Coastal Maine for Families; Just INN Time for Summer

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. May 10, 2011

Portland, ME - May 9, 2011 - A privileged location on a mile-long stretch of Crescent Beach, makes building castles in the sand a given at Inn by the Sea, Maine's premier luxury beach destination on scenic Cape Elizabeth, the rocky headland just five miles south of downtown Portland.

Yet, getting your toes wet in Casco Bay is only the beginning of summer vacation on the Maine coast. At this exceptionally kid-friendly (and pet-friendly) resort, there are a host of classic beach activities and all-new things to do and explore this summer. All of the activities are rooted in the Inn's commitment to artfully blending exceptional vacation experiences with sustainable, green practices that make it healthy too - for everyone in the family. Dogs included.

Summer rates start at$439. Specials and Packages:

• The Cape Cycle Package - Family adventure while exploring Cape Elizabeth, coastal Maine's best-kept secret, on two wheels. Rates start at $574.38 per night, based on four person occupancy.
• The Lucky Catch - An authentic lobster experience for the whole family, including lobster boat cruise, lobster bake and more. Rates start at $518.12 per night, based on four person occupancy.

Visit http://www.innbythesea.com/specials_packages/ for full package details, minimum stays and other details.

Guided Nature Walks
Every Monday morning, guests can pull on their water shoes and take a 90-minute guided walk on the beach with a Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Naturalist and explore Crescent Beach's ecology and tidal zones.

Healthy Snacking with the Inn's Pastry Chef Karen Voter
Trying to get your kids to eat better? Every Monday afternoon, the Inn's master baker and pastry chef Karen Voter will whet hungry appetites with a mouth-watering demo on Healthy Snacking demo (with tastes of course) featuring her popular kid-tested recipes. Little sticky fingers will be so satiated they won't even notice what's good for them.

Weekly Al Fresco Garden Dinners, Served Farm-Table Style
The Inn is launching a new pre-fixe Garden Dinner series this summer taking place on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Served farm table-style style on the Inn's outdoor patio, surrounded by the indigenous seacoast gardens and overlooking Casco Bay, the menu will feature the bounty of all things Maine. Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich will render fresh summer dishes based on the abundance of local organic fare from the farms that surround the Inn, as well as the fresh fish brought in daily from the Gulf of Maine waters right off shore.

A Bug's Life
Kids don insect costumes and then venture out to see and learn about eco systems from a bug's viewpoint in the midst of the Inn's five acres of Wildlife Habitat and Butterfly Gardens every Tuesday morning.

Children's Story Hour
Songs and storytelling on the lounge deck, every Wednesday morning.

Free-Form Art Class
Each Thursday afternoon, outdoor painting classes and the scenic Maine coast setting will help young artists tap the Andrew Hopper lurking inside their artistic imaginations.

Children's Yoga on the Lawn
Kids and others of all ages are welcome to stretch, strengthen and get centered, every Friday morning.

Chillax at the SPA Built to LEED Silver certification, the first in Maine, SPA at Inn by the Sea evokes an unmistakable sense of place with signature massages ranging from Sea Waves and the Deep Sea Soother to the Casco Bay Stone Massage and treatments such as the Maine Mud Mask. There's also the High Tide Teen Facial, The Motherhood Massage for expecting guests and new Moms, and for the VIPS at the Inn (Very Import Pets) a 30-minute in-room dog massage.

There's even more you can enjoy this summer:

**Canoe with L.L. Bean instructors on Casco Bay Kayak or canoe through the nearby Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center nature preserve with Audubon guides **Haul lobsters in from the sea with a local Lobsterman
**Take a dip in the outdoor pool Play croquet, bocce or bad mitten Roast S'mores at the fire pit

Doggie Happy Hour Family VIPs (Very Important Pet) are invited to lap it up at happy hour every Tuesday evening during the dog days of summer. In-house doggie divas are welcome to enjoy complimentary ice cream on the boulevard while their owners mingle. When you order a beverage, a dollar from each signature drink will be donated to the Animal Rescue League. Dress code: casual leashes.

Inn by the Sea is located on a mile of sand beach just five miles south of Portland's chic little port city, offering guests a relaxed but elegant Maine coast experience in 57 luxuriously appointed one and two bedroom suites and rooms. Selected one of Travel & Leisure's Best 500 Hotels worldwide for 2011, Inn by the Sea has also made Forbes Traveler's list for Top Ten Green Hotels in the US and Canada. www.innbythesea.com

Getting Here
Most major carriers fly into Portland International Jetport (PWM). JetBlue has non-stops service and great low fares from JFK, only 45 minutes flying time from New York. The Inn is a two hour drive from Boston and Amtrak offers rail service into Portland from Boston, New York and Washington D.C.

High-res images available upon request.

Press Contacts:

Inn by the Sea
Rauni Kew, Director of Public Relations
[email protected] 207-602-8500

ConranPR Gayle Conran [email protected] 212.447.1010, Cell 917.769.8401