Shut your eyes and movie a summer season setting—and if it consists of the sights, sounds, and smells of the ocean coupled with al fresco meals and sun-drenched actions, take this as your signal to ebook a visit to Portland, Maine. This coastal metropolis is beloved for its Outdated Port and storybook lighthouses, and whereas lobster rolls and clam chowder are famously on supply, the meals scene is numerous and thriving, so you’ll want to swing by a few meals vehicles whereas on the town and don’t miss out on the craft beer scene, both.
Whether or not you spend your days at sea on a whale-watching tour or strolling by means of the maze of picturesque cobblestone streets, reserving an enthralling residence base in your getaway is a should. Forward, discover the very best locations to remain whereas in Portland, Maine, from quaint mattress and breakfasts to boutique accommodations housed in historic buildings.
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This 48-room Small Luxurious Resorts of the World property lastly opens its doorways this summer season in Portland’s historic West Finish. It’s the primary unbiased, full-service resort to open within the metropolis in 20 years and is owned and operated by Unusual Hospitality, with design by Publish Firm. The resort’s meals and beverage facilities will embody wellness-focused Twinflower Café and a European-style foyer bar named 5 of Golf equipment. The spa, Astraea, can be a selected spotlight with non-public infrared sauna rooms and experiences tailor-made towards therapeutic massage and meditation. Longfellow may even supply a complimentary home automobile that may present visitor transportation into the Outdated Port—a should when visiting.
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