Barry with Luxevo Vacations

03/17/2024

I am no longer with Luxevo Vacations and will no longer be posting or opening this Facebook account. Please follow me on my personal Facebook account, Barry Somes. For further information as to why I am no longer associated with Luxevo Vacations, read my reports to the Florida Better Business Bureau, Florida Attorney General's Office, and the Federal Trade Commission.

03/07/2024

You are invited to join me on a trip Nov 7-15 to the French Riviera! Highlights include Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes with hotel accommodations at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nice. A fantastic trip, contact me for a brochure with detailed itinerary. Accepting reservations until May 8 [email protected]

03/02/2024

Would you be interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2024-25 school year? The Council on International Education Exchange is now seeking host families in the greater Portland area. I serve as a liaison between the host families and the students. Students from all over the world are now applying to come to the U.S. I will assist you with the application process and help you choose the best fit for you. OR, if you have a student who may be interested in studying abroad as an exchange student I can also assist with that application and choose a country with the most appeal.

03/02/2024

I don't know about you, but I find the rock at the corner of Hancock and Fore Streets that marks the birthplace of Longfellow to be embarrassing, and the only way you can read the plaque on the side is to get down on your hands and knees. I understand it does have some historical significance, but I would like to see it moved to the Longfellow Garden and replaced with something more impressive. So, I have made it my mission to do something about it! I've been working with the city and several artists and have come up with a proposal of the black marble open book monument shown below. It would be 4 ft by 4 ft. They city expressed they didn't want a statue similar to the one on Longfellow Square. This would be placed in the new Portland Harbor Common, the park planned next to the Ocean Gate Terminal. The city noted that there is very little public art in that part of the city, an area that is becoming more and more popular. It would be paid for with private donations, no taxpayer money. I would appreciate any comments you may have.

03/02/2024

Join me November 7-15 on a trip to the French Riviera! Highlights include Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes and much more! We'll be staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nice. Trip booked through Quest Travel in Windham, ME Contact me for reservations or a detailed day by day itinerary, (207) 847-0340. It's a fantastic trip!

03/02/2024

"The Secrets of Portland, Maine" available at Sherman's bookstore on Exchange St in Portland, Falmouth and Freeport as well as direct from my website, paperbackwriter.biz It was one of the best sellers last year in Sherman's Old Port store! It's a book about things in Portland that you drive by every day but weren't aware of the significance. Thousands drive through Morrill's Corner every day but who was Morrill? Did you know there's a cemetery in Portland the city rents out for weddings? What's the most haunted office building in Portland? (hint: it's a building that tells time!), what's hidden in plain sight in the globe in front of the Maine State Pier?
REMINDER: I will be giving a book talk Tuesday, March 5 at the New Gloucester Public Library, 6 to 7 pm See you there!

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03/01/2024

Last night I was a guest of TD Bank at the TD Bank Center in Boston for a Bruins hockey game in their Executive Suite. Most of the TD Bank employees were in their 30's and 40's and were wearing Bruins shirts. I was wearing a shirt and tie and was obviously older than all the rest. When this man entered the suite he saw me and assumed I was in charge, like an important TD Bank employee! He came up to me and introduced himself as Tukka and told me he once played for the Bruins. Who knew?

02/29/2024

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02/29/2024

Join me Tuesday night at the New Gloucester Public Library, 6 to 7 pm, for a book talk. I will be summarizing my four books and giving attendees a preview of the book I'm working on now about a serial killer, the "Mannequin Murderer." No charge to attend, hope you can join me, will be a great night out!

02/29/2024

Here's my SWAN TRAVEL NETWORK destination of the week: Richard Branson's private island paradise, Necker Island,in the British Virgin Islands. A 74 acre island surrounded by white sandy beaches and coral reefs. It can be exclusively yours and up to 40 guests for a 7 day stay if booked through Swan Travel. Contact me at [email protected]

02/24/2024

Swan Travel Network's destination of the week: The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge in Belize, near the Blue Hole National Forest and Barquedier Waterfall. Check out the website then call me! Rates are available starting under $200 a night. It's a fantastic place in the jungle. Horseback riding, kayaking on the nearby river or just enjoy the hammocks. One thing is for sure; I plan to stay there some time this year! Call me at my Swan Travel Network, (207) 847-0340. Please check out the photos on their website!

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Member, Cruise Lines International and
American Society of Travel Agents

02/22/2024

My latest book, Operation: Goldeneye, just released last week. It is my fourth book and I had the best first week sales ever! Thank you so much and I'm thrilled to have such a loyal following. It is available on my website (paperbackwriter.biz) and is expected to be on Amazon sometime in March. Another note, I will be speaking at the New Gloucester public library Tuesday March 5, 6 pm to 7 pm and will include a preview of the book I'm working on now, the Mannequin Murderer! Free admission, See you there!

02/21/2024

I have a collection of 1,000 beer cans. I am now offering one of my favorite cans, the 007 beer can, for $2000 Bitcoin

02/15/2024

I am now writing a novel about a serial killer in the Portland ME area, a Sherlock Holmes style mystery. The first murder takes place at Portland Head Light, an elderly woman wearing this hat. The hat is now offered to the highest bidder with 100% of the proceeds going to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland. The hat will be on the cover of the book. The tentative publish date will be this April, at which time the bids will close. The book will be titled the "Mannequin Murderer." To place a bid send me an email to [email protected] Too much fun!

02/08/2024

Just released, my latest novel. "Operation: Goldeneye" A book about a young college graduate who attends Woodstock and decides there's a lot of money being a concert promoter. The story goes from the coffee shops of Greenwich Village to a national act, but as his business grows it attracts the attention from people who want a part of it, including mob families. How does Rocco escape the threats? To order a copy, go to paperbackwriter.biz
With your purchase I will also include a $5 credit toward any other purchase made this year through my website

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Member, Cruise Lines International and
American Society of Travel Agents

02/08/2024

Destination of the week: Palmaia House of Aia in Playa del Carmen. Mexico. A hidden paradise of eco-nuances located between an undisturbed jungle and the Caribbean sea. A retreat focusing on the sanctity of life with infinity pools, plant-based cuisine, a beach bar and holistic amenities. You NEED this! My agency, SWAN TRAVEL NETWORK, is an authorized agent for Four Hundred by Design, offering the finest resorts and private home rentals in the world. This is just one example, email for more details: [email protected].

02/06/2024

Just enjoyed a Maine Black Bear hockey game at UMO. Great team this year, lots of fun!

02/04/2024

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