<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss
    version="2.0"
    xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
>
    <channel>
        <atom:link
            type="application/rss+xml"
            href="https://mvvacation.com/feed/posts"
            rel="self"
        />
        <title><![CDATA[Posts feed]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://mvvacation.com/feed/posts]]></link>
                <description><![CDATA[Latest posts from MV Vacation]]></description>
        <language>en_US</language>
        <pubDate>2026-08-22T00:41:47+00:00</pubDate>

                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard: Sites, Stories and Tours (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/african-american-heritage-trail-marthas-vineyard</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Shearer Cottage, Dorothy West, the Inkwell and 30 marked sites across the island: how to walk or tour the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/african-american-heritage-trail-marthas-vineyard</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/inkwell-beach-oak-bluffs-mv.webp"
                    length="396944"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Visiting Aquinnah Respectfully: The Wampanoag Homeland at the Island's Edge (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/visiting-aquinnah-respectfully-wampanoag-guide</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Gay Head Cliffs are sacred Wampanoag land, not just a viewpoint. What visitors are welcome to in Aquinnah, what the rules protect, and how to be a good guest.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/visiting-aquinnah-respectfully-wampanoag-guide</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/aquinnah-red-clay-cliffs.webp"
                    length="471600"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Beach Access and Permits: What Visitors Can Actually Use (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-beach-access-permits-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Which Martha's Vineyard beaches are open to visitors, which need stickers or permits, and what everything costs in 2026: town by town, gate by gate.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-beach-access-permits-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/south-beach-katama-mv.webp"
                    length="354392"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[What's New on Martha's Vineyard in 2026: Openings, Reopenings and Island Changes]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/whats-new-marthas-vineyard-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[New Woods Hole terminal, fare-free buses, new restaurants in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, a reopened lighthouse and more: everything that changed on the island in 2026.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/whats-new-marthas-vineyard-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/marthas-vineyard-view-from-the-ferry.webp"
                    length="90558"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Hurricane Bob on Martha's Vineyard: 35 Years Since the Storm of 1991]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/hurricane-bob-marthas-vineyard-1991</link>
                <description><![CDATA[On August 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob hit Martha's Vineyard at the height of the season: 98 mph winds, 84 boats wrecked in Edgartown Harbor alone, a sloop in the Harborside Inn pool, and a false autumn by Labor Day. The story of the storm, told through an original Vineyard Gazette storm edition we found in an island thrift shop.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/hurricane-bob-marthas-vineyard-1991</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/hurricane-bob-gazette-front-page-august-1991.webp"
                    length="165362"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard in the Fall (2026): What Closes, What Opens Up and Why Locals Call It the Best Season]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-fall-guide-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Fall 2026 on Martha's Vineyard: the September 10 and October 12 deadlines, beaches that open to everyone September 16, the Derby, scalloping by town, foliage timing and honest closing dates.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-fall-guide-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/west-chop-beach-sunset.webp"
                    length="252170"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard After Labor Day (2026): The Ferry Switch, What Stays Open and What It Costs]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-after-labor-day-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Thinking about a September or October visit? Good call. A friendly heads-up on what shifts after Labor Day 2026: the ferry switch to Vineyard Haven, each boat's last day, what stays open through Columbus Day, and how far room rates fall.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-after-labor-day-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/oak-bluffs-ferry-east-chop.webp"
                    length="62086"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[The Martha's Vineyard Derby: A Visitor's Guide to the 81st Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-derby-2026-visitors-guide</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The 81st Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby runs September 13 – October 17, 2026, and you don't need a rod to enjoy it. Free twice-daily weigh-ins on Dock Street, what it costs to enter, where to watch from shore, and the key-and-lock drawing where somebody wins a boat.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-derby-2026-visitors-guide</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/fishing-oak-bluffs.webp"
                    length="136128"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Taking a U-Haul or Moving Truck on the Martha's Vineyard Ferry (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/uhaul-moving-truck-marthas-vineyard-ferry-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[You can bring a rental truck to the Vineyard, but only on the Steamship Authority boat, and the booking works differently than it does for a car. What the trucks really measure, what the ferry charges in 2026, and how to reserve space.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/uhaul-moving-truck-marthas-vineyard-ferry-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/steamship-authority-car-ferry-marthas-vineyard.webp"
                    length="83364"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Edgartown 4th of July Parade and Fireworks 2026: What It's Really Like]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/edgartown-4th-of-july-parade-fireworks-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Inside Edgartown's 4th of July: the Main Street parade with fifes, floats, classic cars and Camp Jabberwocky, then fireworks over the harbor, with photos, video and tips for doing the day right.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/edgartown-4th-of-july-parade-fireworks-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/edgartown-busy-main-street-4th-of-july-parade.webp"
                    length="348476"
                />
                                    <category>Edgartown</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Jaws Tour: Walk the Real Amity Island with a Local Guide]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-jaws-tour</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Take a guided Jaws tour of Martha's Vineyard with local guide Mike Currid. Walk the real Amity Island in Edgartown and book the "Amity" Walking Tour.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-jaws-tour</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/jaws-tour-with-mike-currid.webp"
                    length="183342"
                />
                                    <category>Walking Tours</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Walking Tours of Edgartown with Mike Currid: A First-Hand Look at the Edgartown Tour Company]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/edgartown-walking-tour-review</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A first-hand look at the Edgartown Historic Walking Tour and "Amity" Jaws Tour with Mike Currid of the Edgartown Tour Company: what to expect, what you'll learn, and how to book.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/edgartown-walking-tour-review</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/mike-currid-edgartown-tour-company.webp"
                    length="341718"
                />
                                    <category>Walking Tours</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[7-Day Martha's Vineyard Itinerary (2026): The Full-Week Plan]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/7-day-marthas-vineyard-itinerary-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Saturday-to-Saturday Martha's Vineyard itinerary: rental logistics, day-by-day plan from Edgartown and Chappy to Aquinnah and Menemsha sunset, farmers markets, food experiences, and sunset sail. Everything verified for 2026.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/7-day-marthas-vineyard-itinerary-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/aquinnah-cliffs-view-marthas-vineyard.webp"
                    length="365510"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Weekend Getaway: 2-Day Itinerary (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-weekend-getaway-2-day-itinerary-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Complete 2-day car-free Martha's Vineyard weekend itinerary: Friday ferry timing, where to stay, walk-in dining, Saturday beach + Aquinnah, Sunday departure. Three budget tiers. Verified for 2026.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation <adm@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-weekend-getaway-2-day-itinerary-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/entering-oak-bluffs.webp"
                    length="74958"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Parking Guide: Every Lot, Fee and Free Spot (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-parking-guide-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Complete parking guide to Martha's Vineyard: free lots, time limits, beach stickers, ferry lots, park-and-ride strategy, EV charging, and how to avoid the 4,500+ tickets written every summer.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-parking-guide-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/vineyard-haven-stop-n-shop-parking-lot.webp"
                    length="300728"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[50 Free Things to Do on Martha's Vineyard (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/50-free-things-to-do-marthas-vineyard-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[50 genuinely free things to do on Martha's Vineyard: beaches, hikes, concerts, lighthouses, lantern festivals, and more. Every location verified, every price double-checked for 2026.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/50-free-things-to-do-marthas-vineyard-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/w-basin-rd-aquinnah.webp"
                    length="317438"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Camping and Glamping Guide (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-camping-glamping-guide-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard has exactly one campground: the Family Campground in Vineyard Haven. Complete guide to sites, prices, booking, glamping options, and the Cape Cod camp-and-ferry strategy.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-camping-glamping-guide-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/marthas-vineyard-family-campground.webp"
                    length="788632"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Kayaking Martha's Vineyard: Complete Guide to Ponds, Routes, Rentals and Safety (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/kayaking-marthas-vineyard-guide-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Complete kayak guide to Martha's Vineyard: 10 launch sites, 10 routes, 5 rental operators, shark safety, tidal current warnings and scalloping tips.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/kayaking-marthas-vineyard-guide-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/menemsha-mv-kayaks-and-small-boat.webp"
                    length="396110"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Martha's Vineyard Weather by Month: Complete Climate Guide (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-weather-by-month-climate-guide</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Month-by-month Martha's Vineyard weather: air temps, ocean temps, rain, snow, sunshine, humidity and wind. Plan your visit with real climate data.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/marthas-vineyard-weather-by-month-climate-guide</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2026/west-chop-mv-winter-2026.webp"
                    length="380732"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[3-Day Martha's Vineyard Itinerary: The Perfect First-Timer's Island Plan (2026)]]></title>
                <link>https://mvvacation.com/blog/3-day-marthas-vineyard-itinerary-2026</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hour-by-hour 3-day Martha's Vineyard itinerary for couples, families and budget travelers. Edgartown, Menemsha sunset, Aquinnah Cliffs and more.]]></description>
                                    <author><![CDATA[MV Vacation Blog <info@mvvacation.com>]]></author>
                                <guid>https://mvvacation.com/blog/3-day-marthas-vineyard-itinerary-2026</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <enclosure
                    type="image/webp"
                    url="http://mvvacation.com/storage/galleries/2025/edgartown-main-street.webp"
                    length="176152"
                />
                                    <category>Travel Guides and Tips</category>
                            </item>
            </channel>
</rss>
