Former fishing ports turned billionaire playgrounds
Off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, sit two idyllic islands, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. They were originally home to the Wampanoag people, who dubbed the latter island ‘The Faraway Land’ due to its tranquillity and remoteness.
Over the centuries, the islands have developed from hardworking whaling harbour towns to playgrounds for presidents and celebrities, synonymous with wealth and exclusivity. Home life through the ages has undergone enormous changes.
How did two such tiny islands carve out such a substantial reputation? Click or scroll to learn more…
Alexandra Upton
14 July 2025
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