Roaming Coastal Maine
I read hundreds of brochures each month and was interested in seeing a new tour – Roaming Coastal Maine which I like the sound of. For people who don’t want to go overseas, perhaps this would be of interest to them. It’s certainly not a well travelled region of the country.
The program was Collette Tours, and it is one of their Explorer Small Group Tours. Up to 15 people, and their aim is to give you unique experiences you wouldn’t get if you went travelling on your own. Good value and a price of $2299 is based on a departure on May 10, 2020.
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You will be on a 7 day tour, with 9 meals, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. You go to Portland, stay 2 nights in the Hyatt Place Old Port hotel, then Bar Harbor, 2 nights at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, then Rockport for 2 nights at the Samoset Resort. You will discover why Maine is known for lobster. You will find out what life is like for local lobstermen and see traps hauled out of the water as you cruise the waters on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat.
In Acadia National Park, its your choice, admire the striking mountains and rocky shorelines as you drive the scenic park with a local guide, or set your blood pumping and take a bike ride through the famous winding carriage roads with a naturalist guide.
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Uncover the quaint charm of Camden, tucked along the coast of Penobscot Bay, a small New England village boasting historic homes and plenty of little local shops and restaurants. You will have a few hours of free time to explore this jewel of the Maine coast.
You will visit an oyster farm, a local winery, and visit an antique collection of 150 cars, and an art museum.
There is lots of free time on this tour, so you can explore on your own, or with some new friends. You will be off the beaten track, in small places, away from crowds, yet enjoy a scenic part of the land.
I think this tour is worth checking out. It certainly tickled my fancy.
Maureen Jones
All Horizons Travel/Frosch
825 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-961-2340 direct