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"A favorite summer escape lined with rugged Atlantic beaches and dotted with quaint towns; head to the island’s southwestern tip (“up-island”) for more undeveloped, rural scenery—dense woods, uncrowded beaches, and fishing villages." - Caitlin Morton
"Specialty cheeses, cured meat, desserts and an incredible selection of wine, beer, and spirits, Martha’s not only has a handy location in just up the hill from downtown, but is charming market that is a must visit for provisions on the corner of Union and Lyon. Stop by in the afternoon on a weekend and you’ll likely find their staff offering wine and cheese sampling as you browse. This place is so great, locals joke about the Martha's tax - an extra $3-5 added on to the bill than if you purchased the same items at a 'regular' grocery store (which we gladly pay for the great experience). Pro-tip, if you're looking to go extra fancy (read: hundreds of dollars) on wine or liquors, ask to visit the 2nd floor and check out the best of what they have in the house." - CreativeMornings Grand Rapids

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"If you want a quaint, peaceful coastal escape, Martha’s Vineyard delivers charming New England character, more than a dozen beautiful beaches, plenty of water activities like paddleboarding, surfing, and traditional sailing lessons, and a top-notch dining and cocktail scene—accessible only by boat or plane but worth the trip." - Nina Kahn
"Martha's Vineyard offers a picturesque and luxurious vacation experience with considerable daily costs." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare