Category Archives: Travel

Where Can You Get a 50% Discount on Bed & Breakfast Rooms, Mid-week in May in Kennebunkport?

Habitat for Humanity 50% Off Package Mid-Week, May 1 to May 26.   Save 50% on Mid-Week May reservations and  help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity! This package is for one night reservations only and for our deluxe rooms only.  When you book a one-night reservation in one of our deluxe rooms,  mid-week in May, pay [...]

Where Can You Stay for Free at a Bed & Breakfast Inn On Mother’s Day in Kennebunkport?

Mother's Day Weekend Package Spring at the Mansion Bring your favorite lady away for this holiday weekend.   When you stay and pay for Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th, stay Sunday, May 8th as our guest.  We'll add sparkling wine and chocolates to make you both feel welcome!   We are still in "Serenity [...]

Wow! A Fodor’s Choice Award to a Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Inn!

We are thrilled to announce that The Captain Lord Mansion has been named a Fodor's Choice establishment for 2010.  This is the second consecutive year we have been the recepient of this prestigeous award.  Fodor's is a leading publisher of guidebooks for American travelers.  Travelers love to share their favorite discoveries, and so does the Fodor's [...]

Where Can You Find Botanical Gardens Along Coastal Maine?

At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, you’ll discover stunning ornamental gardens and exceptional natural beauty, waterfalls, and incomparable stonework and sculpture.  Miles of trails allow you to experience waterfront and woodlands that are quintessentially Maine. You’ll find events and programs for many interests, year-round; and the seasonal Kitchen Garden Caf

4 Enjoyable Memorial Day Adventures in Kennebunkport

Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional start to the tourist season and there are several activities that begin this weekend which offer you different experiences to enhance your enjoyment of Kennebunkport. The Lobster Boat Rugosa begins giving scenic cruises along the beautiful and rugged coast.  See lobster harvesting up close and personal!  This weekend, the [...]

What Are the Top 5 Myths About Staying at a Bed and Breakfast Inn?

Top 5 myths about staying at a bed and breakfast inn Apr 12, 2010  (Source: cabbi.com) When travelers were asked by the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns if they had ever stayed at a bed and breakfast, some of their answers led to the discovery of interesting myths surrounding B&Bs. B&B decor is [...]

Winter Has Arrived in Kennebunkport! Jingle Those Bells!

  Dashing through the snowIn a one (2)horse open sleighO'er the fields we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits brightWhat fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle [...]

“Conde Nast Traveler” Readers Honor The Captain Lord Mansion!

On the Conde Nast Traveler website, Concierge.com, it says "The big news is that, undaunted by tough times, our readers are still way out in front, discovering the coolest experiences, electing the top performers for every kind of service-and reaffirming an enduring passion for travel. Look no further for the most stimulating global stimulus package you [...]

The Captain Lord Mansion receives the 2009 Fodor’s Choice Award

We are thrilled with the recent announcement that the Captain Lord Mansion  has been named a Fodor's Choice 2009 establishment by the leading publisher of guidebooks for American Travelers. For over 70 years, Fodor's has been publishing a range of premium travel guides for travelers to both domestic and international destinations.  Each year their expert [...]

What Do You Know About The Amtrak Downeaster?

The Amtrak Downeaster is one way to get from Boston to Kennebunkport. The Downeaster is a fast easy way to get from there to here!  Their trains offer many amenities for your comfort and convenience including reclining seats with plenty of legroom, fold-down trays, overhead reading lights and picture windows. Most window seats feature 110-volt outlets for [...]