Elaine Starner
Elaine Starner is a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter. The information and expertise she brings to Suite101 rise from pursuit of her own passions: traveling Maine, enjoying life in Ohio’s Amish country, and studying Scripture.
For almost 10 years, Elaine has been making trips to the coast of Maine, exploring, meeting people, introducing friends to “the way life should be”. She enjoys traveling and adventuring anywhere, but Maine is always her first choice of destinations. The coast, the air, the scenery are all spectacular, but it’s mostly the people she meets that draw her back repeatedly.
Indulging this attraction to Maine also expanded Elaine's appreciation of the beauty of her hometown in Ohio, smack-dab in the center of the world’s largest Amish community. Thirty years ago, the area was a rural, farming, quiet area. Now over four million visitors come each year, and tourism and hospitality thrive in Holmes County.
A third passion is studying the Scriptures, the one place Elaine has discovered truth that she can depend on—even in this uncertain world. She blogs about living as a child of God on http://livingaschildrenofgod.wordpress.com/.
Here at Suite101, she hopes to be your travel guide to the saltiness of the Maine coast and the hospitality of Amish country.
Latest Articles
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Vacations in Maine: The Down East Outdoors Off the Beaten Path
Planning a Maine coast vacation? Some of the best activities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Down East are not found by map or guidebooks.
Feb 16, 2011
- Elaine Starner
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Vacations in Maine: The Down East Coast Beyond Bar Harbor
Maine tourism is discovering Down East Maine and its recreational activities, spectacular scenery, and revitalizing serenity.
Jan 10, 2011
- Elaine Starner
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Maine Vacation Lodging: Mill Pond Inn in Damariscotta Mills
This bed and breakfast inn on Maine's midcoast appeals because of its location, its setting, and the comfortable amenities.
Jan 1, 2011
- Elaine Starner
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Scenic Driving Route to a Fall Vacation in Amish Country Ohio
Weekend getaways in Ohio are often scheduled to enjoy the fall foliage. Plan a route to Holmes County that highlights the area's scenic beauty.
Oct 5, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Downeast Maine Hiking: Cutler's Bold Coast Trail
Maine vacations that reach down east will find Cutler's Bold Coast trail a well-known and praised hike to a dramatic coastline. Is it for everyone?
Sep 21, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Four Lighthouses to Visit on a Maine Coast Vacation
Oceanfront Maine is strung with over sixty lighthouses. Which ones should you include in your coastal Maine vacation?
Aug 26, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Frank's Dockside Restaurant and Take-Out in Lubec, Maine
Serving seafood, Italian, and vegetarian, a new restaurant in an old building on the historic waterfront is more than just a new place to eat in Lubec.
Aug 6, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Places to Eat in Holmes County, Ohio – Local Favorites
For pizza, hot dogs, and hometown specialties, visitors looking for a place to eat in Amish Country should check out these places popular with the locals.
Jun 30, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Quilt Shops off the Beaten Path in Holmes County, Ohio
For quilt shoppers in Ohio's Amish Country, the roads less-traveled might be the route to finding the treasures.
Jun 29, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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Scenic Quilts and Crafts in Ohio Amish Country
Shoppers looking for handmade quilts and other local crafts on the back roads of Amish Country will enjoy this stop in a quiet Ohio location.
Jun 29, 2010
- Elaine Starner
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