Keep The Lights Burning

Good morning everyone. We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) for our September 5th, 6 day, lighthouse tour with pharoalogist Ted Panayatoff. We are offering a 10% discount to anyone that mentions supporting ALF and then donating 10% of that fare to ALF. Your cost will be $832.50 and we will donate $83.25 per person to ALF. You win, ALF wins and we get a chance to show off Maine's extraordinary lighthouses and give back to our community. For more information check out the ALF web page. Call or email Jen in the office to make reservations.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.

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Michele B said…

My message to anyone who is the least bit hesitant to go on this cruise is GO! I have been on two lighthouse cruises, and they were wonderful. These noble beacons are beautiful to behold, and the stories of the brave men and women who ran them are inspiring. The cruise is also very educational. Ted is a terrific expert, as well as being a warm and gregarious person. I've had the pleasure of visiting lighthouses on various memorable occasions. Climbing to the top of the light and gazing at the view is an experience you will not soon forget. As if that were not enough of an incentive, you also get to spend a week on the beautiful and graceful Mary Day. Go, go, go, and help support these fabulous historical landmarks. You'll come home with memories of the trip of a lifetime.

August 12, 2011 at 4:49 AM

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