Loves on Wednesday

I am loving that we have booked our excursions for our cruise! 

Here are the adventures we will be having:

The Best of Portland & Kennebunkport - Portland, Maine

Description: To make the most of your day in Portland, this tour combines the city highlights with a visit to Portland Head Light and the charming seaside town of Kennebunkport. Highlights of Portland include a scenic drive through the quaint streets of the Old Port where street lanterns highlight a gracious mix of architectural styles. Once the home of the warehouse district, the red brick buildings have been transformed into charming restaurants, pubs, unique boutiques, and galleries. Continuing past a number of historic Victorian homes and neighborhoods, you will enjoy terrific views of Casco Bay and the islands from the East End Promenade. Continuing along the beautiful coastline of Maine, you will arrive in the picturesque town of Cape Elizabeth for a visit of the oldest lighthouse in Maine. You will enjoy a scenic drive through Kennebunkport passing the stunning Federal and Victorian style mansions that were built by wealthy sea captains and merchants in the 1700s and 1800s. You will also pass Walker's Point, the Bush estate and former Summer White House where world leaders often gathered. A stop will be made in the center of Kennebunkport at Dock Square to enjoy some free time for shopping along the picturesque streets lined with galleries, unique boutiques, and antique stores.

Acadia National Park & Lobster Bake - Bar Harbor, Maine

Description: This tour encompasses all of the highlights of the Acadia National Park Tour and the spectacular scenery of the Park Loop Road, as well as a traditional "Downeast" Lobster Bake. A visit will be made to the summit of the 1530-foot Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on North America's Eastern seaboard. From this vantage point you will enjoy the sweeping vistas and natural beauty of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
You will then be treated to a true "Downeast" lobster bake in a beautiful setting along the coast. Pulled fresh from Maine's ocean water, you will enjoy a lobster drizzled with butter as well as, fresh bread, coleslaw, potato salad, and sweet corn on the cob. For dessert, you won't want to miss one of Maine's local favorites, a piece of homemade blueberry cake or pie.

The Freedom Trail Walking Tour - Boston, Massachusetts

Travel back to Revolutionary Boston with a walk along the Freedom Trail. Your experienced guide will reveal the sites and scenes of critical events that paved the way for American Independence.
Highlights include the Massachusetts's State House, Park Street Church, and the Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of many famous Americans including John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere.

Famous Peggy's Cove Fishing Village - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Description: Journey along the coastal roads to a rustic working fishing village where 60 people live year round, famous Peggy's Cove. See impressive rock formations left by eroding glaciers millions of years ago. Hear the story of how the cove got its name, learn about the lobster fishery and see the different types of traps used. You will even touch a live lobster! Explore this picture perfect village with plenty of time on your own to take home that special memento.

St. Martins and The Bay of Fundy - St. John, NB

You'll pass through Saint John and the scenic countryside en route to St. Martins. You'll stop at the Reversing Falls Rapids to view this interesting phenomenon. During the scenic drive to St. Martins, your local guide will entertain you with fascinating folklore and tales of life in a fishing village. You'll visit St. Martin's Sea Caves and beach, which were carved out by the pounding tides and the rock covered beach. Enjoy a traditional cup of Maritime Seafood Chowder at a local restaurant on the beach. While in St. Martins, you'll enjoy a visit to the harbor area, where you will have a nice view of the twin covered bridges. This area is a favorite with photographers and painters, with its lighthouse, lobster traps, and fishing boats creating a charming scene.

Have any of you lovely followers been to any of these great places? Any words of advice?!