I love New England at every season, but there’s something particularly magical about our coastal towns during the fall and winter months. The summer crowds finally dissipate and locals swap sunscreen and lemonade for flannels and hot coffee. I find this to be a very pensive time of the year when stillness and deep thought…Read More
Maine
Inn at Diamond Cove
Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Portland, Maine sits Diamond Cove, a historical and military artifact stuck in time and dusted with luxury for the summer vacation crowd. The island was a military base during the Spanish-American war. More than a century later, it’s now a semi-private retreat for homeowners and vacationers alike. The first…Read More
Spruce Point Inn
Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine was described to me as being a real-life version of the Dirty Dancing resort. And let me telly you, that’s exactly what this family-friendly property feels like. The sprawling oceanside property has activities for every age and taste. The delights of quaint, classically New England Boothbay Harbor are…Read More
Portland Harbor Hotel
While visiting Portland for a foodie trip, my friends and I were hosted at the beautiful Portland Harbor Hotel. The hotel has all the upscale amenities of a high-end hotel but with an intimate, boutique feel. The design is particularly unique, the hotel operators worked with local designers, and international vendors, to create products that…Read More
Portland Food Getaway
Last week I fled the election chaos with a few friends to visit Portland, Maine for a food-centric getaway. Portland provides a perfect balance between peaceful respite and energetic city. There’s a lot to do (and eat) but it’s not so chaotic that you go home exhausted. Where to Stay We were hosted by the…Read More
Water Street Inn
While in Portsmouth to preview restaurant week meals I had the pleasure of staying at the Water Street Inn. Just over the bridge in Kittery it’s a perfect blend of relaxing oasis and easily access to Portsmouth. The Inn is run by the same husband and wife duo who created Sailmaker’s House and who own…Read More