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    Essex Street Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection - Living room area with microwave and mini fridge

    Essex Street Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection

    4.2(63 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$

    This is a wonderful New England inn in a perfect location when visiting Newburyport…read more , From their website: The Essex Street Inn was originally built as the "Lucky Livery Stable" in the early 1800's. In 1880, the stable was razed, and in its place, the present Essex Street Inn was built in a conservative version of the style known as Victorian eclectic. To set expectations, the rooms are cozy. The suites are larger, but since we were only here for one night, we opted for a standard room. Luckily, we were on the first floor, as there are no elevators and steep stairs. They do have a parking lot, which is key during the high season. Our room was very comfortable, and our bed was perfectly plush. There is a K-Cup coffee maker and cable TV in the room. Breakfast is OK and should satisfy most. There is a Starbucks a short walk away and plenty of other coffee shops and breakfast venues in the area. The location is perfect, on a side street, walking distance from shopping, bars, and restaurants. Plum Island is also a short ride away.

    As a Choice Rewards member, it is nice to be able to use points for the higher end unique…read moredestinations with character and unique features while avoiding the resort fees that often get tacked on at places like this. Going in the office seasion this cozy gem gives great holiday vibes with some of the rooms (suites) having fireplaces, rooftop patios, and even jacuzzis. Most of the rooms are not well suited to people with mobility challenges due to stairs. The decor is homey and feels like a throwback to colonial New England.

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    Essex Street Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection - Front stairs

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    Jacuzzi bathroom

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    Part of the breakfast spread!! Yum!!

    Newburyport Whale Watch - Photo by Georgia Fanthorpe

    Newburyport Whale Watch

    4.1(44 reviews)
    1.4 km

    We recently spent an afternoon with the folks at Newburyport Whale Watch for a trip in the gulf of…read moreMaine searching for and watching some of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. The reservation process on line was straight forward and easy to use. The tickers were added to my iPhone wallet which would have been easy enough to board, but the staff had names available to check off which was even easier than fumbling with your phone or the internet access. For those who showed up on site to purchase tickets, those were available on site. Staff was young and friendly from greeting to service in the bar section with light food, snacks and beverages. The staff providing updates on the actual whales we did see was fascinating to hear. They were able to identify the two whales we did watch and made the experience all the better and personable. PSA - the staff works on tips similar to your waitstaff at a restaurant, so please be prepared to show your appreciation for their service, as warranted. While spotting whales is not guaranteed, we did see a couple of them, but not without a lot of travel. We were out almost a couple of hours to find them which also meant that after watching for about an hour, it was an equal trip back to the harbor. Keep that in mind. I am sure we all wish the trip was more like a 3 hour tour (with a happier ending than those on Gilligan's Island) but be prepared for spending 6 hours on the boat, especially if you are bringing young children who can become bored very easily especially in tight quarters. As a result, we returned to the dock at 6PM, 30 mins after the planned 5:30PM arrival while boarding the boat at 12:45PM for a scheduled 1:30PM departure. It should be noted that we did leave almost 20 mins late despite the booking warning that they will not wait for any passengers (but we did for 4 people...but I won't tell if you don't tell). The boat itself was clean and had plenty of seating inside and outside depending on your preference on the first two decks. They also have 2 bathrooms on the boat. I do not know why the top deck was not open as that would provide the best view of whales IMHO. Unfortunately, parking is a hassle in the area as most lots nearby only allow a 3 hour reservation via app or kiosk while you may be on the boat 6 hours. So, you run the risk of paying for 3 hours and then getting a ticket from the police which are located next door and cruise the lots steadily. Be warned.

    We've had two great trips with Newburyport Whale Watch. Booking is straightforward, as are the…read moreinstructions on how to get there, though definitely leave ample time to park as the car park can be a little competitive! The boat isn't overcrowded and the staff are great, they are very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and kind, and it's obvious they love what they do - we enjoyed chatting to the on-board naturalist. The boat has two outdoor viewing decks and an enclosed sitting area by the snack bar. We preferred being outside but even in mid-June we had to wear coats and several layers because it gets chilly out at sea. We saw an acrobatic male humpback who breached multiple times - it was an experience of a lifetime!

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    Newburyport Whale Watch - Photo by Georgia Fanthorpe

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    Moonlight Limousine Co - 10 passenger white stretch Limousine for weddings in the Newburyport MA and the NH seacoast

    Moonlight Limousine Co

    3.5(11 reviews)
    3.6 km

    Interesting that there were bad reviews of this company. We needed a car service for an airport…read moredrop-off and pick up. We called made the reservation with David. We even called back to move up the time of the pick up for departure. No problems there. We requested the van as we had 6 travelers and many bags. David showed up early, was well dressed and pleasant. Drove responsibly and we arrived at the airport with no issues. On pick-up, our flight had been delayed by an hour. I emailed David just to make sure and he confirmed he was already aware. When we landed, my wife received a text from Mike that he was waiting for us in the Limo lot. He was also well - dressed and very pleasant. He also drove very well and was a pleasure to talk to. My first experience was a pleasure and we would use them again as far as I'm concerned.

    Family was dealing with the death of a family member. When called to reschedule as things were in…read moreflux he YELLED, accused my wife of "playing games" and said find another ride. I can't believe this level of disrespect and it speaks to the decline of Moonlight that's been happening for years. Cars were dirty in previous rides but they're cheaper than other services so we wanted to try. They have no empathy and I would not recommend. I hope they encounter the same disrespect from vendors when they're dealing with death so they can see how shocking and horrible it is. DO NOT USE THEM.

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    Moonlight Limousine Co - Our newest addition a 14 passenger Cadillac ESCALADE Limousine

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