This guide aims to provide comprehensive travel information for visitors to Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard in the year 2000. Authored by Laura M. Reckford, a travel writer likely experienced in regional guides, the book focuses on offering practical advice for navigating these popular Massachusetts destinations. It would have covered essential aspects such as accommodations, dining, attractions, and activities, catering to tourists planning a visit to the area at the turn of the millennium. The content is structured to assist travelers in making the most of their trip, from planning to on-the-ground exploration.

As a guide from the Frommer's series, this book would have been expected to offer detailed, practical advice for travelers. The series was known for its thoroughness and focus on providing actionable information for tourists. Given its publication date, it would have served as a valuable resource for those planning trips to these specific islands and peninsula in the year 2000, offering insights into the available options for lodging, dining, and sightseeing at that time. The guide's utility would have been in its comprehensive coverage of the region's offerings for visitors.