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From the carousel and arcades in York Beach to the peace and quiet of the one of the largest wilderness areas on the East Coast, York truly is an ideal vacation spot -- for all reasons. York has miles of beaches: the popular Long Sands and Short Sands, and, off the beaten track, Passaconaway and Harbor Beach.

York Beach is a village in York located in York County Maine, United States.

Damariscotta is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. A popular tourist resort area, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages." The name Damariscotta is an Indian name meaning "river of little fish".

Gilford is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,803 at the 2000 census. Gilford is situated on Lake Winnipesaukee. It is home to Ellacoya State Beach, Belknap Mountain State Forest, Gunstock Mountain Ski Resort, and Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, a seasonal outdoor concert facility.

Laconia is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 16,411 at the 2000 census, which makes it the 9th-largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Belknap County. Laconia, situated near Lake Winnipesaukee, includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach.

Scarborough is a town in Cumberland County on the southern coast of the U.S. state of Maine. The town is a coastal resort area. Located about 7 miles (10 km) south of Portland, Scarborough is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Bath is the 17th Best Small Town in America located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, in the United States. The city population was 9,266 as of the 2000 census.

Cundy's Harbor is located in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. Stretched out into the Casco Bay's cold water Cundy's Harbor has more to offer than just a pretty view.

Ossipee is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,211 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County.

Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,937 at the 2000 census. Located beside the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton is home to Hampton Beach State Park at Hampton Beach, a summer tourist destination.

Bailey Island is an island in Casco Bay, and a part of the town of Harpswell, Maine, USA. As of the 2000 census, the island had a year-round population of 400. The island was first populated in the 1600s, when it was known as 'Newaggin'.

You'll be captivated by the independent spirit and friendliness of the people, as well as by the area's many contrasts. There are quaint village streets and shops, band concerts and craft fairs on the Library lawn, bustling harbors flowing with lobster boats, fishing trawlers, windjammers and pleasure craft. Explore quiet coves, rocky shores, meandering roads, lighthouses, islands, and a waterfront park in the shape of a whale.

Extending 12 miles into open ocean, rimmed by craggy shores and sandy beaches, Cape Elizabeth marks the entrance to spectacular Casco Bay. Most of the town's residential and commercial activity lies close to the bay's edge. The size of the community is 9,337 acres, or 15 square miles. 2000 census figures put the town's population at 9,068, with a population density of approximately 550 residents per square mile.

The vacation village of Kennebunkport, Maine offers visitors a wealth of vacation activities to enjoy. Stroll miles of sand beaches, take a quiet walk along the rugged coast, wander the many winding country roads, play golf at two 18-hole golf courses (within 5 minutes), sail, go deep-sea fishing, or discover the many area antique shops and art galleries.

From its obscure beginnings as a small fishing village to the magnificent and exhilarating Marginal Way, a winding footpath which shadows the craggy, rock-bound coastline for more than a mile, Ogunquit today remains a tranquil, small village that continues to offer almost everything to almost everyone as perhaps nowhere else in the country can.

It's almost impossible not to have fun at Old Orchard Beach. The low surf makes this a favorite spot for swimming, sunbathing, and making new friends. When the kids get hungry they can explore the boardwalk for pizza, french fries, hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or you can choose from the many family style restaurants around town. Try your luck on the video games, jump on a ride, treat yourself to an ice cream or a cold soda. Thrills, chills and frills-take your pick or do it all.

Wells is known for its fine restaurants, lodging, outlet stores, antique shops, harbor, and recreation. Compared to the surrounding coastal towns, Wells offers a much better value for your vacation money.

Cape Porpoise, Maine is a small coastal village in the town of Kennebunkport, Maine, United States. It is northeast of Kennebunkport Village and Southwest of Goose Rocks Beach. The village occupies the mainland adjacent to Cape Porpoise Harbor. More than a dozen islands protect the deep natural harbor. Goat Island Light marks the harbor entrance between Goat and Folly islands.  

Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2000 census. Gilmanton includes the village of Gilmanton Iron Works.

New Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,220 at the 2000 census. It is drained by the Merrymeeting and Ela rivers, and is known for Merrymeeting Lake.

Weirs Beach is the closest, most conveniently located access point to Lake Winnipesaukee from the South and West. It is especially easy to get to for visitors coming from airports in Manchester, NH (1 hour) or Boston, MA (2 hours). The wide, sandy beach has a breathtaking view. Its attached park is beautifully landscaped, with picnic areas, a play area, the historical Endicott Rock monument, and a jetty from which to watch an endless parade of boats.

Wolfeboro is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Lake Winnipesaukee and its unmatched scenic beauty and its small town New England character.

Ballyholme is a part of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside area on Ballyholme bay, the lesser known, though larger of Bangor's two bays.

Bangor probably takes its name from its curving bay set between a pair of symmetrical headlands (beanna chor - curved peaks) and its sheltered position made it ideal for exploitation as a holiday resort.

The lunar landscape of the Giant's Causeway, lurking below the gaunt sea wall where the land ends, must have struck wonder into the hearts of the ancient Irish. The Causeway proper is a mass of basalt columns packed tightly together. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Altogether there are 40,000 of these stone columns, mostly hexagonal but some with four, five, seven and eight sides. The tallest are about 40 feet high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 90 feet thick in places.

Larne is a busy market town offering a wide range of shops from high street stores to traditional family businesses to suit everyone's taste and pocket. One of the most modern roll on/roll off ferry ports in the United Kingdom, the town has no shortage of visitors and makes an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside of County Antrim.

Newtownards, Bangor is a seaside resort set against the backdrop of Ireland's largest marina, with berths for 600 craft. It has excellent facilities and has recently earned the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award. Bangor's old world charm is enhanced with all of the modern amenities expected by today's visitors. The apartment and town houses are all situated in a quiet residential area, and close to all public amenities. The location is ideal for walking, golfing, touring, sailing, fishing and is close to all of Bangors fine restaurants and shops.

Built on a Peninsula with panoramic views to Donegal, Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway headland - two exceptional beaches and excellent coastal walks offers all the facilities you would need for a family vacation or a base to explore the surrounding regions from.

Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in Ireland, situated close to the border with Northern Ireland. It takes its name from Dún Dealgan, Dalga's fort home closely associated with the famous mythical warrior Cúchulainn, and was granted its charter in 1189.

Portaferry is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland, at the southern end of the Ards Peninsula, near the Narrows at the entrance to Strangford Lough. It has an aquarium and is well-known for the annual Galway Hookers Regatta. It hosts its own small Marina, the Portaferry Marina. A passenger/car ferry service operates daily at 15 minute intervals (8am to 11pm) between the villages of Portaferry and Strangford, less than a mile apart, conveying about 500,000 passengers per annum.

Campbeltown is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre peninsula. Originally known as Kinlochkilkerran - this form is still used in Gaelic. It was renamed in the 17th century and became an important centre for shipbuilding and Scotch whisky, and a busy fishing port.

LondonDerry, also known as Derry, is the sparkle in the friendly eye of one of our most beautiful regions. It's a centre of culture and creativity, and is now as famous for its confident modern outlook as it is for the timeless quality of its craic. Meander through the bustling streets of the only completely Walled City in the British Isles and listen to the echoes of 1450 years of history.

Eliot is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,954 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Moultonborough is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States.

Phippsburg is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, on the west side of the mouth of the Kennebec River.

Hampton Beach is a village district and beach resort within the town of Hampton, in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located on the Atlantic Ocean.

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the United States. It is the fourth-largest community in the county, with a population of 20,784 at the 2000 census.

North Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. While the majority of the town is inland, North Hampton includes a part of New Hampshire's limited Atlantic seacoast.

Rye Beach is a beach along the Atlantic Ocean in Rye, New Hampshire, and a community adjacent to the beach.

Stranraer is a town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.