Where to go, what to see, where to stay around the world

Away

Wondering where to go, what to see, where to stay, and what to do around the world? Whether you're armchair dreaming or looking for advice on an upcoming trip, check here for the Maine Travel Maven's thoughts on destinations she's visited. FYI: This section is called Away because Mainer's refer to anything (or anyone born) outside the state as Away (or from Away).

Soak without getting soaked

Away Hilary Nangle - March 25, 2008

BANFF, Alberta, Canada–With good reason, the Willow Stream Spa at the castle-like Fairmont Banff Springs hotel gets most of the ink when it comes...

Say it with chocolate

Away Hilary Nangle - March 25, 2008

I...am...a...chocoholic. There, I said it. I've been known to crave dark (only dark, and the darker the better) chocolate at 8 a.m., so you know...

Spa bliss

Away Hilary Nangle - March 11, 2008

Balnea. Go. That's all you need to know (yes, the web site is in French, but an English translation is promised soon). This Nordic...

A taste of royalty in the Canadian Rockies

Away Hilary Nangle - March 11, 2008

Visiting Banff or Lake Louise? The Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, those two storybook hotels, may be out of your budget...

Reading across the lines

Away Hilary Nangle - February 22, 2008

When entering the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, watch where you step. The historic structure straddles the border between Stanstead, Quebec, and Derby...