Category Archives: Travel

The ABC’s of Kennebunkport’s Vacation Activities Revealed!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by captainlord

Considering a vacation to Kennebunkport? Including a visit to the Captain Lord Mansion, an intimate Maine Coast Bed and Breakfast, Kennebunkport offers you a plethora of activities from A to Z to entertain, to educate and to expand your horizons! Or just come to the Mansion to relax and unwind! Here, the ABC’s of Kennebunkport’s vacation [...]

Do you know where the Kennebunkport Historical Society Designer Show House is this Year?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by captainlord

The Kennebunkport Historical Society will be sponsoring a Designer Show House at Rocky Pastures, the former Kenneth Roberts estate in Kennebunkport, from June 22 through July 14, 2012. The house is currently for sale and has been recently updated combining classic features with modern conveniences. All proceeds from the three-week event will benefit preservation projects [...]

Did You Know the Captain Lord Mansion has a Kennebunkport Festival Garden Party?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by captainlord

We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with the Kennebunkport Festival, on Saturday, June 9th from 3:00pm – 6:30pm, each of the eight member inns of the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport will be hosting a Kennebunkport Festival Garden Party for their guests. Wine, tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Garden Parties are [...]

Top 5 Romantic Kennebunkport Maine Restaurants as Recommended by The Captain Lord Mansion

Posted on April 3, 2012 by captainlord

Bev and I travel frequently and have rarely been to a destination area like Kennebunkport, Maine where there are so many excellent restaurants. I am starting a series on Kennebunkport’s restaurants because I believe it is important for our guests to know what a wonderful selection the area offers. I am starting with Kennebunkport’s 5 [...]

Where Can You Enjoy Maple Sunday Near The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by captainlord

From the “Get Real Maine” website “Join Maine’s maple producers to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday on March 25, 2012. It’s the day when sugar makers around the state open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to to join them in their rites of spring-making maple syrup. Most sugarhouses offer free tasting and live [...]

Where Can You Find The Maine Boatbuilder’s Show Near The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by captainlord

The Captain Lord Mansion announces The Maine Boatbuilder’s Show, “a gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Also exhibiting are numerous manufacturers of boating equipment, sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats. The actual builders will be there to discuss and sell their work.” Wooden Boat Magazine has [...]

The Captain Lord Mansion Announces Maine Restaurant Week!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by captainlord

From the Maine Restaurant Week website, “Maine Restaurant Week™ is more than a celebration of Maine’s incredible food scene, it gives restaurants a much-needed boost during a time when business often slows. Its economic impact is felt by the many businesses that provide goods and services to Maine’s vital restaurant industry; customers love it because [...]

Have You Seen The Captain Lord Mansion, A Romantic Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast Reviews On TripAdvisor?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by captainlord

Bev and I are very proud of the fact that The Captain Lord Mansion is the number one bed & breakfast inn listed on TripAdvisor. We try very hard to listen to feedback from our guests; we attempt to immediately rectify areas of concern that guests bring to our attention. For example, due to guest [...]

Check Out The Captain Lord Mansion, A Romantic Kennebunkport Bed & Breakfast on Facebook!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by captainlord

Have you had a chance to follow us on Facebook? I try to do daily postings about interesting news from the region that is more time sensitive that a posting in our Blog. I try to do a weekly Blog about more long lasting events and businesses in the area. Also, I post last minute [...]

Did You Know That Kennebunkport Ranked 9th in The U.S. For Summer Vacations?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by captainlord

The Kennebunks made number 9! 10. Huntington Beach, California9. Kennebunkport, MaineThe old-time fishing village of Kennebunkport is like a Currier and Ives print come to life (it's also the summer retreat of choice for George H.W. Bush). You can work on a lobster boat, fly-fish, or kayak past whimsical formations like Blowing Cave and Spouting [...]