Frommer's? Portable Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, 2nd Edition
by Laura M. ReckfordEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-04-01
Publisher(s): Frommers
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Summary
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.The first edition of Frommer's Portable Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard has something for everyone whether you're looking for romance or family fun. You'll find details on the best accommodations, beaches, bike rides, shops, and art galleries.
Author Biography
Laura M. Reckford is a writer and editor who lives on Cape Cod. Formerly the managing editor of Cape Cod Life Magazine, she has also been on the editorial staffs of Good Housekeeping magazine and Entertainment Weekly. She is currently the news editor of the Falmouth Enterprise newspaper. She is also the author of Frommer’s Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard.
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | p. vii |
| The Best of Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard | p. 1 |
| Best of Nantucket | p. 1 |
| Best of Martha's Vineyard | p. 4 |
| Planning Your Trip to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard | p. 7 |
| Visitor Information | p. 7 |
| When to Go | p. 14 |
| Calendar of Events | p. 17 |
| Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | p. 19 |
| Getting There | p. 24 |
| Reservations-Only Policy for Car Passage to Martha's Vineyard | p. 28 |
| Tips on Accommodations | p. 31 |
| Fast Facts: Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard | p. 34 |
| Settling into Nantucket | p. 39 |
| Nantucket Orientation | p. 40 |
| An Island Steeped in History | p. 42 |
| Fast Facts: Nantucket | p. 46 |
| Where to Stay | p. 47 |
| Where to Dine | p. 58 |
| Nantucket's Best Sweets & Baked Goods | p. 71 |
| Exploring Nantucket | p. 73 |
| Beaches & Recreational Pursuits | p. 73 |
| Museums & Historic Landmarks | p. 78 |
| Organized Tours | p. 81 |
| A Peachy Idea | p. 82 |
| Kid Stuff | p. 84 |
| Shopping | p. 85 |
| Nantucket After Dark | p. 89 |
| Settling into Martha's Vineyard | p. 92 |
| Martha's Vineyard Orientation | p. 94 |
| Fast Facts: Martha's Vineyard | p. 99 |
| Where to Stay | p. 100 |
| Where to Dine | p. 116 |
| The Vineyard's Best Sweet Shops | p. 123 |
| Exploring Martha's Vineyard | p. 129 |
| Beaches & Rereational Pursuits | p. 129 |
| A Stroll Around Edgartown | p. 140 |
| Museums & Historic Landmarks | p. 143 |
| Menemsha: A New England Fishing Village | p. 146 |
| Organized Tours | p. 146 |
| Kid Stuff | p. 149 |
| Shopping | p. 149 |
| Martha's Vineyard After Dark | p. 153 |
| Where to Stay & Dine in Hyannis or Woods Hole | p. 157 |
| Hyannis (a Village in the Town of Barnstable) | p. 157 |
| Woods Hole (a Village in the Town of Falmouth) | p. 164 |
| Index | p. 173 |
| General Index | p. 173 |
| Accommodations Index | p. 178 |
| Restaurant Index | p. 179 |
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