MARTHA'S VINEYARD - The Frugal Traveler headed to the Vineyard this summer for six day and spent just $600. Fear not, it's not too late to get in on the bargain hunting: "we heard repeatedly, September is actually the utterly perfect time to come, when the weather is still nice but the islanders have reclaimed the place from summer residents. [New York Times]
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD - According to Vineyard business leaders, "nearly four years after the stock market collapsed, things were looking up this summer: rooms occupied, merchandise flying off the shelves." So good in fact that, "We almost don't want to let them know about the secret of September." [Vineyard Gazette]
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CAPE COD - Throughout September there are lots of art happenings taking place. This week in the galleries: Harbor your Arts Artist Shanties; "Colors of the Cape;" "Provincetown Exposures;" and many more. [The Cape Codder]