A modern resort with a traditional feel, the Samoset is surrounded by a championship 18-hole golf course and gorgeous harbor views. Everything you need is available on the 230-acre compound, including a health club, an indoor and an outdoor pool and a slew of tennis courts. Golf and tennis pros are available to help improve your game. All rooms come with private balconies, wi-fi, granite vanities and flat screen TVs. Dining dish: Choose from three on-site restaurants. The AAA Four Diamond Award winning Marcel's has a massive wine list and a traditional menu emphasizing beef and seafood. The atmosphere is more casual in the Breakwater Cafe and the Clubhouse Grille, which both offer pub-style menus. The Summer Wine Fest takes place at the resort June 6-15. Area activities: Farnsworth Art Museum, the Wyeth Center, the Owls Head Transportation Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, shopping, schooner excursions, Bay Chamber Concerts and hiking in Camden Hills State Park. Contact Samoset Resort, 207-594-2511 Room rates: $259-$379 See Get away to Vacationland for more ideas - Avery Yale Kamila, The Maine Switch