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he busiest travel days of the year are upon us which comes as no surprise to those of you trying to book flights during the holidays. As you know the technology on how to book a flight reservation is constantly evolving and I am happy to announce that Cape Air is taking a step towards simplifying our on-line booking process with our new Passenger Service System. Used by over one-hundred airlines including Lufthansa, British Airways and Southwest Airlines, Amadeus is the world’s largest provider of airline reservation services. Our new booking system will evolve over the next few months so we ask for your patience and remind you that Cape Air’s reservation agents are standing by at 800-cape-air. You can talk to a real person at no extra charge. For those of you in any one of a dozen Cape Air cities, you can take our personal service a step further by dropping in at one of our City Ticket Offices and meet with us the oldfashioned way, face to face. You can find Cape Air’s 25th Anniversary Celebration a complete list for our City Ticket Offices at capeair.com/book_flights/ibe_make_reservations.html In other news, in 1996 Cape Air extended ownership of our company to our employees by forming an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Think like an Owner became an important part of our service to you. Front-line employees are empowered to make decisions on your behalf to ensure you receive the highest level of service. We have grown quite a bit in the past twenty-five years and I am happy to say that in 2015 we intend to extend the ESOP to our entire employee group, now numbering 1,000 hard-working men and women. What that means for you the customer is more than 25 percent of Cape Air is owned by the great folks who work here. Our New Year’s resolution for 2015—Cape Air’s singular MOCHA HAGoTDI* brand of customer service will be better than ever! All good things for all of us in 2015!

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Cover Photo: Kanako Kitao, a world champion synchronized swimmer by Steve Simonsen at Hawksnest Bay, St. John.

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Michelle Haynes Executive Editor, Bird’s Eye View Michelle.Haynes@capeair.com

“All the world’s a stage” Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center, Wang Theatre – Michelle’s one and only appearance on the largest stage in New England.

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hen St. John’s Janet and Steve Simonsen reach out with, “We may have a cover idea,” we pay attention. An award-winning photographer, famed for his underwater camera prowess, Steve makes magic behind the lens. “We have a world champion synchronized swimmer who performs with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas,” emailed his wife Janet. Since there is no Cape Air service in Las Vegas we were somewhat baffled on the connection until the shot Our cover model Kanako Kitao at Hawksnest Bay, St. John arrived and it literally took our breath away – the stunning Kanako Kitao in the crystalline waters of St. John’s Hawksnest Bay. The Virgin Islands are popular Cape Air destinations and in this issue a few tips on where to stay and play in both the U.S. and the British Virgin Islands, including villa rental tips from the experts who say, “Yes, it is okay to price haggle.” If you’re after a Currier and Ives style holiday, check out the lineup in Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Or take to the Adirondacks with writer/photographer Sally Brophy, who brings us to Saranac Lake, home of the famed Winter Carnival and to nearby Lake Placid where you can step in the Miracle on Ice arena and relive America’s Cold War hockey triumph. The Cape Air destination of Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the location “Don we now our gay apparel” takes on new for the block buster, “Gone Girl,” shot almost entirely on location. Can tours of the Cape Girardeau film locations be far behind? meaning in Provincetown where the traditional mixes with the decidedly non-traditional, as in a holiday cookie swap and Speedo race. Finally Cape Air’s Boston hub serves a number of cities across New England, plus Saranac Lake and Albany, New York. Check out the holiday happenings in Massachusetts’ capital city, including a production of the endearing chestnut, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Tis the Season!

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ADIRONDACK ADVENTURE By Sally Brophy

Hockey at the Olympic Oval, Lake Placid

Photo: Shaun Ondak

Photos: Sally Brophy

Blue Line Sports, Saranac Lake

aranac Lake and Lake Placid, NY are an outdoor enthusiast’s dream adventure. The air is fresh and crisp here and a lot cooler than it is in much of the rest of the eastern United States. The Village of Saranac Lake has authentic charm with storefronts from another century that house intriguing shopping, dining and entertainment adventures. We stopped by the Blue Moon Cafe for a seafood quesadilla and a Nada Burger with a promise to return later to try the local beer. Once fortified, taking advantage

of the natural beauty outdoors seemed like a good option and the people at Blue Line Sports and at Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters were very helpful offering hiking maps, fishing tips, and a warmer jacket than the one I’d packed.

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Photo: Maura Woods

The Iceman Cometh

Photo: Sally Brophy

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View from Mount Baker, Saranac Lake

Moose Maple Books, Saranac Lake

Hiking Mount Baker, Saranac Lake

Several locals pointed us toward Mount Baker as a fun easy hike. People who live here are hardy, and it turns out that an easy hike means you’ll need your whole body to get over some of the spots. The summit is less than a mile and worth the effort, as you get a complete view of Saranac Lake Village nestled around Lake Flower and encircled by mountains.

Once back in the village we went off the beaten path to find Moose Maple Books in search of a book on Adirondack history. Their eclectic collection includes details on Saranac Lake as the pioneering health resort, the annual Winter Carnival and much more. Hungry again, folks recommended we try the Left Bank Café just down the street, and in a few steps it felt like we were dining along a river in France. We started with oven-baked Camembert, followed by seared scallops with lemon couscous and asparagus. And, of course, we couldn’t resist a finale of vanilla bean crème brulée.

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After that feast it was time to put our feet up in a cozy retreat at the Kiwassa Lake B&B. While only 10 minutes from the village, it feels like miles away as you wind down the road past thick evergreen forests to reach the lakeside cabins. The decor is exactly what you’d expect in an Adirondack adventure – rustic, cozy charm with birch bark and pine abounding. If our room was any closer to the water we would have been swimming in our sleep. Guests have access to canoes, rowboats and kayaks to explore the quiet, pristine lake. In the morning we were roused by the smell of fresh coffee brewing and a German apple pancake baking in the oven.

Kiwassa Lake, Saranac Lake

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The Whiteface Lodge

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One of the most memorable moments in Olympic history – the 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid Photos: Sally Brophy The Lake Placid Olympic Center

Fortified by home cooking and a quiet morning listening to loons on the lake, we headed east to nearby Lake Placid. While famous as the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is a pleasure to visit any time of year. This winter World Cup racing returns to the area with events in the bobsled, luge and skeleton. The Olympic Center includes three ice surfaces, a new convention space, and the Olympic Museum. One of the most famous Olympic moments, the “Miracle on Ice”, took place here when despite overwhelming odds the U.S. men’s hockey team beat the U.S.S.R. and won Olympic gold. The Olympic Jumping Complex tour includes a chance to take an elevator ride to the top of the 26-story Olympic Ski Jump. Just seeing these structures from a distance was enough to show me how brave and crazy ski jumpers have to be. Extreme athletes abound here, but there’s plenty of room for more leisurely sports with numerous golf courses including the Whiteface Club & Resort. If you don’t have time for 18 holes, it’s a beautiful setting to enjoy a glass of wine or a hearty meal by one of the many fireplaces with expansive views.

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum

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LAKE PLACID

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The Whiteface Inn Photo: Sally Brophy

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The Lake Placid Inn

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Bear Den Mountain, Lake Placid Photo courtesy of the Olympic Regional Development Authority

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The Village of Lake Placid offers shopping options from funky to upscale with views across Mirror Lake just across the street. Pan Dolce is a great choice for casual dining; I enjoyed a thick minestrone soup and Portobello Mushroom Panini, and then strolled down the street to the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa. While they are famous for the Maple Sugar Body Scrub, my muscles were sore from hiking Whiteface Mountain and I was happy for a soak in the whirlpool and a deep tissue massage. I had plenty of time afterwards to enjoy a gentle sunset above the mountains as I walked down Main Street to the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort. The first resort in the U.S. to receive Audubon Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Platinum Eco Rating, it includes a green rooftop which provides fresh herbs to their restaurant Generations. All of the ingredients used are as local and fresh as possible, and they also have an excellent selection of organic wines and local beers.

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SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK

This is the Best of America…

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The small town, the village. The mountains, the lakes, the ice palace, peace. The good life. This is the Adirondacks. This is Saranac Lake. It gets a little bigger each year. But, it gets better, too. The economic health of the community is improving. The people who live here work to protect it. And so, as a locally-owned and operated real estate agency, do we.

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The Ice Palace at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Mark Kurtz Photography Building the Ice Palace

It’s easy to work up an appetite here – besides skiing, your winter adventures in this gorgeous terrain can include dog sled rides, pond hockey, snow tubing, or an ice fishing derby. For the less athletic there is the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival with parades, soap-box derby, and the worldfamous Ice Palace built right on the lake. No matter what season you visit, or what level of activity interests you, you’ll find plenty of adventures in the Adirondacks. saranaclakewintercarnival.com

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Toboggan Nationals—Camden Snow Bowl

S A N T A’S A R R I V A L M A I N E S T Y L E – VIA LO BS TE R BOAT Photos: Carol Latta

hristmas by the Sea festival, holiday fairs and a not-soserious toboggan race –if you are looking for an old-fashioned Currier and Ives Christmas with an occasional zany twist, then Maine’s Penobscot Bay area by way of Cape Air’s flights between Boston and Rockland is a grand choice.

A Maine holiday tradition for more than a quarter century, Christmas by the Sea in Camden, Rockport and Lincolnville happens the first weekend in December and is the perfect kick to get you in a holiday frame of mind. Events include the arrival by lobster boat of Santa and his trusty elf friend, Ellen. Ellen? “She is actually Mrs. Claus,” says Alicia Bagnall, director of events at the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We take pride in the fact that for the past quarter century this is the only Mr. and Mrs. Claus we have ever known. Santa and the missus stay quite busy meandering around and meeting the kids before leaving for the North Pole. We have visitors coming to the area every year just to enjoy this special weekend which begins with a small but colorful parade on Friday night.”

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Photo: Dan O’Connell – Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Photo: Carol Latta

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Other events include the tree lighting, a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the Camden Library, the Lincolnville community bonfire and an open door celebration at the various shops. “Many of the stores feature progressive sales.” says Ms. Bagnall, “The later your shop, the steeper the discounts.” A highlight is a forty year Camden tradition, the star lighting on Camden’s Mount Battie above Camden Hills State Park on Thanksgiving night. A week earlier than the Christmas by the Sea events, the lighting actually sets the stage for Rockland’s weekend of festivities, including the building of the Lobster Trap Tree as well as the Festival of Lights sponsored by Rockland Main Street.

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ROCKLAND, MAINE

In 2014 Parade Magazine named Rockland’s Main Street — ‘One of the Best Main Streets in America.’ Photos courtesy of Rockland Main Street, Inc. – Holiday 2014

hen you own boasting rights to the largest lobster fisheries in the United States, it makes perfect sense that your holiday celebration pays homage to the tasty crustacean. “We have the largest lobster pot tree in the world,” says with pride by Gordon Page, executive director of Rockland Main Street. “Lobstering and the working waterfront is Rockland’s heritage and what makes our community authentic and salty.” Construction of the 35-foot tree involves strategic placement of 152 lobster traps by a corps of volunteers including members of the United States Coast Guard, the fire department, business owners and, of course, Rockland’s lobstermen and women. The lights go on the Friday after Thanksgiving, when the city officially launches Rockland’s Festival of Lights celebration. A night time parade, Santa appearances and special sales happen all over Main Street, which according to Parade Magazine, is worthy of a visit any time of year. “To be included in Parade’s ‘Sweet Sixteen’ list as one of the ‘Best Main Streets in America’ is a huge honor,” says Mr. Page. “A lot of people have worked hard to revitalize the downtown district. The storefronts are almost all full, our restaurants have made us a foodie destination and with the Farnsworth Museum and twenty-plus galleries along Main Street, we are recognized as the commercial art center for the state of Maine.” mainedreamvacation.com 152 Lobster Traps – Rockland’s Main Street

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Photo courtesy of The Farnsworth Museum Train fun at Rockland’s Farnsworth Museum

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Photo courtesy of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

IF THEY COULD SEE US NOW– BAR HARBOR HOLIDAYS …We’re a couple of swells We stop at the best hotels But we prefer the country far away from the city smells We’re a couple of sports The pride of the tennis courts In June, July and August we look cute when we’re dressed in shorts The Vanderbilts have asked us up for tea… Judy and Fred in EASTER PARADE HOLIDAYS

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By Michelle Haynes

like to think when Irving Berlin wrote those lyrics for 1948’s Easter Parade he had Bar Harbor in mind, for in the late 1800s the Maine seaside town was THE haven for America’s ‘swells.’ The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Carnegies and many other Captains of Industry built magnificent ‘cottages’ to escape the city, paving the way for the Bar Harbor vacation experience we enjoy today. In fact, some of those former mansions are now elegant B&Bs open to all budgets. One can only imagine what those moneyed folks would think of the hundreds of pajama-clad runners rolling beds down Main Street for what the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce describes as “the silliest tradition” in Downeast Maine. An early bird’s delight, the event, co-sponsored by Cape Air, begins at 6:00 am on November 8th and for the next two hours shoppers can take advantage of dramatic discounts. Wear pajamas and the sales get even better. The annual Early Bird Pajama Sale is a great way to take advantage of Bar Harbor’s eclectic shops, offering one-of-a-kind gifts. Then, at 10:00 am, the Bed and Pajama Parade winds its way down Main Street, followed by the Bed Races at 10:15 am.

Photos courtesy of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

Cape Air could not resist jumping on another fun event, Bar Harbor’s Midnight Madness Sale on Friday, December 5th. Fortify yourself with dinner and shop ‘til you drop until midnight when you bring your receipts to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets on Cape Air to Boston and an overnight at the, oh so elegant, Boston Harbor Hotel. In addition to the somewhat offbeat, lovers of tradition can await Santa’s arrival by horse drawn sleigh. “Last year we had close to 500

kids for our tree lighting and we turned our ‘Y’ into a winter wonderland,” says Jennifer Wright of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. “It is a magical setting with garlands, lights, and a live Nativity scene and of course, the chance to visit with Santa.” Before, during or after the holidays Ms. Wright urges visitors to take advantage of nearby Acadia National Park. “When was the last time you had a National Park almost to yourself? The park is open yearround and you are apt to be the only ones on your hiking trail or carriage roads. There are groomed areas perfect for crosscountry skiing, snowmobiles and dog sledding,” Ms. Wright added. Find lots more on holidays and winter fun at barharborinfo.com

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ape ‘Air’ for a cause – hand blown glass bottles with all proceeds benefiting Massachusetts General Hospital Breast Cancer Research Center. “Our goal is to raise enough money that may eventually lead to a cure,” says Laurie Goddard of Sandwich, Massachusetts and a coordinator of the project. “I had the fight of my life and am now six years cancer free and this is a way for me to give back to the folks at Mass General who truly saved my life.” Cape ‘Air’ in a bottle is priced at $39 and every cent goes directly to the cause. mycapecodair.com

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BLUE HILL PENINSULA, MAINE

BLUE HILL: 4 Old Yacht Club Road. This arts and crafts style granite and stucco structure built in 1919 was the original Blue Hill Yacht Club and served as housing for the yacht captain and family. Land consists of 8.5+-acres with 890 feet of deep water frontage on Morgan Bay. Bold granite ledges prevail with a sandy beach area that appears at low tide. A property waiting for a buyer to restore the building to its former majestic beauty. THIS IS A GEM ON THE COAST OF MAINE! $2,850,000.

Photo: Susan James Winter blankets a hillside overlooking the Bagaduce River and the towns of Castine and Blue Hill.

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by…

John Masefield, Sea Fever

asefield’s famous lines come to mind as you meander around the little towns that make up Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula. A bustling port during the sea faring days of the mideighteenth-century, Blue Hill was one of America’s major ship building areas and that rich maritime history is found in a number of historical sites in the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin and Castine. This tucked away corner of Maine is about a forty-five minute drive from your Cape Air arrival in Bar Harbor. Instead of traveling to the left, go right and it is an easy ride to some delightful attractions including cozy B&B’s and a number or fascinating shops. Off the beaten path, but well worth the visit, this is a relatively quiet but visually stunning area that has long attracted writers, artists and musicians. Name drops here—Blue Hill luminaries include Noel Paul Stookey of the greatest folk trio of all time, Peter, Paul and Mary. Still performing, you may just see him on a Blue Hill stage. Another resident is a writer that we all probably enjoyed at one time, the late E.B. White who wrote about animal adventures in his family farm in the town of Brooklin. The book went on to become a children’s classic, Charlotte’s Web. Members of Mr. White’s family still reside in the area. Do a little pre-homework for your visit with the folks at bluehillpeninsula.org and fly Cape Air from Boston to Bar Harbor where you can rent a car at the airport and be on your way to a Blue Hill adventure.

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Photo: Susan James Cross country skiing in Castine

Photo: Sally Brophy

Paul Stokey of Peter, Paul & Mary calls Blue Hill home

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Nantucket Noel– Christmas Stroll Home for the Holidays

“Here Ye – Here Ye!” The Town Crier – Nantucket’s Main Street HOLIDAYS

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Everyone shows up for the Nantucket ‘Stroll’

By Michelle Haynes he magic of the holidays is out in force some thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod. By plane and boat they come to the often fog enshrouded island of Nantucket by the thousands, and we do mean literally thousands, for holiday revelry that matches and even surpasses anything you’ll find on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Main Street’s cobblestones glow from the lights of 150 Christmas trees lining the downtown area and the shops outdo each other with decorated window displays. The official Nantucket Christmas Stroll happens December 5th to 7th with nearly nonstop events. Great fun, but if you opt for smaller

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crowds, plan on another time in December for the festive atmosphere continues thru New Year’s with a special Home for the Holidays weekend on the 13th when the island’s restaurants and inns have a number of specials going on. Arrive midweek and you get an even better deal on inn rates. nantucketchamber.org

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or two decades the Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines team, along with friends like Nantucket realtor Dan Barber (pictured here) have brought holiday fun and gifts to the senior residents of Our Island Home.

“We enjoy the day as much as the residents,” says Cape Air’s Kim Corkran. “They may be getting on in years and and on the forgetful side but when it comes to singing the Christmas carols, they know ALL the words.”

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dd a touch of Broadway to your Nantucket holiday fun with a double treat from the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. On December 6th the incomparable Tony nominated, Emmy award-winning actress and singer Liz Callaway will perform at Bennett Hall. Her Broadway credits are impressive including being a member of the original cast of Miss Saigon and five years as Grizabella in Cats. What a treat for Broadway lovers!

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t the 2014 Nantucket Wine Festival, producers from across the globe gathered to share their wines, all hoping to make a splash and leave lasting impressions. Among the tables one producer stood out – his lineup of highly rated wines was poured from a box. Andegavia founder Gavin Macomber combines

his entrepreneurial background in e-commerce and technology with a longtime passion for fine wines. Andegavia, the name stemming from one of the original wine regions in the Loire Valley in France, is an innovative blend of all three. Andegavia launched three new wines this fall: a 2013 Russian River Pinot Noir, a Pinot and Merlot Blend from Napa, and a Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Shipping direct gives Andegavia an edge, but they’re also emerging in high end wine stores on Nantucket. With 100 percent recyclable packaging, Andegavia is also on trend at a time when cask wines account for a third of the European market. “From the way wines are made to packaging and distribution, we are seeing a burst of innovation in an industry that has not changed much,” says Mr. Macomber, who is bringing his ‘disruptive mindset’ to future projects, causing the wine industry to swirl. Next up is a stainless steel wine-on-tap appliance for the home, the CounterCask, set to launch in 2015. For centuries people have debated the merits of wines from along the right bank and the left bank along the three rivers of Bordeaux. When it comes to innovation, Andegavia is simply money in the bank, or the box. A holiday gift idea for distant wine lovers – Andegavia currently ships to 35 states. andegavia.com

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igre Doux, Kohlrabi and Joppiesaus are food ingredients that would have baffled me a year ago. The Proprietors Bar and Table is named after the first ten landowners who settled on the island of Nantucket and is a collaborative effort between partners Tom Berry, former chef at Great Harbor Yacht Club, and Michael LaScola and Orla Murphy-LaScola, owners of American Seasons. Big on working with small producers, Orla’s passion for wine and Tom’s passion for flavorful, off-the-beaten-path ingredients brings a one of a kind take to the Nantucket dining experience, melding surprising – even eyebrow raising – food flavor combinations like Pastry Chef Liz O’Connell’s Weird Ice Cream, a frozen concoction with corn, blueberry, sriracha and pineapple. Chef Tom uses local ingredients in a globally creative way. A large section of the menu is cooked on the ‘plancha,’ a Spanish style griddle. Dishes you can’t help but crave include Halloumi Cheese with Eggplant Puree, Orange Honey Blossom and Crispy

Plancha Cooked Apalachicola Shrimp with Garlicky Green Sauce

Chickpeas, the Apalachicola Shrimp with Garlicky Green Sauce, Chili Threads and Corn Nuts, and the Shaved Pork-Umms: Berkshire Pork, Scallion, and Sesame BBQ in a Kimchee Biscuit. Chef Tom is inspired by a range of things, from his own travels to the changing of the seasons, and most recently, a song he heard on the radio from which the Cuchifritos dish evolved: Pork Riblets, Sweet Chili Mojo, Cheesy Masa Fries, and Annatto. As someone who roams the globe six months a year, I’m reminded of the reasons I travel and the adventures I am yet to experience as I experience the chef’s flavors of the world. You may have to lean a little harder on your server to find the food’s origin, harkening back to Nantucket’s past when whalers brought back tales, knick knacks and ingredients from exotic ports. Each plate tells a story in itself, an epicurean delight to sail about. The Proprietors is open through New Year’s and make reservations right now for their celebratory closing bash. proprietorsnantucket.com

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e could not resist this gift idea, perfect for the sailors/map lovers in your life. We took a rather vested interest since these custom-

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made pillows illustrate a number of Cape Air’s destinations including Montana, Missouri, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, St Thomas, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Heather Jernegan, the enthusiastic founder and designer of the Not for Navigation pillows and tote bags, says custom work, tailored to the customer, is what they are all about. “We really love the custom nature of the maps and charts. They tell a story and evoke a memory. Much of my life experiences and happiness have come from visiting a new or familiar place, and the memories of that moment and who I was with at that location are what makes the charts and maps special to me. As I’m creating these pieces for my customers, it warms my heart that it will bring joy to someone when they see it.” In some cases the pillows can be customized to a street address, town, mountain, or river. “Add a heart or star on the pillow of a favorite spot,” says Ms. Jernegan, “if our customer wants to mark a special place we can place a star or heart to identify it.” Pillows start at $85 and tote bags at $80. notfornavigation.com

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the year-round restaurants or pubs and most likely the ‘joint is jumping.’ Locals and visitors abound, you just have to go where things are happening. When planning your off-season, you can find out what’s open with the always helpful folks at the Chamber of Commerce. mvy.com Do remember to ask the magic question, “Where are the offseason rates?”

HOLIDAY GIFTS WITH A TOUCH OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD. Photo courtesy of Christmas in Edgartown

‘The Great Chowder Contest – Edgartown

ike most of Cape Air’s northern vacation destinations, Martha’s Vineyard, during the so-called ‘off-season’ bears little resemblance to the summer months, when with or without the vacationing First Family, the famous island is teaming with cars, people and pretty much nonstop action. These days quietude settles across the island and you can easily find yourself solo when walking the empty streets, but pop into one of

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Dashing through the snow at Nip–N–Tuck Farm, West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard

he thirty-year tradition of Christmas in Edgartown begins on December 12th and is a grand time to visit the island and reap the rewards of some serious sales. Weekend highlights include the Annual Great Chowder Contest, the switch pull illuminating the lighthouse at the gorgeous Harbor View Hotel, (and BTW, winter rates are a total steal at $109 per night,) the Christmas parade, and a number of other holiday events. edgartownboardoftrade.com

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Photo: Archives & Research Center, The Trustees of Reservations Tisbury Pond Club circa 1912

By Margaret Carroll-Bergman, The Trustees of Reservations hether you are visiting the Vineyard for the day or live on-island yearround, on Saturday, November, 29th you are invited to join The Trustees of Reservations to celebrate the rich history of Long Point Wildlife Refuge in West Tisbury. This is a day of family fun, including a rather unique scavenger hunt, where you can follow in the footsteps of the early 1900s Tisbury Pond Club members, who mostly hunted for water fowl, only you will be searching for duck blinds and hidden decoys!

In the 1970s, Long Point Wildlife Refuge was in transition between an exclusive hunting club and a place open to all. At more than 600 acres, Long Point is one of the largest publicly accessible properties on Martha’s Vineyard. The fact that it encompasses beach, dune, and woodland makes the reservation even more attractive, environmentally and recreationally. The property is also an off-season treasure, especially for birders and other nature-watchers.

NOVEMBER 29 – DUCK DECOY SCAVENGER HUNT

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ick up a map from the visitor center for a self-guided scavenger hunt around the property in search of decoys, duck blinds, and more. Educators will be on hand to answer any questions and to give a brief history of Long Point Wildlife Refuge and its origins as the Tisbury Pond Club. thetrustees.org

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from in the affordable category that make this a total winner. Located in the heart of Edgartown, when you pop in, be sure find out the date of the major, once a year sale, still TBA at press time. claudiamv.com

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By Michelle Haynes

am looking for a Martha’s Vineyard charm for my Pandora bracelet. Do you have anything with beach glass? I can spend about $50. Is there anything here for me? These are all questions I overheard on my visits to Claudia Jewelry. Feeling a bit like Boris’ mate, Natasha, I watched the customer service from Claudia’s friendly staff as they tackled these questions and more with grace, aplomb and exquisite patience. But this is far from the only reason to make this a MUST visit. Claudia features pretty jewelry, including a fabulous array of earrings and an eclectic accessory collection. Offering quite a variety, there is enough to choose

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he next time you find yourself in Sienna, Italy check out the Torre Del Mangia and see the resemblance to Provincetown’s Pilgrim Monument. The tallest all-granite structure in the United States was modeled after the Italian version. Built in 1910 to commemorate the Pilgrim’s first landing in the New World, Provincetown’s iconic monument lights the sky this holiday season with 3,217 white lights. Join the lighting celebration on the eve of Thanksgiving when hundreds of visitors and locals climb the hill, enjoy music and refreshments, and turn on the season.

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The Holly Folly Speedo Race down Commercial Street Photo: Chuck Anzalone Trampolina hits the sales

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ow gay is gay? There are gay-friendly vacation destinations and then there is Provincetown, a fishing village on the tip of Cape Cod dubbed the gayest town in America – a distinction coming from the august governmental body known as the United States Census Bureau. With a long tradition of free to be who you are, Provincetown holidays combine traditional with a definite gay twist as in, around the piano Christmas caroling and a Speedo race down the town’s Commercial Street. Save your shopping for the ‘Shop Hop’ where you have the chance to win prizes while taking advantage of major sales in the one-of-a-kind shops. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, an Inn Stroll and Drag Bingo, holiday-style, are just a few of the other events happening the first weekend in December. Find a full line up at ptown.org, where you can also get the most up-to-date room availability. Getting to Provincetown is the easiest part of your holiday, just 29 Cape Air minutes from Boston’s Logan Airport. “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves,” so bring your gang of ‘family’ to Provincetown for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration benefiting a number of local causes, and in the words of the great and wise Linus, “That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown,”– says Erin Atwood, executive director of the Provincetown Business Guild.

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Jewelry designer Christine Meegan also features the work of Joanne Cove

rovincetown jeweler Christine Meegan did not need the legalization of same-sex marriage to start stocking his and his and hers and hers wedding rings. “We have been doing it for years,” says Ms. Meegan, whose shop on Provincetown’s Commercial Street has been in business in the same location for 32 years. “I am now working with the second generation of some of my original customers,” she says blue eyes twinkling. We work with all budgets for all of our items including our best sellers, birthstone and sea glass jewelry.” Start shopping at christinasprovincetown.com and keep in mind, Christine does ship.

Christina’s best selling beach glass jewelry features glass from around the world.

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Good times at Napi’s

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Artistic Dining at Napi’s in Provincetown

By S. Brecher, circa 1925

api’s, a thirty year Provincetown tradition, is one of the town’s few year-round restaurants. Conveniently located in the heart of Provincetown, Napi’s offers free parking and a renowned art collection featuring the work of some of America’s best loved artists; and then there is the food. Delicately prepared favorites like the Chicken Picatta with lemon, capers, tomatoes, red peppers and white wine, served over linguini—just total perfection. Owners Helen and Napi Van Dereck are former antique dealers, roots evident in the

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warm and eclectic décor lit inside and out by thousands of tiny white lights. Off-season Provincetown is quiet and that is an understatement. For the holidays or a wintry afternoon or evening, Napi’s is an excellent choice to catch up on the local news at the welcoming bar or grab a cozy corner for a cup of their award-winning Portuguese soup or clam chowder. The freshest of seafood and daily specials make this a winner. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. napisrestaurant.com

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ape Air’s northeast hub city of Boston is your gateway to a holiday bonanza of entertainment. For Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Cape Cod, the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard along with Albany and Saranac Lake, New York – convenient flight schedules work for an easy day trip or, better yet, make it an overnight and enjoy the winter happenings in Massachusetts’ state capital. Over at the venerable Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, Irving Berlin’s classic White Christmas opens on December 16th and runs thru the 28th. Four hapless entertainers find romance in a Vermont inn and along the way sing some of the most endearing tunes from the Great American Songbook – Sisters, Count your Blessings instead of Sheep and of course Bing’s epic title hit. citicenter.org

ight next door to the Citi Center/Wang Theatre, Rudolph and the misfit toys are a great bet for kids with a production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical ™ . This is the 50th anniversary of the original television classic. The show runs one week only, December 9th to 14th at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre. citicenter.org

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Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, Boston

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ome remember it as The Wang. For others a bit longer in the tooth, it was the Met. Today, Boston’s landmark 3,600 seat theatre, the Citi Performing Arts Center – Wang, continues to showcase outstanding entertainment in a remarkable setting, fully restored to its 1920s elegance. Take advantage of special backstage tours and enjoy a rare opportunity – stand on the stage graced by, now and then, legends including Lady Gaga, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Benny Goodman, and of course those leggy wonders, the Radio City Rockettes.

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The 86-year-old crystal chandelier takes an hour to hand crank down for cleaning. The theatre was used in a number of popular films including Jack Nicholson’s bedroom in The Witches of Eastwick and the ballroom scene in American Hustle. The theater offers 45 to 90 minute walking tours with fun theatrical nuggets. The downstairs was a former speakeasy and still sports the same false windows. There is also a technical tour and even a kid-friendly version. The tours cost an affordable $17. citicenter.org

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS By Ann Murphy

ack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack; they just happen to be the most famous ducks in children’s literature and characters in one of the most popular children’s books of all time, Make Way for Ducklings. Written in 1941 by Robert McCloskey, the city of Boston embraced the famous duck family with their own sculpture in the city’s Boston Public Garden and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace has taken the children’s classic a step further with an entire store appropriately named, Make Way for Ducklings. faneuilhallmarketplace.com Photo: Ann Murphy

Created by artist Nancy Schön the “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture is a top attraction at the Boston Public Garden. Photos courtesy of The Boston Herald

Bestselling ‘B’ for Boston at the Boston Pretzel Bakery

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ere’s nothing like a warm, fresh baked soft pretzel on a cold day.” That opinion from someone who knows, Boston Pretzel’s Linda DeMarco, who has won legions of fans since she first opened her shop fifteen years ago. Yummy and healthy (no preservatives), Ms. DeMarco uses what she calls a secret ingredient which she intends to keep a secret. “Visitors make my shop their last stop in the city to pick up a dozen freshly baked gems and pack them into their suitcase before they head for home.” No question on the best seller – salted pretzels shaped like a ‘B’ for Boston and yes, she does ship. bostonpretzel.com

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Boston’s Holiday Glow By Ann Murphy

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

oston’s historic marketplace, Faneuil Hall, is aglow this season beginning with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree, boasting the largest decorated tree in the northeast. During the official lighting on Saturday, November 22nd the famed Tanglewood Festival Chorus sings your favorite holiday songs, while the Sugarbabies Band warms up the crowd with their funky dance tunes, leading the way to a special appearance by Mayor Marty Walsh who will flip the switch and light up Boston. Another holiday tradition is BLINK!, an amazing spectacle featuring more than 350,000 LED lights dancing seamlessly to music. This nightly spectacle is free and open to everyone. BLINK! plays nightly every half hour, until January 3, 2015.

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By Gayle Fee on’t call Sid Limitz a stage door Johnny. The Milton photographer has been wooing actresses, but only so he can take their pictures and he’s amassed an amazing collection of nearly 800,000 images of the actors, actresses, singers, dancers and musicians who passed through the city’s playhouses over the past four decades. “I always have a camera,” Limitz said. “A lot of times, if I like the cast, I would set up a slide show in the Green Room, bring in refreshments and show them the pictures I shot of their stay in Boston. I did that with the cast of Chicago and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I have some nice memories of that.” Limitz’ story began when he was just 17 and a ticket taker in the Theater District. He was walking past the old Music Hall one night when Bette Midler came waltzing out the front door. “I happened to be in the right place at the right time and there she was,” Limitz said. “I thought to myself, ‘This is a moment where someone should have a camera.’”

And so Sid asked for—and got—a camera for Christmas, and he’s been taking pictures ever since. In the district’s theaters, comedy clubs, gay bars, concert venues and movie houses, Limitz encountered and photographed legends including Liza Minnelli, Lauren Bacall, Elaine Stritch, David Bowie, Frank Zappa and more. He shot pictures of drag queens, street scenes and dozens of unknown actors who did plays in Boston, then went on to greater fame. That list includes Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Holliday, Megan Mullally, Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon. Limitz describes his style as reminiscent of “the original street photographers of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s.” As a member of the theatrical employees union, Sid worked with Bacall in the Theatre District twice—in 1999 for Waiting in the Wings at the Colonial and in the ‘80s when she did Love Letters at The Wilbur with Richard Kiley. But his favorite pic of the actress was snapped outside the Harvard Club in 1980, when Bacall came to celebrate the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy’s birthday with the clan. Christopher Plummer—who has a long association with Boston’s stages going back to 1965, when he opened The Sound of Music at the old Gary Theatre on Stuart Street—posed for Limitz a number of times over the years, most recently when he was shooting The Forger with John Travolta in the district last fall. The roving cameraman also has fond memories of meeting Katharine Hepburn when she

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came backstage to say hello to Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn when they were starring in The Gin Game at the Wilbur Theatre. “She either liked you right away, or she didn’t,” he said.

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And in 1976, during America’s bicentennial, Sid did a series of photos of celebrities and average people holding his red, white and blue sneaker. “I wrote Frank Zappa when he was at the Music Hall and he agreed to do a photo shoot,” he said. “He was not interested in small talk, basically ‘yap’ and ‘nope,’ but he had a definite concept for his image with the sneaker. He had a staged look of disdain, possibly his statement about America at the time.” Limitz, who lost his job at the Citi Wang Theatre when the stage door union gigs were outsourced, still has his heart in the Theatre District and has launched a Facebook page titled ‘Tremont & Stuart,’ where many of his photographs and memories are displayed. “It’s a way to stay in touch to be part of the district without actually working there,” he said. “I wouldn’t probably wait an hour to see Mike Tyson come out the stage door if I didn’t have it.”

BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND Fall in love, (again) or write your long simmering novel at Bird’s Eye View favorite, The 1661 Inn which happens to be open year round. blockislandresorts.com

*Small New England Towns You Absolutely Need To Visit Photo: Malcolm Greenaway

A tip of our hat to Adam Davis,*BuzzFeed.com

By Michelle Haynes

ll of us at Cape Air’s Bird’s Eye View salute our newest best friend and favorite journalist Adam Davis of BuzzFeed.com, a site described as the “hottest, most social content on the web.” Self disclosure, I do not know Mr. Davis nor have I ever read buzzfeed.com. I am so long in the tooth; I still get news the old-fashioned way, newspapers delivered to my door every morning. But in a spirit of total self aggrandizement we sing the praises of BuzzFeed and Adam Davis for his list of: “Small New England Towns You Absolutely Need To Visit.”

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Most places have ‘Black Friday’ but for Block Island it is ‘Block Friday’ and lasts three days, November 28 – 30. Warm cider and hot chocolate go with major sales at the shops and special discounts at the inns and restaurants. Photo: Brendan Baldonado

Vegetarian Pho with Scallops at the Manisses Hotel

We hate to sound braggy but nine of BuzzFeed’s celebrated cities happen to be a Cape Air flight away from the airline’s northeast hub at Boston’s Logan International Airport. The must visit destinations are: Woodstock and Dorset, Vermont; Bar Harbor, and Castine, Maine; Hanover, New Hampshire; and the Massachusetts’ sea side towns of Falmouth, Oak Bluffs, and Provincetown. Thank-you Adam Davis.

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Also on the list is Cape Air’s newest northeast island, the remote and one could say, ethereal, Block Island, Rhode Island. The waves, cliffs, and fog rolling across the bluff will have you conjuring images of The French Lieutenant’s Woman. A true get away from it all, Block Island covers 6,000 acres of spectacular scenery. Walking and bike trails make up the, ‘what to do,’ list this time of year which is perfect for the, ‘get away from it all’ aficionados. With a winter population of around 1,000, quiet and peaceful rules the day. Does Macy’s recommend Gimbels? Or vice versa? They do in this case. Since 1970 New England Airlines has been providing year round air service to Block Island from Westerly, Rhode Island. At this time of year other than the ferry they are your only air access to the island. Spring brings Cape Air’s return to service between T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI to Block Island. capeair.com

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The island starts humming in May and rolls into a crescendo in the summer months. It’s a wise move to book flights and accommodations now on blockislandreservations.com or with any of the realtors in our Bird’s Eye View family.

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Woodstock maintains nearly 40 miles of cross-country and snowshoe trails – half of which are located in the nearby National Park.

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By Gayle Fee

Stoking the fire at the Woodstock Inn

hey say there’s no place like home for the holidays. But ‘they’ have probably never been to Woodstock, Vermont. The quintessential New England town is a winter wonderland at this time of year and there is no more magical place to play in the snow, admire the twinkling lights, ski, snowshoe, ice skate or just hunker down by a cozy fire. A 20-minute drive from the Cape Air terminal at the Lebanon, N.H. Airport, Woodstock recently earned honors as the number one “Small New England Town You Absolutely Need to Visit” by Buzzfeed.com, and travel bible Frommer’s calls it “One of New England’s most exquisite villages.” Sprawling along the Village Green is award-winning The Woodstock Inn & Resort, named one of the “Top 500 Best Hotels in the World” by Travel & Leisure.

“The holidays are a special time here,” said Courtney Lowe, director of sales and marketing at the inn. “Families come and gather taking multiple rooms, our chefs will prepare a big Christmas dinner, and there’s a gala New Year’s Eve event in the Rockefeller Room. It’s just a great family atmosphere at that time of year.” The inn is decked out in boughs of holly and a huge Gingerbread House– big enough for kids to play in–sits in the lobby. The resort’s elves will even decorate guest rooms and supply Christmas trees upon request. The inn boasts 142 recently renovated guestrooms – many with wood burning fireplaces – and a new 10,000 square-foot spa offering a full suite of services. The Woodstock Inn & Resort offers a number of special packages during the winter months. woodstockinn.com

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Ski & Stay for only $575 • Includes a 2-night stay in a Certified two-bedroom property • Four Quadzilla Lift Tickets to The Quechee Ski Area • Nordic Trails, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating and Sleigh Rides Located only two hours from Boston,

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Vermont’s Premier Four-Season Destination

Located on the grounds of Civil War General Edward H. Ripley’s former farm, Sugar & Spice could be the answer to a lot of holiday shopping headaches. The gift shop features custommade gift baskets stocked entirely with Vermont-made products. There’s also a vast selection of Vermont-themed T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, socks, hats, mittens and more for the Green State aficionados on your list.

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By Gayle Fee

Emma Williams, the hostess at Sugar & Spice

verything’s nice at Sugar & Spice, the pancake house, gift shop, candy store, sugar house and purveyor of “other Vermont traditions,” located on Route 4 in Mendon. The country emporium offers one-stop shopping for souvenirs, gifts and a hearty Vermont breakfast – and don’t think of leaving without a bottle of their own Vermont maple syrup. “Between what we sell and what we use it’s probably 100,000 gallons a year,” said owner Walter Manney, who, with his wife Lynn, has run Sugar & Spice for the past nine years. “And we send it all over the world.”

But the breakfast is what draws in the crowds. Served daily, pancakes and waffles with the shop’s own maple syrup top the menu. Don’t even think of asking for artificial syrup – it’ll cost you extra! Be sure to check out the original sugar house and red barn on the property, all that is left of the original Ripley estate. “It’s a destination,” Manney said. “People look forward to coming here when they’re visiting, it’s a real pretty spot, and inside, there’s never a dull moment. We’ve been very, very fortunate.” Sugar & Spice is a short drive from your Cape Air arrival at the Rutland Airport at the intersection of Route 4 and Meadowlake Drive. If you cannot get there anytime soon order one of their dandy holiday baskets at vtsugarandspice.com.

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Art in the Heart of Rutland

By Gayle Fee

he Chaffee Art Center & Downtown Gallery in Rutland, Vermont is all about bringing art to the people, and when the holidays roll around, that means gingerbread decorating, holiday workshops and artistic gifts. “It’s a great way to end the year at Chaffee,” said gallery coordinator Richelle Franzoni, “and to also let people know art is a perfect holiday gift.” Beginning December 5th the Art Center on South Main Street and the Downtown Gallery on Merchants Row will hold decorating workshops for kids, their ever-popular holiday boutique featuring 100 gifts for under $100, and an annual gingerbread house contest. “This year’s theme is ‘Out of the Box,’” Ms. Franzoni said. “We’re looking for contemporary/futuristic structures, abstract houses – anything that goes beyond the traditional four walls and gable roof.

Every year there will be one kid in the workshop that does something where you say, ‘I would have never thought of that; clearly a genius in the making!’”

Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Vermont

Located about five miles from the Cape Air terminal at the Rutland State Airport, the Art Center and Downtown Gallery feature fine art exhibits throughout the year, workshops and classes ranging from woodworking to gaming to the popular “Sip & Dip” sessions where participants bring a bottle of wine and spend an evening sipping and dipping into water colors. chaffeeartcenter.org

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Lyme, NH This well-crafted cape has gorgeous views down the Connecticut River Valley, wide pine floors, wainscoting, elegant hardware and large rooms, all on 13+/- private acres. $849,000

Lyme, NH Lovely 4 bedroom cape, meticulously maintained. Hardwood floors, 4 brs. 3.5 baths. 1st floor master. Deck overlooks swimming pond. Views of Skiway. $725,000

The journey home ORFORD, NH Glorious Connecticut River views and 800' of waterfront. The 2002 home has 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Radiant heat, 2 fireplaces, two large patios, a large barn, 3 car garage & huge rec room. $2,250,000 HANOVeR, NH High end home with fabulous custom finishes. 3 large bedrooms. Guest space in walk out lower level. Gorgeous screened porch, radiant heat, 10 minutes to town. $899,000

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eer lovers take notice; you can ward off Montana’s winter chill with a fun event from the folks at the Visit Billings office, a Brewery Tour. The geography really works for this attraction,” says Visit Billings spokesperson Kelly McCandless. “We have seven breweries and one distillery within a mile and a half of each other and as an added bonus they are all located in historic downtown Billings, so at any time you can take a break and visit some of our museums like the Western Heritage Center.” The tour hours vary by brewer, but usually happen Tuesday thru Saturday from 4 pm to 8 pm with no signup necessary. “Anytime anyone is visiting downtown they can enjoy a locally brewed beer in as many micro-breweries as they wish. We also have a distillery offering locally made vodka and gin and available soon is locally made whiskey with grain coming from a nearby farm, making this a true Montana product.” visitbillings.com

Fun, Montana style starts with the Blade Parade, snow plow operators let their imaginations go wild with their decorated snow plows.

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Julia Got It Started… by Gayle Fee

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Top Chef Duels guest Judge Alecia Moore (Pink) with Curtis Stone and Shirley Chung.

Chef Tiffani Faison

op Chef, Master Chef, Iron Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, The Taste: Seems you can’t turn on the TV without running into a cooking competition – and audiences are lapping it up. What’s with the sudden explosion of competitive cooking? Why do we love watching Gordon Ramsay scream at groveling contestants on Hell’s Kitchen or dash the dreams of daring home cooks on Master Chef? What is the secret to the success of Top Chef with 12 seasons and a half-dozen spinoffs? And who are the chefs lining up for a chance to show up their rivals in front of a national audience? “In terms of life experience, who gets to do this?” asks Boston chef Tiffani Faison, a veteran of two seasons of Top Chef, a couple of spinoffs and Top Chef Duels. “It’s so much fun, even when it’s super stressful and you kind of want to throw up, it’s still fun,” she continued. “I really like being under the gun…and it’s great for business.” Tiffani’s Sweet Cheeks barbecue restaurant near Boston’s Fenway Park is going gangbusters and the business boost the chefs get by appearing on TV cooking shows is a big reason why they do it. “It really is a huge career opportunity for them,” said Top Chef judge Gail Simmons, an editor at Food & Wine magazine. “And chefs are by nature incredibly competitive so it appeals to that part too.” Simmons has been a Top Chef judge since its first season on Bravo back in 2006 and is currently judging the new season of the hit show, which was filmed in and around Boston. Some of the familiar landmarks that will pop up this season include Fenway Park, Cheers, Plimouth Plantation and the Museum of Science. The Top Chef crew was joined by most of Boston’s top chefs for the local episodes and New England Patriot

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Top Chefs—Marcel Vigneron and Richard Blais

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Rob Gronkowski even shows up in one segment. The guest stars, the variety of locations and, of course, the drama keep viewers coming back for seconds and thirds – even though they can’t experience the No. 1 thing the show is all about – eating the food! “I know, I hear that so much,” Faison said. “I think that’s one of the reasons the restaurants get so many fans of the show coming in – they finally get to taste what we do.” Simmons said Top Chef audiences tune in for lots of reasons and “you don’t have to be a crazy foodie to enjoy the show.” “I think we showcase what the life of a professional chef is really like and I think it’s interesting to get a window into a world that most people don’t get to know,” she said. “And it’s exciting to watch great chefs; it’s like watching a great athlete at the top of their game. It’s exciting to see people do what they do best.” Top Chef airs Wednesday nights at 10 pm on Bravo.

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THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS:

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (OR ANY TIME OF YEAR) By Susan Zaluski

ne Christmas morning (while snow blanketed other locales) I walked barefoot in the BVI, absorbing the holiday cheer. An older gentleman got down on knee and serenaded his wife by crooning “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to meee, an island and a palm treee.” So in honor of the holidays, here’s what a BVI holiday has to offer you and your true love (or anyone else on your shopping list). # 2 Tank Dives: The BVI has a well-established dive industry with outstanding dives which includes sites such as the wreck of the RMS Rhone.

#3 French Manicures: If being pampered is your thing, be sure to ask about numerous spas, independent or linked to resorts on Tortola or Virgin Gorda. #4 Calling birds: Last year, Cape Air added service to Virgin Gorda, giving you yet another locale for finding “an island and a palm tree.”

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Photo courtesy of Foxy’s Foxy and the gang… One of the most famous beach bars in the Caribbean—Foxy’s in Jost Van Dyke

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#5 Golden beaches: Whether it’s seeking surf-worthy swells on Tortola, finding solitude on Anegada’s sandy stretches or clambering over gargantuan boulders on Virgin Gorda, your BVI beach options are as plentiful as they are picturesque. #6 Lobsters lying (on your plate): Trying the BVI’s fresh grilled Caribbean Spiny Lobster is a must for dinners out. #7 Swans-a-sailing: With more than a thousand vessels in service, the BVI is home to one of the world’s largest fleets of charter sailboats.

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#8 Maids-a-milking: No visit is complete without milking a few Painkillers, the BVI’s signature rum concoction, a delicious tropical blend topped off with freshly grated nutmeg. #9 Ladies dancing: The young and old fill the dance floor at beach bars like Foxy’s on Jost Van Dyke, which has a particularly jubilant New Year’s Eve (known as Old Year’s Night) party.

#10 Lords a Leaping: Jump on in. The gin-clear water is irresistible all yearround. #11 People playing: Stand-up paddle-boarding, kite-boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, swimming and snorkeling abound in this watery paradise. #12 Drummers drumming…to your own beat: Whether you choose luxurious or laid-back accommodations with either an active or leisurely schedule, the BVI is a versatile destination for the young and young-at-heart.

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TORTOLA By Michelle Haynes

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our search is over for an affordable villa paradise in the British Virgin Islands – welcome to Aja or what I like to call Villa Ahhhh – for that is the sound you’ll make as you lower yourself into the cliffside infinity pool overlooking the bazillion colors of the sea. I will get to the affordable part in a moment. Located on the British island of Tortola above the, oh so tucked away, Trunk Bay, this absolute paradise is perfection. Open air terraces offer you unparalleled views of the sea from the kitchen, dining room, lounging areas – of which there are many – and even from your glass enclosed shower. No worry about voyeurs as the villa is so far up, it’s a case of you can see them, but not vice versa. So, unless they happen to be sporting a spy glass from a boat in the middle of the Caribbean, you

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Catching the football action

Chef Kayleigh Driver – born in Tortola, a graduate of the island’s local culinary arts program and one fabulous chef.

are safe. Enjoy the view and football courtesy of the mega flat screen TV. Then there is the sound, the hypnotic soothing sound of the sea, to dine by, read by, sleep by, sigh by. If you have a yearning to create your own cooking show, the open air kitchen is magnificent with every amenity and gadget imaginable. Then again, you can take advantage of the chef who will come by and cook whatever you want. Drum roll for the price – the villa sleeps twelve and is the weekly rental in high season is $15,500 or $1,292 per person for a group of

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he enters the open air kitchen with her bags of groceries and then, with a toss of her braid, gets down to work. In short order dinner is served which in our case means grilled shrimp with mango pineapple salsa, roasted salmon (“I prefer local fish but this was the freshest,” says Ms. Driver), baby potatoes, roasted local pumpkin, steamed asparagus, and, oh yes, the pièce de résistance, passion fruit mousse. For about $150 for four plus the cost of the food, a Kayleigh prepared dinner, brunch or what have you, is a must experience. In some cases, one of her dinners is included in the price of your villa rental. kayleigh.driver@gmail.com

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friends or $2,583 per couple. Further enticement for beach lovers–there is a stairway built into the side of the hill that runs directly from the villa to a gorgeous Burt and Ava stretch of sand and sea. A gang of friends, a group of couples, families–this is great bet for a winter escape in a magical setting. ajabvi.com

Three in One Dining Experience By Michelle Haynes

omance, white linen and candles with a “to die for” view from a nest in the tree tops; a rousing sports bar with megasized flat screens – Go Pats!; an intimate first floor restaurant that appears to be carved out the side of the mountain. Welcome to Virgin Gorda’s restaurant trifecta all in one place – The Tree House, and I mean that literally, Club Ecstasy, not what you are thinking, but actually a jumping sports bar with TVs so big you can probably see them from your Cape Air seat and last, but anything but least, the Rock Café, combining Italian and local seafood in a wondrous setting of waterfalls and rock formations. Minutes from Spanish Townthree vastly different restaurants under one high high roof with one common denominator – Fabulous Food! rockcafevirgingorda.com

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MARIA’S BY THE SEA, TORTOLA

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The Baths at Virgin Gorda

sland hopping and shopping – if those two vacation pastimes appeal to you then Maria’s by the Sea is a great choice. You can also add affordable to the top of that list. Believe it or not, it is $160 per night and that is in HIGH season! Located in the heart of Road Town, in the center of Tortola’s business center, the place is always jumping, but with the ferry terminal just outside your door you can leave your hotel and be lounging in the famed baths of Virgin Gorda in about fortyfive minutes. Maria’s features patio dining and balcony views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. The price is totally right for this one. mariasbythesea.com

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FORT BURT HOTEL, TORTOLA

Photo: Patrick Cain

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Some rooms come with a private pool

The Baths at Virgin Gorda

ort Burt is such a hotel deal for Tortola that I HAVE to lead with the price, $115 per night and that is high season. Built on the side of a hill with a commanding view of the harbor, Fort Burt is one of the first hotels on the island and, during the 17th century, was actually a fort built by the Dutch for protection, thus a view that stretches forever. Seven rooms, some with private pools, a suite with a fullyequipped kitchen and an onsite restaurant are just a few of the amenities. In spite of its age, Fort Burt is spotless and perfectly situated if you want to do a little island hopping for the ferry terminal is an easy walk. Your Virgin Gorda escape is minutes from Fort Burt

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and never have to think about trying to navigate the hills and hairpin turns, not to mention left side of the road driving (always fun when you get to a rotary or so-called ‘roundabout’ in the British Virgin Islands.) The highpoint of your stay is breakfast on the outside terrace with a view of the boats navigating the harbor. For the price you cannot beat it. FortBurt.com

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By Susan Zaluski

ask my father to succinctly sum up why he loves the U.S. Virgin Islands where he has vacationed every year for the past decade. In case you need a refresher on the Caribbean, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) include St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and the newest and tiniest, Water Island, located about a quarter of a mile from Charlotte Amalie Harbor, in the heart of St. Thomas. Back to my father, after a brief pause, a smile spreads across his face and he puts his hands in the air and shouts “80-80!” I look bewildered, so he begins to flesh out his answer. “The sea and the weather are always about 80 degrees, and that’s perfect for me.” St. Thomas feels like a home away from home for my recently retired parents, who spend about three weeks there each January, escaping winter’s icy grasp on New England. Every year, they rent a two-bedroom villa and they invite family and friends to sign up for one week slots so that they can be surrounded by loves ones. “The USVI is just easy,” my Dad says, going on to explain how the lack of a passport requirement make the USVI more convenient for some, while St. Thomas also provides a great base for island-hopping and exploring nearby St. John and even the British Virgin Islands for day trips. The next thing I know, he’s rattling off the names of restaurants, bars, beaches and historic sites that he’s visited over the years, and we’re on a mental getaway to someplace in the sun. Editor’s notes: Since we all do not have access to Susan’s father, another great source of USVI information is the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association. virgin-islands-hotels.com

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“to die for” view, privacy, huge living spaces both inside and out, and minutes from the Cruz Bay action – just a few reasons why Villa Tesori tops my favorite list for your St. John villa getaway. Another major reason is property manager Ms. Kathy McLaughlin, who does it all. “Book your plane ticket, pack your clothes, bring some spending money and the rest is up to me,” says Ms. McLaughlin, who arranges pickup at the St. Thomas airport, meets you at the ferry, and personally escorts you to the villa. “We believe in the personal touch and although we manage a number of villas on St. John, we are truly a ‘Mom and Pop’ operation specializing in personal service including jeep rentals and, if you wish, the services of a private chef.” Villa Tesori is a five bedroom jewel with 5½ baths including a private apartment with full amenities. The bedrooms are stunning and along with the open air kitchen, dining and living rooms, all offer stunning views of the Chocolate Hole beach area where you can enjoy first rate snorkeling. Prices vary depending on the season but winter rates hover around $10,400 and include midweek maid service, ferry pick up and a lot of other extras. The villa sleeps ten guests, so it is perfect for families with kids, but do the math–for five couples, or a group of friends, you split the cost and you have a truly affordable escape on a per person cost. Do not wait on this one for the location, amenities and of course the 24/7 concierge services make this one of the more popular villas on the island. islandgetawaysinc.com

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Oceanport Villa, St. John

rade winds, balcony views of St. John’s spectacular Hart Bay and a walking trail to your own private snorkeling heaven – Oceanport is a great bet for an affordable villa vacation. The ever changing views of the sea and sky can be enjoyed from the living and kitchen areas and from any of the four bedrooms. Other extras include well-stocked bookshelves and a hot tub and barbecue in the cozy garden grotto. A drum roll on the price here – for two guests/1 bedroom – $2,850 for the week. Rent the whole villa for 8 guests and the weekly rate is $4,200. Split that with three other couples or eight friends – either way– this is one great buy. Islandgetawaysinc.com

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HOW TO RENT A VILLA 101

Villa Aja, Tortola, BVI Photo: Eliza Magro Photography

Island Getaway’s Kathy Mclaughlin

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et your fingers do the walking,” has an entirely new meaning in the ‘click and go’ travel planning world. VRBO, HomeAway, and Trip Advisor’s FlipKey are runaway favorites when it comes to finding a vacation home, but what about the “what ifs?” “VRBO and other sites like that do an outstanding job, “says broker Chris Smith of Tortola’s Coldwell Banker, who oversees a number of villa rentals. “One of the first things to look for on the site is the location of the manager or owner. It is vital that if you need to call someone with a question or problem, they are local and accessible.” Kathy McLaughlin at Island Getaways in St. John agrees and from ferry pick-up to dinner referrals, she is on call 24/7 for her villa guests. “I have called St. John home for over a decade and I love to share my island favorites including the spectacular Reef Bay Trail and other, off the beaten path beaches and hiking paths.” As for price, Mr. Smith did not mince words, “Haggling is fine and in fact somewhat expected. Of course it depends on availability but we are open to a price discussion and in low season we may go down ten to fifteen percent.” (Low season is April –November.) Other questions to ask before signing the bottom line include the villa location. Do you want remote and away from it all or is walking distance to town important? How about beach access or a pool and as for online pictures, Mr. Smith suggests, “Find out how old the pictures are, for what was taken years ago may be quite a different story now.” Other questions to ask before signing the bottom line include the villa location. “Do you want remote and away from it all or is walking distance to town important? How about beach access or a pool?” For our featured villas in this issue, no worries. The photos were taken weeks ago and frankly, although they are gorgeous they cannot

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do justice to the amazing views of the sea and sky. Finally, heed the advice of St. John’s Ms. McLaughlin, “If you want a Caribbean escape in the next few months, do not wait. For as soon as the snow flies, the villa rentals are off and running.” coldwellbankerbvi.com islandgetawaysinc.com

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This gorgeous villa offers stunning panoramic views from Bordeaux Mountain, Coral Bay harbor to British Virgin Islands and beyond. Conveniently located only minutes to Coral Bay restaurants, shops, Cruz Bay town, and north shore beaches.

Unicorn by the Sea

Creating perfect getaways since 1996… Island Getaways offers a wonderful selection of 2-‐6 bedroom villas. Our villas have spectacular ocean views, private pools and are minutes from the remarkable St. John beaches. Each villa is fully furnished and reflects the open air Caribbean feeling of St. John. Contact us to begin planning your perfect getaway!

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Unicorn by the Sea is situated high on the hillside in Fish Bay and features fabulous views from every room. Tastefully furnished with colorful decorator finishes, Unicorn is a delightful example of living Caribbean style!

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ward-winning beaches are a completely doable hike away, Cruz Bay fun is literally a three-minute walk down the street, add to that the beautifully furnished hillside villas, a pool, award-winning restaurant and a helpful staff— my old stomping grounds, Gallows Point Resort tops my list for a perfect St. John escape. In addition to location, minutes from your ferry arrival, St. John’s laid back spirit continues to enthuse Gallows visitors just as it did when I visited there in the (ahem) 70’s when the resort was just a handful of cottages and chickens, peacocks and donkeys roamed free. Pre-sunset would bring out a colorful assortment of locals and visitors who gathered around a makeshift table and bar for a round of story swapping.

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Gallows Point Resort ST. JOHN

The warm convivial atmosphere is still an integral part of Gallows and is a perfect blend with the landscape architecture, gardens and amenities. This is a paradise for couples, families and friends. An added plus, you never have to drive. Everything, including the National Park headquarters, beaches, and downtown are just a walk away. Villas in high season start at $3,465 and comfortably sleep four. gallowspointresort.com

Chef Shawn Brian Sells

eet the newest Chef at Ocean 362, the highly acclaimed restaurant at Gallows Point Resort. For anyone who has ever dined at Martha’s Vineyard’s famed Harbor View Hotel you are in for a treat for Chef Sells is transferring his culinary magic from one island to another.

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Be it an umbrella drink under a palm tree or a double black diamond trail, the winter issue of the Bird’s Eye View is THE place to share your business. The Bird’s Eye View is the in-flight read of the 740,000-plus passengers who flew Cape Air last year which means your ad dollars stretch from Montana to the Midwest, across New England and New York’s Adirondacks and in ten of world’s most beautiful and most popular tropical islands. Advertising questions start with Kim at 410.829.1101 kimberly.corkran@capeair.com Deadline for the January issue is December 1st

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t. Croix – world class diving sites, sugar mills, a rain forest and the crystal waters of Buck Island. The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is bordered by the towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted; both happen to be named after Danish kings, both offer easy access to beaches that are ‘to die for gorgeous’ and both offer a variety of shops, restaurants and historical landmarks. Do not leave the island without experiencing both sides, as well as the wealth of fun things happening between the two. A good map is a must and you can find a free one upon your Cape Air arrival.

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ISLA DE VIEQUES…

amous for beaches – dozens of them – and the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, quiet and low-key Vieques is fast becoming one of the most popular tropical destinations in the Cape Air route map. The Spanish island has a grand total of two main villages, Isabel Segunda, the commercial center, and picturesque seaside Esperanza. Both offer great shopping and outdoor cafés and as for places to stay, if you have been holding on to those Starwood points this is the place to splurge at Vieques premier resort, the W Retreat & Spa. Check out their yoga wellness retreat happening this winter and special packages at wvieques.com

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INSPIRED BY THE SEAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; VIEQUES By Kelly Thompson

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Sarah crafts custom keepsakes in her studio just feet away from the best surfing beach on Vieques â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Playa La Chata. Inspired by the setting, Sarah pounds out gold wave necklaces, brass starfish rings, silver mermaids with jade tails, and undulating wave rings for every finger. Incorporating pearls, semi-precious stones, glass, shells, and crystals, Kala Designs has an elegant yet innocent simplicity about it, reminding us that what we put on our body should always mirror who we are. kalahandmadewithlove.com sarahcarbia@yahoo.com

hen meeting Vieques jewelry designer Sarah Carbia you soon learn that, first, she is a mother, second, she is a surfer, and third that she happens to be a metal smith. Shy and rather low key, Sarah gets all of her inspiration from her first two life passions, her daughter and the ocean, and weaves them delicately into her jewelry design. Her company, Kala Designs is named for her four-year-old daughter, who is also quite the surfer. This mother-daughter mermaid team hails from San Juan PR, but have called Vieques home since 2013.

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BUYING LOCAL IN VIEQUES

By Kelly Thompson

Photos: Kelly Thompson

ISLAND CARE

GIFT FROM THE SEA

yrna Renkert began collecting sea glass while walking her dog Sam on the beaches of Puerto Rico. When her husband started complaining about the piles of sea glass around their house, she began making it into jewelry for herself. Stopping her on the street, friends and visitors to the island started commenting on her creations and would buy the jewelry right off her body... hence “Local Color” was born! I wandered into the Local Color Studio as Myrna was preparing for a trunk show in Cape May, NJ. I found her perched on a stool behind piles and piles of smooth sea blue, green, white, brown and the rare bright blue sea glass. Behind safety glasses, with drill in hand, she was finishing a piece made with printed cork, metal, and sea glass. Sea Glass is a reverse gem refined by nature rather than man. It can take up to seven years for a broken piece of glass to be tumbled by the sea, recycling it into a frosty gem of color. Vieques is known to have a few beaches abundant with sea glass, depending on the tides, and searching the stretch of sand to find the little gems shining in the sun is a must when you visit. Local Color Seaglass Designs at roses7@live.com.

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ieques Bath & Botanica – Liz Koogle and Larissa Sarmiento combined their deep connection to the Caribbean and unique talents to craft a body line using local ingredients; fresh fruits, herbs, and essential oils.Every product is an interpretation the island’s unique ambiance, whether that means using Puerto Rican Medalla beer and local honey in the shampoo or mimicking the bioluminescent bay in a swirling clear, yet dark and sparkling soap. After intensive research and lots of experimentation, slowly recipes became refined and Vieques Bath & Botanica was born. Find them on Facebook.

HOT, HOTTER AND OMG

ou can’t leave Vieques without a bottle of Coqui Fire hot sauce. Coqui Fire offers a twist on your usual condiment offering flavors like Piña Colada Mustard, Papaya Lime, and for the really brave, Komodo Dragon Hot Sauce with a sweat factor of 10. coquifire.com

You can find Coqui Fire and other great items at our favorite island shop, Vieques Gifts in Esperanza.

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The Botanical Gardens of Nevis

A dormant volcano kisses the clouds awaiting the latest bunch of adventurers. At 3,232 feet Nevis Peak stands sentry overlooking Nevis, a Caribbean island for those looking for things to do beyond the beach. Photo courtesy of the Nevis Tourism Authority

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iking, beaching by horseback, a rich history and the most spectacular botanical gardens in the entire Caribbean, Nevis shouts Quiet beaches, and a welcoming vibe from the locals should put Nevis at the top your eco-tourism list. The folks at the Nevis hotels, restaurants and shops could all be star graduates of the Disney Institute for customer service. Everyone you meet goes above and beyond. Ask someone for directions and they are apt to stop what they are doing and lead you to exactly where you wish to go. Do include Nevis Peak as one of your first adventures. It is a great way to get your body moving after your flight and to enjoy an eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view of Nevis and the surrounding islands. Connect with a tour guide for a partial hike for unless you are a triathlete type, it is not advisable to go to the top. It is also difficult to do in one day.

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Nevis Bike Trails Photos courtesy of The Botanical Gardens of Nevis Thai specialities at the Oasis in the Gardens Restaurant at the Botanical Gardens of Nevis

You will need recovery time from your hike and fortunately a respite awaits you at the Botanical Gardens of Nevis, a true oasis where one can find a number of comfortable nooks to relax and drink in the rainbow of colors. Make sure and bring an appetite for a surprise awaits you in the Oasis in the Gardens Restaurant, with authentically heavenly Thai food accompanied by incomparable views. The ever-helpful team at Nevis Tourism can give you details on everything including how to reach your Nevis Peak tour guide. nevisisland.com botanicalgardennevis.com

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Where to go â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What to do in Nevis? Concierge extraordinaire Vanessa Paris at the Four Seasons/Nevis has all the answers and then some.

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his magical island in the Leeward Islands chain of the Caribbean is 200 miles east of Puerto Rico. If you are looking for busy-busy in your island escape, St. Martin, only ten miles from Anguilla, is a good choice. But, if way off the beaten beach is more your style, then get thee to Anguilla, land of rub your toes in the powdery and empty white beach sand. The beaches, over thirty of them, are open to all. You will not find a “private” sign anywhere. A deserted paradise or happening beach bars on Sandy Ground – you have plenty to choose from. For all things Anguilla check out ivisitanguilla.com

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“Anguilla is ranked number one for best all around beaches.”

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VIEW PICK FOR WHERE TO STAY THE CARIMAR BEACH CLUB.

would wax poetic about Carimar Beach Club even if they were not part of the Bird’s Eye View family. This beachfront gem literally has something for everyone. On my last visit I popped into the office where guests were exchanging books, one honeymoon couple needed a corkscrew, a family with kids was planning their itinerary for the day and another group was working with the in-house concierge on their food shopping list. Everyone was happy! Friendly and attentive service abounds at the Carimar and the pristine one– and two–bedroom villas are fully equipped. If you wish, you can have a well-stocked cupboard in advance of your arrival. If you choose to leave the cooking to others you are steps away from Anguilla’s famed fivestar restaurant Blanchards or the more casual Blanchards Beach Bar. Carimar’s rates are around $260 per night until December 15th when the nightly rate rises to $425. Do check for specials and such at carimar.com

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CULEBR A–

Cape Air’s newest tropical paradise

Flamenco Beach, Culebra

ulebra – this tropical paradise is still under the vacation radar but word is spreading on this ‘get away from it all’ island that owns bragging rights to beach perfection. Known as the Spanish Virgin Island, Culebra is Cape Air’s newest Caribbean destination and is less than twenty minutes from San Juan, Puerto Rico, but those minutes represent a world away. Laid back is an understatement for Culebra where you have a few waterfront restaurants, several local gift shops, and a rather fun and

funky supermarket. As for the beaches, Flamenco and the rather remote, but truly spectacular Zoni offer long stretches of power white sand and water so clear you barely need a mask. Find your flights at capeair.com.

THE ABC’S OF CULEBRA

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Juan Carlos and his son Oscar

ape Air’s sponsorship helped us to surpass our goal of 150 kids. I am happy to say that thanks to businesses like Cape Air, ALL of the children living in and around Culebra will have the books in hand. When I became a father I realized how important it was to teach our children both English and Spanish and this bilingual ABC book does that, while at the same time showcasing the beauty of Culebra.” Juan Carlos Garavito, photographer, editor of the online enculebra.com, with his two-year old son Oscar.

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M E E T O U R A D V E R T I S E R S: If you are Bird’s Eye View regular it is no secret, your editor has a passion for travel. I am constantly asked “Where to go, stay, eat, play?” I love to share and when it comes to our family of advertisers, trust me. Hand on heart I can say, I have eaten, stayed or played in just about every one of these places and I nudge you in their direction with full confidence that you will be happy. Otherwise, you know where to find me, on page 6. — Michelle Haynes NEW YORK

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Adirondack Art Sandra Hildreth......................25 Adirondack Loj...........................13 Adirondack Outfitters...............17 Adirondack White . ...................17 Pine Cabins.............................20 Ampersand Bay Resort & Boat Club.............................21 Blue Line Sports..........................23 Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort......................15 Guide Boat Realty.......................23 High Peaks Cyclery....................13 Hotel Saranac................................7 Kiwassa Lake B&B and Cabins...............................23 Mirro Lake Inn Resort & Spa............................21 Moose Maple Books...................24 Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA)..................17 Pan Dolce Restaurant.................17 Paul Smith College.....................25 Point of View Diane E. Leifheit.....................25 White Pine Camp........................25 Whiteface Club & Resort...........10

MAINE Aragosta Restaurant..................35 Downeast Maine Vacation Rentals......................................34 Fiore Olive Oils & Vinegars......30 Kimball Shop & Boutique.........33 Lisa Hall Jewelry.........................33 The Lookout................................35

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Martha Laitin Buyer’s Broker.....29 Paint Me Co....................................29 Point Lookout..............................27 Red Sky Restaurant....................33 Rockport Market Place..............27 Salt Meadow Properties............35 Tea House 278.............................30 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound..........................................30 Window Panes...............................30

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Arnos Restaurant...........................65 Bennett Witte Real Estate.............66 Brass Lantern Inn...........................51 Compass Rose Real Estate...........49 Easy Street Cantina.......................53 Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub......49 The Gallery at Four India St.....46 Geronimo’s of Nantucket..........49

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All Cape Cook’s Supply...............64 Chatham Sign Shop......................64 Rafanelli Events.............................64

BOSTON Boston Harbor Hotel.....................65 Salon Mario Russo.........................69 Serendipity by the Sea..................69

RHODE ISLAND Ballard Hall Real Estate................77 Block Island Realty........................74 Offshore Properties LLC..............74 Spring House Hotel......................75 Sullivan Real Estate.......................74

VERMONT The Quechee Club.........................79 Sugar & Spice.................................79 Vermont Horse Country & Real Estate...........................82 Woodstock Inn & Resort...........82

The Rock Café Treehouse............98 Sol Y Sombra...............................97 Speedy’s Ferry...........................101 Surfsong Resort.........................101

THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS The Buccaneer...........................113 Calypso Realty..........................108 Churchill Yacht Partners..........132 Emerald Beach Resort..............111 Gallows Point Resort...............107 Inter Island Boat Services, Inc..............................107 Island Getaways Villas...............108 Islandia Real Estate..................108 Miller Manor Guest House.....111 Miss Lucy’s Bar & Restaurant.........................107 Mystic Adventure Sails..............102 Palms at Pelican Cove.................113

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The Botanical Gardens of Nevis..................................139

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Fort Burt Hotel/Marina..............92

8 Dyer Hotel....................................60 Anchor Inn Beach House.............62 Christina’s Jewelry........................60 Provincetown Tourism Board....60 The Red Inn.................................60

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Bird of Paradise Villa...............123 Carimar Beach Club.................123 da’Vida Restaurant...................122 Wendell Connor’s Car Rentals............................123

IslandMagic.com...........................92 Mahogany Car Rentals.................98 Mango Bay Resort.........................98 Maria’s by the Sea..........................97 Not for Navigation........................99

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EarthView By Jim Wolf, Director of Sustainability

For us, For us, nothing but nothing but green skies.

“GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING”

he marketing psychologists tell us that endorphins are Suppose she’s right. Suppose released into our brains when we purchase, or receive as a that people within a community gift, a material item we desire. It’s called “shopper’s high,” come together year after year, to sometimes also known as “consumer’s high.” Unfortunately, visibly give of their time. Each there’s a catch to this type of joy—the pleasure we experience from year more and more people join new material acquisitions doesn’t last long. Sooner than we might in the effort. Fewer people litter wish we are back to the emotional state of wanting something new. and more people clean up litter. But that’s not the whole story. The results? Cleaner beaches As human beings we are lucky, because we have other gifts to for grandchildren to come. give—gifts of our time, and gifts of our love, to name just a couple. I Cleaner beaches for islanders recently traveled to Micronesia, the most distant corner (from home and visitors to enjoy in their base Cape Cod) of the Cape Air universe. For the eighth year in a row, natural beauty. Fewer hazards our Cape Air team joined up with organizers, school children, and for wildlife. citizens of Rota, an absolute jewel of the Northern Marianas group. A gift that keeps on giving! We all pitched in to help with the Ocean Conservancy International While in Micronesia, I visited Coastal Cleanup. Participation was high, perhaps 50% of the island’s Saipan and Guam too, and population. Not only did the beaches sparkle when we were done, this kind of long term gifting A fuel-efficient Cessna and 402 proclaims our commitment sustainability. is alive and well everywhere but all the trash was documented, catalogued, added to theto data base that is helping us to better understand and address the global I went. Thank you to all who 12 EPA RENEWING 20 me problem of ocean trash. welcomed and allowed me And guess what… we all had a good time doing it! to participate! REDUCING Now here’s the really interesting part. When all the Cessna trash402was Happy Holidays to all! A fuel-efficient proclaims our commitment to sustainability. brought to a central location and weighed, it became clear that less 12 EPA trash had been collected than in the past years. Some of the students RENEWING PARTNERING 20 who had been participating in the event for several years were glum, because they had looked forward to “breaking the records” with their CONSERVING REDUCING ta Committed to Sustainability. l M e ri t A w 2014 trash haul. In subsequent discussion one student proclaimed, “It means that less people are littering, because of us!” SUSTAINING

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Our investment in solar energy to power our corporate headquarters, along with other efficiencies in roofing, insulation and lighting controls, bring us ever closer to net-zero electricity usage.

We support it at work and at home through recycling, waste reduction, sustainable Sure, airlines consume we’re product sourcing, and various green initiatives designed to excitefuel. and But inspire our committed to reducing the burn—both in the skies and on the ground. Combined new technology and flight procedures equally committed employees.

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PARTNERING B I R D ’ S E Y E V I E W

We fly to some beautiful places and want to help keep them that way. To “green” our planet and have a good time doing it. That’s our commitment. Creative partnershipsBecause are partweofrecognize what make our approach to sustainability unique. that our own ability to thrive hinges on the health of our natural environment.

We work with airports, communities, and our employees on a wide range of local goals, from Farm to School agriculture programs to electric vehicle initiatives.

We’re investing in tomorrow,

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so that someday our grandchildren will look back and be proud of all we’re doing today.

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