park Ogunquit and nearby seaside…

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    RE: Looking for a rustic place to stay in New England next to stormy seas

    by smartcookiee 03 December 2010

    I'd look for something in Kennenbunkport or Ogunquit.

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