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The Five Priceless Hotel Amenities…

… and where to find them on Mount Desert Island

amenities are not just toiletries

When someone mentions amenities, we usually think of coffee machines, shampoo, refrigerators and microwaves. These things are wonderful, and necessary. However, there are amenities that come with a particular room or a specific hotel. They will add quality to your stay on Mount Desert Island, far more than any kitchen appliance can bring.

I list five most priceless hotel amenities below, in order of importance. Before you choose a hotel to stay on Mount Desert Island, decide which of these are most important. Then do the math, and figure out whether the difference in price is worth it.

#1: Special Consideration for those traveling with you

Before anything else, choose amenities which will help meet your special needs, and the needs of your traveling companions.

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What you saw on MDI during the Coronavirus Crisis

Nothing to see here… unless nature is enough for you

If you were planning to come to Mount Desert Island while the Coronavirus was still a national crisis a year ago, what would you expect?

Don’t expect things to be as they were the last time you were here. This time, your vacation on the Island will be very different…

…but much more peaceful, refreshing and pleasant. It was so, as long as the Coronavirus emergency was with us… and as long as you prefered a hike through forests, over hills and along coastlines, instead of window shopping, dining out and large crowds.

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The Bar Harbor Inn Guide of Trails in Acadia National Park

Below is a virtual reprint of the guide of trails, published by Witham Family Hotels.

Guide of Trails in Acadia National Park, published by Witham Family Hotels and available at the Bar Harbor Inn.
Request your copy in person at the Front Desk of the Bar Harbor Inn!

These booklets are usually available at the Bar Harbor Inn to anyone who requests one at the Front Desk.  However, they run out of copies from time to time.

I wanted  to make this guide available to you through these pages, whenever the print copies are out of stock.

In my opinion, the Witham Family Hotels are the very best places to stay in the Bar Harbor Region!  Please give them first consideration when planning your trip to Bar Harbor.

And when you do, here are some tips on how to choose the best hotel to meet your needs.

The original brochure produced by Witham Family Hotels is compiled of many different hikes and walks. Each one highlights the beauty of Acadia and are broken down by level of difficulty and distance.

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