May is opening-up time here. The stores have restocked, the seasonal restaurants are open again, and the Island arts community is preparing the galleries for the summer months ahead.

First-time visitors are often surprised at the Island’s size. On a map of the United States it may look diminutive but up close it soon becomes apparent that within these 100 square miles there’s a terrific geographic and architectural diversity, with each of our six towns offering its own one-of-a-kind image to the world. As you can see on the map, the Island is basically triangular in shape, bounded on the northeast by Nantucket Sound and the northwest by Vineyard Sound, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south.

Here in the Martha's Vineyard's Best Read Guide you'll find terrific restaurants, just the right accommodation and an abundance of things to do. Spend some time on our site and discover what makes Martha’s Vineyard an exceptional vacation spot-any time of the year.  Also look for featured events and corresponding articles for more infomation as you plan your visit to the Island.

We at the Best Read Guide, published by the Vineyard Gazette, want to be the first to welcome you to Martha’s Vineyard, and we're glad to help guide you on your way!