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  1. tofino_surfer avatar

    Re: Bus/shuttle from Fredericton NB to Portland Maine?

    by tofino_surfer 26 May 2012

    There are no longer any bus services which cross the border. Your only alternative would be to cross the border on foot or by short taxi…

  2. Apollo avatar

    Bus/shuttle from Fredericton NB to Portland Maine?

    by Apollo 24 May 2012

    ....that would be for mid June. www.greyhound.ca shows 3 transfers through Acadian Lines on a 26-hour trip, which can't be right when…

  3. 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…

  4. LindseyHansen avatar

    RE: What to see in Canada/New England?

    by LindseyHansen 15 May 2012

    This trip seems a little ambitious for only two weeks. I wouldn't do the Green Mountains and the Whites. Acadia is worth the trip, but…

  5. nancyppp avatar

    Senior Travelers Two Weeks in Maritime Provinces

    by nancyppp 06 May 2012

    We are late 60s couple arriving in Portland, ME and taking rental car to Maritimes. Not adventure tour. Scenic, historic, cultural tourists…

  6. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Washington, Dc to Niagara Falls

    by bzookaj 25 April 2012

    First, I'd suggest forgoing the bike if you can until you leave DC. You don't want to drive in any of those cities, and parking can be…

  7. yofletch avatar

    RE: Niagara Falls or Maine/Vermont/New Hampshire?

    by yofletch 05 April 2012

    Burlington, Vermont then drive east on route 302 to Portland Maine can't beat it.

  8. jbinternational avatar

    RE: International Drivers License needed for USA?

    by jbinternational 03 April 2012

    I'm Australian, and rented cars in Chicago, Portland Maine and Washington DC and only used my Australian license

  9. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Help need for grand canyon

    by nrclibn 02 April 2012

    I took a deep breath and clicked the link. It is a dog's breakfast: 31 different locations, including such U.S. highlights as Atlantic…

  10. dbinder avatar

    RE: How Many Airports Have You Been To?

    by dbinder 01 April 2012

    Wow this thread is still going? I guess I'll update my list: United States: Anchorage Juneau Seattle/Tacoma Portland, OR San Francis…

  11. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Help wanted for US East Coast Itinerary

    by bzookaj 28 March 2012

    >Niagra Falls First: Niagara. Second: to steal and augment a post from poster zeldasdad: >For the Geographically Challenged, Googl…

  12. nilsy avatar

    RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by nilsy 27 March 2012

    Salem and Rockport are decent spots, just a bit more difficult to get to - particularly Salem which requires traveling on a busy winding…

  13. yofletch avatar

    RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by yofletch 27 March 2012

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire. is on route and the state has no sales tax a good excuse to shop. N.H. does have a room and meals tax. check…

  14. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by mrpenney 26 March 2012

    Portland itself isn't a bad place to wind up with an overnight. There's also a lot of stuff in Salem, MA, that you might find interesting…

  15. nilsy avatar

    RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by nilsy 26 March 2012

    Consider stopping in Newburyport, MA. It's easy to get to (right off of I-95), has a nice little downtown with good food choices, and…

  16. Rody2 avatar

    Re: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by Rody2 26 March 2012

    Traveling in July and only need one night -think Boston is as far as we can reasonably go that day and may poop out by Portland, depending…

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    Re: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by Rody2 26 March 2012

    lol -thought of that after I posted -we are on a long trip across many states, but on a particular travel day, want to stop over somewhere…

  18. Christnp avatar

    Re: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by Christnp 26 March 2012

    Unless there is a specific destination you want to visit, it's a short drive to Boston. Reasonably priced options vary depending on…

  19. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by laketraveller 26 March 2012

    Just thought I'd mention that it's only a little over 100 miles, or a 90 some minute drive, between the two cities. Obviously, you can…

  20. Rody2 avatar

    Portland, ME to Boston, MA Overnight Lodging on the Coast

    by Rody2 26 March 2012

    We will be traveling from Portland, ME to Boston, MA and need a one night stay along the way -any recommendations for reasonably priced…

  21. zeela7 avatar

    Re: Portland Maine crust punks

    by zeela7 22 March 2012

    thanks for all the info

  22. tomatoe avatar

    Re: Travelling around the U.S without a car

    by tomatoe 16 March 2012

    3 ideas for side trips from Boston without a car that probably meet your interests. 1) Provincetown, MA on cape cod -- There's a ferry…

  23. bzookaj avatar

    RE: General tips for NYC/Florida/Vegas/San Fran travels

    by bzookaj 16 March 2012

    >Specific points of interest would be food recommendations, especially vegetarian food Check out [chowhound|http://chowhound.chow.com/board…

  24. halmcgin avatar

    U.S.A Road Trip

    by halmcgin 12 March 2012

    Still lookin' for a road trip buddy! I'm wanting to leave around the very beginning of May and start in Indianapolis, IN then head East…

  25. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: One city per letter...

    by ianw6705 09 March 2012

    Okay - I'll play. These are places I've been to: Ahuimanu, Hawaii Baltimore, Maryland Cincinnati, Ohio Denver, Colorado East Pro …

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