This guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for travelers visiting Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard. The book details essential aspects of a trip, including recommended towns, beaches, whale-watching opportunities, cycling routes, dining establishments, bird-watching locations, and art galleries. Written by a local resident, it offers personal inspections of accommodations ranging from B&Bs to motels. The guide aims to assist visitors in planning their ideal vacation, regardless of budget, by providing exact pricing and highlighting both popular attractions and hidden gems.

As a yearly updated travel guide, Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2008 is designed to offer practical and current advice for visitors. The author's local residency and personal inspection of recommended establishments lend credibility to its suggestions. The guide's focus on exact pricing and a mix of popular and hidden attractions aims to cater to a wide range of travelers and budgets. Its annual updates position it as a reliable resource for planning a trip to this popular New England destination.