December 7, 2010
Ri Ra’s Irish Pub
72 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101-4749
(207) 761-4446
Straight from Ireland to Maine’s Portland coast is Ri Ra’! This authentic Irish Pub offers great food, a lively atmosphere, and nightly specials. Stop by for live music and a Guinness or try one of Ri Ra’s many selections of beverages.
Thursday
$8.95 Fish and Chips after 8 pm
10:00 pm Live Band No cover
Friday
$2.75 Bud Light Bottles
10:00 pm Live Band No cover
For more specials and events please visit http://www.rira.com/rira/portland.html
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190 Riverside Street
Portland, ME
888-695-0200
Festiva Adventure Club invites you to join our members only vacation club for the holidays! Stop by our touring lodge and meet with a Festiva Hospitality agent to plan your next dream vacation for the new year. Festiva Adventure Club offers over 30 different destinations at affordable prices for everyone. Please call our sales office at 888-695-0200 to set up an appointment or, visit us online at Festiva Adventure Club for more information.
December 6, 2010
Hitting the Slopes in the Western Maine Mountains
For all the snow bunnies who love to ski, snowboard or just frolic around in the cold white stuff, winter is just around the corner. Of course, the arrival of snow is a welcomed sight as it signifies the beginning of ski season. With a lower occupancy rate in the winter it is the perfect time for Festiva Adventure Club members to take advantage of the “late reservation” points break* and book an exciting excursion on the slopes to the Rangeley Lake Resort. Conveniently located in the Western Maine Mountains, Rangeley Lake Resort is only minutes away from 2 major ski resorts, Saddleback and Sugarloaf.
Saddleback
Less than 8 miles from the comforts of Rangeley Lake Resort, Saddleback Mountain is perfect for satisfying the snow bunny’s appetite for winter time adventure. With the highest base elevation of any ski resort in 
New England and a summit over 4,000 feet the area is blanketed each with over 200 inches of natural snow, creating near perfect conditions. The summit provides skiers and snowboarders with pristine vistas overlooking Rangeley Lake and the alpine forest covering the area. Sixty-six trails and multiple glades offer enough terrain to spend days exploring, while the ramps, rails and boxes of the Freerider Terrain Park keep the creative busy.
New for the 2010-11 season is the Kennebago Yurt located at the base of Casablanca Glade. The yurt provides riders a warm place to take a break and enjoy hot soup, sandwiches and beverages without having to return to the main lodge. With a 10 year plan to expand the skiable acres at the resort approved by the state, Saddleback will continue to offer new and exciting features each season, making return visits a must.
Sugarloaf
A brief 45 minute drive from Rangeley Lake Resort is the town of Carrabassett Valley, home to the largest 
ski resort in Maine, Sugarloaf. In addition to 921 skiable acres Sugarloaf offers snowshoeing, tubing, ice skating, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, making the resort a snow lover’s haven and perfect for the family. Three unique terrain parks will have the freestyle riders flying while 146 trails stretching over 54 miles will keep traditionalists busy for days. Sugarloaf is also the only resort in the East to offer lift service above the tree line, providing visitors a unique opportunity to attack the mountain.
Relaxing after a long day on the slopes or in between runs is easy as both Saddleback and Sugarloaf have a multitude of restaurants and shops. In addition to all the winter activities each resort also host a variety of special events, concerts and festivals to further entertain.
With 2 of the East Coast best ski resorts in the backyard, Rangeley Lake Resort is ideal for a winter time adventure. Rustic cabins with fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces combined with the friendly and charming staff will have you coming back year after year. Contact Festiva Hospitality Group today and be sure to book your winter escape to Rangeley Lake Resort.
*must reserve within 29 days or less of check-in date and subject to availability.
Matisyahu @ The State
Matisyahu, the American Hasidic Jewish Reggae musician, who combines his Jewish beliefs with the sounds of Reggae and beat-boxing will be a The State, Thursday 12/9/10. Doors open at 6:30 and tickets are $26 in advance and $28 at the door. Please visit http://www.statetheatreportland.com/ for more information.
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Celebrate the holidays with a dream vacation package from Festiva Adventure Club. Spend some time at our tour lodge with a Festiva Hospitality representative and plan your next exciting vacation. With over 30 destinations to choose from, Festiva Adventure Club has a dream vacation for everyone. For more information please visit www.festiva.travel or contact our office at 888-695-0200.
December 5, 2010
A Very BullMoose Christmas
Christmas shopping time is upon us! Those who survived Black Friday may still have items to purchase before the season ends. Where better to find those rare items that at BullMoose, Maine and New Hampshire’s very own indie movies and music store, started by one of our very own Mainers! Stop by any of the 10 locations and find rare DVD’s you thought were out of print or a box set of dad’s favorite band from way back when. Whether it is that copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops you are searching for, or that Beatles Yellow Submarine coffee mug, you can bet they have it in stock.
From music CD’s, to exclusive BullMoose apparel to zombie and pirate stickers, this is your one-stop shop. The Portland location is at 151 Middle Street in the Old Port, across the street from Sebago Brewing Company. Hours are 10am – 11pm daily, and 10am-12:30 on Mondays.
While at Maine’s favorite music store, consider stopping by Festiva Resorts at 190 Riverside Street right here in Portland and walk away with free gifts that make great Christmas presents! Just for viewing a 90 minute presentation on Festiva’s exciting vacation opportunities you can receive travel certificates, dinner certificates, Irving gas cards and more. Give Festiva Resorts a call at 888-695-0200 to set up a tour today!
December 4, 2010
Christmas at Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion, a staple of Maine’s classic architecture, is all decked out for the holiday season! Always fantastic looking, the mansion promises to be breathtaking for observers. This year, the Mansion will be decorated to reflect the stanzas of the much-beloved Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. This not-to-be-missed event is now in its 26th year!
Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House, is an example of residential design from the pre-Civil War era in America. The mansion is of national and even international importance. Victoria Mansion is not just a museum to be toured, they offer lectures for adults and provide educational tours and workshops for schoolchildren. Hours are Friday, November 26, 2010 – Saturday, January 8, 2011. Open daily 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults $15; AAA/Senior $13.50; Members $7; Children (6-17) $5; Children under 6 free; Family ticket $35. Located at 109 Danforth Street.
While in town experiencing the beauty of Portland’s historic architecture, stop by Festiva Adventure Club, check out our log cabin in the city, and check out great deals on our Members Only Vacation Packages. Ask one of our Festiva Hospitality Travel Agents how they can get your family accommodations in a a resort as beautiful as the Victoria Mansion or better while still respecting your budget. More information can be found at www.Festiva.Travel
December 3, 2010
Great Korean food in Portland
Little Seoul, located in the Old Port is impressing spicy food seekers from all over Maine. Stop by for teriyaki, sushi, specialty maki, and if you are feeling especially adventurous, try the Jang-uh-durp-bop which is a bowl of rice topped with broiled eel, seaweed, ginger, sesame seeds and house eel sauce. Only $11.50!
Vegtetarian and gluten-free dishes are available and children have their own menu as well, so the whole family can enjoy a good Korean meal in the heart of Maine’s Old Port. The restaurant’s wide range of selections makes it possible for anyone who wants to eat Korean to find something they will love, and to persuade their friends to come along, even if they don’t normally eat Korean.
Little Seoul is at 90 Exchange St., Portland. Call and make reservations only for groups larger than 10 people, 699-4326. Hours are Monday to Saturday for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
While in town sampling Korean cuisine, stope by Festiva Adventure Club, which offers you over 30 different vacation destinations to enjoy and sample cuisine from different regions of the country. Whether your favorite is cajun cuisine from New Orleans or delectable seafood from Cape Cod. Book your next vacation with one of our Festiva Hospitality Agents who has your budget in mind. For more information please visit www.festiva.travel
December 2, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen: Bob Marley
Yessah, he’s back! Maine’s favorite comedian is back this December to for 3 nights of hilarity.
For those of you who don’t know who Bob Marley is, please grab a copy of Boondock Saints and read up. Bob is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington. His comical views are localized to mostly Maine or the New England area. He recently joked his way into the Guinness Book of World Records for “Longest Stand-up Comedy Show by an Individual.” He took the stage for 40 hours an raised a lot of money for the children’s hospital. He discusses everything from the Maine Mall food court to camping with parents. You may have heard some of his more famous jokes by the titles of
-Pork in the Beans
-Funtown
and
-Drinking in the Woods
If not, then grab the album “I’m Tellin’ You!” or “Dude…Don’t Be Such a Dink!” and listen to it on your drive down to Portland where you can see him at the Merrill Auditorium December 29th-31st. Grab your tickets at PortTIX.com or call 207-842-0800. Price per ticket is $45 and $48 on New Year’s Eve.
While you are in Portland enjoying the show at Merrill Auditorium, stop by Festiva Adventure Club at 190 Riverside Street and check out our on our Members Only Vacation Packages. Ask for one of our Festiva Hospitality Travel Agents how you can have a great time like this more often and save thousands. More information can be found at www.Festiva.Travel
December 1, 2010
Family Fun in Portland
Family Fun in Portland Maine
Take a tour of the Portland coast on the Maine Narrow Gauge locomotive. This 35 minutes adventure will give you a view of Portland’s working waterfront on a 2 foot gauge train. Bring the whole family for a trip on the Polar Express and enjoy holiday decorations, sweet treats, and caroling.
The Polar Express departs Thursday through Sunday 11/26/10 – 12/23/10 from the
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
58 Fore Street
Portland, ME
207.828.0814
Take a trip around Portland’s Monument Square in a horse drawn carriage. Bundle up for a free ride around the Old Port and Art District every Friday through Sunday until December 21st.
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Festiva Adventure Club
Spend some time at Festiva Adventure Club’s Rangeley Tour Center with a Festiva Agent and plan your next vacation in one of our many vacation locations. Take a virtual tour of destinations from winter wonderlands for the outdoor enthusiast, to fun in the sun for those who love the sand and sea.
Festiva Adventure Club has vacation packages with your budget in mind and prides itself on our excellent customer relations and hospitality.
For more information please visit www.festiva.travel
