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Migis Lodge in South Casco - A Ritzy, Rustic, Relaxing Getaway!

"Ah summer; that time of year when you head out to your Hamptons share, hop a boat in St. Barths, or cruise off to the islands of Greece. But you forgot to make plans! Don't worry. Event though the hot weather managed to sneak up on you, there is still time to get your summer groove on... You've been to all the 6 and 7 star spots, donned your best Chanel wardrobe and basically ruined yourself for the hospitality industry. That sucks. Nothing you can do but go back to the basics. Find your inner Afro Love gal. Recalibrate your expectations and hone your sense of adventure and childish fun. You might want to check out MIGIS (my-giss) LODGE in SOUTH CASCO MAINE, about 45 minutes from Portland. OK, I found out this tidbit from a pair of fashionistas and mum was the word until now. Yes, iPod butlers in Mexico and smoothies in Mumbai are something, but this will get you thinking about your roots - those simple summers you spent growing up where you kissed your first boy and told your first ghost story. Call it nostalgia without the Kool Aid goggles. That's right, summer camp without the roughing it part! Leave your Jimmy Choos at home, and sprawl out on a chaise lounge with a mixed drink, looking up at not palm trees, but white pines. A cluster of cabins on the lake, fresh, fresh, air and clear seductive water, it's never been so cool to be so uncomplicated. It's like that simple black dress from Narciso Rodriguez. You know it's the finest quality of materials, however there need not be any bells and whistles to announce its superiority. There is a Cris-Craft ferry that you can hop on to lackadaisically scoot you to a private island where you can unfold a checkered cloth and open your picnic basket, you can get a sauna or a massage, only this time you are met not by canned whisperings and chants from the Buddah Bar's last CD but rather the wind whippping around and nature reminding you that there is life out of the city. There's golf nearby and tennis right on site (looking out onto the lake), pancake breakfasts at the water's edge, and excurisions where you can fish for salmon. They also offer an Autumn Adventure Special where you can enjoy the facilities in all of their New England glory, watch the leaves change, sail a lobster boat and enjoy private wine tastings. Great food, great quality sheets, great beverages and great company. Take a breath then take a ride up North!"