Holiday time was such a busy blur here at our Martha’s Vineyard hotel! It’s hard to believe it is all over and we’re already halfway into January. We just received these great shots from our Christmas in Edgartown party on the Square and we thought we’d share them with you. Virgina Vogt, an aesthetician at Sea Spa Salon, is quite handy with a lens. Thanks for sending us these great photos, Virginia!
As the New Year opens with the stark beauty of Edgartown harbor in the winter and the island-wide promise of spring percolating just below its surface, our Martha’s Vineyard hotel invites you to break through your old habits and enjoy a relaxing – and discounted! – winter getaway with us.
Our Edgartown hotel is open this January (for the first time in years!) and to celebrate, we went a little crazy and created a package you can’t refuse. Check out our Hibernation Package here – it’s a heck of a Martha’s Vineyard vacation package deal!
And – just because the quiet season is upon us – it doesn’t mean everything is quiet. The Vineyard will heat up later this month with the annual Big Chili Contest, now in its 26th year. It’s hecka fun and is for a great cause. For off-islanders, tickets will go on sale THIS Thursday, January 12th at 10am, through the main page of MVOL.com.
For February, we’re planning a month-long celebration for Valentine’s Day. Book a two-night celebration with your sweetie for any dates in February EXCEPT the busy “official” weekend of February 10-12 and we’ll throw in a box of gourmet chocolates and a bottle of wine (red or white). The chocolates are from world-famous Chilmark Chocolates – so you know we love you.
Come embrace winter on the Vineyard at the Square.
Walk around the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs and see the Gingerbread Cottages but be sure to look for Eleanor. She’s well past ninety, a wealth of Martha’s Vineyard info, and she may even ask you to sign her visitor’s book. She will be on her porch waiting for you to come by.
Pack some snacks in Edgartown then drive, bike or bus up to Chilmark and explore the Great Rock Bight Preserve. (Top left hand corner, mouse over the #34 for info and directions.) After a hike, swim out to the Great Rock. (Bring some water-shoes! The barnacles are sharp!)
Take the 13 bus up to Oak Bluffs and grab a slice of pizza from Giordano’s. Now take that delicious slice to Ocean Park, grab a bench, and enjoy your lunch; and one of the best views on the island.
To truly relax on your Martha’s Vineyard vacation, walk around the Lagoon, from Oak Bluffs to Vineyard Haven and back, at low tide. (There’s no beach at high tide!) No crowds, and the peaceful sound of the waves lapping on the sand is better than an hour of meditation.
Stroll down the street from our Martha’s Vineyard hotel and hop on the harbor launch for a half hour ride around Edgartown harbor – “It’s only an island if you look at it from the water” (small fee)
Looking for a great Edgartown restaurant for seafood? Look no further than the Square Rigger Restaurant which has the best lobster in town. You can hop onto the #11 Park and Ride from Mayhew Lane at no cost and don’t have to worry about drinking too much for dinner.
I love going to the bar at Détente for an early dinner. Between 5:30 and 6:00 everything on the menu is half price. They have an often changing and always interesting selection of wines by the glass. This is one of the best deals on the Island.
Grab a lobster roll at Grace Church on Friday afternoon (voted “best lobster roll” on the island in “Best of the Vineyard” past five years) and head to your favorite Martha’s Vineyard beach for a picnic. Evenings are a great time of day to enjoy the beach and cool off without the crowds!
