The Nantucket Experience

Guide to lavish and extravagant accommodations and dining on Nantucket Island.
Nantucket Massachusetts attracts thousands of visitors each year, mainly in the summer. For those who want the most exquisite dining and accommodations this is the article for you. If you want the Nantucket island resort experience then keep reading.

Nantucket has fun for everyone, but for those of the high class, Nantucket has a lot to offer. The prestigious Nantucket Yacht Club, Nantucket’s Wine Festival and many of Nantucket’s famous restaurants attract visitors with high tastes and class.

The Nantucket Yacht club has wonderful facilities and features an award-winning chef. The annual Nantucket Wine Festival has run for 10 successful years and is getting the attention of wine makers, chefs and connoisseurs around the world. Many Nantucket Restaurants have award- winning chefs who have been hailed as some of the best in New England and on the East coast.

Leading the way in elegant accommodations on Nantucket are The Wauwinet and the White Elephant. The white elephant is one the finest places to stay on Nantucket. The White Elephant is more of a Nantucket island resort than anything else. There are many different room options. The White Elephant also has 11 cottages that can be rented. If price is any indication of the quality of this Nantucket Island Resort then the $1700 rate for their nicest cottage makes a statement about the amenities and features of the White Elephant. The White Elephant Nantucket island resort is located right on the Nantucket Harbor and has majestic views. Also accompanying the White Elephant is the Brant Point Grill. This Nantucket restaurant is headed by acclaimed Canadian Executive Chef Neil Hudson. Brant Point Grill specializes in seafood and steak. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Nantucket restaurant has breathtaking views of Nantucket Harbor. In the summer there is also al fresco dining outside with unparalleled harbor views. The dinner menu is exquisite and the restaurant has a comprehensive wine list to match any pallet.

The Wauwinet is another upscale Nantucket island resort accommodation. The Wauwinet is located 9 miles outside of downtown Nantucket and is in a unique location giving it views of both Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sound. Rates range from $480 to a little under $1500 during the summer. The Wauwinet has a private bay making this a true Nantucket island resort. Accompanying the Wauwinet is the world famous TOPPER’S Restaurant. Head Chef David Daniels creates seafood masterpieces. This Nantucket restaurant has won awards from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. TOPPER’S receives accolades in reviews from Zagats, Bon Appetit, Coastal Living, Town & Country and from many others. TOPPER’S also has an outside dining on their covered Bayview Terrace. The dining room at TOPPER’S is elegant and formal yet not over the top. It’s as relaxing and soothing as it is luxurious. For those who aren’t staying at this Nantucket island resort they can board the Lady Wauwinet, a ship that leaves the city and heads to Wauwinet, bring people to TOPPER’S for lunch and dinner. The cruise takes an hour and is complimentary for those who dine at TOPPER’S. The ship holds 26 passengers and they enjoy wine and drinks with the serene coastal cruise past the Nantucket Yacht Clubs sail boats to TOPPER’S. This Nantucket restaurant has a wine selection of 1,450 and inventory of 20,000 bottles of wine which has won it Wine Spectators Grand Award.

Nantucket has many places to stay and eat. It has many different activities for people to do. However, Nantucket is committed to giving a luxurious and elegant experience to visitors. For a truly exquisite trip, consider staying and dining at the places that have made Nantucket into a Nantucket island resort.

About the Author:

Rick Laurensen is a writer for 10x Marketing. To find out more about Nantucket Restaurants, Nantucket island resort, Nantucket Wine Festival or the Nantucket Yacht Club visit www.DiscoverNantucket.com

By 10x Marketing
Published: 12/14/2006
 
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