June 16, 2010
Father’s day activities for your family!
Have you made plans with the special man in your life for Father’s Day yet? If not there are some great things going on in the area. Bureau of State Parks and Lands’ annual Maine Day allows you to visit state parks and historic sites free of charge that day!
Maine Media Workshops is having their annual open house that will offer free family portraits in the film sound stage from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on their campus located at 70 Camden Street. The whole community is invited and snacks and drinks will be offered under the dining tent. You will also get the chance to tour the campus and get your questions answered about their photography and filmmaking programs.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery as well as Savage Oaks Vineyard and Winery are coming together with The Maine Cheese Guild to host Maine cheese makers. You will get to taste cheeses, wines and spirits from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the event.
The Portland Sea Dogs Father’s Day 5K is also taking place starting at 9:15 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. at Hadlock Field in Portland. Registration and packet pick up takes place on Friday from noon until 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Maine Running Company and then again on Sunday from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. at Hadlock Field. All proceeds benefit prostate cancer research and screenings in Maine.
If you would like to get a great gift for your dad, why not a free vacation? Just give Festiva Hospitality Group a call at 888-695-0200 and schedule a time to come in and learn a little bit about our member’s only travel club called Festiva Adventure Club. Then as a thank you for your time, you can receive a 3 day 2 night getaway plus $100 in dining certificates! Give Festiva a call today so you and your special man can be on your way to a great time together!
June 14, 2010
It’s Time for a Vacation
School is out and summer vacation is here! There is no better time to take a “real vacation” then these wonderful summer months. Vacations are great for many reasons. They are good for your health by relieving stress and giving you a break from your everyday life and routine. They give you a chance to experience and learn about new places and cultures. And best of all, they give you a chance to spend quality time with the people you love and make memories that will last a lifetime. When was the last time you took your family on a great vacation?
Festiva Hospitality Group has been helping individuals and families take wonderful vacations for the past 10 years. We have over 30 resorts from Maine to the Caribbean and 5 cruise club destinations to choose from. Here are some vacation ideas for you and your family:
- Enjoy the sun and heat while you stay in our Blue Heron Resort located just outside of Disney World in Orland, Florida.
- Enjoy the lakes and woods of Maine while staying in a beautiful log cabin at our Rangeley Lake Resort in Rangeley, Maine.
- Enjoy white sand beaches and out-door recreation while you stay at our Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy the beautiful mountains of near by Smokey Mountain National Park while you stay in our Laurel Point Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
- Enjoy your own private catamaran complete with captain and chef while you sail the waters of Cancun, Mexico.
To learn more about Festiva and their fabulous vacation offers visit our website or call 888-695-0200 today.
June 13, 2010
Portland Pie
It’s all about staying local and that is what the Portland Pie Company in Maine does. It is a local business that started up in 1997 and now has several different locations with dozens of varieties of pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads, and drinks. The food is named after intriguing landmarks in Maine and local produce is used to make a delicious dinner for you and your family.
Come visit one of their three locations in either Portland, Westbrook, or Scarborough. The atmosphere is perfect for a family night out for pizza or a romantic and cozy date with a significant other. The service is friendly and the food hot, so come in soon to enjoy a dinner that you won’t be forgetting anytime soon!
While you are in the area, you should make an appointment to see one of Festiva Hospitality Group’s presentations in Portland. We own more than 25 resorts and Festiva is based out of North Carolina. We can show you and your family how vacationing can become a whole lot cheaper and less stressful if you become a member with our members only vacation club. To learn more about Festiva Adventure Club, you can check out our website at www.festiva.travel! We also give gifts away at the end of the presentation as a thank you for taking time out of you day to learn about us.
June 12, 2010
Coos Canyon and The Swift River
When summer weather comes to Maine it makes for a wonderful time to be outdoors and enjoy all that nature has to offer. One exciting activity to do with the family is panning for gold in the Swift River which is located in Coos Canyon near the town of Byron, Maine. The Swift River is one of nearly a half dozen streams or rivers in Maine known to harbor gold deposits and is an ideal place to spend an afternoon with the family enjoying many activities.
Located across from the park entrance is the Old Prospector Mineral & Gift Shoppe where panning equipment can be rented and lessons bought. If you have your own equipment there is no charge for visiting Coos Canyon. There are also picnic tables, hiking trails, waterfalls and swimming holes located in the park so be sure to bring a basket of food, a good pair of walking shoes and a swim suit.
Another item not to forget is a camera as the park has many scenic views to offer of the Swift River and surrounding White Mountains.
If you’re looking for places to stay while in the area, Festiva’s Rangeley Lake Resort is a short 30-35 minute drive from the park. If you’re interested in learning more about Rangeley Lake Resort you can contact the Festiva Adventure Club office in Portland, Maine at 1-888-695-0200
June 11, 2010
Wolfe’s Neck State Park
Wolfe’s Neck State Park is located just five minutes from the shopping district in Freeport, Maine, and is a beautiful sight to behold. There are numerous walking trails for you and your family to enjoy and you will rarely run into anything but wildlife during this time of year, so you will have the place to yourselves!
Some of the trails will lead you down onto the rocks that lead into the water, some will take you higher up over looking the water, and others just take you deep into the woods. Bring your dogs and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Bundle up, see some of the wildlife around you, and enjoy being near the ocean and the Maine woods in the summer time.
Additional outdoor activities that you and your family can partake in can be anything from going on lighthouses tours, seeing what fairs and festivals are being held in your area! The options are endless and the outdoors hold a lot of fun for everyone!
And while you are in the area, you should head over to Festiva Hospitality Group where we take vacations seriously! One of our sales reps can help you find the best cruises, plane tickets, and resorts to stay in year after year. If you become a member with the Festiva Adventure Club, you are able to stay at any of our resorts and we can sign you up to get cheaper airfare to anywhere else you might want to go.
Vacations are a time to relax, so let Festiva do all of the hard work for you. You can learn more about us at www.festiva.travel and we would love for you to come in to hear one of our 90 minute presentations. We promise it is well worth it!
June 10, 2010
Whatever Family Festival fun time!
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June 16th through July 4th is sure to be a fun filled time for the whole family at The Great Kennebec River Whatever Family Festival! The good time takes place in Augusta, Gardiner, Winthrop and Hallowell. There will be almost 100 events including waterfront concerts, dancing, balloons and more! This fun festival has been a hit for the past 33 years! It began in 1978 and it celebrates the people of the river communities and its environment. Most activities are free of charge. Some of the fun things you can take part in are seaplane rides, a pancake breakfast, trolley rides, fitness consultations, workouts, hand and foot reflexology and more.
There will also be many children’s activities available during Kids Day on June 26th in Capitol Park. The kids will enjoy games, inflatable bounces, slides, DNA kits, caricatures, an obstacle course, face painting and more! This event should be a good time for everyone so you definitely don’t want to miss out!
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If you can’t take part in the Whatever family festival but would like to spend a great time with your family then you should give Festiva Hospitality Group a call at 888-695-0200. You will get the opportunity to come in and learn all about our member’s only travel club called Festiva Adventure Club. Then you and your family can enjoy creating your own fun activities and memories to last a lifetime with the help of the friendly staff at Festiva!
June 9, 2010
Biking throughout Maine
June is a great month to get outside and enjoy the weather with a nice bike ride! It’s typically not too cold anymore and not yet too hot either. The weather is nice and bike riding is fun and very healthy for you so why not grab your bike and enjoy some great events throughout the month of June!
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The Annual Women’s Ride for Heart Health is taking place on June 13 and is being presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the fun begins at 9 a.m. The excitement includes bike riding, food, music and even some prizes! The meeting spot is at the Casco Conference Center at L.L. Bean. For more information feel free to give them a call at 207-623-4511!
Also on June 13 is Kennebunk’s Tour de Cure. This is a fund-raising bike ride which benefits the American Diabetes Association. All you need to do is get registered, start a team and choose from one of the five routes which includes the 5k, 25k, 50k, 100k or if you’re really daring, the 100 mile! All of the routes will follow the Maine coastline so you’ll get to view coves, beaches and other scenery during your ride. The start and finish lines are at Kennebunk High School and the event runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25. The fund-raising minimum is $150. You can give Emily Silevinac a call at 888-342-2383, extension 3720, if you have any questions!
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On June 15 you can enjoy some pizza, beer and excitement at Flatbread Pizza from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. A portion of the pizza and Shipyard beer money will go to the Bicycle Coalition’s education and advocacy programming. Why not join in on the bike riding and pizza eating fun to celebrate the fact that Maine is ranked as the 3rd most bike-friendly state while raising some money for a good cause?
Lastly, if you’re really adventurous, try taking the three-day bike ride from Sunday River in Bethel to Belfast! This bike ride that takes place from June 18th-June 20th makes a huge difference to Maine families who have asthma and other lung diseases. Approximately 2,400 bike riders take the 180 mile ride across Maine. Overnight stays take place in Farmington and Waterville. The money raised supports the American Lung Association of Maine just as it has for the last 24 years! What great fun for a great cause! For more information give them a call at 207-624-0302!
If you’re not into all the strenuous activities and relaxing by the pool or ocean is more your cup of tea, give Festiva Hospitality Group a call at 888-695-0200. The staff at Festiva will schedule a time for you to come in and learn a little about us. Then you and your family will be on your way to a relaxing vacation for many years to come with the assistance of Festiva!
June 8, 2010
Old Port Festival 2010
The 37th annual Old Port Festival is this Sunday, June 13th. The festivities will begin at 11:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm.
Bring the whole family for a day of entertainment, food and fun. A trapeze swing, bungee trampoline, rock climbing wall, pony rides, games and crafts will be available for kids.
Over 90 local artists and craftspeople will have their creative work out for show and purchasing. Enjoy six stages of live music including performances by Jacob Augustine, Kelly Parker Band and Spose. And don’t forget to try the delicious fried dough and other yummy goodies.
Come down to Portland’s historic Old Port this Sunday and discover why you should you make the festival one of your summer traditions. Visit the 37th Annual Old Port Festival’s website for more information.
While you are enjoying the 37th Annual Old Port Festival stop by Festiva 
Adventure Club’s booth and enter to win a new Spyder Roadster. Festiva is a vacation ownership company that has been in business for the past 10 years. We have 30 resorts from Maine to the Caribbean and 5 cruise club destinations to choose from. When was the last time you took a vacation? Visit Festiva’s website or call 88-695-0200 to learn more today!
June 7, 2010
Funtown Splashtown USA
Funtown Splashtown USA opens for the season this Saturday, June 12th. The weather is supposed to be nice and warm so come down and enjoy New England’s largest family amusement and water park.
At Funtown you will find thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, games, gift shops, food, refreshments and lots of fun. Too hot and need to cool off? No problem. Head over to Splashtown for their wading pool, Family Fun Lagoon, Portland Pirates Paradise and water slides for all levels of bravery. If you want to have fun in the sun, or the water, Funtown Splashtown USA is the place to go. For more information including hours of operation and ticket prices, visit Funtown Splashtown USA’s website.
While you are having a blast at Funtown Splashtown USA stop by Festiva Adventure Club‘s booth and enter to win a new Seadoo water craft. Festiva has been offering exciting vacation options for the past 10 years. We have 30 resorts from Maine to the Caribbean and 5 cruise club destinations to choose from. Isn’t it time for you to take a vacation? To learn more about Festiva visit their website or call 888-695-0200 today!
June 6, 2010
Dairy Corner
In Scarborough, Maine, there is a little ice cream place that is nestled on a corner of an intersection. It is about ten minutes away from Pine Point, a beautiful beach, and a perfect place to stop at on the way back from a day of sun and sand. Just as the weather is about to heat up, Dairy Corner is perfect after a warm day at the beach with your family and the choices that they have are amazing for such a small place!
You can get sundaes, blizzards, smoothies, milkshakes, and flavors that include cake batter, mint Oreo, moose tracks, peach ice cream and so much more more. You can even get ice cream for your dog!! Your pup will love a dish of vanilla soft serve with a dog bone stuck right smack in the middle!
The beach is beautiful at the beginning of the summer and the dairy corner is a fantastic place to satisfy your sweet tooth and spend some quality time with your family as well! Feel free to find out where the Dairy Corner is located or what they have to offer by calling 207-883-6936.
While you are in the area, you should head over to one of Festiva’s locations in Portland. At Festiva Adventure Club, we give 90 minute presentations on our 25 resorts and show you how Interval could work for you. You never have to stress out about vacationing again if you become an owner with Festiva Hospitality Group and stay at one of our family and pet friendly resorts! To learn more about us, feel free to go to our website at www.festiva.travel. We also give free gifts as a thank you just for coming in to listen to on of our presentations, so you could leave with a flat screen TV, $1,000, a Netbook, a DVD player, dinner certificates, or free hotel stays in over 1000 locations.
