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Condominium
Resort
Bartlett, NH
End of Summer Special
8/ 28- 9/5
149
$
From
3rd Nt
1/2 Off
or 4th
Free!
Attraction packages with Clarks,
Santa’s Village & Storyland!
800-332-6636 • www.seasonsnh.com
B A S S R I V E R , S O U T H YA R M O U T H
YO R K H A R B O R
higher. Our front door is only 100 yards from the ocean beach. Close to sightseeing,
restaurants, golf and amusements. Free WiFi, A/C, cable, in room refrigerators, gas grilles,
and outdoor pool. All rates based on two adults per room. 800-448-9744, 508-3982370 www.mywindjammer.com, 192 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA.
boat tours, lighthouse boat tours, kayaking, fabulous golf and of course
famous Maine Lobster. Only 1 hour from Boston. Many rooms with
fireplaces, spa tubs, ocean views & decks. Fireplaced Ship’s Cellar Pub &
outdoor hot tub for all to enjoy. $500 in free coupons to nearby Kittery
Outlet Shopping. Do not miss “Internet Specials” Section of our Web site for
great deals. Featured on “Great Country Inns” and Food & Wine Magazine.
www.yorkharborinn.com Toll Free: 1-866-415-3295.
luxury at this historic
VALUE on CAPE COD:...Summer rates
YORK HARBOR INN - Affordable
Oceanfront Maine Inn w/awardWINDJAMMER MOTEL – BEST
starting at $119.00 per room. Weekends
winning dining and unbeatable room rates and specials. Enjoy nearby lobster
DENNISPORT
On the ocean with 300’
THREE SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESORT - private
beach. Each
room has private balcony or patio with spectacular views of Nantucket
Sound. Outdoor heated pool. Free wifi. Enjoy your breakfast and lunch in
the poolside cafe or outside with ocean views. Dine evenings in our Ocean
House Restaurant directly on the ocean. Special late summer rates
double occ from $165 effect 8/28-9/4 and from $135 effect 9/5-9/17
including two $5 breakfast allowances daily. This is your best mid-cape
oceanside vacation/location, near shops, great golf and all mid-cape
attractions.
508-398-6091
or
visit
us
on
line
www.threeseasonsresort.com.
KENNEBUNK BEACH
Steps to the
FRANCISCAN GUEST HOUSE - Kennebunkport
beach and
shops &
dining. On scenic Trolley route and Kennebunkport Harbor. 90 min. from
Boston. Off season from $69/night do. In season as low as $89/night do.
www.franciscanguesthouse.com 207-967-4865
KENNEBUNKPORT
Summer Fun Deals - $199 RHUMB LINE RESORT - Late
$269 per couple includes 2-nights
lodging, $25 dining certificate at choice of area restaurants, free WiFi, use of Indoor
Pool, Indoor & Outdoor Hot Tubs, and Fitness Center! 3-Night Labor Day &
Columbus Day Packages only $449. Rooms from only $99 - $149. Kids 16 & under
always stay free! Kennebunkport’s Affordable Resort featured on the Travel
Channel. All guests receive $500 in coupons to Kittery Outlets. The Rhumb Line,
where it is always 82 degrees in the Pool, and 102 in the Hot Tub. Minutes from the
beach. Just over 1.5 hr from Boston. See complete rate details for all specials on our
website at www.rhumblineresort.com/ tel: 1-800-337-4862.
OGUNQUIT
SUMMER
SAVINGS
OGUNQUIT RESORT MOTEL – SWEET
WEEKS - End of summer special
with rooms from $99! Labor Day Specials. Sept Savings on Lobster Tour
Packages include 2 nights lodging, 2 continental breakfasts, dinner for two
($30 certificate), scenic lobster boat tour plus discount shopping coupons
to nearby Kittery and Freeport Outlets. Giant Pool, Hot Tub, Exercise room.
Spacious guest rooms with CCTV, Mini Fridges. Free HBO. Room Rates
include free cont. breakfast, free WiFi, free local calls and 12 & under free.
Luxury Spa & Fireplace rooms available. Ask about 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites.
Just over 1 hour from Boston. AAA. tel: 1-800-892-7025. Visit our web
site for specials at www.ogunquitresort.com
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE - WEIRS BEACH
1, 2, 3, +
CHANNEL WATERFRONT COTTAGES - Unique
Bedrooms, fully
appointed kitchenette cottages on private sandy beach. Min walk to
drive-in, waterslide, go carts, cruise ships, clubs & restaurants.
Something for everyone! Very clean & comfortable, completely refurbished, air conditioned, FREE WiFi, outdoor fireplace, docking, gas grills,
great hospitality and service. Pets welcome! Make reservations early.
Call Today! 603-366-4673 or www.channelcottages.com
LAKE WINNISQUAM/WINNIPESAUKEE
SHALIMAR RESORT SUMMER MADNESS! -
Free Dinner with all Rooms, Wed-Sat Rooms start at $79.00
Midweek. Stay Fri & Sat and get Sun for $39.00! Not available on
event wknds Escape to the Lakes Region! Enjoy an amazing gourmet
meal, relax in our Olympic size htd indr pool w/jacuzzi, sauna, fitness
room, game room, tanning booth, coffee room & boutique. FREE Wireless
Internet. Live entertainment every wknd in Peters Pub. Fresh lobster,
seafood & prime rib in The Lobster House Restaurant. Hiking, Golfing &
Horseback riding all nearby.Beautifully renov’d Lakeview rooms! FREE
Outlet Mall Coupons at check in to shop at the tax free Tanger Outlet Mall
(65 stores) just 2 mi. Call 1-800-SHALIMA www.shalimar-resort.com
SEABROOK
BEST WESTERN SEABROOK INN - 2011
Beach
Hampton
Seafood
Festival Getaway. Love Seafood? Why not join us at the Best Western
Seabrook Inn for the 22nd Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival on Sept.
9th & 10th!! Why travel hours for what is considered one of the top 100
Events in North America, when you can stay with us and be only 5 miles from
all Festival activities including; over fifty of the Seacoast’s top restaurants
serving mouthwatering seafood delicacies, Chef Demonstrations, Live Music,
Sidewalk Sales, Fireworks and much more. Enjoy a two-night stay at the Best
Western Seabrook Inn and see for yourself why over 150,000 people come to
enjoy this event each year. As an added bonus, for each room booked you will
receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Master McGrath’s Restaurant next door to
the Seabrook Inn. Call 603-474-3078 or toll free 1-866-386-3078 to book
today! Pricing: $198.00 plus tax.
To advertise in this guide please call Laurie at
617-423-4545 ext. 5280 or email
shirley.soltys@bostonherald.com
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