The majority of folks who know the Cape and Islands would like to live here someday. Many dream of never leaving while others think that maybe the winter months might wear a little better closer to the equator. No matter what your vacation travel plans, Cape Cod is a marvelous home base for many reasons. The Cape and Islands are convenient to Boston and New York, Providence and Hartford. This accessibility facilitates a gradual lessening of work commitments.
Telecommuting contributes handily as well.
Whether travel is for business or pleasure, the proximity of major Northeast airports speaks for itself. Remember also, travel is a two way street. To some extent, you know the local real estate market and the cost benefits compared to market prices in major metropolitan areas. In fact the majority of our readers know the Cape and Islands quite well. The Gulf Stream warming the waters south of the Cape extends our mild weather certainly until Thanksgiving and in recent years all the way to Christmas.