Friday, May 20, 2011

Don't Forget About Maine When Looking For Your Ideal Holiday Destination

By Lillian McDonald


For many people, Maine isn't the most familiar state in this country. In fact often times, it is a place that is so low key that many people have no idea what it might present when it comes to a vacation opportunity. Let's pull back the curtains and have a look at what this part of New England has for visitors who come here.

In terms of icons, Maine has its famed lobsters and its equally famous author of horror fiction, Stephen King. Other than this, it is referred to as the northernmost and easternmost tip of the continental United States. This is one of the first areas to be claimed by Europeans and established colonies as far back as the early days of the 1600's, long before the U.S. was formed. There are a lot of great places to see here if you enjoy history, and museums will definitely be able to teach any traveler about the early days of the settling of the U.S. by European colonists not only from Britain, but France as well. The booming fur trade may be gone, but Maine continues to be home to many Atlantic Ocean related activities like ship building and commercial fishing. Some travelers even relish in heading out into the ocean itself or visiting the beaches during the warmer season.

Most often, Maine's popular visiting period starts late in the Spring and runs until mid Autumn. This is due to the fact that winters here are very frigid. Nevertheless, during the summer it is an amazing supply of nature that lots of folks take pleasure in hiking around, possibly stopping by one of the many parks and nature preserves that present a great deal of unique plant life and animals. Photo opportunities are everywhere in Maine, so it is common to see tourists from many parts of the world snapping a picture of the mountains, flowers or even the local wildlife.

Bangor and Portland are the two most frequented cities and usually where many visitors will seek accommodations unless they are looking for a smaller, more intimate bed and breakfast style experience. Motels, hotels and plenty of Bluegreen resorts are available for those who want to plan a trip here, but making arrangements beforehand is wise since this is definitely a tourist friendly place.

Now we can see that Maine is certainly something of a mystery when it comes to the states. Its natural beauty, rich history and embracing of tourism make it a great choice for anyone who wants an idyllic vacation to somewhere unique. Visit during the summer times to capture the kind of photos that will definitely be remembered for the rest of your life.




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