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A Bed & Breakfast Afloat Offers Unique Accommodations in the Heart of Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts is notoriously expensive – almost ludicrously so in peak season. Sure, deals can be had at your typical (*ahem*) “budget” motels. But who wants to stay “on island” (in local speak) in the Sketchy View Motel?
On a recent trip, I decided to…
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