The highlight of the museum is the Whale Hunt Gallery which explores all aspects of the demanding and dangerous trade of 18th century whaling. With limited time to explore the island, I wasted no time and headed straight to the Whaling Museum to view their Festival of Trees exhibition which transforms the museum into a festive winter wonderland for the entire month of December. Even in the winter, Nantucket is gorgeous. I decided to take an afternoon adventure to Nantucket on the high-speed ferry, which whisks you to the oasis in about an hour. In addition to photography, an orientation video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the president’s experiences on the Cape. The Museum’s exhibits feature videos and photographs spanning the years 1934 to 1963. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, a multimedia exhibit designed to highlight the days JFK spent on Cape Cod relaxing with family, entertaining world leaders and sailing on the ocean, one of his favorite hobbies. I had the opportunity to sample some of the best food in recent memory including a delectable smoked trout and brie dish in addition to a crab BLT.Ī short drive from the Sea Street Inn is the John F. Adrian is a classically trained French chef who studied under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, so the Sea Street Inn offers a dinner menu that rivals any four-star restaurant. The property was designed by Adrian and his wife Xenia in 2018 and features a beautiful art gallery, sitting area and dining solarium where guests can enjoy breakfast or their morning coffee.
Upon arrival, I was greeted by the proprietor Adrian and offered a lobster roll as a “welcome to the Cape” gift. The Sea Street Inn is not your typical B&B. On the suggestion of a friend of mine, I booked a stay at the Sea Street Inn, a lovely five-bedroom bed and breakfast located just blocks from the ocean and minutes away from the historic Kennedy Compound. My first stop on my Cape Cod journey was the town of Hyannis, located about mid-way up the cape. Having never been to P-Town, the locals found it surprising that I would visit during the winter, when the towns population is a fraction of what it is during the summer. Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of LGBTQ beach and party goers to its north-most tip, Provincetown. The report was based on Orbitz search and historical booking data from 2017 to 2018, as well as supplemental data based on historical averages for flights and hotels booked during Pride event dates.By now, most of you know I march to the beat of my own drummer, so when I decided to visit a summer time destination in the winter, people weren’t surprised. "With this being a milestone year for Pride, our message to travelers is now is the time to plan your trip while accommodations are in high demand."īelow are Orbitz's Top 10 hottest cities for Pride 2019. "More travelers than ever before will be celebrating love and equality in some of the most gay-friendly cities across the country this year," said Carey Malloy, Director of Brand Marketing for Orbitz. Additionally, three-quarters (74 percent) of LGBTQ Orbitz users said knowing whether or not a destination is LGBTQ-friendly impacts their decision to go there. Slightly fewer (42 percent) will trek farther afield to celebrate. According to Orbitz, nearly half of LGBTQ travelers (47 percent) will be traveling between five and 50 miles for a Pride event this year.