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The ins and outs of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

  • We created a video to showcase some of the many things we are thankful for here on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

    Thanksgiving Video

    There are many things on the Cape and Islands that we feel thankful for - lovely landscapes, small town communities, and cherished beaches.

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  • Here's a recap of many of the events on the Cape during Thanksgiving week. Our events page lists more!

    Cape Cod Thanksgiving

    Even after living here for 10 years, we discover new fun events each holiday season on the Cape.

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  • My in-laws are coming to visit, and they will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! We started planning where to take them out to eat, and realized that a few places were closed and many more were offering a Fall Menu. Here are a few Cape restaurants that we have enjoyed, with links to their current menu.

    Fall Restaurant Specials

    While some of our favorite Cape restaurants are closed this time of year, there are many that not only stay open, but offer great fall menus. Here are a few places we've enjoyed.

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  • Instagram is fun. You can spend a long time searching for great pictures. Recently we searched #capecodvacation and found beautiful, sweet posts that we want to share.

    Best CapeCodVacation Posts

    Instagram is fun. You can spend a long time searching for great pictures. Recently we searched #capecodvacation and found beautiful, sweet posts that we want to share.

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  • The Cape and Islands are busy in the summer, we all know that. This summer I made a meaningful discovery. Despite the crowds and the gatherings, there are so many places to take time for quiet, enjoyable solitude.

    Moments of Solitude

    Even in the summer, it is totally possible to seek out some quiet, peaceful moments on the Cape to just breath, look around, play, and enjoy solitude.

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  • Even with the heavy traffic, cruising Cape Cod in the summer is a blast, especially when you can put the top down and take the doors off a Jeep.

    Cruisin' Cape Cod

    Even with the heavy traffic, cruising Cape Cod in the summer is a blast, especially when you can put the top down and take the doors off a Jeep.

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  • Ten restaurants from across the Cape brought their smiling staff members and gallons of everyone’s favorite New England clam chowder to be judged by a jury of vacationers and locals both young and old.

    Cape Cod Chowderfest

    Highly recommend attending the Cape Cod Chowderfest at the Melody Tent

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  • We don’t always take time to visit the more touristy locations, events, and hang-outs, but when our family came for the Father’s Day weekend, we made a stop just over the Bourne Bridge to go on the Cape Cod Canal Cruise.

    Canal Boat Trip

    When we have company visit, we try new local adventures. This year we toured the Cape Cod Canal on a boat trip for the first time. What a fun day!

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  • It's not too late to book an August vacation on the Cape or Islands. In fact, this list of homes are showing availability and special reduced price. Come visit, save money!

    August Vacation Homes

    Each day we add more homes to our last-minute availability page. Such homes are offering special prices due to either a recent cancellation or stray open week still available. Here is a snapshot of some of those homes. Visit our Last-Minute availability page for more!

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  • Every once in awhile I am fortunate to fly to Nantucket for work. Usually I take the ferry, which I love, but flying is a real time-saver. Better yet, the experience is something else - gorgeous.

    Flying to Nantucket

    See some aerial images taken from a plane as I commuted to work on Nantucket.

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