Nantucket is a quaint, New England island, best known for its reputation as a world class destination. The islands natural beauty, culinary delights, and rich history come together to make it one of the most wonderful places on the globe. The island is just a one hour flight from Boston and two hours from New York on commercial flights, there are many private charters available or a runway and tarmac for your own private plane; yet what makes Nantucket special is that it couldn’t be farther away (from what? I know what our saying).
In the 17th century it was the whaling capital of the world. In many ways, the island hasn’t changed much since. Life is simpler on Nantucket. The main street is cobblestone, shingled beach houses and rose-covered cottages dot the landscape. Vast moors cover much of the inner island and 50% of all of Nantucket land is held in conservation.
Perfect climatic conditions allow the island a cool ocean breeze in the summer and keep it unseasonably warm in the fall making it perfect to enjoy the treasured beaches. You can awake to see the first sunrise in North America and at the end of the day you can watch the sun dip back into the ocean ending another day in Paradise.
Nantucket Harbor is home to a world class 240-slip, full-service marina, that caters to some of the world's most discerning travelers. Relax on your choice of over 50 miles of pristine white beaches, or if you enjoy to shop the island offers first class boutiques and fine art galleries. Another experience Nantucket has to offer is a round at one of the islands four golf courses and then leave dinner to the professionals. The abundance of local seafood, an atmosphere like no other, and an island steeped in the service industry are three reasons why an astronomical number of Nantucket’s restaurants rate so high in the Zagat’s Guide (the American equivalent to Michelin).
Nantucket is a holiday retreat with festivals abound. The Daffodil festival marks the beginning of spring, Memorial Day weekend is highlighted by the Figawi Regatta, the Nantucket Wine Festival celebrates many of the worlds finest vineyards and restaurants’, and Film Festival highlight the summer. The first week of December the island celebrates the holidays with Christmas Stroll.
Whether you see Nantucket from a sailboat at sea, cycle along the many bike paths, or walk along the miles of pristine beach, not until you set foot upon this island, dubbed an “elbow of sand” in Moby Dick, will you truly understand its charms.