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Captain R. Flanders’ House is situated in the quiet town of Chilmark on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. This renovated farmhouse, built by whaling Captain Richard Flanders in the late 1700s, is part of an original island homestead. The house has a delightful arrangement of antiques and country primitives that will add charm and uniqueness to your island stay. The farm is located on 60 beautiful acres of rolling pastures overlooking Bliss Pond and surrounded by woodlands. For your convenience and enjoyment, we offer homemade breads and muffins, fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, tea and juice, and island-made honey and jams at our complimentary continental breakfast. Start your day by relaxing on the sun porch overlooking the pasture with a good book and a cup of coffee, tea, or juice.
Established in 1966, CB Stark has earned an excellent reputation for fine jewelry, custom designs, antique restoration, and customer satisfaction. Now in our 46th season, we have been designing and crafting unique Vineyard-themed pieces for four generations of customers. CB Stark is credited with creating a set of five silver rings that were featured on the dismembered arm of a female swimmer in the movie JAWS. Voted “Best Jeweler” every year for the past fifteen years in Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, our designs, available in gold, silver or platinum, are truly a native product of Martha’s Vineyard and are not available anywhere else.
Founded in 2011, MOONRISE MEDIA is a multi-media company representing authors, filmmakers, and fine artists from its home base on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. MOONRISE MEDIA’s first publication, JAWS: Memories From Martha’s Vineyard by Matt Taylor (www.mvremembersjaws.com), with foreword by director Steven Spielberg, has received worldwide acclaim since its release in June 2011, garnering the accolade of Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2011. MOONRISE MEDIA represents Paul McPhee (www.paulmcphee.com), one of the country’s premiere marine life artists. Paul’s artwork has been featured in major galleries and exhibitions nationwide. His collection of original JAWS art has sold worldwide, and he is currently producing new JAWS-related works to be unveiled at the August 2012 event, JAWSFEST: THE TRIBUTE, on Martha’s Vineyard. Paul has been involved in marine conservation initiatives through the years and has contributed his art to benefit the National Coalition for Marine Conservation and Mote Marine Labs. In accompaniment of his original JAWS art, Paul will be showcasing several original great white shark pieces during JAWSFEST.
Explore the island’s wildlife and beaches while learning skills in an exciting environment. Our tours depart daily at 10am, 1pm, and sunset. We also rent kayaks from our location on State Beach in Oak Bluffs right on Sengekontacket Pond, voted Martha's Vineyard’s best place to kayak! We offer free kayak delivery in Oak Bluffs and competitive long term rental rates. Our goal is to introduce the natural beauty of these islands through low-impact observation while providing a fun and safe activity. Our high-spirited staff of dedicated kayakers is professional and thoughtful, making each tour a fun and exciting experience for every level. We provide top quality kayaks and equipment, proper instruction on operation and safety, local history and marine wildlife identification, all proper safety equipment, a certified ACA instructor, and healthy and delicious snacks. We look forward to seeing you on the water—Happy Paddling!
The fun way to Martha’s Vineyard! Sail away on the Island Queen from Falmouth, Cape Cod, and you will experience Martha’s Vineyard in just 35 minutes. Convenient parking just 200 yards from the dock. Enjoy our enclosed lounge, outside decks, full-service snack bar, and friendly crew! Daily sailings beginning at 9:00am from late May to mid-October. 2012 roundtrip fares are $20/adult and $10/child; children 4 and under travel free! Group discounts available. For more information, go to www.IslandQueen.com or call (508) 548-4800.
Moore Media has been providing publishing and graphic design services to our clients for the past 18 years. We specialize in providing full-service book production services, taking a book from raw manuscript form to final printed material or e-book. We also provide content development services, working directly with your team or authors to develop your content matter into a format that is appropriate for your needs. In addition, we provide instructional design services, to test the functionality of your interactive content, such as online training courses or interactive PDF or HTML documents. Over the years, we’ve tackled just about everything that comes to mind when you mention graphic design or publishing services, from logo creation to posters to national-level textbooks.
For thirty-seven years it was owned and skippered by a blind man. In 1937, it was hit by a seaplane. It has burst into flames crossing the harbor, been sunk and splintered by a hurricane, served as the setting for a pivotal scene in JAWS (as well as the principal camera boat), and played a role in a car accident that changed not only the undiscovered island of Chappaquiddick forever, but possibly American history, too. Now, THE CHAPPY FERRY BOOK tells the amazing, dramatic, myth-busting, two-hundred-year story of the Chappaquiddick ferry in words and previously unseen pictures for the first time. Written by Tom Dunlop, with photographs by acclaimed Island photographer Alison Shaw, and including THE CHAPPY FERRY MOVIE, a bonus 15-minute DVD produced and directed by John Wilson.
Whether you are traveling to Martha’s Vineyard from the New York metropolitan area or other points in southern New England, Seastreak has the schedule that fits your busy lifestyle. From May 24 to September 3, ferries depart from our New York/New Jersey docks on Friday afternoon and return from the Vineyard on Sunday. A special holiday schedule is available for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) can ride for free Monday through Sunday from Atlantic Highlands and Highlands to Pier 11 (Wall St.) and East 35th St. For 1-hour service to Martha’s Vineyard, cruise with Seastreak from New Bedford, Massachusetts. It’s the easiest, most convenient way to get to Martha’s Vineyard because you skip all the bumper-to-bumper Cape Cod traffic.
Arrive as strangers, leave as friends. Choose between two unique inns, both within walking distance to the ferry, downtown Vineyard Haven, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and the beach. The Clark House is a classic homestyle B&B, and the Hanover House is a quaint country inn with a touch of elegance. Our combined 20 guestrooms, large backyard, porches, and private brick patio with fountain, all provide places for outdoor activities and gatherings of family and friends. Enjoy our expanded continental breakfast, spa-quality Turkish towels, and award-winning robes. Take advantage of our high speed Internet access and complimentary bikes on a first come, first served basis.
The Crocker House Inn is a five-minute walk from the Steamship Ferry in the harborside village of Vineyard Haven. It’s the perfect location to sit and relax on the wraparound front porch sipping iced tea and eating the inn’s scrumptious homemade Snickers or Peanut Butter Bark. Enjoy the quiet of the residential neighborhood while being close to shops, fine dining, art galleries, and more. The Crocker House Inn combines elegance with a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The eight freshly appointed guest rooms, each with full private baths, cable flat screen TV/DVD, iPod docking stations, stereos, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, offer their own unique advantages. Innkeepers Jynell and Jeff Kristal bring their Marriott expertise with them to offer you a special place to relax and be pampered. No matter the season or the event—weddings, family gatherings, honeymoons, or just rekindling that special relationship—let The Crocker House Inn be your only place to stay.
Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank is an independent, full-service bank with eight convenient branch locations and 11 ATMs available island wide. Local banking for the Island’s year-round and summer community.
Island Inn is located in Oak Bluffs, just minutes from pristine beaches, sailing, shopping, scenic tours, and historic Edgartown. From its perch overlooking the Nantucket Sound, nestled on a lush, green lawn among gracefully swaying trees, Island Inn offers a comfortable respite in the picturesque setting for which Martha's Vineyard is famous. The inn features 51 rooms and suites (all with kitchens), an outdoor pool, three tennis courts, a picnic and barbecue area, and a kids playground.
Lattanzi’s Restaurant in Edgartown features traditional Italian cuisine and fine Italian wines and spirits. Albert A. Lattanzi, chef and owner, and his wife, Cathy, cordially invite you to join them for an experience in authentic, Tuscan-style cooking. Chef Lattanzi creates classic specialties—authentic and traditionally Italian in taste and quality, using only the finest and freshest ingredients available. Lattanzi’s satisfying menu includes handmade pasta, fresh seafood and lobster, hardwood grilled specialties, and house-made Italian desserts, pastries, and gelato.