Double Take Nantucket vs. Bermuda

Nantucket

New England’s windswept outpost for sailors and shoppers

NANTUCKET VS. BERMUDA

Two iconic islands go head to head on classic bites, cocktails, shopping, and more

SIGNATURE SHORTS

The official preppy short of New England, Nantucket Reds are renowned for fading to a shade that looks just right with navy blue. Get the originals at Murray’s Toggery Shop; nantucketreds.com.

The Bermuda short began as a British military uniform adaptation and remains the classic choice. Get the full outfit (including knee socks) from The English Sports Shop; 441/295-2672.

DREAM DIVE

Whether before a sunrise fishing trip or at the tail end of a wild night, breakfast at the family-owned Downyflake has been a must for 80 years; thedownyflake.com. The enormous fried-fish sandwich—slathered in cole slaw and tartar sauce—draws pilgrims to Art Mels Spicy Dicy, Art Smith’s original hole-in-the-wall café; 441/295-3965.

SOUVENIR SPLURGE

Nantucket lightship baskets, crafted famously by 19th- century seamen and woven now by artisans, are gorgeous, highly collectible treasures; nantucketlightship basketmuseum.org. Bermuda Perfumery has been blending essential oils and floral essences since 1928. Find your ideal Lili Bermuda fragrance at the historic, whitewashed Perfumery; bermudaperfumery.com.

COOL COCKTAIL

A late-summer standout at The Nautilus, the ACK Nauti pairs New England’s classic cranberry with tequila and lime bitters in a sweet-tart sip (recipe at coastalliving .com/acknauti); nautilusnantucket.com. Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson elevates the iconic local cocktail with a homemade ginger beer for the Darker & Stormier at his Marcus’ restaurant (recipe at coastalliving .com/darkerstormier); marcusbermuda.com.

Bermuda

The pink-sand retreat with button-down British style

WHICH COASTAL ENCLAVE RULES IN THIS MATCH-UP? Cast your vote at coastalliving.com/ nantucket-bermuda