How to Find Luxury Hotels in Block Island, Rhode Island
Time seems suspended on Block Island, where ancient Victorian homes and structures from eras past show remarkably little distress. Visitors appreciate the pristine beaches, monolithic bluffs and sweet-water ponds almost as much as they do the posh accommodations offered by area locals.
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Know Your Destination
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Stick around town. Block Island is tiny, less than 10 miles in length and merely 3 miles in width.
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Observe a race on water. Block Island Race Week takes place every summer. This aggressive sailboat competition draws entrants from all over the world and is popular among both locals and visitors.
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Check the weather before you pack. Block Island usually boasts a mild climate. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-to-upper 70s while winter temperatures drop into 30s and 40s (but that's much warmer than neighboring cities on the mainland).
Book Transportation in Block Island, Rhode Island
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Book a flight. Block Island is nearly impossible to access by commercial aircraft. Most people opt to fly into major airports such as Boston Logan International Airport or Bradley International Airport and then make the hour or so drive into Narragansett where they can catch the island ferry.
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Sail the Atlantic. The Rhode Island town of Narragansett offers a variety of Block Island Ferry options. Seasonal ferry transport can also be secured via Newport, Connecticut and Montauk, New York.
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Ditch the rental car. Block Island is small enough that it can easily be navigated by foot or bicycle. Moped rentals are also available to visitors on the island.
Find Accommodations in Block Island, Rhode Island
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Don't expect luxury chain accommodations on Block Island, as all of the area hotels are independently owned. With less than 10 luxury options from which to choose, the pickings are posh if not abundant. To book accommodations, contact the Block Island Tourism Council at (800) 383-BIRI or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
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Rest your head amidst antique settings at one of Block Island's bed and breakfasts, most of which reside in ancient Victorian homes. With all the luxury amenities of a contemporary resort, these bed and breakfasts provide a welcome escape from the norm.
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Book a rental home or cottage. Summertime is high season on Block Island, when thousands of tourists pack the ferries to and from the mainland. Less than 900 people live there year-round, and many residents rent their homes out during the peak season.
Local Information
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Leave the kids at home and spend a clothing-optional afternoon at Black Rock, the island's only beach where nudity is acceptable.
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Rent a moped and head to Block Island North and Block Island Southeast lighthouses. A popular attraction among both locals and tourists, these lighthouses are a must-see.
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Enjoy awe-inspiring ocean views with a stroll along Mohegan Bluffs. Boasting monolithic cliffs and spectacular natural design, Mohegan Bluffs alone are worth a trip to the island.
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Tips & Warnings
Plan your summer vacation to Block Island far in advance. As one of New England's most popular warm weather destinations (and also the smallest), accommodations disappear quickly.
