I live in Central Maine, about an hour from Acadia and my sister in law actually lives on the Island (Mount Desert Island). Acadia is indeed beautiful and there are plenty of things to do in the area. Just last weekend my family went down and spent the day hiking. We have not done the CAT trip, but my mother in law did and really enjoyed it. Although she only stayed for a few hours in Nova Scotia and said that if she ever did it again she would stay longer and rent a car to be able to see some of the beauty while there. She did not get sea sick, but did say that the movement bother her a little. There are some wonderful areas near Bar Harbor for day trips also. Belfast and Camden are also wonderful coastal towns that are nice to visit. This post helps remind me of just how beautiful Maine can be and how I often forget how blessed I am to live here. Of course, in the winter when its 10 below zero and we are getting a foot of snow, I don't feel so lucky.....