Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 116Getaways 30 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine from top: kenneth krach; courttesy photos(3) gola overlooking a lily pond. On the other, it’s pure James Bond: a sleek infinity pool, a luxury spa, and a buttercream-yellow villa. A team of live-in staff ensures you won’t have to lift a finger during your stay. Wake to a gourmet al fresco breakfast on the wraparound stone terrace atop a bluff over- looking the ocean. Get your blood pump- ing with a short game of tennis, a stroll along the many miles of island trails, or a simple spell in the spa. And there’s no risk of cabin fever–the island’s boat captain will take you aboard the 60-foot classic sailing yacht Guildive for a whip around the bay or a day trip to Castine. Arriving back at the island, you’ll want to stroll along the mussel-scattered shore- line until you reach the ancient boathouse- cum-bar for a cold drink from its fully- stocked cellar. As dusk settles, make your way to the fully-equipped outdoor kitch- en as the light from the house and the old- fashioned lampposts spills across the tiered gardens. The staff will prepare a feast of seafood harvested off the shores of the Nau- tilus while you relax with a cocktail beside the infinity pool. If you can bear to share your Shangri-la, there’s room for up to 18 guests. And with weekly rates starting at $25,000, a few other wallets may be welcome. Vacationland on a dime You don’t need to splash the cash to en- joy your dream vacation. After all, few luxury resorts can compare to the nat- ural beauty of Maine’s wilderness. The Maine Huts & Trails Associa- tion owns a hut with a personality all its own in a far-flung corner of the state. enjoy the epitome of luxury during a stay on nautilus island, starting at $25,000 per week. Indulge keep watch over the ocean at the keepers house in pemaquid point for $1,300 per week. Escape island dreaminG H op onto your private chartered he- licopter at Bangor Airport and take a quick swoop across the Aca- dian coastline until you reach Penobscot Bay. There, just a stone’s throw from Cas- tine yet somehow in a world of its own, lies the emerald-green splash that is Nautilus Island. Welcome to paradise. The 38-acre island balances old-world charm with modern luxury. On one hand is the century-old guest cottage, the authen- tic working sugar shack, and the tiny per-