Ana Arasanz, a Madrid-based travel writer and editor for the web version of the leading Spanish newspaper El Pais, has posted a lively article based on her experiences during her two-week English immersion course at Acadia Center this summer.  Titled (translated into English) From Maine’s Lobster Festival: A Tour of the Rugged Coast of Maine from Camden and Rockland to Acadia National Park, Ana’s travel article features her own photos taken during her excursions in Camden and Midcoast Maine and on Monhegan and Mt. Desert Island.

Ana’s favorite places in Camden include Laite Beach, a small stretch of sand near the downtown with a spectacular view of Camden harbor and the Camden hills beyond, and Mt. Battie, from where you can see many islands in Penobscot Bay.

Sailing and kayaking were among her favorite activities here, and the article provides many links to more information about things to do in Camden, such as sailing on the schooner Olad with captain Aaron Lincoln, whom Ana describes as an entertaining guy (un tipo divertido) and born storyteller.  

Impressed by what she describes as the varied and cosmopolitan cultural offerings in Camden, Ana recommends the concerts, theater performances, readings, and other events at the Camden Public Library, the Camden Opera House, and the Owl and Turtle Bookshop.

Her lodging recommendations include the Captain Swift Inn, the Camden Harbour Inn, and the Inns at Blackberry Common, and her dining recommendations include Port Clyde Seafood Co., Paolina’s Way, and the Waterfront.  

Summer is in full swing in Maine, and it’s a great time to take your English to a higher level while enjoying a great learning vacation. New English immersion courses start every Monday, so sign up today for a time that is convenient for you!

Summer mini-group courses at Acadia Center begin on July 6 and continue through August 28, with new courses beginning every week. Summer mini-group courses are a great option if you are looking for an affordable way to improve your English while also enjoying your summer vacation in a beautiful place.

The Maine coast offers lots of fun outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, and sailing.

On our excursions you can see a new exhibit of American or international art, sample a red, white, or rose at a vineyard and winery, and take an afternoon cruise on one of Camden’s classic schooners.

Whether you are paddling on a lake or exploring a vineyard, you are always practicing your English — learning with the help of your teachers new vocabulary and idioms and trying out what you’ve learned in class in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive atmosphere.

We are still taking registrations for summer 2009!