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7 top spots to take the whole family: If you’re planning a visit to Martha’s Vineyard, rest assured there’s plenty to do with the kids. Here are just a few of many ideas for a fun-filled family vacation on this very special island.

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On Thursday, February 19th many people across the globe will be ushering in the Year of the Sheep as part of their Chinese New Year celebrations and the folks living on Martha’s Vineyard are no exception. If you’d like to join them, we’ve got the best island car rentals around and they’ll get you to the Virginia Weston Besse Gallery safely. Located within Oak Bluffs’ Featherstone Center for the Arts complex, it’s where every good 2015 Chinese New Year celebration should start.

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Let’s face it. There is nothing like eating a big, heaping bowl full of chili on a cold afternoon on Martha’s Vineyard. This is especially the case if every loveable spoonful is part of a prize-winning batch. If you agree, make plans to rent a car from us and be in Oak Bluffs on Saturday, January 24th. That’s the exact day MVY Radio will be hosting their Big Chili Contest at the Portuguese American Club.

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 Small, red, tart and delicious beyond all compare. That’s just one way to describe the autumn fruit that has long been a staple of Martha’s Vineyard cuisine. Yes, we are talking about cranberries. There is no better way to experience them than a trip that involves Martha's Vineyard car rentals, Cranberry Acres and a visit to Aquinnah.

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Every community has its notable cast of characters and West Tisbury is no exception. It was once the home of Nancy Luce, who would have celebrated her 200th birthday this year. She is being celebrated at the 2014 Halloween Festival in Vineyard Haven and in a Martha’s Vineyard Museum exhibit that’s currently slated to open in November. So why not make arrangements for a Vineyard car rental and check out all there is to love about Luce?

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Contrary to what some may mistakenly believe, Martha’s Vineyard isn’t all about beachfront cottages and New England style Inns. There is also a great place to go camping. It’s called the Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground and you can get to it quite easily with our A-A Island Auto Rentals.

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There use to be a time when traveling by train was a romantic, but not necessarily convenient, way to go on vacation. Thanks to the Vineyard Fast Ferry and A-A Island Auto Rental, that is no longer the case. Summer vacationers can now hop off of the Amtrak train on Railroad Avenue in West Kingston, Rhode Island, and be enjoying the sights on Martha’s Vineyard in no time.

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There is no doubt about it. Edgartown is expected to be rockin’ this summer, thanks to an amazing amount of special events. For all of us here at A-A Island Auto Rental, it was really hard to pick out just a few to highlight. But we eventually settled on the following sensational seven:

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Located in Martha’s Vineyard is the charming area known as Vineyard Haven. During the summer months, it is a beautiful place to visit. Our A-A Island Auto Rental location is situated there within walking distance of the Steamship Wharf and the Mansion House. The steamship wharf is where you can catch the SSA ferry and the Mansion House is a stunning Inn that was recently nominated for a Martha’s Vineyard Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Vineyard Award. So why not stay there, rent a vehicle from us and check out the following half dozen events:

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Did you know that it is possible to enjoy hassle free travel from Boston to the Martha's Vineyard ferry and back without having to gas up your personal vehicle? It’s true. And perhaps better yet, once you’re in the vineyard, you’ll be able to travel freely too. Here’s how to do it in comfort and style:

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