The newly opened Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port, features upscale amenities and approachable indulgences...

Photo courtesy of Choice Hotels

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand from Choice Hotels, has opened its first hotel in Maine. 

The Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port features upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers, including:

• Multi-purpose indoor and outdoor spaces for productive work or relaxation, including an indoor-outdoor terrace bar concept overlooking a multi-use courtyard. 
• Locally inspired design and décor to showcase the unique personality of the surrounding Portland community, including green spaces such as the environmentally conscious "green roof." 
• Full service restaurant, Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen featuring locally sourced, freshly made food, local craft beer on tap, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails, including brews provided by Shipyard Brewing Co., located next door to the hotel. 
• Contemporary and sophisticated guestrooms, complete with modern fixtures, abundant lighting, and plush bedding. 
• Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors. 
• Valet garage parking.
  
• 1,400 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. 
• State-of-the-art fitness center. 
• Private dining room.

Visit website:
https://www.choicehotels.com/maine/portland/cambria-hotels/me081

Souce: Choice Hotels 

 

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Today's Travel Finds: Touring Islands of New England, Vermont Fall Foliage Trips, Deliciousness Served Up on Twitter, Upcoming Food & Wine Festivals

"Eat like a Pilgrim" by sampling recipes from that era; explore gilded-age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island and the beaches & lighthouses of Nantucket; a whale watch cruise on Cape Cod and iconic landmarks in Boston. 

These are just a few of the travel experiences being offered on Collette's Islands of New England tour. 

For more information, visit https://www.gocollette.com/en-au/tours/north-america/usa/islands-of-new-england

Plan your trip to Vermont! The Wildflower Inn is rolling out the autumn carpet...

The Fall Foliage season is just around the corner!
There's no better place than the Wildflower Inn, Vermont in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom to set up base at. We have 6 Day Trips mapped out included in our... https://t.co/prQcyqx1Bf

— The Wildflower Inn (@wildflowerinn) August 4, 2018

When you sign up on their website, you could win a Vermont vacation at the inn. Next drawing is October 31, 2018.

Deliciousness served up on Twitter...

Always a stable decision for where to enjoy balmy summer nights & a little alfresco dining in coastal Maine, experience gastronomic brilliance from Exec Chef Matthew Padilla & his team amongst the gentle still of peaceful New England at #GraceWhiteBarn https://t.co/OX1Z2IY3WH pic.twitter.com/viApTNBQEY

— Grace Hotels (@GraceHotels) August 31, 2018

Beautiful Maine Blue Fin Tuna fennel pollen crusted and seared with avocado mash, arugula, pickled rhubarb, olive tapenade, buttermilk fried onion rings & chilled heirloom tomato water #whatsfordinner #mainesummer #thewaylifeshouldbe pic.twitter.com/u32uf7xyXc

— The Kennebunk Inn (@TheKennebunkInn) September 1, 2018 

Check out Facebook page to find our delicious blueberry cake recipe! #blueberry #maine #mainekitchen https://t.co/i9oK3IkInk pic.twitter.com/5dyyNE7acZ

— The Harraseeket Inn (@TheHarraseeket) August 31, 2018

 

Making Souffle at Hartstone Inn—Camden, Maine

In this video, get souffle tips and tricks from renowned Chef Michael Salmon of the Hartstone Inn, a fine dining B&B in Camden, Maine.

Courtesy of Hartstone Inn on YouTube

For more recipes, visit the B&B Recipes page on this blog.

Love Lobster? Count the Ways at Maine’s Cliff House Resort & Spa

The Cliff House Resort and Spa, on Maine’s stunning south coast, has a summer special for everyone who can’t get enough of Maine’s favorite crustacean.

Lobster Five Ways is a five-course feast featuring everything from classic creamy lobster bisque to succulent lobster tail with truffle butter. Other courses include lobster spring rolls or mini lobster quesadilla with pico de gallo, lobster shrimp cake with roasted red pepper remoulade, and lobster citrus risotto. It’s everything lobster-lovers crave without the work — or the bib. All for just $52, plus tax and service charge.

Served in the resort’s dining room high atop Bald Head Cliff, each course is accompanied by sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, and features freshly harvested lobster from neighboring waters. All dishes are prepared with savory ingredients from nearby growers.

Ever wonder where all those lobsters come from? To learn all about lobster lore, try the Resort’s unique Lobster Cruise Package. A summertime favorite, this package includes two nights’ ocean view lodging, two full breakfasts, full lobster dinner — and a 45-minute lobster-narrated cruise out of scenic Perkins Cove.

For more information, visit www.cliffhousemaine.com or call (207) 361-1000.

Source: Press Release (Cliff House Resort & Spa)

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