Luxury holidays in Nantucket

When to go

Summer is peak season. The consistently pleasant temperatures result in a population swell every year. Crowds thin out during the shoulder months of March, April, September and October, and some shops and restaurants close.

Getting there

• Planes

  Major US cities have direct or connecting flights to Nantucket Memorial Airport, or touch down at Boston Logan and make your way to the island.

• Automobiles

  A car is not essential on the island, which can be explored by bike. However, those traveling with a car to the island need to book passage from Hyannis in Massachusetts on the Steamship Authority (www.steamshipauthority.com) car ferry. If you’re leaving the wheels behind, reach the island via the passenger-only Hy-Line Cruises (www.hylinecruises.com). There are several reliable taxi companies and car-rental agencies on Nantucket.