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Category: Life in Maine: Your Mount Desert Island Vacation Guide

How life in Maine is meant to be
Each year, over a million visitors come to Mount Desert Island. They arrive by ferry, by cruise ship, by car or by plane.
During the peak tourist season, everyone is asking the same questions, all at the same time:
- Where should I stay?
- Where can we find a great place to eat?
- What is there to see?
As my guest, I provide you with the insider tips which will make your visit more restful, and less stressful. I will help you avoid the crowds, and find the hidden gems no one else knows about.
And most days, you’ll find me at the Front Desk of the Bar Harbor Inn, at the end of Newport Drive. Please stop by if you can.
I am SO glad you chose to spend your vacation in Maine this year! Welcome to Mount Desert Island.
Welcome to Life in Maine.

Welcome to Mount Desert Island!
Welcome to Mount Desert Island! You dreamed of the day when life would calm down just enough so that you could come to visit… And now, you’re here! We would like to help make your visit to The Island as (pleasantly) unforgettable as possible. No one has paid us anything to recommend the restaurants or shops… Continue reading Welcome to Mount Desert Island!
When is the Best Time to Visit Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island?
The “best time” to visit Mount Desert Island depends upon your personality. The seasons change dramatically on the Island throughout the year. This provides a best time for a wide range of personality types. After all, each season fits people differently. Some would say that the summer season is not long enough here. But in… Continue reading When is the Best Time to Visit Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island?