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On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
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On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
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Based on 41 Reviews
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I very much enjoyed this first trip with Road Scholars. I felt that the trip was well planned and that our leader, George, was just the right person to be our tour guide. George was knowledgeable and personable and partook in some additional events with a few of us that were not part of the tour such as trivia night at a local business while we were on Martha's Vineyard.
A few suggestions I have is to give the trip members a more favorable room setting when in Hyannis.....I think rooms around the pool area would be available during late September. The rooms facing the parking lot were not ideal. Also, one glass of wine should be provided free of charge with each evening meal. This only took place twice at the provided meals in the evening. It was extraordinarily expensive to purchase a glass of wine at the Hilton on our first night together. The Hilton can certainly afford to give each member in a party of 24 a free glass of wine with their meal - only a few on this trip drank alcohol, so it would not have totaled 24 glasses of wine. I paid over $60 for a glass of wine and a standard cocktail for a new friend I met on the trip. That was unacceptable but I didn't realize that the prices would be outrageous.
I paid extra for being a single, and appreciate the nice corner room I was given while staying on Martha's Vineyard. I believe singles who pay extra should be given an upgraded room when possible.
Thank you for the opportunity to share my review.
Sincerely,
Kristine Gritzmacher
— Review left October 16, 2025
This was my 2nd Road Scholar trip, and was well worth the time and money! Activities were well planned out and interesting, and George our guide was wonderful. I was sad to leave my new friends at the end of the week.
— Review left October 13, 2025
Excellent program, high quality as I have come to expect from Road Scholar.
— Review left October 13, 2025
We had a wonderful trip with a very friendly group, and the weather was perfect! Great season to visit the Cape!
— Review left October 8, 2025
What a pleasure to have such an organized itinerary with smooth logistics in moving the group from place to place--and George, our leader, helped guests meet one another. He even took some of us who were interested to a trivia night competition! We were engrossed by the unique natures of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Felt like we didn't miss out on anything.
— Review left October 6, 2025
A great off season tour. I knew very little about this part of the country and this was a great introduction.
— Review left September 28, 2025
This program includes a range of activities that will provide you with the history of the area and information about the animals, landscapes, culture and food.
— Review left September 27, 2025
This trip to Cape Cod was Perfect....interesting, educational and so much fun!!
— Review left July 26, 2025
A very interesting tour of an area with great attraction for vacationers, going back for centuries and still exceedingly popular!!
— Review left June 27, 2025
The experience has encouraged us to visit Cape Cod and the Islands again.
— Review left June 23, 2025
Another enjoyable trip (our first domestic trip with Road Scholar). Well-planned and executed.
— Review left November 12, 2024
My expectations were met and exceeded in every aspect. A good tour leader is the heart of the program for the participants and Debra Levin also made a huge difference in the success of the program. Hope to enjoy another Road Scholar tour while we are still traveling and enjoying life on the Road!
— Review left November 9, 2024
This is another of the many excellent trips Road Scholar provides. This area was new to me and I felt we left with a very good understanding of the history, geography, and local flavor. Area vendors, residents were friendly and engaging. Much more "down to earth" than I imagined it to be - not just a sanctuary for the "rich and famous". I was able to make a video for the trip and post on YouTube. You can search on YouTube using the trip name. Here’s the link if interested.
https://youtu.be/_3IN01R_BjE?si=d8OQR278cOcK7bCy
— Review left October 21, 2024
You WILL learn much on this Road Scholar trip. Many times I found myself saying, “I didn’t know that!”
— Review left October 14, 2024
Great trip to an area I had not been before.
— Review left October 5, 2024
There was a lot to enjoy.
I'd never been to Nantucket and was on Martha's Vineyard more than 40 years ago. Our program was near the end of the season, but most places were still open and crowds were less than high season. Don't overpack in case a hotel does not have an elevator.
— Review left October 3, 2024
An excellent program--highly recommended!
— Review left October 2, 2024
Learned about a part of the USA we hadn't experienced.Presenters were all terrific and enjoyed sharing their knowledge The weather can have a big influence on some of the activities/programs and going off script can happen, so be prepared to be flexible. It was still a great experience and very glad we went.
— Review left September 26, 2024
I am so glad that I got to explore this area of the United States. It's been on my bucket list for a long time. Gayle Felix was an outstanding tour guide. Her knowledge of the area was vast and her organizational skills were amazing. I so appreciate her encouraging exploration on our own as I have to say that the pace of the trip (especially the first few days) was much slower than I prefer. This was my first Road Scholar trip so I can't make any comparisons in that regard. This is a great way to see this area.
— Review left September 17, 2024
Wonder if any of the others on our trip would have liked to see the Wampanoag Museum. It might enhance our understanding of the Native American experience of the past and the furred.
— Review left July 8, 2024
I believe I left something off the evaluation. The evening with Krill Carson was wonderful! She was dynamic and gave the whale hunting character of the area a whole, new perspective. As humans continue to invade and spoil the animal habitats, the work she and others do becomes more and more important. Thank you for including the evening with Krill in our trip.
— Review left June 15, 2024
Visiting Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/Cape Cod was something I'd wanted to do for some time. All the educational portions were good but I would have liked a little more time in each venue. Overall I recommend this tour
— Review left June 10, 2024
I highly recommend this program. The towns visited on Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket were all unique. The seal watch tour and sand dunes tour were really great. The accommodations and included meals were good. Several interesting museums were visited. Our tour director George Schmidt was one of the best I have encountered on Road Scholar trips. He arranged for several additional interesting stops due to his knowledge of the area.He kept the tour running smoothly. Definitely travel before Columbus Day as restaurants and shops start shutting down for the season then.
— Review left October 8, 2023
This was a great introduction to this part of the world. I loved this trip so much, I went on it twice!!
— Review left October 1, 2023
Fun and interesting trip. Cheryl is an outstanding group leader!
— Review left June 11, 2023
Very enjoyable trip. Our leader was very good. Met great people in the group
— Review left October 20, 2022
On the Road:Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket was a fantastic tour and our tour guide George did a great job! I have never traveled to this area before and I enjoyed experiencing and learning about this beautiful area. It was great fun!
— Review left October 9, 2022
We saw a lot of Cape Cod that we never saw before.
— Review left September 22, 2022
This was a great way to visit three places that are not easy to get to. Enjoyed seeing all three and learning about the uniqueness of each of them. Gayle Felix is a superb group leader.
— Review left September 18, 2022
This trip is a great value for visiting Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, with a visit of just a few hours on Nantucket and an hour or so of free time in Provincetown. It was a good immersion into the local culture and history. The pre- & post-busy-season tour dates made the weather comfortable & the locations we visited were not crowded.
— Review left June 23, 2022
George our guide for great. Even when problems arose he stepped upped, corrected the issue (many times with a sense of humor) and we were back on track as if nothing happen.
— Review left June 12, 2022
This is a wonderful program, made all the more enjoyable because of our fabulous tour guide, Gayle. Highlights include strolling through charming small towns, climbing to the top of a historic lighthouse, gaining insights about President Kennedy, snapping photos of seals on a coastal cruise and savoring delicious seafood meals at restaurants local residents love. If you're a shopaholic, be aware a good number of stores close after Columbus Day.
— Review left October 20, 2021
This program gives you a perspective of life on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod. You will enjoy the splendor and individuality of this beautiful east coast living.
— Review left October 19, 2021
The program, led by Gayle, was informative, fun, and very educational. Our leader was outstanding. Fellow participants were fun and the people hired to enhance our experience were all terrific. I would recommend this program to anyone EXCEPT I would never take this program after Columbus Day.
— Review left October 17, 2021
Don't miss this trip! Road Scholar takes the work out of transporting you from place to place in the Cape Cod area! Such a breathtaking area of the country! Quaint small towns on the coast, island hopping by ferry, and an abundance of seafood! Loved all the tours, especially because of our lovely tour guide Gayle! As a native to the area she was able to provide us with an insider's perspective! Plan on being flexible during covid and with unpredictable weather!
At the conclusion of the trip you will want to a "Washed Ashore". A non-native who decides to stay forever!
— Review left October 10, 2021
On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is a spectacular tour which provides knowledge and views I would never have known about. I can highly recommend this for an in-depth discovery of our founding fathers. You will see areas where the public is not always able to enjoy. The entire trip was enjoyable.
— Review left September 19, 2021
Well informed, engaging leader. Organized and well planned out program.
— Review left July 1, 2019
Beautiful areas of the country and interesting history. Wonderful leader and fellow participants!
— Review left June 30, 2019
I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants an in-depth experience of Cape Cod & the 'islands.' The area is beautiful, historic and varied. The program is so well planned that not a moment is wasted.
— Review left June 23, 2019
Great itinerary and guide. This covered some wonderful places and each day was packed with enjoyable and interesting things to see.
— Review left June 23, 2019
Always wanted to visit Cape Cod. Can’t imagine a better way to have done than with Road Scholar and Ruth Bennett
— Review left June 8, 2019