Kick off your holiday celebrations with a weekend getaway on Martha’s Vineyard. Head to the island this weekend for the 36th annual Christmas in Edgartown celebrations. The events run from Dec. 7th – 10th. There are activities for everyone. Many island businesses join the celebrations, providing sales and entertainment for visitors. You can get some of your holiday shopping done, wine and dine and see the island dressed up for the holidays.… Read more
One Wednesday this summer my husband and I headed to the West Tisbury farmers market on Martha’s Vineyard. It was a perfect day for the outing, with clear sunny skies.… Read more
This week we have mid-summer temperatures. On Tuesday I took advantage of the weather to head to the beach. It was gorgeous and uncrowded. Beach parking was available and the water was still warm (by New England standards). If you are in the Boston area and want to be near the ocean, here are some of my favorite coastal day trips from Boston. Yes, I do realize that Boston is on the coast and you don’t have to leave Boston to be on the ocean. If you would like to get out of the city for a day, here are … Read more
Are you heading to Martha’s Vineyard for a summer vacation and hoping to hear some music while you are there?
Most of us dream of lazy summer vacations filled with trips to the beach, hanging out in the hammock and sipping rosé while we cook fish or steak on the grill. After a few days of being in lazy vacation mode, we often start looking for other entertainment options — like going out to hear some music.… Read more
If you like lighthouses, Martha’s Vineyard is the place to visit. It is home to five beautiful lighthouses. When visiting these historic structures, it is easy to imagine a time when whaling ships, merchant vessels and schooners sailed the coastal “highways” that surround the island.… Read more