| The state of Maine is a picturesque land with a | | | | Tariff could be different for weekdays and weekends, |
| 3500-mile coastline, 6000 lakes and ponds and 17 | | | | and between high season (July-August) and quiet |
| million acres of forests and mountains. It is one of the | | | | season. Discounts are available for longer stays, |
| most popular destinations for tourists. | | | | off-season. Special occasion packages are usually |
| In Maine, many tourists stay in bed and breakfast(B&B) | | | | available. Be sure to look over the options before |
| inns. These inns are located in many cities. Several of | | | | making a reservation. |
| the B&B lodgings are actual homes where owners | | | | Check on information like how far the inn is from the |
| rent extra rooms with private baths. They often | | | | city center and places that you want to visit. Are |
| provide homemade meals. The accommodations | | | | children allowed, and is there a nominal extra charge |
| range from single rooms, suites or cottages. Some are | | | | per child? Certain types of pets are permitted at |
| 18th and 19th century mansions with an aura of history | | | | several facilities either free, or for a charge. Make sure |
| about them. The ambiance is totally different from that | | | | of the house rules like breakfast times(Eastern |
| of a hotel; perfect for business people or for those | | | | Standard Time Zone), late night entry, smoking and |
| who like to get some work done while on holiday. | | | | whether or not credit cards are accepted. Liquor may |
| Amenities like fax machines and internet services are | | | | be available in house or you may have to carry your |
| available at many of these lodgings. | | | | own stock. |
| Accommodations can be on a daily, weekly or longer | | | | The hosts want you to be comfortable, so always be |
| stay. The rates vary according to type and location. | | | | frank and polite with them. |