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Travel
Air Travel
The Samoset is located in Rockport, Maine between the coastal towns of
Camden and Rockland. It is a lovely 1.5 hour drive up the coast from
Portland through picturesque New England towns. The Portland
International Jetport (PWM) is served by AirTran, Continental, Delta,
JetBlue, Northwest, United Express and US Airways with daily direct
flights from Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The Bangor International Airport (BGR) also offers direct flights
from Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York and
Philadelphia. Bangor is a 75 minute drive away and its airport is served
by Delta, Continental Express, Northwest and US Airways.
Additionally, the regional Knox County Airport (RKD) offers direct
commuter flights from Boston on US Airways. This airport for private
service is just 10 minutes away from the Samoset.
Ground Transportation
Shuttle service via 14 passenger
vans is available from the Portland International Jetport to the Samoset
through Midcoast Limousines. Reservations must be made in advance –
no later than August 1 – by calling (800) 937-2424. The
cost is $80 each way for one person or $100 for two people.
By Car
The Samoset is easy to reach by automobile from other New England
destinations. Driving times from selected cities are listed below:
Augusta, ME - 40 miles - 1 hour
Bangor, ME - 61 miles - 75 minutes
Bar Harbor, ME - 80 miles - 2 hours
Boothbay Harbor, ME - 44 miles - 1 hour
Kittery, ME - 130 miles - 2.5 hours
Lewiston, ME - 68 miles - 1.5 hours
Portland, ME - 78 miles - 1.5 hours
Waterville, ME - 60 miles - 1.5 hours
Brattleboro, VT - 247 miles - 5 hours
Boston, MA - 185 miles - 3.5 hours
Concord, NH - 188 miles - 3.5 hours
Hartford, CT - 282 miles - 5 hours
Manchester, NH - 172 miles - 3.5 hours
New York City - 396 miles - 7 hours
Portsmouth, NH - 131 miles - 2.5 hours
Providence, RI - 241 miles - 4.5 hours
Additional
information and an interactive map are available from the Samoset
Attire
Late August in Maine is arguably the best time to visit the state.
Weather tends to be more predictable in the later part of the summer,
with warm, clear days giving way to comfortable, cool nights. Warm
clothing is important - although the weather is normally mild, sea
breezes are common and can be cool. Consider bringing a jacket, fleece
and hat.
Business casual is appropriate for all business and social events.
The final evening at Point Lookout will be relaxed and casual, so be
sure to wear low shoes and comfortable clothes. A light jacket or a
sweater is appropriate for all evening functions.
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