If you've followed us for a while, you'll know I like to look for information about the areas we're planning to visit well ahead of actually going. One thing I frequently do is sign up with state, regional, and local tourism organizations (think Visit Florida!) for their e-mails. They are full of ideas for places to see, things to do, events that are happening, and off-the-beaten path suggestions.
TIP: use a separate e-mail address for trip research; that keeps your regular inbox from getting cluttered and keeps travel-related e-mails in one place.
I signed up last week for Portland, Maine's e-mails, so as I was browsing the one I got today, it led me to find out about MaineFlavor ice cream. What's of interest to me is not only do they features flavors from Maine, their shop in Portland is a certified gluten-free location where they make their waffle bowls and cookies for their ice cream sandwiches. As someone with celiac disease, this immediately put MaineFlavor's scoop shop on our list of places to go in Portland!
Even if you're not actively planning a trip, if somewhere new is on your radar, it's worth signing up for the tourism e-mails. They can spark an interest or help you decide what time of year to go.
~ Cindy D.
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