Cheap Sleeps: Budget-friendly lodging in Mid-Coast Maine

Yes, you can find budget-friendly lodging in Mid-coast Maine, including these cheap sleeps in Boothbay Harbor, on the Pemaquid Peninsula, and in Waldoboro. (updated...
For a budget-friendly stay in Greater Portland, consider the retro Maine Idyll Motor Court in Freeport.

Cheap Sleeps Greater Portland: inexpensive lodgings in Portland & Freeport, Maine

These properties in Greater Portland Maine offer budget lodging with a bit of, uhm character. (Updated March 7, 2024) Black Elephant Hostel, Portland, Maine This family-owned and...

Cheap Sleeps: budget-friendly lodging on Maine’s southern coast

It's not easy to find budget-friendly lodging on Maine's Southern Coast. The region's proximity to Boston and easy access have made it especially popular....
The Percy Inn not only has well equipped rooms, but also a great location in downtown Portland as well as free onsite parking. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking in: Portland’s Percy Inn is a great choice for independent-minded travelers

The Percy Inn delivers everything an independent-minded traveler needs. This handsome, 1830 Federal-style row house is sited downtown Portland, Maine, just a few steps...
Above the clouds at Whitefish Mountain, Montana.©Hilary Nangle

Why Whitefish, Montana, is heavenly in winter

I'm hoping my first trip to Whitefish won't be my last, and I'm wondering why I waited so long to visit this Montana mountain...
Original architectural elements enrich a stay at The Francis, a 15-room boutique hotel in Portland, Maine. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking In: The Francis, Portland’s newest boutique hotel

I'm sure late 19th-century Maine architect Francis Fassett would be pleased with The Francis, Portland's newest boutique hotel. Fassett designed the Congress Street home...
Egon Zimmermann enjoys schmoozing with guests at the Hotel Kristberg in Lech, Austria. @Hilary Nangle

Olympic Dreams: Ski and sleep at world-class alpine resorts with Olympic connections

Schuss Olympian-worthy slopes by day and immerse in Olympic history at night at one of these hotels owned by or affiliated with an alpine...
One of many elephants seen while on safari at Kenya's Angama Mara. ©Hilary Nangle

Angama Zen: Savoring the good life on Kenyan safari in the wildlife rich Maasai...

Just below my private elevated deck, I spot the welcoming committee – three hyraxes rustling in scrubby brush. Beyond that, the land drops 1,000...
The Corea Wharf & Gallery is a triple win: Great lobster, great art, and great storytelling by owner Joe Young. @Hilary Nangle photos

The Maine Travel Maven’s favorite Maine experiences in 2017

On each of the last 10 days of 2017, I shared one of my 10 most memorable Maine experiences from the year. These are...
Apply now for two great Maine Artist-in-Residence programs: Acadia National Park and StudioWorks in Eastport. Image courtesy Acadia National Park

Apply now for Maine Artist-in-Residence programs

Artists, writers, and other creatives: Check out these Artist-in-Residence programs in Maine. Acadia National Park Program: Two week immersive experience in Acadia National Park; details here....