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Guest Post: MV101 – Intro to an Island Vacation
May 14 2012
by Rick Conti Class, welcome to MV101. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of a Martha’s Vineyard vacation. Pay close attention and take copious notes. There will be a test upon completion of the course. First, it’s important to understand that Martha’s Vineyard is an island. (Say it with me, “island”.) You can’t [...]
Mother’s Day on Martha’s Vineyard
May 7 2012
If you are still struggling with how to thank mom for all the wonderful things she does (and has done!), look no further than here at the Square. Our Mother’s Day Package goes WAAYYY beyond brunch to offering mom the ultimate getaway. Click here to check it out. And whether you come celebrate with her [...]
Martha’s Vineyard Awash in Encouragement – Thanks Julia Kidd!
Apr 26 2012
We are loving all the positive messages from artist and psychotherapist Julia Kidd that are popping up all over the Island!! Who doesn’t need a little more positivity in their day? Ranging from “It is so easy to love you.” to “You are a bright idea,” the messages take the forms of banners (one spans [...]
Guest Post – Edgartown’s Floating Landmark
Apr 23 2012
by Rick Conti Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York City has its Empire State Building. San Francisco boasts the Golden Gate Bridge. Every great city has a landmark that is visible from almost any vantage point within its limits. Edgartown is no different. In fact, Edgartown does them all one better. While those other [...]
New at the Square – Joanne in Charge!
Apr 16 2012
Many of you already know (or at least remember) Joanne Sardini. She holds the record (by far!) for the most mentions in our Trip Advisor reviews (all wonderful of course) and her sweet Scottish lilt has enhanced many a guests’ vacation. Well, what you may not know is that Joanne also is our new General [...]
Guest Post: Fast Food – Vineyard Style
Apr 9 2012
by Rick Conti When someone mentions “fast food”, what do you think of? I think of plastic. The fast food joints’ signs? Plastic. The furniture? More plastic! The food? Well, I can’t be certain, but it sure seems like more of the same. So why do people go to those places? Either they’re slaves to [...]
Spring Re-Opening and Art on the Island
Mar 30 2012
Celebrate the glorious season of renewal. Spring has truly sprung on the Vineyard! Days are longer. Birds are chirping. Buds are peeking through. And, speaking of renewal, all our Edgartown hotel rooms are springing open mid-month as we launch a new season on April 13. Lots of fresh new things are happening at the Square (more [...]
Guest Post: A special Martha’s Vineyard “Ride”
Mar 25 2012
by Rick Conti Every spring, as casual cyclists like myself are just pulling our bikes out of winter storage, a bike ride of distinction is held on Martha’s Vineyard. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society kicks off a busy fund-raising year with “Ride the Vineyard” on May 5, 2012. There are three routes available from a [...]
An early spring on the Vineyard
Mar 20 2012
Spring has truly sprung on the Vineyard and our Martha’s Vineyard hotel invites you come stay and play. Folks are strolling the still quiet streets and enjoying the crisply temperate sunny days of our glorious island. Pre-season events are popping up here and there that truly shouldn’t be missed. Here are two this week that [...]




