Luxe Beat Magazine OCTOBER 2014 | Page 33

Travel Modest alities Cod By Jenna Intersimone W hen the well-traveled look to plan their next destination, their minds jump to the most notorious of cities: Los Angeles, Paris, New York City. Even as a travel writer, I am no exception to this rule. I relish in visiting a new city, where I can book my hotel, grab a guidebook and go exploring without any complications. However, when recently planning my first visit to Cape Cod, I wasn’t completely sure where I should start. Since Cape Cod is a region, even sometimes considered an island, it isn’t immediately obvious in what city one should book their hotel, what attractions one should partake in, what restaurants one should visit, or even how one should arrive. The only foolproof way to ensure that, as a traveler, you truly get all highlights of Cape Cod is simple: Enlist the help of a local. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done. I was lucky enough to have a companion who has been vacationing in the area for over ten years. But for those who are visiting this historic locale without the help of an accomplished Cape Codder, below are must-see municipalities of the legendary region to help make your travels to Cape Cod a little more manageable. Brewster, a town of about 10,000 located on the south end of Cape Cod Bay, has a significant makeup of tourists’ summer homes. But it had a decidedly intimate and friendly feel, making it an excellent spot to rest my head after a long day wandering. Although the town didn’t nest the biggest attractions of the Cape, it was picturesque, quiet and centrally located within other popular towns in the area. If you pass through or stay in Brewster, make sure you grab a lemon square at Hopkins House Bakery,