Best of Times-Christmas Prelude-Nonantum/Kennebunkport ME 12/9-10/25

Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA

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Dec 9 - 10, 2025
Group size: 1 - 54
Best of Times-Christmas Prelude-Nonantum/Kennebunkport ME 12/9-10/25
Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA

Best of Times Travel
  • Email address verified
191 reviews

Dec 9 - 10, 2025
Group size: 1 - 54

About this trip

Join Best of Times Travel and the Nonantum Resort on a fantastic 2 Day adventure to Kennebunkport, Maine during the Christmas Prelude season and see why this program depicts what one can only describe as Postcards From Maine! 


The Ambiance of a Bygone Era...

The Nonantum Resort located in the picturesque seaside town of Kennebunkport, Maine, offers one of the premier waterfront locations on the Southern Maine coastline.  The Nonantum Resort was built in 1883 and opened on the Fourth of July of that year!  Just a short walk to the center of Kennebunkport’s Dock Square - with its unique shops, boutiques, art galleries, sea captains’ homes, and historic landmarks.  This beautiful resort features elegantly appointed rooms, private baths, dining overlooking Kennebunkport harbor, heated pool, hot tub, recreational activities and service reminiscent of days gone by.  In fact, Yankee Magazine featured the Nonantum Resort as one of the best resorts in New England in 2018. Guests from across the nation and many other countries have come to the Nonantum to build life long memories. Maine truly is Vacationland, and the Nonantum Resort has something for every member of your family. Victorian Charm with Contemporary Amenities. Begin your Maine adventure now.


Journey to Kennebunkport Maine during the magical time of Christmas Prelude!


CHRISTMAS AT VICTORIA MANSION – Also known as the Morse-Libby House, Victoria Mansion was built between 1858 and 1860 as a summer home for two people, Ruggles Sylvester Morse and his wife Olive. They were both from Maine originally, but Morse made his fortune in New Orleans where he operated luxury hotels. This spectacular summer home is widely considered one of the finest examples of the Italian Villa style in America. Every holiday season, the Mansion transforms into a Victorian winter wonderland for Christmas. This beloved celebration features decorations by some of the community’s leading and up-and-coming artists, florists, designers, and fellow non-profit organizations to highlight the Mansion’s original 19th century interiors. Now in its fourth decade, over 8,000 visitors attend this annual event and we will enjoy it too on our included tour of the mansion.


WHITE COLUMNS MANSION – KENNEBUNKPORT – Built in 1853, White Columns is the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s premier property. Owned and loved by the same family for 130 years, the Victorian-era home has retained its old world charm and still contains the home’s original furnishings. Step back in time by taking a guided tour. Docents will lead you through seven rooms of the stately home and share stories about three generations of the Perkins-Nott family that lived, loved and lost in this magnificent Greek revival mansion. The tour includes a brief history of Kennebunkport, its shipbuilding and maritime traditions, and the important connection between the house and the family of Presidents H.W. and George W. Bush who have summered in Kennebunkport for generations.


OUR MYSTERY TOUR – Well if we told you it wouldn’t be a mystery. But let’s just say it will be a yummy and bubbly visit.  

What's Included

• Roundtrip Motor coach Transportation*

• 1 Night Lodging at the beautiful & historic Nonantum Resort

• 2 Meals - Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

• Admission to Victoria Mansion 

• Admission to White Columns Mansion 

• Mystery Tour

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager (Gratuity Included)


• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program


 * Single Group Pick-Up.  Non-Group Bookings will be required to travel to the nearest Best of Times or Group Set Pick-Up Location. Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date. 


Terms and Conditions of Sale

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.


Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary.  Prices are subject to change.  A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $100pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation.  Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance.  This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost.  Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit.  Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received.   Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions).  Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason.   Payment in full must be received by October 9th, 2025 or this may result in an automatic cancellation.   Please note:  All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel via traditional mail or emailed to [email protected].  The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel.  Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows:  Cancellations from date of booking until 10/9/2025 have no cancellation fee.  Cancellations from 10/10/2025 until 11/8/2025 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare.  Cancellations after 11/8/2025 will receive no refund, 100% of the total fare.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.


*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time  of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured. This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for  informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten  by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. 

What’s included

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What’s not included

  • Driver Gratuity
    Your Bus Driver and Step On Guide Gratuities are NOT included in your package price. Our suggested gratuity amount is $16 per person for the entire program.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy Rate
Deposit:$100
Available until November 7, 2025

This is for 2 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with either 1 King Bed or 2 Queens.  Best of Times Travel will make every effort to have passengers sharing a room with different last names have 2 beds in the room.

$599
Deposit:$100
Single Occupancy
Deposit:$100
Available until November 7, 2025

This is for 1 Person Occupying a room with No Roommate.  

$749
Deposit:$100
Triple Occupancy
Deposit:$100
Available until November 7, 2025

 This is for 3 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share a bed together.  Roll-away cots are Not Available.

$579
Deposit:$100
Quad Occupancy
Deposit:$100
Available until November 7, 2025

This is for 4 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share each bed in the room.  Roll-away cots are Not Available. 

$579
Deposit:$100

Available options

Chubb Travelers Insurance
$52


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Reviews

Nice time. Only criticism is the bus. Very little room between seats ( worse than an airplane) no drop down for drink or pouch for anything else. Like a wallet, phone, book,etc
By anne n for GoodLife Programs - Newport Christmas Mansions - Thurs 12/12/24 on Dec 22, 2024
The trip delivered what was stated: an expert bus driver who negotiated the roads competently, the hotel accommodations were clean, large with lots of windows and most friendly staff with a great tasting large breakfast provided for the one night stay. Beyond the stated, we found the mix of travelers most pleasant, the Salem COA staff responsive and kind and of course the Rockettes an extravaganza!
By Susan Y for Salem Sr Ctr - Christmas NY Style w/Radio City Rockettes 12/8-12/9/24 on Dec 19, 2024
Food was good, chicken nice and tender (not dry). I know they have a lot of people to feed, still it took 2 1/2 hr from arrival to start of the show. Long time to eat lunch. Kenny and Dolly were excellent - especially Kenny - he head a great voice and sounded (and looked!) just like Kenny. Dolly was very good also, but I had a hard tine hearing some of the words to the songs she sang.
By Patricia H for Travel Club at Oak Point -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Wed 12/4/24 on Dec 06, 2024
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The concert was great,. The performers were fantastic. The food was delicious. I had a great seat but was too close to the speaker. Hard to hear the song at times.
By Elizabeth P for Best of Times Trvl -Kenny & Dolly Smoky Mtn Xmas - Tues 12/3/24 on Dec 06, 2024
We had a great time. The turkey dinner was delicious and the show was great. Iam looking forward to Dolly and Kenny. We saw them a couple of years ago and they were great
By Carolyn B for Holliston Sr. Ctr. -Sicilian Tenors-Downton Abbey Concert-Wed 11/13/24 on Nov 15, 2024
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