This Coastal Maine Town Transforms Into a Holiday Wonderland Every December—and It Has a Lobster Trap Christmas Tree

"For an immersion in historic nautical charm, this quartet of early 19th-century houses—once owned by Captain Daniel Walker’s daughters and now under Lark Hotels—is soaked in history and comes alive for the holidays with live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord’s Carriage House." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines