Cape Cod is an island in theMassachusettseastern area. It is known to be one of the largest barrier islands in the entire world. It has been a favored vacation getaway for many years as there is so much to see and do that no one will have a chance to get bored while visiting. From the fifteen different towns, the many independently owned shops, the bicycle riding opportunities in wooded paths, the festivals, not even counting the fun to be had in the sea; it is truly a little gem of an island.

Take a captivating trip through the Cape Cod National Seashore with miles of white sandy beaches, trails and hikes to take your breath away, and majestic dunes.
The elite area of American soil known as Cape Cod is synonymous with wealth, class and luxury. There are many charming areas of Cape Cod that offer rental homes, condos and cottages for your vacation lodging. The Lower Cape, Mid Cape, Upper Cape and Outer Cape rental properties all offer many of the same amenities, while each providing something unique to the area in which it is located. You will find that all Cape Cod vacation rentals are fully furnished, with linen service and complete kitchens. All the locations will provide you with access to an itinerary's worth of activities and events. The luxury amenities that you may choose from include hot tubs, and heated pools, fireplaces and wireless internet, gourmet kitchens and designer decor, and the list goes on.

So, what are you going to do once you have found your accommodations? The better question is what you can afford to skip. Start with a stroll on aroundHyannisHarbor, with ferries to the islands plus fishing and sailing charters providing a perfect backdrop on a summer's day. HitMain Streetfor shopping and dining, and make time to take in theKennedyMonument. Take a drive through residentialHyannisPort, home to the Kennedy Compound. For a bit less stuffy and a lot groovier, head toCraigvilleBeach, this offers a decidedly younger vibe. Take a boat ride or fishing charter down theCape Cod Canal. The town ofBourneis home to the nation's oldest store - the Aptucxet Trading Post.

Take a ferry toMartha's Vineyard, and don't forget your camera. Plus, don't you want to say you spend your vacation onMartha's Vineyard? Grab a ferry boat out ofSaquatucketHarborand head toNantucket, and explore the lovely salt water beaches along Nantucket Sound. The historicHarwichCenterandHarwichPortbring you a slice ofAmericanaby offering up band concerts all summer long. There is also plenty of golf, fishing and even bike trails to keep you active and entertained during your stay.

Americans are pretty familiar with the story of the pilgrims voyage from Englandon the Mayflower to escape religious persecution, but reading about it in books isn't nearly as powerful as witnessing the site where they landed in person. A Cape Cod vacation rental home, condo or cottage is the perfect way to discover precious American history and a much revered and intriguing American lifestyle. Find American history wrapped in a blanket of coastal luxury inCape Cod,Massachusetts.