It can be overwhelming to try to coordinate a bunch of men and women, travel to a new place, figure out where to eat and how to spend time…we get you! I have planned two bachelorette parties on the island and even as an experienced islander, it can be a lot to figure out who can accommodate large parties! Here are our top picks:

Experiences 

• Here are some group events you can try out :) Tell them we sent you! 

• Private Cooking Classes

  • Private cooking lessons are a great way to gain confidence in the kitchen, learn a little and laugh a lot. The following chefs love to share her culinary knowledge, experience and passion for food in the privacy of your own home.  

    • Chef Marta

    • Food Minded Fellow

    • Spring Sheldon

• Catboat Charters Boat Tour

  • Explore Martha's Vineyard sailing aboard a restored antique traditional Cape Cod Catboat around the island with up to six guests.  

  • Catboat Charters

  • Island Girl Excursions

• Flower Party 

  • A fun evening of cocktails, charcuterie and an inclusive training session on flower arrangements; learn to make bouquets from Aubrey Maria Designs, flower crowns or floral fascinators with your favorite ladies!

• Facial Party 

  • Schedule group champagne facials for all the ladies with Botanical Beauty

• Yoga Class

  • Alpaca Yoga

  • Liza Hull

  • Yoga Barn

• Paddle Boarding

• Art Party

Dining 

• Here are some of our suggested restaurants that are accommodating to reservations and large parties

• The Cardboard Box: quality upscale food for groups, with dancing at night 

• Noman’s: best for outdoor games, day drinking, large groups 

• Nancys or Lookout Tavern: best for seafood with a view 

• HarborView Hotel: best for drinks on the deck 

• Best Picnic Food: Waterside Market, Life at Humphreys 

  

Sightseeing 

• Here are some of our favorite suggestions for new visitors :) 

• 30 minutes: walk around Oak Bluffs - Ocean Park, Gingerbread Houses, the Marina, Inkwell Beach 

• 2 hours: shop in downtown Edgartown, walk down Main St and up to HarborView Hotel and walk around the Edgartown Lighthouse 

• 2 hours: drive to Gay Head Lighthouse and see the cliffs

• 3 hours: watch the Sunset at Menemsha with a Picnic 

• Beach Day: South Beach or State Beach are the beaches we recommend  

Travel Tips

• DM @MVacay for any questions

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