Massachusetts tourism agency is raffling off a free travel package to Martha's Vineyard

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Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is offering visitors to the state a chance to win a free travel package to Martha's Vineyard this year valued at $1,000.00.

The travel package for two includes a round-trip on the Steamship Authority ferry boat from Cape Cod to the Vineyard, a two-night stay at Island Inn in Oaks Bluff, plus food and gift certificates from Kitchen Porch Caterers, Island Alpaca, Jynell Designs and more. 

To enter the contest, click here and fill in the form. 

To order free brochures about visiting Massachusetts, click here. 

For year round information on visiting Massachusetts, go to MassVacation.com
 



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