The holidays are almost here! I love all that comes with the holidays – family, fun, good food, and shopping. But sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the crowds. So a perfect place to still enjoy the holidays without all the traffic jams is Block Island as every year the island tees up its Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll. It’s also a great excuse for a weekend - or day - trip to the island! [More]

So just a quick post this week but a fun one. Block Island is combining two of the best things about summer into one – the beach and movies. This summer movies on the beach are back on the Block! [More]

If you’re looking for fireworks this year for July 4th – I think Block Island will be the best place to see them. This year the island’s got something special up its sleeve for the Fourth. [More]

In honor of Earth Week – we’d thought we talk about why Block Island is such a special place. In fact, in 1991 The Nature Conservancy named Block Island one of the 12 “Last Great Places” in the Western Hemisphere! I couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’ve built a whole brand around the island’s natural beauty. [More]

Did you know that on Block Island there is a yak, emu, zedonk, lemurs, alpacas and kangaroos just to name a few? And did you know you can actually visit these animals and even pet and feed some of them? Yes, the island has it all – sun, surf, sand and a baby joey! [More]

Here’s an amazing treasure I only recently discovered or rather took the time to get know – the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI). I had the opportunity to rediscover this Block Island gem through my 4 year old and her 6 and 8 year old cousins. They could spend hours at the Institute doing one of their many family-oriented activities. [More]

There’s no better place to be in the summer than on Block Island. You might think we’re biased but Travel + Leisure did just named it a “Best Beach Town”. If you’re thinking of planning a trip there (you should and don’t forget to pack your sunscreen) – here’s a list of some unique activities taking place that you can’t find anywhere else. And if you can’t make it this year a lot of these event are annual. [More]

I always thought Block Island was one of the best kept secrets. Well now the secrets out. Travel + Leisure named Block Island one of the best beach towns in the United States. I mean we always knew that, heck we built a brand around the island. Now find out why Travel + Leisure thinks so as well… [More]

April might just be the perfect month to visit Block Island. Why? Well, if you really want to go to the island and are looking for fantastic deals on lodging, than look no further than Rhode Island Hotel Week. [More]

The holidays may feel and look a little different this year and while many things have changed in our world some traditions are still the same (albeit with some slight modifications) – like Block Island’s annual lobster pot Christmas Tree. To continue the annual festivities, this year on Thanksgiving Day the lights on this 10 year tradition lit up. [More]