Fall Packages

Fall is just around the corner: kids are back in school, cooler nights, no traffic...the perfect time for traveling,and do we have a deal for you!
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/pwmlo-courtyard-portland-airport/

Our packages are designed to save you money, and include the things you would use while here anyway! One of the most popular packages is our Gas and Go package -included in your rate is a $25 gift card to a local gas station.


If you are here to shop, the Savvy Shopper package may be for you - it wraps up your room, breakfast, a gift certificate to Sebago Brew Company, and a gift certificate to the Christmas Tree Shops into one.
www.sebagobrewing.com

If you like to "keep it simple", maybe the Dining Package is for you. It simply includes a $30 gift certificate to Sebago Brew Company Restaurant in your rate.

We look foward to seeing you this Fall, make your reservations early - I hear the Foliage should be spectacular this year!

See you soon!

Dayna

HELP - or I'm going to Jail

It seems as though someone has turned me in to the MDA - they are currently under witness protection, but I will find out who they are on Sept 16 when they come arrest me and take me away! I have learned they will be in jail at the same time as me....

My goal is to raise $1600 dollars for Muscular Distrophy by then. The Courtyard staff and guests will be raising funds, but we need your help too! No matter how much you would like to see me locked up, please for the benefit of research and support for those who's lives have been touched by this disease, log on to my page and donate. https://www.joinmda.org/southportlandlockup0909/Dayna

Help us help our community -

Dayna

Last days of Summer Activities

Only a few short weeks left to do the "summer" thing. There are certain things that become a summer tradition in every household, do you have room to squeeze in one more?

Have you been to Fun Town and ridden the rollercoaster http://www.funtownsplashtownusa.com/ ? How about Old Orchard Pier Fries? I haven't made it to the homemade icecream stand yet, I may need to skip dinner and head to Toots http://www.tootsicecream.net/ this week. I have been meaning to do one of LLBean's walk on adventures www.llbean.com/ods . The farmers markets have so much fresh produce...I haven't had enough corn on the cob yet, www.meliving.com/farmersmarkets/portland.shtml . Maybe just sit by the water and enjoy a good book...

Oh no, the list is getting longer and I have a wedding to attend this week... Can we extend summer just a few more weeks please?

Travel Well,

Dayna

Rain into Lemonade

Top Ten Reasons to be Grateful for all the Rain in Maine

10) A free Car wash every day or so..

9) Reduced Electric Bills from not using air conditioners

8) Low Fire Hazzard

7) No threat of Drought - feel free to water your lawn or wash your car as often as you like

6) No need to water your lawn

5) No need to fell guilty for going to a movie instead of the beach

4) No crowds on Casco Bay Cruises

3) Great time to visit Portland's Museums

2) The Courtyard has an INDOOR pool ! www.marriott.com/pwmlo

1) We have a chance to make the history books and break records


Travel Well - Dayna

Everyone is a Concierge

One of the best parts of working at a hotel is helping others enjoy the things we get to see and do everyday! Seeing the joy and excitement on someones face when they return from a great meal, or a visit to Portland Headlight, just reinforces that I have chosen one of the best places on earth to live - despite the winters.

Here at the Courtyard, we encourage every staff member to be a concierge. We don't just send you to the place that delivers cookies to us - we find out what YOU are looking for and tailor our recommendations to give you the best individualized experience. That is one reason why we do not have brochure racks in our lobby!

On our website, www.marriott.com/pwmlo you can find links to many area events, attractions, and restaurants - so you can do some exploring on your own before you get here! You might find you need to visit more than once...

Travel Well,

Dayna

Clam Festival Weekend

I can hardly wait - it is Clam Festival time again, and the weather forecast is looking good! http://www.clamfestival.com/
We still have a few rooms left for this coming weekend, but I am expecting them to go quickly as people realize this will be a great weekend to get away!



The Courtyard by Marriott in South Portland is just 20 miles from Yarmouth the home of the festival. Stop by the Royal River Chorus Clam booth and visit with me on Friday! or come see us perform on Sunday afternoon on the NYA lawn - Better Together, my quartet will be singing at the performance. http://www.royalriver.org/

Come back to your spacious room and comfy bed at the Courtyard, perhaps stopping by the lounge to have a nightcap and a little conversation with Harry or Matt before turning in for the night. Yup - this is the way life should be! make your reservation at www.marriott.com/pwmlo

Travel Safely!

Dayna