One of our favorite times of year is the annual Agricultural Fair on Martha’s Vineyard. Every August, for four days, empty fields, barns, and the AG Hall are transformed into an all-American, old-fashioned, neighborly fairground. Here’s why we think the fair on Martha’s Vineyard is one of the sweetest summer joys of all.
There are a handful of ways to get to the island of Martha’s Vineyard for vacation: private jet, private boat, commercial airline, commercial ferry or public ferry. Of these, in our humble opinion, the best mode of transportation by far is the Steamship Authority’s ferry service. Here’s a photo journal of the iconic summer joy of the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.
Heading to Martha’s Vineyard? People speak of the iconic summer retreat as if it were one destination with one vibe. But dear reader, that’s just not so. There are five distinct social circles on Martha’s Vineyard, and they tend to gravitate toward specific places. Here’s our guide to what you need to know about social circles and socializing in Martha’s Vineyard – ’cause once you understand that, the rest is easy.
Looking for the perfect home to rent on Martha’s Vineyard for summer 2019? Have a look at our 9-step guide to finding the perfect luxury rental. And assess which of the 5 tribes of Martha’s Vineyard is yours. Then check out some of the specific fun facts and good things to know that we’ve uncovered, as well as some specific properties that are currently for rent that caught our eye. Summer’s almost here!
Ready to find your summer home away from home? Whether it’s the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket some other iconic destination, our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has developed a 9-step list on how to find the perfect luxury summer rental home.
