MAINE
The 13-passenger Maine Brew
Bus has been launched to offer tours of microbreweries in the south of the state.
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Tourism talk “The UK has shown steady growth over the past few years. Along with the fi ve
other New England states, we market to the UK audience through Discover New England and attend sales missions and World Travel Market. We also host several UK operators and agents each year. Agents can highlight the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine to their clients – as well as the extended fall foliage season, our strong maritime culture and the variety of fresh seafood and produce. I would also encourage them to learn more about Maine through the Maine Insiders featured on our website.” Carolann Ouellette, Director, Maine Offi ce of Tourism
Where to book it PURELY NEW ENGLAND -
0844 80444 80 Kennebunkport, Rockport, Bar Harbor and the Sebago Lakes region are among the highlights of a two- week Magnifi cent Maine self-drive tour from £1,930pp. Boston fl ights
and car hire are included. Most accommodation is on a bed-and- breakfast basis.
purelynewengland.co.uk COLLETTE WORLDWIDE - 0800 804 8700 A nine-day Colours of New England escorted tour includes an overnight stay at Boothbay Harbor and a visit to Kennebunkport. The holiday also features Boston, Vermont and New Hampshire. September departures start at £2,299pp and include fl ights, 11 meals, accommodation in mainly four-star hotels, and door-to-door transfers within 100 miles of the departure airport.
colletteworldwide.com HAYES & JARVIS - 0871 200 2211 One night in the Portland area and two nights at Bar Harbor are featured in a two-week Classic New England self-drive tour. The lead-in price of £1,099pp includes Heathrow fl ights and car hire. The itinerary takes in the six New England states. Accommodation on a room-only basis.
hayesandjarvis.co.uk/agents NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE - 020 8834 9037
Bar Harbor is among the ports of call on a nine-night Canada and New England fl y-cruise starting and ending in New York. Departing on October 4, the Norwegian Gem sailing
“Maine lobster is world-famous. You can’t visit without seeing the lobster catch being landed at any port or enjoying
a lobster dinner” PETER TRAYNOR, UK GENERAL MANAGER COLLETTE WORLDWIDE
leads in at £1,538pp for an inside stateroom and includes Heathrow fl
ights.ncl.co.uk
Maine insiders A special section on the
visitmaine.com website gives a detailed low-down on the state from a number of local residents.
Maine Insiders features local people giving advice on how to get the best out of a holiday in the state. Carolann Ouellette, Director of the Maine Offi ce of Tourism, recommends the section to travel agents. “There they will fi nd real Maine
people sharing their real stories of their own experiences in the state,” she explains. “I could list hundreds of things to
Clockwise from top left: Scarborough Marsh; jolly boating weather; Old Orchard Beach
see and do but the insiders can share what it feels like to be in Maine. It’s a very special feeling that leaves lasting memories.” With its fresh seafood and produce, Maine has built a reputation as a culinary destination. Among the insiders are Jillian and Malcolm Bedell, whose fascination with food and cookery has helped them to become experts in quirky restaurants, shops and other attractions off the beaten path. More food tips come from the award-winning author and accomplished chef Kathy Gunst. Using the kitchens and gardens of Maine as her inspiration, she has the low-down on local cooking, gardening and foraging.
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grows organic food. She attends food festivals throughout the state and provides a valuable insight for visitors looking to discover “the inherently original side” of Maine. Outdoor recreation is also high on the insiders’ list, with advice on both the well-known spots and the best- kept secrets. Ken and Ellen Barnes are schooner captains who have plenty of tips on the state’s coastline and waterways. Adventurer Barry Tripp spends
winter in Carrabassett Valley and summer at Old Orchard Beach, where he owns the Ocean Tripp Inn. He is passionate about activities ranging from snowboarding to golf and fi shing. As the former snowboard programme manager at the Carrabassett Valley Academy, he’s a mine of information on the great outdoors – from the best ski trails at the Sugarloaf Resort to the best surfi ng spots.
Another outdoor enthusiast, Bronwyn Potthoff, is a keen hiker and sailor. She claims the best way of exploring Maine is by foot, on a bike or in a kayak. Steve Vose is a registered Maine guide. He shares the secrets of the state’s wilderness. Fashion blogger Laura Serino has
lots of shopping and dining tips, while opera singer Suzanne Nance is an expert on the state’s arts scene.
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