| Vacations come in all shapes in sizes. Sometimes | | | | wonderful-ness from their short and sweet |
| an intimate getaway with your special someone is | | | | springs and summers, so follow their lead and live |
| in order, and sometimes the duty to amass the | | | | like there's no tomorrow. A number of festivals |
| immediate family as well as grandparents, cousins, | | | | and special events will get you in the mood, and |
| aunts, uncles, and a few favorite pets becomes | | | | will expose you to unmatchable delights like fresh |
| too compelling to ignore any longer. Getting | | | | blueberry pie, lobster bakes, and a number of art |
| everyone together is important, and it should be | | | | and music events. Native American and French |
| fun as well. Make the best of your upcoming | | | | influences, along with an eternal connection to the |
| family reunion by setting it against the backdrop | | | | sea and the distinctive landscape, combine to |
| of scenic ocean landscapes, idyllic small towns, and | | | | make the Maine experience unlike any other. |
| peaceful countryside. Make Maine the gathering | | | | All of these diversions will keep you and the |
| spot that will impress everyone, keep them busy, | | | | diverse members of your group as happy as can |
| and provide the perfect complement to the | | | | be. And, as there are literally hundreds of vacation |
| bonding that will surely take place. | | | | rentals sprinkled throughout the state, you'll be |
| Why Maine? With its maritime roots and agrarian | | | | sure to find one that is perfect for your needs |
| background, this state is down-to-earth yet | | | | and well within reach of all your planned activities. |
| sophisticated in an accented, zest-for-life kind of | | | | Even if you don't make a detailed itinerary for |
| way. The people are friendly yet set in their | | | | everyone (that could be more of a headache |
| ways, and the physical surroundings are | | | | than it's worth) there are enough options to make |
| rock-steady in their simple and understated | | | | impromptu adventures a sure thing. |
| beauty. Plan a tour of one of the four scenic | | | | What could be the best part about this trip, |
| byways and you'll see what we mean; from | | | | besides the family togetherness, of course, is the |
| archeological points of interest to recreational | | | | lodging situation. If you decide to go all out and |
| set-ups perfect for picnics or a game of Frisbee, | | | | rent place that is big enough to hold everyone |
| you'll be able to enjoy, among other things, the | | | | thanks to ample bedrooms, futons, fold-out sofas, |
| coastline, the old-growth forests, and an | | | | dining space, bathrooms, etc..., you'll bring |
| impressive range of shops, restaurants, and | | | | everyone close enough to interact regularly but |
| wildlife sightings. | | | | not too close for comfort. The kids can make |
| If getting even closer to the water is what floats | | | | friends and discover their common interests as |
| your boat, sign up for a whale watching cruise or | | | | they play sleepover, and the adults can enjoy |
| hop aboard a yacht for some sightseeing. The | | | | coffee on the porch and catch up on old times. |
| peninsulas and outlying islands of Maine are | | | | Warmth and conversation will fill every room, and |
| picturesque, and inland lakes and ponds will whet | | | | as you take it all in you'll be happy that you took |
| your appetite for waterskiing or a leisurely | | | | the time to reserve such a friendly place. |
| pontoon cruise. Don't let 5,500 miles of coastline | | | | You know that you could plunk the family down |
| and 6,000 fresh bodies of water go to waste | | | | anywhere and you'd probably have a great time, |
| while you're here, and don't worry, boat shoes | | | | but why not reunite in style? Enjoy a beautiful |
| and polo shirts aren't necessary to have a good | | | | part of the country and top it off by booking a |
| time. | | | | Maine Estate or Vacation Rental for your lodging |
| In a land that sees its fair share of cold and | | | | pleasure. Room galore, a big yard, access to |
| dreary weather, come summertime, you know | | | | hikes, bikes, and frolics in the sea...no one will leave |
| that there's going to be an air of celebration. The | | | | the party feeling that they missed anything. Get |
| locals know how to squeeze every drop of | | | | the ball rolling; your family is counting on you. |