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Cape Cod & the Islands, Massachusetts

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Cape Cod is a hook-shaped peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from southeastern Massachusetts, flanked by the island retreats of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The region is defined by its stunning coastline — from the calm, warm-water beaches of Cape Cod Bay to the dramatic surf of the National Seashore — alongside charming villages, salt marshes, and historic lighthouses. It's a classic New England summer destination known for whale watching, sailing, cycling the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and fresh seafood straight off the boat. Nantucket's cobblestone streets and Vineyard Haven's arts scene give the islands a distinct character that draws both weekend getaway crowds and longer-stay explorers.

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Cape Cod & the Islands, Massachusetts · 8 days

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Self-Launched Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands

A self-launched, small-budget version of Insight Vacations' "Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands" — same Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Newport loop, but on public transport and in hostels/guesthouses. You self-book the ferries, museum tickets and the schooner sail directly (Steamship Authority, Plimoth Patuxet, Preservation Society of Newport, Classic Harbor Line). Eight days is doable on roughly £1,400–£1,600 per person excluding flights — a fraction of the £3,600+ operator price. Costs are approximate 2025/26 budget-traveller estimates in GBP, assuming a shared hostel dorm bed.

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