by E.M.Robinson

Created on: January 12, 2008

My favorite travel spot is Martha's Vineyard. On my first trip, I explored it thoroughly. After many trips, I now feel like a know Martha's Vineyard well, even though I know she still has some secrets left to uncover. Located seven miles off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard is 100 square miles in size. Martha's Vineyard is made up of six distinctive small towns. By the way, locals call Martha's Vineyard "The Island."

Moshup Beach is my favorite beach. Located below the Aquinnah Cliffs, it is one of the island's best kept secrets. It may not be a secret long because the Travel Channel named it the "Best Walking Beach" and even said that it was #6 overall in the United States. I love walking on that beach because it is peaceful and I feel totally refreshed after I have been there. It is like having a private beach, a real getaway.

There is soft, white sand underfoot. Look up at the stunning, colorful cliffs above. I love listening to the ospreys and swallows flying high above the cliffs. As long as I am divulging secrets I should probably let you know that one-half of the beach is a nude beach. That is beyond the bigger boulders. Moshup Beach is such a well-kept secret, though, that you may see no one at all there.

Martha's Vineyard is great for Quahogging. Quahogging is clamming for these clams that make the best chowder imaginable. Quahogging is a relaxing activity in the shallow "ponds" of the island. You can talk to residents and long-time visitors to get the best recipes. There is nothing better than coming off the beach and having a cup or bowl of chowder that you made yourself.

Menemsha, a small fishing village in at the western end of Martha's Vineyard is another one of my favorite spots on the island. Check out Larsen's Seafood and see about getting yourself some cooked lobsters and fresh-shucked oysters or oysters on the half shell. Take these to the beach and you have got it made.

You can ride a bike just about everywhere on the Island. That's what makes Martha's Vineyard my favorite travel spot. Cycling is an accepted mode of travel and you will be amazed at how free you will feel cycling to most places you want to go. Stay on the paved bike paths in season. You can rent bikes at Wheel Happy in Edgartown or at several other shops in Vineyard Haven near the ferry terminal.

Chicama Vineyards is a good place to go for a vineyard tour and wine tasting. Chicama is in West Tisbury. The names they chose for their wines are irresistible. The red wines

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