Portland, Maine filter: Planning a trip to Portland this mid-August and would like to know 1. About how much does it cost to take a cab from the amtrak station to the old port? and 2. Is it possible to stay two nights on one of the casco bay islands serviced by the ferry somewhat affordably?
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Do these islands have a name or any significance at all?
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Please help me plan a week in mid-April at the Orkney Islands. [more inside]
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My wife and I are talking about going to Vancouver and the San Juan Islands this year. What's the best time of year to go? We have a young son so kayaking is difficult... What's the best way to whale watch that's family friendly? Which island is best to stay on? Any other parts of BC you'd suggest we explore?
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We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary later this year. Seeing as how we've never been in a position, economically, to do anything wildly special over the years, we would like to make this one really special... [more inside]
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I'm thinking of spending a couple weeks in the Solomon Islands diving this summer, and am looking for suggestions and recommendations of places to go, things to do, and people to see. [more inside]
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