IN THE NEWS

Martha's Vineyard has made headlines far and wide over the years, as a popular resort destination for celebrities and politicians, and as a travelers pristine paradise to name a few. Movies have been filmed here, books set here and millions of visitors have been awestruck by our beautiful, charming and fascinating Island. Here's a list of press coverage our newsworthy Island has received.
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- Martha's Vineyard Beach Named the Best on the East Coast | Rough Guides
- Martha's Vineyard: The Treasured Island | Condé Nast Traveller
- Why Go to Martha's Vineyard? | U.S. News & World Report
- 36 Hours on Martha's Vineyard | NY Times
- The Top 10 Things to See And Do in Martha's Vineyard | Culture Trip
- Tour a New York Couple's Classic Martha's Vineyard Home | Architectural Digest
- Best of Boston 2020: Cape & Islands | Boston Magazine
- 10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England | Yankee Magazine
- A Traditional Farmhouse on Martha's Vineyard with a Very Modern Twist | Boston Globe
- The Top 15 Beaches on the East Coast | Town & Country
- 15 of the Best Summer Escapes from Big Cities in the USA | Harbors & Havens
- This Martha's Vineyard Town is like the Hamptons Without the Crowds |
- August 6, 2022: IndieWire | Barack and Michelle Obama Make Surprise Appearance at Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival
- July 13, 2022: The Boston Globe | Planning a trip to Martha’s Vineyard? Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s happening this summer.
- July 6, 2022: Mass Live | Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket named two of the ‘most magical island getaways’ in the United States by Country Living magazine
- July 6, 2022: WBUR | Planting 1,000 wildflowers to restore a biodiversity hotspot on Martha's Vineyard
- July 1, 2022: Bon Appetit | Where to Eat in Martha’s Vineyard
- June 29, 2022: NPR | On Martha's Vineyard, tribal elders work to restore land to its pre-colonial state
- June 26, 2022: The Literary Lifestyle| Best Fiction Books Set in Martha's Vineyard
- June 7, 2022: The New York Times | Geraldine Brooks on Martha's Vineyard
- May 21, 2022: Enjoy Travel Life | What to Do in Martha’s Vineyard For a Day (or Two!)
- May 20, 2022: The Boston Globe | Beach Road Weekend puts Martha’s Vineyard on the summer festival map
- May 19, 2022: Boston.com | Former ‘Jaws’ scene-stealer named police chief in Oak Bluffs
- May 18, 2022: Our Time Press | Renaissance House Writers Retreat Returns to Martha’s Vineyard in the Historic Writing House of Dorothy West
- May 14, 2022: The Travel | Guide: What To Do At Martha Vineyard Island This Summer
- May 14, 2022: Vacation Idea | 25 Best Things to Do on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
- May 6, 2022: Boston.com | A New York Times best-selling author shares her favorite Martha’s Vineyard spots
- May 5, 2022: Mass Live | Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard named the ‘most charming’ small town in Massachusetts
- Apr. 24, 2022: Trip to Discover | The Most Charming Small Town in Every State
- Apr. 22, 2022: WGBH | Many Hands in the Sand : Aquinnah tribe, volunteers plant beach grass for climate-resilient coast
- Apr. 18, 2022: Yahoo | This New England Island Is the Perfect Summer Vacation — With Over 20 Beaches, Great Restaurants, and Waterfront Hotels
- Apr. 8, 2022: J.Q. Louise | Why You Should Book a Trip to Martha’s Vineyard This Spring
- Feb. 18, 2022: Robb Report | ‘An Overall Feeling of Joy’: How Martha’s Vineyard Became a Welcoming Oasis for Generations of Black Travelers
- Nov. 1, 2021: Orange Coast Magazine | Your Travel Guide to Martha’s Vineyard
- Oct. 4, 2021: Washington Post | ‘Happy to see you here’: The peace and joy of Blackness on Martha’s Vineyard
- Sept. 19, 2021: The Travel | Martha's Vineyard Vs. Cape Cod: Which Is The Better Classic New England Destination?
- Sept. 8, 2021: Cosmopolitan | An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Martha's Vineyard
- Aug. 26, 2021: Artsy | How Martha’s Vineyard Became a Thriving Hub for Black Artists and Galleries
- Aug. 24, 2021: Vox | How Martha’s Vineyard became a Black summertime sanctuary
- Aug. 2, 2021: South Coast Today | The Newbie takes a trip on the ferry from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard
- July 28, 2021: Times Union | Adventures in Martha’s Vineyard
- July 15, 2021: The best things to do on Martha’s Vineyard this summer, according to Boston.com readers
- July 1, 2021: Boston Magazine | What’s the Story behind the Gingerbread Houses on Martha’s Vineyard?
- June 1, 2021: New York Magazine | Julee Wilson’s Two-Week Family Trip to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard Smoked bluefish, DJ D-Nice parties, and ocean aerobics
- Dec. 10, 2020: Boston Globe | Shayna Seymour on Martha’s Vineyard, margaritas, and needing more Italy in her life
- Dec. 8, 2020: NY Daily News | Barack Obama recorded audiobook near new home on Martha's Vineyard
- Dec. 7, 2020: On Tap for Today | A very Martha’s Vineyard Holiday Gift Guide
- Dec. 4, 2020: Tripsavvy |The Best Small Town in Every State
- Nov. 30, 2020: The Preppy Francophile | Martha's Vineyard Small Business Shopping Guide: Preppy Picks
- Nov. 20, 2020: Cooking With Books | Martha's Vineyard Foodie Holiday Gift Guide
- Nov. 28, 2020: Shored Up Digital | Martha's Vineyard Businesses with Online Shopping
- Nov. 25, 2020: Bayberry & Main | Martha's Vineyard Gift Guide
- Nov. 7, 2020: Metro | The 7 Beer Itch sees the Simpsons family leave home for Martha’s Vineyard without Homer
- Oct. 27, 2020: Essence | Tucked Away In Martha's Vineyard, A Black Woman's Safe Space
- Oct. 24, 2020: Celebrate The Weekend | Martha's Vineyard in October
- Oct. 15, 2020: Trips to Discover | Top 10 Islands to Visit in the Continental U.S.
- Oct. 4, 2020: HELLO! | Michelle Obama opens up about family's current living situation – and it sounds incredible
- Sept. 28, 2020: American Farm Bureau | Martha’s Vineyard Establishes First New County Farm Bureau in 10-Plus Years
- Sept. 22, 2020: Boston Magazine | Avoid the Crowds With an October Trip To Martha’s Vineyard
- Sept. 11, 2020: Forbes | Escape to Martha's Vineyard This Fall
- Sept. 3, 2020: CBS Boston | Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Martha's Vineyard Estate Sold to Land Preservation Groups
- Sept. 2, 2020: WCAI | The Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard
- Aug 24: Untapped New York | Vacation from Home in Our Virtual Tour of Historic Martha’s Vineyard
- Sept. 28, 2020: American Farm Bureau | Martha’s Vineyard Establishes First New County Farm Bureau in 10-Plus Years
- Sept. 22, 2020: Boston Magazine | Avoid the Crowds With an October Trip To Martha’s Vineyard
- Sept. 11, 2020: Forbes | Escape to Martha's Vineyard This Fall
- Sept. 3, 2020: CBS Boston | Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Martha's Vineyard Estate Sold to Land Preservation Groups
- Sept. 2, 2020: WCAI | The Rise of Tourism on Martha's Vineyard
- Aug 24: Untapped New York | Vacation from Home in Our Virtual Tour of Historic Martha’s Vineyard
- Aug. 19, 2020: Yankee Magazine | High Art with Weathervane Artist Anthony Holand
- Aug. 18, 2020: RoughGuides | The Best East Coast Beaches in the US
- Aug. 15, 2020: New York Post | How the Secret Service protects the president’s golf game
- Aug. 9, 2020: J. Q. Louise | A Foodie's Trip to Martha's Vineyard
- Aug. 9, 2020: SyFy Wire | New Indiegogo Campaign Hopes to Rebuild Jaws Shark-Hunting Boat as a Research Vessel
- Aug. 2, 2020: Sailing Scuttlebutt | Edgartown Gets It Right
- July 30, 2020: Business Insider | James Cagney's Longtime Martha's Vineyard Retreat is For Sale
- July 29, 2020: U.S. News & World Report | Best Things To Do on Martha's Vineyard
- July 26, 2020: Boston Herald: Remembering Mary Jo Kopechne
- July 19, 2020: Boston.com | Best Places to Visit in Mass., according to TikToks
- July 14, 2020: Boston Globe | The magic of Martha's Vineyard with Kiddos in Tow
- July 12, 2020: Shermans Travel | The Best Beaches in America to Visit This Fall
- July 4, 2020: Architectural Digest | Tour a New York Couple's Classic Martha's Vineyard Home
- July 2, 2020: Boston Globe | In this Sunny Painting, a Rich History About Race on Martha's Vineyard
- June 25, 2020: Wherever Family | Martha's Vineyard for Families
- June 26, 2020: Boston Globe | A Traditional Farmhouse on Martha's Vineyard with a Modern Twist
- June 26, 2020: WBSM | Where to Find the Best Seafood on Martha's Vineyard
- June 5, 2020: The Maritime Executive | The Charles W. Morgan and Whaling Captains of Color
- May 20, 2020: Heavy | Amy Schumer & Husband Chef Chris Fischer’s Cooking Show Is Hilarious
- May 10, 2020: Daily Mail | Martha's Vineyard Bread Baker Creates Latest Instagram Trend
- May 6, 2020 : Daily News | Beautiful Small Towns in Every State
- Apr. 27, 2020 : New York Times | A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice on Martha's Vineyard in the 19th Century
- Apr. 2, 2020: Going Places Near And Far | Can’t Get to Martha’s Vineyard for Springtime Getaway? Bring the Vineyard Home
- Feb. 28, 2020: New England Living | Day Tripping: Martha's Vineyard
- Feb. 13, 2020: Boston Magazine | Beachy Blues Stole the Spotlight at This Martha’s Vineyard Estate Wedding
- Jan. 9, 2020: Brownstoner | The Insider: Brooklyn Designers Stylishly Revamp a Martha’s Vineyard Farmhouse, Sans Cliché
- Jan. 3, 2020: Forbes Magazine | 25 Best Places to Visit in 2020
- Dec. 13, 2019: USA Today | 10 Best Things to Eat and Drink on Martha's Vineyard