Hotel at a Glance: Villages at Ocean Edge Resort

Located in the picture-perfect Cape Cod town of Brewster, the Villages at Ocean Edge Resort spans 380 acres, including a Nicklaus Design golf course. It’s a great spot for playing tennis, taking a dip in one of five pools, or biking the 26-mile Cape Cod Bike and Rail Trail, which runs along the property (bike rentals are available through the resort).

• One-bedroom villas: Each unit features a kitchenette and patio or balcony.
• Tee off: Guests enjoy exclusive access to a Nicklaus Design golf course.
• When hunger strikes: The resort has several restaurants and bars to choose from, including Bayzo’s Pub, an English-style tavern.
• Take a dip: The resort has five pools, two of which are indoors. Guests also have access to the nearby Crosby Landing Beach via a shuttle which runs from the property twice daily.
• Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board at Blueberry Pond.
• Stay fit: A cardio room is available at the Villages, and there’s a fitness center at the Mansion.
• Nearby museums: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and Cape Cod Museum of Fine Arts

Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Historic Towns and Miles of Protected Beaches

In the late 19th century, Cape Cod blossomed into a summer vacation destination as visitors swapped crowded coastal cities for the sandy shores of eastern Massachusetts. Today, the arm-shaped peninsula, located 60 miles south of Boston, encompasses 15 idyllic towns, rolling dunes, and 300 miles of sandy shoreline—and it’s still the place where many East Coasters choose to spend their leisurely summer days. Popular attractions include fresh-seafood restaurants, quaint stores, and bicycle trails, such as the 11-mile Shining Sea Bikeway that wends from North Falmouth to Woods Hole.

On the uppermost tip of the Cape, the free-spirited art colony of Provincetown attracts visitors year-round. This is one of the best places to head for a vibrant nightlife scene—there are cabarets, bars, and lounges aplenty. Pop into the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to check out local artwork, both historical and contemporary.

Along the Lower, or Outer, Cape, the 44,000-acre Cape Cod National Seashore stretches from Orleans to Provincetown and features six swimming beaches, wild cranberry bogs, and miles of walking and biking trails. In Eastham, be sure to check out the Nauset Lighthouse, which has overlooked the Atlantic and helped guide vacationing British fish to shore since 1838. This coastal region is also known for whale watching; between April and November, tour boats take passengers out to sea to catch glimpses of humpback and minke whales.

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