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Oak Bluffs- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits Martha’s Vineyard, an idyllic island known for its natural beauty and exclusivity. While its reputation as a affluent summer retreat certainly precedes it, it should not define it. That would be a disservice. While certainly true, the island offers so much more, including a rich history and a Victorian enclave so wonderfully preserved, you will question time travel. While it is possible to fly to Martha’s Vineyard, taking a ferry is THE way to go from the Cape; an hour on the water beats a TSA screening all day long. You can bring your car along, but it is not necessary…
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Sunset Cruise- Dana Point, CA
It’s hard to beat a day out on the water. If you find yourself there at sunset, with a beverage in your hand, all the better. While you can find similar excursions up and down both coasts, dramatic cliffs, abundant wildlife, and a sunset right out of Endless Summer make the trip out of Dana Point one of the most unforgettable.
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Cape Cod Canal- Buzzards Bay, MA
At least once a year I stroll down the bike path at the Cape Cod Canal. Admittedly it is much more pleasant in the summer, but the views are stunning year round. Sailboats glide by, cormorants dive, and the sun predictably and dramatically sets behind the iconic Railroad Bridge. In my opinion, no trip to the Cape is complete without a Canal visit. While the idea of constructing a canal through the isthmus of Cape Cod dates back to the Pilgrims, actual construction was delayed a few centuries until 1909. While everyone saw the benefit of a nautical shortcut, especially those shipping goods between New York and Boston, joining two…
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Jekyll Island Club- Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island Club is truly a one of a kind Grande Dame. A vision of Southern beauty and grace, she will have you from the moment you first glimpse the iconic turret. The grounds perfectly compliment the hotel’s Victorian architecture, from the live oaks draped seductively with Spanish moss, to the lush lawns that run from the sheltered porches to the banks of Jekyll Creek. It is immediately apparent why this was a get away for the wealthiest families of the nineteenth century, who could have gone anywhere.
