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 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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IN THE NEWS

2025

February 2025

• The 50 Most Beautiful Places in America | Conde Nast Traveler, February 2025
• 15 Phenomenal Black-Owned Hotels Around the World | Observer.com, February 2025

January 2025

• 16 New Or Renewed Romantic Hotels Northeast US: Stay List 2025 | Getaway Mavens, January 2025
• The Best Thing to Do In Every US State In 2025 | TheTimes.com,  January 2025
• Martha's Vineyard Museum announces JAWS 50th anniversary exhibition — The Daily Jaws | The Daily JAWS, January 2025
• A 25-Pound Striper Through the Ice on Martha's Vineyard - OTW | OntheWater.com, January 2025

2024

December 2024

• The Best Small Towns To Visit in the USA 2025 | U.S. News & World report, December 2024
• Delightful Destinations is a podcast hosted by iHeartRadio's Jeff St. Pierre. We highlight and discuss different travel destinations in, and around, Maryland, the Mid-Atlantic and other regions with a goal of giving listeners plenty of options to pack up the car and head out of town for some fun.

November 2024

• Travel Trends Report 2025: Solo Travel | Forbes, November 2024

September 2024

• Visit Martha's Vineyard This Fall! Our very own Erica Ashton and Alessandra Hagerty visited WPRI 12's The Rhode Show and shared some tips to plan your fall trip to the island.

July 2024

• 50 Creative Ways To Celebrate National Caviar Day (forbes.com) | Forbes.com, July 2024 Note: At the beautiful 19 Raw Oyster Bar and 19 Prime Steakhouse in Martha's Vineyard, the Lobster Caviar Sliders are perfect for an upscale happy hour, served on a brioche bun with vinegar chips.
• MBTA, Cape Cod, and Vineyard Transit Authorities Win Federal Funding for Electric and Lower-Emission Buses - Streetsblog Massachusetts | Streetsblog Massachusetts, July 2024
• 15 Best Islands in the Continental U.S. — Beautiful Views, Serene Nature, and Laid-back Vibes Included (travelandleisure.com) | TravelandLeisure.com, July 2024 Note: Martha’s Vineyard #4
• Tour a New York Couple's Classic Martha's Vineyard Home | Architectural Digest, July 2024
• Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed ahead of July 4 (wcvb.com) | WCVB.com, July 2024
• Martha’s Vineyard marijuana retailer reopens after deliveries OK'd (mjbizdaily.com) | MJBizDaily.com, July 2024
• New shops, restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard, and more retail news - Boston Business Journal (bizjournals.com) | BizJournals.com, July 2024 *Requires sign-in or subscription
• When 'Jaws' was filming in MA years ago the set was plagued by disaster | Cape Cod Times, July 2024
• ‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists - Raw Story | Raw Story, July 2024
• This Hotel on One of Martha’s Vineyard’s Best Beaches Was Just Named the No. 1 Resort in New England by T+L Readers | TravelandLeisure.com, July 2024
• Oceanside hotel, resort named best in the continental US | cbs8.com | CBS8, July 2024

June 2024

• The Top 10 Things to See And Do in Martha's Vineyard | Culture Trip, June 2024
• Vineyard Wind has 10 turbines in operation, company announces. (capecodtimes.com) | Cape Cod Times, June 2024
• Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Subjects Of Legislative Bills | Newsradio 95 WXTK (iheart.com), June 2024
• Will the Atlantic Hurricane Season Live Up to the Hype for East Coast Surfers? | theinertia.com, June 2024
• Where were sharks spotted off Cape Cod since June 21? - masslive.com | Masslive.com, June 2024
• The Black Dog: The story behind the Martha's Vineyard company (wcvb.com) | WCVB.com Chronicle, June 2024

May 2024

• 6 Unmissable Events on the Cape and Islands | National Geographic, May 2024

April 2024

• How a New Generation of Hoteliers and Chefs Is Creating a More Inclusive Martha's Vineyardrtha's Vineyard Beach Named the Best on the East Coast | Travel and Leisure, April 2024
• Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard | Mass.gov

The Archives​​​

• Why Go to Martha's Vineyard? | U.S. News & World Report
• 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
• 36 Hours on Martha's Vineyard | NY Times
• Martha's Vineyard: The Treasured Island | Condé Nast Traveller

• 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