Animoto: A 3 Minute Tour of Newagen Seaside Inn

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December Weather on the Maine Coast - Incredible Surf at Newagen

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A New Face in Boothbay Harbor - Chamber Launches New Website

 

There's a new face in town and we're rolling out the welcome wagon. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website which is designed with todays consumer in mind. The number of consumers BOOKING travel online has exceeded 60% according to a recent study, however the percentage of consumers RESEARCHING online is much higher. That's why its crucial for organizations to have a website that connects with todays consumer. Digital Peabody, a website design firm, says that 6 keys to a successful website are: intuitive navigation, fast loading pages, attractive colors, smart page layout,  browser compatibility and SEO friendly. To read the article in it's entirety visit "How to Make a Good Website - The Key Ingredients". 

For more information on Boothbay Harbor or your Maine vacation, consider Newagen Seaside Inn, a Historic Hotel of America. Newagen is located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor. 

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5 Reasons Why You and Elmo Would Like the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

This week marked the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street, and there's no better time to connect with one of Sesame Street's most beloved and entertaining characters than right now. You may be thinking that Elmo has nothing to do with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, but I would beg to differ. Take a look at Elmo with his sense of wonder, his curiosity, his desire to learn and of course his love of gardening. These would be satisfied at one of the region's most amazing attractions.  Take the time to read 5 Reasons Why You and Elmo Would Like the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. 

Children under 5 are free. Children 5 - 17 are $5.00. As you can see the prices are very family friendly.

Touch. Taste. Smell. Sound. Sight. The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses is a delightful experience surely to stimulate all your senses. 

Art at the Gardens.  As you drive in, walk through the visitors center or explore the gardens, you'll find a diverse display of fine art. 

Frozen Turkey Hunt. Not Big Bird's idea of fun but locals love this annual event where food and prizes are given away.

The Children's Garden. Scheduled to open in 2010, this garden will inspire children through a vast array of imaginative and creative displays. 

Considering visiting Boothbay Harbor? Check out Newagen Seaside Inn, a family friendly, Historic Hotel of America located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor.

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2 Simple Tips to Find the Perfect Place to Stay

Are you looking for the perfect place to stay? Chances are you won't be searching at your local library. Travel magazines and books are growing more dusty as the majority of young and mature consumers alike are taking their search to the internet for a great place to stay. There are a million and one ways to "skin the cat" but we have zeroed in on two simple tips that will make your vacation planning much easier.  

1) Broad search = Best rates and best options. A website like Sidestep.com or Kayak.com will allow you to search all flights, hotels, vacation packages, cars and deals available through the Big 3 (Orbitz, Expedia & Travelocity) as well as other affiliate sites like Bookit.com, Airlines and thousands of independent and chain hotels. If you haven't used this tool, now is a great time. 

2) Tap into travelers just like you. Assuming you have narrowed your search down to a specific location we recommend checking out Yelp.com or HotelChatter.com  for reviews from folks who have visited your location of interest. You can also find a travel forum through Frommers or Fodors which will give you the opportunity to poll people about their experiences. 

If you find any of these tips useful or have any secret travel tips, please feel free to share them with us. Good luck. 

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Where have all the authentic Maine Inns gone?

The Crisis

With the changing landscape of tourism in Maine some historic properties are making a dramatic shift into the resort community, private club or upscale markets and abandoning the essence of what people traveling to Maine are looking for. Or perhaps with the increasingly competitive hospitality market these hoteliers are on the cutting edge of a new evolution of resort and guest experience in Maine.

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Top 10 Things to do in Boothbay Harbor

1. Windjammer Days
For 46 years, gorgeous, fully rigged, tall masted ships have sailed into Boothbay Harbor for this historic two-day celebration on the Maine coast. This is an event that you do not want to miss.

On your "to do" list be sure to take Balmy Days fireworks cruise or their 1 hour cruise. For the more adventurous, visit Tidal Transit for their Guided Kayak Tour which will take you up close and personal with these majestic ships. For some good old fashioned family fun, don't miss the nostalgic small town parade and the blueberry pancake breakfast waterfront in the harbor.

Bob Brooke travel writer for 2 Camels had this to say about Windjammer Days, "Surviving the vagaries of fog, the economy and changing ownership of vessels, the Windjammer Days festival is a firmly anchored, highly successful and popular local tradition in Boothbay. Originally a one-day event featuring a few windjammers, it has grown to a two-day extravaganza, which includes parades, concerts, sporting events and an auction as well as the fleet of majestic windjammers complemented with impressive military vessels. But really what everyone comes for is to see the magnificent Windjammers. With over a dozen two and three-masted schooners under full sail, it's a breathtaking site."

To read the full article on 2 Camels click here. To read the other 9 things to do in Boothbay Harbor, please click below.

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Newagen Seaside Inn located in Boothbay Harbor, Joins National Trust Historic Hotels of America

Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport Island has been invited to join National Trust Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Newagen Seaside Inn is one of more than 200 hotels and resorts throughout the country and only three in Maine that is recognized for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.

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Most Romantic Oceanfront Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

According to a recent Trip Advisor review, Newagen Seaside Inn is the perfect location to rekindle the romance. Newagen is located just minutes from Boothbay Harbor, Maine on the ocean with sunrise and sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean. To read the recent review on Trip Advisor click the link below.

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The Spirit of Maine, 7 Magnificent Lighthouses near Boothbay Harbor

The Boothbay Region Chamber Guide recently published the 2008 Guide and featured on page 5 was an article on Maine Lighthouses entitled, "Lighthouses: Sentinels and Spirits". Are you planning your next trip to Maine or perhaps considering your next place to visit? Check out this article from the 2008 Boothbay Harbor Guide Book, it may just convince you that the adventure and exploration of these historic beacons is just what you are looking for.

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