Tag Archives: Summer Vacation

Experiencing Luxury on your Martha’s Vineyard Getaway

Outdoor Dining at Garde East

Discover the epitome of luxury travel on Martha’s Vineyard. Explore the best things to do on this picturesque New England island, from indulging in exquisite accommodations at Winnetu Resort, Harbor View Hotel, and Nobnocket Boutique Inn to savoring culinary delights at Garde East, Outermost Inn, Sweet Life Café and Détente. Don’t miss the opportunity to […]

Best Hotels on Martha’s Vineyard

MV Chic Retreat

Hotels and inns on Martha’s Vineyard all have something different to offer and have their own individual styles, from classic inns to chic retreats and from couple’s getaways to family resorts.  So it’s worth taking the time to research carefully to make sure that your trip and the place you’ll be laying your head for […]

Outdoor Activities – Visit The Elizabeth Islands With Island Girl Excursions

Back Of Motor Boat in Elizabeth Islands

The Elizabeth Islands are a hidden treasure that are missed by most people who visit Martha’s Vineyard. They are a chain of pristine, small islands that sit off the north coast of Martha’s Vineyard and separate it from Buzzard’s Bay. In total there are thirteen islands in the chain, the main ones being Naushon, Nonamesset, […]

Best Events On Martha’s Vineyard

Oak Bluffs Fireworks

Given the beauty of its beaches, ponds, woodlands, farms and trails, the unbeatable locations for sailing, golfing, fishing, kayaking and kite-boarding, and the world-class restaurants and food-to-table menus, you do not need an excuse to come and vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. However, should you be that type of person who needs a reason to go […]

Things To Do On Martha’s Vineyard – Island Alpaca

Martha's Vineyard Alpaca

Ok so you’re heading off on your Martha’s Vineyard vacation and you’re mentally ticking off the things to do on Martha’s Vineyard; beach, sailing, hiking, celeb-spotting, over-eating, alpaca stroking, biking, kayaking…  woah! back right up there. “Alpaca stroking”??? Where in the name of all that’s fabulous did that come from? Last time I looked there […]

Film Festivals On Martha’s Vineyard Take Place Year Round

Film Festival Martha's Vineyard

Reasons to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard are plentiful; breathtaking  beaches, surfing, kayaking the inland ponds, sailing Vineyard Sound, historic lighthouses, doing the “Jaws” tour, (over)indulging at one of the many farm-to-table restaurants, celebrity spotting or simply enjoying one of the best places to stay in New England. But one reason to visit Martha’s Vineyard that […]

Where To Find the “Gingerbread Houses” on Martha’s Vineyard

Gingerbread House

Here at our Martha’s Vineyard boutique inn we love to help guests with planning their vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. One of the questions we’re routinely asked is “Where are the gingerbread houses?” They’re located a short drive or bike ride from the inn in neighboring Oak Bluffs. They are set back one block behind the […]

Martha’s Vineyard Summer Events – The “Ag” Fair

Martha's Vineyard Events

This weekend is the 155th Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair (the “Ag Fair”) and the balmy, summer weather has the crowds out in force. Agricultural fairs are a well-established part of the US fabric and an annual outing for most families. There are over 3000 fairs in the US and the oldest one, the Berkshire […]

Where Does The President Stay on Martha’s Vineyard?

Nobnocket Sign

  August is nearly upon us, which means only one thing to us Vineyarders – the US President (and his entourage!) will be descending soon for his annual summer vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. We get asked by many people “Where does the President stay when he vacations on Martha’s Vineyard?” – Maybe some think the […]

Pokemon Go on Martha’s Vineyard

20 years after its original launch Pokemon has become an “overnight” phenomenon. The Pokemon Go app, launched earlier this month, is being down-loaded (when the servers aren’t crashing) at an astonishing rate. It has “swiped” aside Tinder and “crushed” Candy Crush within only a week. Vast swathes of the country are being invaded by zombie-like […]