June 30, 2010
Fireworks for the Fourth!
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If you’re like most Americans, fireworks are in your plans for the Fourth of July in some way. Portland’s fireworks celebration is sure to be a great time at the Eastern Promenade Park and not only can you expect to enjoy some beautiful fireworks but there is also going to be a free Pops concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra that will feature performances of Sousa, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. The concert will kick this fun event off at 7:40 p.m. and will run right through the fireworks that begin at 9:20 p.m. If you can not join the celebration, feel free to listen to the live broadcast on WMEA 90.1, Maine’s Public Radio. The rain date for this event is scheduled for July 5th.
Private donations from founding members, the Portland Press Herald, Quirk Chevrolet, Wright Express and the Maine Red Claws support this event. Additional support was provided by Unum, Coca Cola Bottling of Northern New England, PowerPay, Time Warner, Boston Musicians Association, Parallax, Proprietors of Union Wharf, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Seacoast RVs and the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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An estimated 50,000 people will be watching throughout Portland so if you don not like huge crowds you may rather pick an alternative activity for your celebration. There will be vendors selling souvenirs, food and drinks along the Eastern Promenade and proceeds from the sales of all beverages will support future celebrations. Public restrooms are available at the East End Beach, Turner Street and Cutter Street. No pets are allowed at the event. There will also be several parking restrictions in the area.
Festiva Hospitality Group would like to remind everyone that fireworks are illegal in Maine so if you would like to see some great fireworks, your best option is to attend a community event such as this. You need a special permit to even have fireworks in your possession. Some examples of fireworks have been provided by the State Fire Marshal’s office. The list includes firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, bombs, wheels, rockets, fountains, mines, serpents, and snap-n-pops. The list of exceptions they provided includes sparklers and morning glories as well as paper and plastic caps. Festiva would also like to remind you that there will also be criminal penalties against you if you are found with fireworks in your possession with the intent to sell them. If you have any questions on the laws in Maine regarding fireworks, feel free to contact the State Fire Marshal’s office at 207-287-3473! Festiva would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
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June 28, 2010
Fun at Seacoast Fun Park
Are you in need of a fun and affordable place to take your family this summer? Try Seacoast Fun Park right here in Windham, Maine. Seacoast Fun Park has fun for the whole family. Come play our beautiful mini golf course or try our brand new 18 hole disk golf course. Enjoy our go karts, bumper boats, ferris wheel, climbing wall, slingshot trampoline, giant sky swing, hill slides and arcade. Parking and entrance to the park is free so you only need to pay for the attractions you want to enjoy. For more information including prices and hours, visit Seacoast Fun Park’s website today.
How would you like a free gift certificate to spend at Seacoast Fun Park? Come spend 90 minutes with us at Festiva Adventure Club‘s Portland office and will will give you a $30 Seacoast Fun Park gift certificate. During those 90 minutes you will hear about Festiva and the exciting vacation options we have to offer. Fesitva has been in business for the past 10 years and has over 30 resorts and 5 cruise club destinations to choose from. There is no purchase necessary and all we ask is that you share what you learned with someone who may be interested. Give us a call at 1-888-695-0200 to learn more today.
June 27, 2010
Water Weather
As the warm weather starts to approach us in Maine, the handfuls of lakes and rivers will be beckoning. Canoeing and kayaking are fantastic activities for you and your family because you can choose from rapid water to a leisure drift down a river current.
In Maine, there are even some places that offer to drop you off with your canoes or kayaks and pick you back up farther down the river or lake. There are also many places were you can rent kayaks and canoes for your family’s convenience.
One beautiful place where you can enjoy the expanse of water is at Rangeley Lake, home of Festiva Hospitality Group’s Rangeley Lake Resort. Our snug cabins are scattered along the shoreline with a relaxed atmosphere that is essential when your family is on vacation.
To learn more, you can head over to Festiva’s Portland office, where we give 90 minute presentations that explain how you can become a member with us and vacation with much more money left over after wards. You can visit our website at www.festival.travel to learn more about us and what we have to offer you.
June 26, 2010
A Ride Around Town!
One of the best ways to see some of the beautiful coast that Maine has to offer without driving, is by taking one of Maine’s many trolley rides. Trolley rides are available from two locations on the water at York and Ogunquit. You can even visit the Seashore Trolley Musuem in another fantastic location in Kennebunk.
Trolley rides are a great way to enjoy the spring or summer air while sightseeing and traveling around Maine. Your family is sure to enjoy the handfuls of Trolley rides offered up in Bar Harbor as well. To look into some of these rides you can check our one of their websites at http://www.trolleymuseum.org.
If you are taking a trolley ride in Southern Maine, you should head over to Festiva Hospitality Group’s location in Portland. At Festiva, we give 90 minute presentations on our gorgeous resorts along the coast and inland. We even have resorts that are in the Caribbean and Bahamas. For taking time out of your busy to tour at Festiva Adventure Club, we give every tour gifts. You could get anything from a flat screen TV, a Netbook, $1,000, or a free vacation stay. To find out more about us, head over to our website at www.festiva.travel.
June 24, 2010
Take a ride with Lucky Catch Cruises
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If you want to learn more about lobstering or just want to take a nice ride on a 37 foot boat you have to check out Lucky Catch Cruises. Throughout the summer, The Lucky Catch carries passengers around Casco Bay. You will get to watch the pulling of lobster traps out of the water while getting a lesson on how the traps are hauled, set and baited. If you are really brave, you are even allowed to participate in the activity. You will also get to learn all about lobster habits, conservation efforts, hard-shells, shedders, shorts, culls and keepers. After the cruise is over, anything that was caught can be purchased for a delicious lunch or dinner! Lobster tours last about 90 minutes. Adult tickets cost $22, children tickets cost $14 and junior and senior tickets cost $20.
Lucky Catch Cruises also provides private charters for birthday parties, corporate events, cocktail cruises, bird watching and transportation for island dining. You can even let them know if you have an idea for a custom charter and they will try to work with you to make your idea a reality. Give their ticket booth a call at 207-761-0941!
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If boating is your cup of tea and you would like the opportunity to learn how to take memorable vacations with your family at a great price, give Festiva Hospitality Group a call toll-free at 1-888-695-0200. The staff at Festiva will be happy to schedule a time for you to come in and view a presentation on our member’s only travel club called Festiva Adventure Club. Then you can be on your way to whatever fun activities you want to take part in such as boating, swimming, skiing or hiking! Give us a call today!
June 23, 2010
Visit Joker’s for Hours of Family Fun this Summer
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Jokers is located in Portland and Auburn and they each have over 10,000 square feet of enjoyable activities for the whole family. In this fantastic climate controlled atmosphere there are plenty of games, food, playground space and birthday party space. They make their own pizza and offer many prizes daily. Also for your enjoyment there are rock n roll shows, laser tag, a rock climbing wall, mini golf and more. Their pizza buffet is also a hit with all you can eat pizza every Friday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. for just $3.99 per person. With two great locations on Warren Avenue in Portland and in the Auburn Mall, there is no reason not to check them out.
While you’re in the Auburn Mall, be sure to stop by the booth for Festiva Hospitality Group and sign up to win a Spyder motorcycle or a Marco’s Ristorante Italiano gift card. You can also give Festiva a call toll-free at 1-888-695-0200 for the chance to get some great gifts just by coming into our center and learning a little about our member’s only travel club called Festiva Adventure Club! There is no purchase necessary and so much to gain with some great gifts such as dinner certificates, airfare certificates, Funtown Splashtown passes, Flagship Cinema passes and more.
June 22, 2010
Rangeley Lake Resort: Festiva’s Wilderness Escape
Quietly resting amongst the Western Maine Mountains lies the inviting Rangeley Lake Resort. Located in the Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine the resort is surrounded by an untamed wilderness filled with excitement and intrigue. With four distinct seasons and activities abound the resort and area supply visitors with endless options for vacationing.
On the banks of Rangelely Lake sits 34 cedar and spruce log hewn cabins, a club house and an opportunity at relaxation. The Grand Lodge offers a heated swimming pool, hot tubs, a Swedish cedar sauna as well as a fully equipped fitness center open to all guests. Each rustic cabin boasts all of the amenities of home with full kitchens, washer and dryer and plenty of floor space, providing the perfect setting for time away from reality.
Start the week off each Monday morning by enjoying a fresh blueberry muffin and coffee with fellow guests at the club house. After a delicious breakfast head down to the 120 foot dock and enjoying swimming, canoeing, kayaking, or 
water skiing in the fresh mountain air. The lakes and streams also offer world-class brook trout and landlocked salmon fishing as anglers from all over flock to the area to enjoy not only great fishing but pristine backdrops of lush forest and mountains as many streams carve their way through the landscape. To maximize your fishing experience be sure to get in touch with a master guide at Rangeley Lake Guide Service and take home a trophy today.
If the water is not for you do not worry as there are countless alternatives such as mountain biking, hiking and hunting along with many other choices. Or spend a day by trekking into the quaint downtown area of Rangeley. Still without any major chain restaurants be sure to take the time and get a bite to eat at restaurants like the Red Onion and Parkside & Main. With daily specials and fresh ingredients it is clear to see why both have become local favorites. Walk off lunch by visiting the many shops in downtown and then polish off the day with dessert from Scoops Ice Cream on Main Street.
Also while at the resort be sure to catch a 2 hour boat tour of Rangeley Lake offered by Dockside Sports Marina. Learn all about the history of the lake and region as you drift along the banks of the lake in search of wildlife such as moose and eagles flying overhead. By weeks end partake in the weekly bonfire that the resorts holds. Mingle with fellow visitors under the stars while eating s’mores and discussing the recently made memories.
If your at the resort during the winter months be prepared for some of the best winter sports the East Coast has to offer such as skiing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, and tubing. Visit the front desk and ask about the discount lift tickets to Saddleback Mountain, Rangeley Lakes Trails Center and Sugarloaf, USA, each of which see an abundance of fresh powder each year. After a day on the slopes be sure to come back and speak to the front desk about an on-site professional massage or just head back to your cabin and curl up in front of the fireplace to unwind.
Festiva’s Rangeley Lake Resort is the perfect destination for a rustic mountain getaway no matter what time of 
year. For more information on the resort or becoming a member visit www.festiva-rangeleylake.com. Additional information on the Rangeley Lakes Region can be found at www.rangeleymaine.com.
Enjoy Portland’s Old Port
Enjoy this beautiful Maine summer we are having in Portland’s historic waterfront district. The Old Port is one of the most successful revitalized warehouse districts in the country. It is not only a working waterfront but also a chic shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Enjoy the smell of fresh sea air and the sound of a fog horn while you walk the old brick and cobblestone sidewalks. Watch the workings of the waterfront while you enjoy a bite to eat or relax in the sun. From unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind shops and a variety of restaurants, some that offer live music entertainment, you can always find something wonderful in Portland’s Old Port.
How would you like a little extra money to spend in the Old Port? Come into Festiva Adventure Club‘s Portland office and we will give you a prepaid visa for $50. All you have to do is spend 90 minutes of your time with us. That’s it! During those 90 minutes we will tell you about the exciting vacation packages Festiva has to offer. We have over 30 resorts from Maine to the Caribbean, 5 cruise club destinations to choose from and have been in business for the past 10 years. To learn more about this great offer give us a call at 888-695-0200 today!
June 21, 2010
Fun for Kids
Looking for a fun way to get the kids out of the heat? Bring them to the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine. There are over twenty exhibits that keep your child’s mind and body in action. Learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed Maine and Canada, dress up like a fireman and play with the real lights on the fire engine, haul traps on the lobster boat or pretend to be a veterinarian in the animal hospital. With so many fun activities for your little ones and only $8 admission (per person, under age 1 is free), the Children’s Museum is a great activity for the whole family. You can even plan birthday parties and 
group events. To learn more about the Childrens Museum and Theatre of Maine visit their website today.
Want to take your kids on a fun and exciting vacation? Visit Festiva Adventure Club‘s Portland office and learn about all our exciting vacation options. Festiva has been helping families plan fun and memorable vacations for the past 10 years. We have over 30 resorts and 5 cruise club destinations to choose from. Vacations are a great opportunity for kids to explore new places and learn about different cultures. Take your family on a vacation and make memories that will last a life time. Visit Festiva’s website or call 888-695-0200 to learn more today!
June 17, 2010
Funtown Splashtown opened last month!
If you’re looking for something cool and refreshing to do in the summer heat, Funtown Splashtown is the place to be! They opened in May and have more to offer than ever! The hours range from as early as 10 a.m. to as late as 10 p.m. depending on the day and park. One day passes range from $18-$35 and season passes range from $54.95-$379.95. With a season pass you can visit as many times as you want during the season. It provides two rides on the Grand Prix Racers and unlimited use of all other rides, water slides and even pools!
Funtown Splashtown also has a few discounts available such as Senior Day on Wednesdays when people ages 60 and older get in for free with a paying guest! There is also an after 3 p.m. discount and a military discount! For the military discount, all you have to do is show your military ID card and you will receive up to $5 off for each guest in your party before 3 p.m.! Their weather guarantee is great because if the parks are forced to close earlier than scheduled you don’t lose out! You will receive a rain check to finish your day another time!
If you’re not familiar with the parks, Splashtown consists of many water slides, a children’s play area, a swimming pool perfect for wading, over 1,200 lounge chairs, a few gift shops and of course food stands! Funtown is home to many different rides, amusements, gift shops and food stands.
In June they are having a Father’s Day Celebration in which dad’s receive a free bracelet with purchase and a pen! On July 3rd they are having fireworks at sunset which are sponsored by Cinemagic and IMAX. Splashtown closes for the season on September 7th. There is a post season discount for Funtown rides on September 12th and 13th.
While you are enjoying your time at the parks, be sure to stop by the tent for Festiva Hospitality Group and enter to win a Sea Doo! You can also give Festiva Hospitality Group a call at 1-888-695-0200 to come in and learn a little more about Festiva and what we have to offer!
