Fins Up, Ferry On: Cape Cod Islands Margaritaville

DAY 1

Fins Up, Ferry On! Join Wolf's for an island adventure to the "Bay State", Massachusetts, for a truly tropical vibe and amazing coastal scenery on this summertime escape to New England. Your journey begins with meal and rest stops enroute to Hyannis, MA for a 3-night stay at the NEW Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod (508-771-3000). Resort amenities include an outdoor waterpark, an outdoor pool, fitness center and onsite restaurants/bar including the Landshark Bar & Grill. Guest rooms feature island-inspired décor as well as mini refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, bath robes and slippers, 65" LCD TV and complimentary high-speed internet. Dinner tonight is included at a local restaurant with the remainder of the night to enjoy the Margaritaville amenities.

DAY 2

Breakfast is included at the resort before you board a ferry to escape the hustle and bustle of the mainland with a visit to a tiny island brimming with pristine beauty known as Nantucket Island. The world's former top whaling port is now a National Historic District with windswept shores, charming seaside cottages and blinking lighthouses along the coast, and a delightful downtown featuring quaint inns, boutique stores, and eclectic galleries along its cobblestone streets. Lunch is on your own and at your expense with time to browse the shops. *Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks that line Nantucket's downtown area. Enjoy a narrated driving tour of Nantucket and become acquainted with The Old Mill, "Sconset" Village and its rose-covered cottages, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and its protected areas with the wildlife that call it home. Late afternoon, you depart the island via ferry and return to the mainland. Dinner tonight is dinner is on your own and at your expense. Return to your room for the night or soak in the island vibes with your Margaritaville amenities.

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast included at the resort prior to boarding the ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard. Upon arrival, you take a narrated sightseeing tour around this tiny island full of scenic beauty and intriguing history within its quaint little towns. See Vineyard Haven's impressive harbor known for the Steamship Authority Ferries. Visit the lovely seaside village of Edgartown with its stately Greek revival houses dating back to the whaling era of the early 19th century. The windswept shores of Oak Bluffs have the nostalgia of the oldest working carousel in the country coupled with the charm of the brightly painted cottages with decorative gingerbread trim. Martha's Vineyard is a popular summer getaway for the well-known and well-to-do. There will be free time for lunch on your own and browsing the shops in Edgartown. Late afternoon, you depart the island via ferry and return to the mainland. Upon return to the mainland, dinner is included in the local area and followed by return to the resort to enjoy your final night at the Margaritaville Resort.

DAY 4

Wake to breakfast included at the resort before your "Fins Up-Farewell" to the resort and travel to the "Ocean State", Rhode Island. Upon arrival in Point Judith, you board the ferry to Block Island. Pristine beaches protected by lighthouses and spectacular bluffs offer breathtaking views on this tiny island once referred to as Manisses (the Little God's Island) by the Narragansett Indians. Rock walls lace the countryside dotted with stone cottages, island moors, rolling hills, and towering cliffs with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. While on the island, enjoy a sightseeing tour with free time for lunch on your own and time to browse the shops. A special dinner with a lobster option is included on the porch of The National Hotel. An historic icon of the island, this magnificent Victorian hotel resides in the center of downtown Old Harbor and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views of the harbor as you enjoy your Lobster meal (alternative choices will also be available). Following dinner, you return by ferry to the mainland and travel to Middletown, RI for check-in at the Holiday Inn Express Newport North Middletown (401-848-7128) for your final night. The hotel amenities include an indoor pool, 24-hour health/fitness center, business center, and complimentary wireless internet access. The remainder of the evening is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.

DAY 5

Following an extended continental breakfast included at the hotel, you check out and climb aboard the Coastal Queen for a 75-minute harbor cruise offering scenic views of the Newport Harbor, lighthouses, grand estates and more. Onboard staff will share their knowledge of the historic sites during your leisurely cruise. Afterwards, you will have a little time to browse downtown Newport and grab a bite of lunch on your own before departing for home with meal and rest stops enroute.

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**ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES & ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner