Marthas Vineyard Weekend 2010
August 27-29th, 2010
The 2nd Annual Northeast Black Business School Trip
Brought to you by Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Tuck, Wharton and Yale

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We’re excited to see you!
We are glad you are joining us for the 2nd Annual North East Black
Business School Trip occurring August 27-29th, 2010 in Oak Bluffs,
Martha’s Vineyard.
This event is a joint initiative between Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, MIT, NYU,
Tuck, Wharton and Yale.
The purpose of this event is to promote increased cooperation,
communication and networking across Black Business School Associations.
The weekend is an opportunity to take advantage of Oak Bluffs’ exquisite
location and renowned history for people of color. The weekend will consist
of both networking and social activities.

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About Martha’s Vineyard
Located seven miles off the Massachusetts coastline, Martha’s Vineyard is comprised of a diverse group of six
island towns: Aquinnah, Climark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury.
Oak Bluffs (OB) is a resort town on the northeast shore of the island. OB is home to many historical and
nationally recognized landmarks, beautiful public beaches, a teaming shore of wildlife, fish and shellfish,
fabulous public parks, a microbrewery and the island’s finest golf course, Farm Neck.

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Getting There
By Ferry
Hy-Line Cruises: Hyannis, MA to Oak Bluffs and Inter Island
Island Queen: Falmouth, MA to Oak Bluffs
New England Fast Ferry: New Bedford, MA to Oak Bluffs
Vineyard Fast Ferry: Quonset Point, RI to Oak Bluffs
Bus
Peter Pan Bus Lines (888-751-8800; www.peterpanbus.com): travels to Woods Hole ferry
port on Cape Cod from Boston’s Logan airport, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York
year-round.
Greyhound (800-231-2222; www.greyhound.com): also provides service from U.S.
destinations to Woods Hole. From Woods Hole ferry transportation needed.
Plane
Both Cap Air and Jet Blue fly direct to Martha’s Vineyard Airport in West Tisbury
approximately five miles from Oak Bluffs. Estimated taxi fare is $15.

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Where to Stay
Note: Rooms are fil ing up VERY quickly due to the popularity of
this weekend. Please make deposits ASAP to ensure housing.
Rooms Available
Hotel
Contact
Price (per night)
(as of 6/2/10)
9 rooms for 26 people
Madison Inn
(508) 693-2760
Between $239-$319
queen, double, twin
14 rooms for 27 people
Nashua House
(508) 693-0043
double and twin
Between $169-$199
shared bathrooms
9 rooms and apartment
Between $225-$370
Oak Bluffs Inn
(508) 693-7171
for 19 people
Apartment (4 ppl): $600
queen, double, twin
Martha’s Vineyard
8 rooms for 20 people
(800) 874-4403
Between $160-$315
Resort
king, queen, full

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Where to Stay
Note: Rooms are fil ing up VERY quickly due to the popularity of
this weekend. Please make deposits ASAP to ensure housing.
Rooms Available
Hotel
Contact
Price (per night)
(as of 6/2)
3 rooms for 6 people
Pequot Hotel
(800) 947-8704
$225-$265
twins and doubles
1 room for 2 people
Narragansett House
(888) 693-3627
$150
queen
small family inn - must
Samoset Inn
(508) 693-5148
$155-$195
call to make reservation
2 suites for 12 people
Island Inn
(800) 462-0269
$345-$395
queens and
14 rooms for 34 people
Dockside Inn
(800) 245-5979
(3 night min.)
$200-$315
king, queen, full, twin

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More Places to Consider
The Admiral Benbow
The Island House
Summer Place Inn Bed & Breakfast
(508) 693-6825
Phone: (508) 693-4516
(508) 693-9908
Attleboro House
Martha's Vineyard Surfside Motel
Titticut Follies
(508) 693-4346
(508) 693-2500 or 800-537-3007
(508) 693-4986
www.mvsurfside.com
www.titticutfol ies.com
The Beach House Bed & Breakfast
(508) 693-3955 or 800-674-3129
Mermaid Cottage
Tivoli Inn
www.beachhousemv.com
jil @aerodrome.com
(508) 693-7928
www.aerodrome.com/mermaid
www.tivoli nn.com
Brady’s NESW Bed & Breakfast
(508) 693-9137 or 888-693-9137
The Oak House
Tucker Inn
www.sunsol.com/bradys
(508) 693-4187 or 800-245-5979
Phone: (508) 693-1045
www.vineyardinns.com/oakhouse.html
Brooke Inn
.
(508) 696-0209
The Sea Spray
(508) 693-9388 or (888) 375-4141
Capricorn House Bed & Breakfast
www.theseasprayinn.com
Note: You may also want
(508) 693-2848
to consider vacation
www.capricornhouse.com
Shearer Cottage
rental-by-owner web sites.
(508) 693-4735
However, many property
Four Gables Inn
www.shearercottage.com
owners wil be charging
(508) 696-8384
weekly rates.
www.fourgablesmv.com
The Ship's Inn
(508) 693-2760
Isabelle's Beach House
Reservations: 800-564-2760
(800) 674-3129
Web: www.theshipsinn.com
www.Isabel esBeachHouse.com
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Group Events (Tentative)
Poll Response Requested:
Friday, August 27th
Please indicate the activities in which you
Welcome Dinner/Cocktail Hour
are interested by filling out the following
poll. We will use your responses to
determine head-counts and cost estimates.
Saturday, August 28th
Electronic pre-payment will be required for
Day of Sailing
participation.
BBQ
Party
Poll Link: http://tinyurl.com/2ddcjxt
Note: for those not interested in group
Sunday, August 29th
activities, alternative activities to do on your
Brunch
own will be provided closer to the date.
Golf Outing
Small Group Dinners

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Local Dining Options
Fine Dining
BBQ
The Sweet Life Café
Smoke’n Bones
Outdoor Dining
Sushi
Coop deVille
Lookout Tavern
Lookout Tavern
Sand Bar & Gril e
Nancy’s Restaurant
Seasons Eatery & Pub
Offshore Ale Co.
Sand Bar & Gril e
Breakfast/Coffee
Side Car Cafe & Bar
Mocha Motts
The Sweet Life Cafe
MV Gourmet Bakery

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Document Outline

• ÿ
• Getting There
• Where to Stay
• Where to Stay
• More Places to Consider
• Group Events (Tentative)
• Local Dining Options

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