West Tisbury | MV On The Spot - Part 2

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rental: Lambert’s Cove, Makonikey Beach

October 28, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect house so you can get away and go to the beach next summer? This unique island house located in upper West Tisbury is perfect! With beach access less than five minutes away, room for six and all of the best amenities, this is a truly ‘Vineyard’ house. The gourmet kitchen is [...]

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Special Things to Do with KIDS on Martha’s Vineyard

September 2, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

There are lots of beaches in the world, and while I think Vineyard beaches are something special, I haven’t met a beach yet that wasn’t filled with water, sand and sun. However, there are many things to do and places to go on this island that you can ONLY find on Martha’s Vineyard. Here are [...]

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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard

August 28, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

There are tons of great restaurants on the island, but if you’re traveling with kids you’ll need to know where to get an inexpensive, good, fast meal…and luckily the island has many wonderful options. Oak Bluffs Sharky’s Cantina was voted Best Family Restaurant this year and it’s no surprise. Meals are quick, tasty and there’s [...]

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Biking, Kayaking and Hiking on Martha’s Vineyard

August 25, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

While everyone knows the Vineyard is beautiful, the beaches get most of the attention. However, the island has miles of bike trails, inlets, ponds & bays and acres of forests and meadows to discover. Unlike most areas of land the size of our island, the topography, climate and environment change often and dramatically as you [...]

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Weekly Events at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury

August 21, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

Located in the heart of West Tisbury, the historic Grange hall, built in 1859, has recently been restored and is the site for great events all season. Beginning in late June and continuing through September, stop by the Grange Hall for one of three weekly events: The Farmer’s Market, The Artisan’s Fair and the Antique [...]

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Best Kid-Friendly Beaches on Martha’s Vineyard

August 18, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

Beaches are certainly the main attraction on Martha’s Vineyard in the summer. Some of them have big waves, some don’t. Some of them are pure sand, some are rocky where the waves break. This is your guide to the best kid beaches on the Vineyard. Don’t forget sunscreen, drinks, umbrella or tent, chairs, towels, toys [...]

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Retail-Therapy: Martha’s Vineyard Style

August 7, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

When you walk through the shopping districts here on Martha’s Vineyard, you’ll notice the absence of a few of the standards you may be used to. You guessed it – no Gap, no Old Navy, no Anne Taylor, no Nine West. Believe it or not, you won’t even find a Starbucks or a Barnes & [...]

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Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair: Reason 423 to Visit MV in August

July 21, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of the summer on Martha’s Vineyard is the West Tisbury Agricultural Country Fair with Mid-Way sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society. Every August for four days (Thursday – Sunday), the fairgrounds host the classics at this real old-fashioned fair. Kids and adults alike enjoy rides, games, shucking and fiddle contests, [...]

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Martha’s Vineyard LINGO: Up-Island & Down-Island

June 24, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

On Martha’s Vineyard, we speak our own island language… When you arrive on the island, you’ll discover quickly that the island has been divided, more or less, into two parts: up-island and down-island. Up-Island When you hear someone say ‘up-island,’ they are referring to the towns of West Tisbury, Aquinnah, Chilmark and it’s small fishing [...]

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Where to Shop for Food on Martha’s Vineyard

June 23, 2008 By Anne Mayhew Leave a Comment

As you plan your vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, your mind is, most likely, already lying on the beach – probably not shopping at the grocery store. But one of the greatest benefits of renting a house on the island is that you don’t have to dine out for all of your meals or rely on [...]

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