Friday, November 8, 2013

Make Summer An Adventure With Marthas Vineyard Fishing Charters

By Alyce Powell


Summer on the East Coast of the United States is the time for people to escape from the crazy big city life and have a break. Some head to places like the Catskills to enjoy country living. Others head to the coast to enjoy the sea and sun. If you want to add some adventure to your summer break, booking Marthas Vineyard fishing charters may be one of the best investments you can make.

Massachusetts is the state that is home to Cape Cod. A little to the south of Cape Cod you'll find Martha's Vineyard, a very popular destination among the wealthy members of society. Only two East Coast islands are bigger than this one. The about 16,500 inhabitants that live here throughout the year are mainly dependent on fishing and tourism to pay the bills.

The island has a moderate climate. Winter temperatures tend to be a little higher than on the mainland but because of the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, summers tend to be cooler. Summer weather is so pleasant that the island's population swells to around 100,000 people during the warmer months. Rain can fall throughout the year.

The original inhabitants of the area were the Wampanoag, who called the island Noepe. The first English settlement here was founded in 1642 and for a long time the islanders called their home Martin's Vineyard. While fishing has always been important to island life, the location became a whaling station that produced lamp oil and blubber.

Many summer homes on the island belong to the rich and famous. The Kennedy family has a long association with this destination and it was on his way here that John F Kennedy Jr died in a plane crash. The island has also been a summer vacation destination for other politicians, including the Clintons and current President Barack Obama. Many famous musicians, writers, artists and actors come here for the summer and John Belushi was buried in Chilmark.

The celebrities who frequent the East Coast island are responsible for one of the destination's main attractions, which is simply to try and spot famous people or admiring their homes. The beaches are another good reason to come here and The Vineyard is also home to a small wine industry. Several film festivals are held throughout the year too and the kids will love the Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest in the United States and located in Oak Bluffs.

To get to the island is easy, even though you cannot drive there. Instead, you can take one of several ferries from the mainland. Another option is to fly in with commercial airlines that offer summer services from cities such as Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia or Washington DC. Many celebrities that come here take their private planes, of course.

One of the best adventures you can have is to find Marthas Vineyard fishing charters and head out to the ocean. The waters are great for catching something for the pot. Even if you don't like to fish, you'll be happy to feel the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair, knowing that it is indeed a good summer.




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