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‘Tis the Season: Time to Start Thinking About Your Ferry Reservation

January 3, 2010 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Although summer may seem to be light years away, now is the time to start making your vehicle reservations with the Steamship Authority. It may be hard to believe, but space is limited and to help guarantee you a spot now is the time to book! Beginning [...]

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Fall Checklist for Summer 2010 on Martha’s Vineyard

October 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

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The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter and cooler…and it’s hard not to start dreaming about next summer on the Vineyard! Don’t worry, I don’t think you’re crazy, I think you’re very, very smart because planning for a fantastic 2010 summer on the Vineyard really does need to start now! Here’s [...]

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January brings thoughts of summer on the Vineyard and beyond

January 14, 2009 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

January, for those of us either on the Vineyard or biding our time until we can get here, means one thing: getting our summer vacation plans in order and booked. Seriously, the excitement of the Steamship Authority opening their summer vehicle reservation lines is enough to blast any post-holiday blues clear away. There are two [...]

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Which Should You Book First? Your Vacation Home or Your Ferry Reservations?

December 24, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

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It is a frequently asked question! Most renters that make the Vineyard an annual vacation destination are now in the decision making process of when, where and how. Because The Steamship Authority will be opening up vehicle ferry reservations for the summer months soon, many regulars are now trying to fit together the puzzle pieces. [...]

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How Does the Steamship Authority Work?

December 9, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

For those of you that have been to the island of Martha’s Vineyard, you know that the process of bringing a vehicle along on your Vineyard vacation can be very trying if you don’t know the process! Our island population goes from around 15,000 year round residents to 100,000 August visitors. You really do need [...]

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When Should You Book Your Vineyard Vacation?

November 25, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

On Martha’s Vineyard, we begin booking rental homes for the following season before the current one ends! Many families decide they like coming to the island every year for a least one week. If they like the rental property they are staying in, and know they will be back, it makes sense for them to [...]

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Traveling to Martha’s Vineyard: Ferries and Planes

July 3, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

How Do I Get to Martha’s Vineyard? You have two choices for mainland to island travel – by air or by boat. Planes are small, fast and uncrowded. Boats are big enough to walk around in, have a snack bar with clam chowder, some carry cars and all provide the experience of traveling over water [...]

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Pre-trip Checklist: Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental

June 20, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

Renting a house on Martha’s Vineyard for your vacation is, of course, a fantastic idea. You’ll have a whole house to spread out in and really relax – by yourself, with a loved one or surrounded by the whole family. This pre-trip checklist will help you be prepared so that you can have a wonderful [...]

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