Travel: End of Summer on Martha's Vineyard

Posted By: KK on 08/24/10 1:42 PM | Categories: Travel

Late August and into the fall is the perfect time for a get-a-way to Martha’s Vineyard. This laid back retreat is all about the escape. No wonder Presidents Clinton and Obama have made it their #1 Summer Destination. But the Islanders are way too cool to care about celebs – the raison d’etre here is the rugged coastline, miles of beaches, and the invigorating salt air. Whether you are an old salt or new to the sport, you must fish, especially decked out in our ready made outfit, complete with travelrod, insect repelent bandana and dry gear bag that will make you look like a pro.

If you want to feel like a local on the Vineyard, check into the Beach Plum Inn or Menemsha Inn & Cottages. You will be in the hands of the Bob and Sarah Nixon, who will happily arrange all of your activities from meals at the legendary Homeport Restaurant to fishing charters with the best captains on the Eastern Seaboard. And if you are really lucky, Uncle Bob may show you his “secret spots” so make sure to pack you Vineyard Vines Nor’Easter Jacket for optimal casting in the surf. Don’t forget the Martha’s Vineyard Fishing Derby taking place from September 12 to October 16.
Fishing on the Vineyard