🏆 MVacay's Top 5 Posts of 2024
and a big thank you for reading!
💛 Thank You for Reading MVacay in 2024!
As I reflect and plan for next year, I wanted to celebrate this year’s most-read articles. They align with what I hope to deliver to your inbox in 2025 - creative, well-organized local guides. You’ve helped me define my niche as an aggregator of information, and after this year I feel even more confident in my voice.
Here were your favorites:
🏆 MVacay’s Top 5 Posts from 2024:
Whether you’re a seasoned local or first-time visitor, these rules are helpful to finally have in one place:
🤫 Unwritten Rules of Martha's Vineyard
If you’re new to Martha’s Vineyard, blending in requires more than a Black Dog wardrobe (in fact, maybe skip that?). The island has its own set of unwritten rules that every Washashore should know, from driving etiquette to respecting nature.
I surprised myself with how early I decided to publish this one this year, but you clearly loved it! Noted:
📅 2025 Save the Dates - Big Events on Martha's Vineyard
We get it, you’re trying to book your stay for next year but don’t know when everything is happening - we can help! I will only update this post when an event is officially announced, not just speculated. I’ll do my best to update often.
What a privilege to celebrate all of the brave entrepreneurs, and I’m glad this annual post saw so many views:
🆕 Martha's Vineyard New Business Roundup - Spring 2024
If you take a walk down the main street of down-island towns you’ll see a variety of papered store fronts piquing your curiosity - what changes are in store for us this year!?
I intended this guide to be a support to first-time visitors, but I found myself referring back to it for so many reasons. The activities are great for any group:
💍 Martha's Vineyard Girls Trip / Bachelorette Party Planning Resources (2024)
Martha's Vineyard is an amazing weekend getaway for groups - a charming East-Coast setting that’s perfect for memorable celebrations. In addition to practical travel tips and accommodation advice, we've curated a list of group activities to ensure an unforgettable trip to Martha's Vineyard.
I loved the opportunity to try a new style of article with this one! I learned so much about island happenings and tried to break it down for beginners:
💭 Personal Reflections on 2024:
This year I stayed focused on keeping the main thing the main thing — high quality local guides in your inbox twice a week. Writing the newsletter, finding resource gaps and filling them - is by far the most important component of MVacay. I still do my best to post cute reels, make handy infographics, update our apps - but it all comes second to churning out timely information for you.
I also stayed true to my mission of primarily supporting diverse, new-to-MV and sole proprietor businesses. I love to be a support and a cheerleader for these and I’m proud to rally around such a wonderful group of entrepreneurs.
Thank you for being here with me while I grow - and for forgiving the occasional typos 😊
📢 Shout Outs:
Thank you to the partners and collaborators who helped me showcase new and unique offerings on MV this year: ForeverMV, MVPicnic, Nobnoket Boutique Inn, Katama Candle Company, TBD Improv, Classic Aviators, Mad Max, Island Outfitters, Shored Up Digital, MVY Radio, MV Chamber of Commerce and Steamship Authority. It was my pleasure.
Well done!