Why You Should Plan a Couple’s Getaway to Martha’s Vineyard

The Harbor View Hotel was designed with romance in mind.
From long walks on the beach, to sunset picnics, to candlelit dinners, we have everything you need to celebrate all the special occasions in your life. Whether you have an anniversary coming up or just feel like treating your special someone to magical weekend by the water, it’s the perfect time to plan a weekend getaway on Martha’s Vineyard. Spring is nearly here, so keep reading for all the reasons you should book a weekend with us this season.

Reopening March 3rd
We are so excited to announce that the Harbor View Hotel will be reopening on March 3rd and to mark the occasion we are also launching a new “Romance Package.” The package includes luxury accommodations for two, a bottle of Prosecco, and a tray of chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival. With everything going on in the world, we believe that the simple pleasures mean so much these days.

In addition to our new “Romance Package”, we are also launching curated sightseeing tours this Spring! Come to Martha’s Vineyard to get away from it all so you can focus one another.

Island Excursions
Our sightseeing excursions include things like picnics on the beach, lighthouse tours, bike rides, and much more! Choose from three different sightseeing tour options:

• “Must See” Vineyard Sights: Visit Edgartown, Aquinnah, and West Tisbury. Plan on taking lots of quintessential New England photos with your sweetheart while learning about the history and culture of the island on this 3-hour tour.
• Cultural Tour: This tour takes you all around the island focusing on the African American Heritage Trail. Take in the culture of Martha’s Vineyard while enjoying a day out and about on this 4-hour tour.
• The Full Island Tour: For the couple that really wants to see everything the Island has to offer; this is the tour for you. Visit Edgartown, Aquinnah, Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury. You’ll get to see lighthouses, enjoy breathtaking views, explore the famous gingerbread cottages and much more on this 4-hour tour.

All tours end with a fresh seafood lunch or dinner in Menemsha, which is famous for its fish markets serving up the day’s catch just steps from where it was caught. Get your toes in the sand and dine like a local on the beach for a romantic end to the excursion.

Romantic Dinner at Bettini Restaurant
And don’t forget to also book a romantic dinner at our fine dining restaurant, Bettini Restaurant. Bettini is an award-winning luxury restaurant serving New England classics with an international twist. Enjoy the farm-and-sea-to-table-cuisine while taking in the views of Edgartown Harbor from the best spot on the island.

Getting Here
If this will be your first time on Martha’s Vineyard, check out our getting here section for details on travel options for the island and read our “First Timer’s Guide” for the tips and tricks that will have you exploring the island like a local in no time.

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