Summertime in Maine gets all the glory, but there's something truly enchanting about Vacationland on the cusp of fall, especially Mount Desert Island. By early September, the throngs of hikers along the oft-packed trails of Acadia National Park have thinned, the lines at popular lobster joints like Abel's and Beal's are mercifully short, and the rocky beaches are blissfully crowd-free, leaving plenty of room for leisurely walks and tide pooling.
Having expanded the family's gastro-pub empire as far afield as the Middle East, businessman McGettigan returns to his first love - hoping to transform his country club hotel into something special
Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite. (The guestbook includes names like Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, and German writer Paul Heyse-all luminaries who reportedly found inspiration here.) In 1989, it was designated a National Heritage Site by the Italian Ministry of Culture, and today, the hotel remains one of the region's most glamorous addresses.
"The Campton Bar & Bistro has been reimagined with vintage charm and neoclassical elements, featuring Indian-inspired cocktails that creatively blend traditional flavors like turmeric and chai. "
