Maine
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Maine.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-oriented destination videos.
This video is a useful 48-hour Bar Harbor guide, combining lobster dishes, kayaking, downtown Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and nearby coastal sights.
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering firsthand travel advice, destination tips, and culture-focused visitor guidance.
This guide video shares practical tips for visiting Maine and New England in the fall, with clear focus on foliage viewing, timing, and trip planning.
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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville.
This travel vlog follows a well-rounded day in Portland, Maine, featuring lobster, Portland Head Light, a sunset cruise, and additional city stops.
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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, a travel couple focused on places and foods.
This video adds a useful winter vanlife angle on Maine, with below-freezing travel, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Maine dishes included in the road trip.
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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.
This itinerary video is a strong Acadia National Park reference, covering 36 hours across Sand Beach, Cadillac Mountain, Beehive Trail, Bass Harbor Light Station, and Jordan Pond.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Maine guide is a strong overview for planning around rugged coastlines, lighthouses, Acadia National Park, lobster shacks, fall foliage, and practical travel tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/new-england/maine.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/new-england/maine
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and national parks. Their Maine planning guide is especially useful for travelers building a trip around Acadia National Park and timing a visit for fall colors.
Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/united-states/maine/.
earthtrekkers.com/united-states/maine/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning and responsible tourism coverage. Her Maine travel guide brings together places to visit, planning tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration in a practical format for exploring the state.
Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/maine-travel-guide/.
jessieonajourney.com/maine-travel-guide/
Travel To Blank is a broad travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, and practical planning. Their coastal Maine road trip itinerary is a practical resource for mapping out where to sleep, where to eat, and what to do along the route.
Read the guide at traveltoblank.com/coastal-maine-road-trip-itinerary/.
traveltoblank.com/coastal-maine-road-trip-itinerary/
The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with destination inspiration, packing guides, photography, and travel planning content. Her Maine Coast guide is a good fit for travelers drawn to the area's rustic, rugged coastal character and looking for destination inspiration.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-guide-to-visiting-the-maine-coast/.
theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-guide-to-visiting-the-maine-coast/
Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and comfortable travel experiences. Her winter Maine article gives travelers a helpful mix of cold-weather ideas, from skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing to shopping and museum visits.
Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/things-to-do-in-maine-in-winter/.
wanderlustchloe.com/things-to-do-in-maine-in-winter/
Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource built around kid-friendly guides, reviews, itineraries, and parent-written advice. Their 2025 Maine fall foliage guide is useful for families comparing seasonal spots such as Acadia, Moosehead Lake, Rangeley, Camden, scenic byways, and hikes.
Read the guide at blog.trekaroo.com/maine-fall-foliage/.
blog.trekaroo.com/maine-fall-foliage/
The World Travel Guy is a travel blog focused on practical destination guides, scenic landmarks, adventure planning, and photography-led coverage. His Maine lighthouses guide is a practical scenic-planning resource, with 15 lighthouse stops, locations near Portland and Acadia National Park, and a map.
Read the guide at theworldtravelguy.com/best-maine-lighthouses/.
theworldtravelguy.com/best-maine-lighthouses/
Ottsworld is a travel blog and travel services site focused on active travel, solo travel, photography, and structured trip advice. Her Maine Huts and Trails article is a helpful active-travel guide for understanding and planning a hut-to-hut hiking trip.
Read the guide at ottsworld.com/blogs/maine-huts-and-trails-hiking/.
ottsworld.com/blogs/maine-huts-and-trails-hiking/
The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical destination articles, travel advice, gear coverage, and vacation deals. Their Maine fall foliage scenic drive article is a good route-focused guide, highlighting six stops along the Lakes and Leaves drive.
Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/fall-foliage-in-maine-scenic-drive/.
the-travel-bunny.com/fall-foliage-in-maine-scenic-drive/
Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication focused on tourism developments, travel rules, destination trends, and aviation updates. Their summer Maine destination list gives travelers a concise seasonal overview of six places to visit across the state.
Read the guide at traveloffpath.com/top-6-places-to-visit-in-maine-this-summer/.
traveloffpath.com/top-6-places-to-visit-in-maine-this-summer/