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May 29, 2006
Cape Cod Canoodling
Summer is upon us, and that means it's time to make our vacation plans. Of course, many New Englanders will be heading to Cape Cod. But the Cape's storied beaches and summer vibe attracts vacationers from well beyond New England's confines--vacationers such as Theresa and her apparently amorous husband. Theresa writes:
Hi--my husband and I are from the Midwest and have never been to Cape Cod or the other islands. We want to visit for a romantic weekend, maybe 2-3 days. Where do we stay and what do we do? We need a suggested itinerary please!! Thanks, Theresa
Thanks for writing, Theresa. First of all, Cape Cod is not an island. It is a rather large peninsula on the eastern coast of Massachusetts that is 339 square miles and extends 65 miles east and north to the Atlantic. The phrase, "Cape Cod and the Islands," refers to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two islands off the Cape's coast. There are a myriad of places to visit, stay, dine, play, and explore--far too many to summarize in a two- or three-day itinerary.
That doesn't mean you couldn't put together a wonderful weekend vacation; it just means you'll have to do a little pre-planning to find the accommodations, restaurants, sights, and activities that fit your budget and interests. Any Cape Cod jaunt would have to include a visit to at least one of its many beaches. I suggest you put the National Seashore on your itinerary. Operated by the National Park Service, the stretch of beaches from Eastham to Provincetown is among the world's most beautiful. With its panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and its feisty surf (perfect for body surfing and boogie boarding), my favorite is Coast Guard Beach. For a more romantic setting, you could plan a twilight walk along Nauset Light Beach. The crashing waves, sandy dunes, cool breezes, and twinkling reflections of the moon and lighthouse beacon in the water just may inspire some serious canoodling.
To get a better handle on all that Cape Cod has to offer and begin planning your getaway, here are some resources:
Have a great, romantic Cape Cod trip. We'd love to hear about your getaway. Write back and share some of the highlights with us.
-Arthur
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